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HANSARDUkraine: ReparationWhat assessment have HMG earmarked for other refugee movements in the Middle East?23 Mar 2026HANSARDStrait of HormuzMy Lords—18 Mar 2026HANSARDBritish Business BankMy Lords, what are HMG doing to help the UK businesses affected by the present Gulf war?09 Mar 2026HANSARDPost-16 Education and Skills White PaperI declare my interest as a former chairman of King’s College London. What discussions have HMG had with the principals and vice-chancellors of universities on this subject?24 Feb 2026HANSARDLithuania: Balloon IncursionsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the defence implications of balloon incursions into Lithuania for British forces stationed in the Baltic states.18 Dec 2025HANSARDLithuania: Balloon IncursionsMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his comprehensive Answer; he always gives very good answers. Balloons are not just for Christmas or festival treats. Sadly, these balloons can…18 Dec 2025HANSARDUK Citizens in VenezuelaTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure the safety of UK citizens currently in Venezuela.04 Dec 2025HANSARDCaribbean: US Military ActionMy Lords, what actual involvement do HMG have at present in Venezuela?12 Nov 2025HANSARDUndersea Cables: National Security ThreatWhile most of the undersea cables are privately owned, much of the servicing and upkeep need to be carried out by Governments. What co-operation do we have with Norway, which is…27 Oct 2025HANSARDBBC World ServiceTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have for the BBC World Service in the long term.02 Jun 2025HANSARDBBC World ServiceMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his reply, but horror stories abound in the press of Donald Trump and Elon Musk slashing staff programmes at the USAGM, Voice of America and…02 Jun 2025HANSARDUndersea Internet CablesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the cutting of undersea internet cables in the Baltic Sea in November 2024.16 Jan 2025HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Enforcement Regulations 2024.My Lords, following the very good speech of my noble friend Lady McIntosh, I will say that animal welfare was the most debated subject when we were both in the European Parliament…05 Nov 2024HANSARDIvory Act 2018 (Meaning of “Ivory” and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024My Lords, I very much concur with the remarks of my noble friend Lord Carrington of Fulham. I declare my interests as listed in the register. I will comment on the detrimental…05 Nov 2024HANSARDMedical Product LiabilityMy Lords, does this cover generic medicines too?16 Oct 2024HANSARDRegional Arts FacilitiesMy Lords—27 Mar 2024HANSARDRegional Arts FacilitiesThank you. My Lords, despite financial difficulties, some national museums are prevented by law from deaccessioning. What is the Government’s policy towards regional museums?27 Mar 2024HANSARDRed Sea Telecommunication CablesMy Lords, I thank my noble friend for his Answer. The Red Sea is particularly vulnerable to attack because of its narrow and shallow proximity to Iran’s naval bases. Digital data…14 Mar 2024HANSARDRed Sea Telecommunication CablesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what support they are providing to help protect telecommunication cables in the Red Sea.14 Mar 2024HANSARDHorizon EuropeMy Lords, we have the finest universities in the world. What are the Government’s plans for Erasmus?13 Sept 2023