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HANSARDForeign AffairsThe Middle East is a part of the world that the UK understands, and, in turn, the UK is held in affection there. It is with concern, therefore, that I hear from long-standing…05 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 55, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Lister of Burtersett, supported by the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Chelmsford and the noble…19 Feb 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, on Monday evening, at the Guildhall, the Prime Minister, in reference to the devastating situation in the Middle East, made a profound statement: “The past is trying to…15 Nov 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillLeave out from “36” to end and insert “, do disagree with the Commons in their Amendment 36A and 36B in lieu, and do propose Amendments 36C and 36D in lieu of Amendments 31, 35…12 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I wish to test the opinion of the House.12 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I shall speak to Motion J1 in my name. First, I am grateful to the Minister for his invitation to discuss this matter last week and for acknowledging the particular…12 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration Bill03 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I have thought long and hard about calling another Division from these Benches, this time on retaining our current statutory time limits on detention of accompanied…03 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, Amendment 51 in my name seeks to retain existing statutory time limits for the detention of unaccompanied children put in place by a Conservative Government. I am…03 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration Bill03 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration Bill03 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration Bill03 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendments 51, 57, 59 and 63 in my name, which retain existing time limits for the detention of children, both unaccompanied and those with families.…28 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I shall speak to Amendments 59, 63, 64 and 67 standing in my name. I am immensely grateful to my noble friends Lady Helic and Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth and the right…07 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I agree with little in the Bill, other than the broad premise that we must control the dangerous channel crossings and end the business model of the people smugglers.…10 May 2023HANSARDMusic EducationMy Lords, I am grateful to be allowed to say a few words in the gap, especially following the excellent speeches of other noble Lords. I congratulate my noble friend Lady Fleet on…09 Nov 2022HANSARDHer Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIMy Lords, I offer His Majesty King Charles and the whole of the Royal Family my deepest condolences on the passing of their mother, Her most inspiring Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.…10 Sept 2022HANSARDClimate Change and Biodiversity: Food SecurityMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Boycott, for securing this important debate. I add my welcome to the noble Baroness, Lady Willis of Summertown, and congratulate her on…08 Sept 2022HANSARDPakistan: Flood ReliefMy Lords, rich countries promised to help finance lower income countries to deal with the impacts of climate change because of a recognition of their responsibility for historic…07 Sept 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I speak in support of the amendment from the noble Baroness, Lady D’Souza, to leave Clause 9 out of the Bill. I find it difficult to comprehend that we are even debating…28 Feb 2022