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HANSARDMinisters: Government BusinessThe Government have robust systems in place to protect against cyber threats and we are vigilant in ensuring that these are up to date and meet the challenges of the modern world.…02 Nov 2022HANSARDMinisters: Government BusinessI am glad that we have the advice of somebody who used to work at GCHQ; it shows the breadth of this House and what we are able to do on security. I have explained that the Home…02 Nov 2022HANSARDMinisters: Government BusinessI think you might not be the most popular person in the world, if you made twittering an offence.02 Nov 2022HANSARDMinisters: Government BusinessAs I said, government systems should be used as far as practicable. In some cases it is not possible to do that, and in some cases it is not appropriate—for example, changing the…02 Nov 2022HANSARDCOP 27There is no ban. This is a matter for the palace, and I really cannot be drawn on communication between the Government and the monarch. This is a matter for them, but I reiterate…27 Oct 2022HANSARDCOP 27I know all that my noble friend has done to help on climate change and his great work chairing the Climate Change Committee. As for the Cabinet committees for the new Government,…27 Oct 2022HANSARDCOP 27I am very glad my noble friend raised that, because the Glasgow climate pact emphasised the importance of collaboration across sectors in all parts of society to deliver on…27 Oct 2022HANSARDHome Secretary: Resignation and ReappointmentMy Lords, I think it is actually very simple. Noble Lords have seen Ms Braverman’s letter. She made a mistake when she was Home Secretary. She acknowledged the mistake; she…27 Oct 2022HANSARDHome Secretary: Resignation and ReappointmentI am not sure how much I can say, but as a new Minister, I can confirm that extensive security training is given to new Ministers. On taking up office, I was impressed at the…27 Oct 2022HANSARDHome Secretary: Resignation and ReappointmentMy Lords, I can only say again that mistakes were made and that the Home Secretary acknowledged those. It is a good thing to acknowledge when mistakes have been made. She…27 Oct 2022HANSARDHome Secretary: Resignation and ReappointmentIt goes beyond the scope of the Question today, but we do have rehabilitation of offenders and we have a court system. As was said in the other place, there is an opportunity for…27 Oct 2022HANSARDCOP 27My noble friend is right that carbon and weather do not respect borders, so it is very important that all countries across the world look at these things. I remember doing work…27 Oct 2022HANSARDCOP 27On the 30%, there is obviously lots to do. I believe that 100 countries have now signed up. We have been very good at leading other countries and trying to get them involved in…27 Oct 2022HANSARDCOP 27I understand from my noble friend that we lead the campaign for 30/30.27 Oct 2022HANSARDCOP 27It is the case that Alok Sharma is no longer a Minister nor in the Cabinet. However, the Prime Minister has appointed him as COP president, and that provides continuity and…27 Oct 2022HANSARDCOP 27Noble Lords will know that this is a matter for His Majesty.27 Oct 2022HANSARDCOP 27I thank my noble friend for his message. I know that His Majesty is also looking to arrange a global event in advance of COP to talk to some of the key people involved. However,…27 Oct 2022HANSARDCOP 27My Lords, I should start by saying that His Majesty is globally recognised for his foresight and leadership on climate and sustainability over five decades—in fact, well before…27 Oct 2022HANSARDCOP 27My Lords, the UK will have a strong delegation at COP 27, including the Foreign Secretary and several other Ministers, who will engage with international counterparts on the…27 Oct 2022HANSARDHome Secretary: Resignation and ReappointmentThings have moved a little bit faster in recent weeks than perhaps some of us would have foreseen, even the currency markets. These circumstances are very unusual, and it is very…27 Oct 2022