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HANSARDSaudi Arabia: Arms SalesMy Lords, the bombing of weddings, funerals and hospitals in Yemen clearly constitutes a pattern of very bloody violations by Saudi Arabia. For Liz Truss to say that it is okay to…10 Jul 2020HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions RegimeMy Lords, all too often I hear of the hardship caused by countrywide sanctions which hurt the poorest the most and hamper aid efforts, so I wholeheartedly congratulate the…08 Jul 2020HANSARDImmigration: Detainee SupportMy Lords, immigration detention is an inhumane system, where people, most of whom will not ultimately be removed, can be locked up indefinitely without trial. Does the Minister…07 Jul 2020HANSARDContracts for Difference (Electricity Supplier Obligations) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020My Lords, the only good thing to come out of the coronavirus lockdowns worldwide has been the biggest fall in energy demand in 70 years. That has had the fortunate effect that…02 Jul 2020HANSARDElectricity Capacity (Amendment etc.) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020My Lords, I shall not oppose this SI, which temporarily loosens regulations for providers and ensures the security of the electricity supply. It is important that we maintain a…02 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateCan the Minister say categorically that there will be enough properly equipped staff and support staff across all departments in local hospitals in Leicester to cope with the…01 Jul 2020HANSARDMarriage and Religious WeddingsMay I ask the Minister how the Government measure the effectiveness of awareness campaigns to educate socially isolated Muslim women and girls on the benefits of a civilly…30 Jun 2020HANSARDGlobal BritainMy Lords, DfID is held in high regard, in large part due to its openness and accountability—the result of a carefully constructed governance structure, at the heart of which sits…18 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Recovery StrategiesMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman, for tabling this important debate. The inherent unfairness in UK society has been laid bare. The people who have borne the brunt…11 Jun 2020HANSARDSub-Saharan Africa: Water and SanitationMy Lords, in Africa, the WASH sector is critical for both containing the virus and lowering its devastating impact on human and economic costs. Can the Minister say what…10 Jun 2020HANSARDNational Health Service Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups (Responsibilities and Standing Rules) (Amendment) Regulations 2020My Lords, I add my thanks to the noble Lord, Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, for tabling this regret Motion. It gives me an opportunity to give heartfelt thanks to staff in care homes,…08 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: EconomyMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Eatwell, for this opportunity to look to the future, while reflecting on the ease with which economies built on measuring GDP with zero…04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Refugee CampsMy Lords, given that cross-border aid delivery to Syria remains the most viable option for getting vital humanitarian aid into the north-west of the country, will the Government…20 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: International ResponseMy Lords, I add my thanks to those of other noble Lords to the Minister for initiating this debate. It is indeed crucial that the international dimensions are thoroughly explored…18 May 2020HANSARDFood Supply and SecurityMy Lords, I was privileged to be a member of the Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee when it produced Brexit-related reports on agriculture, and on food prices and…14 May 2020HANSARDEconomy: Bank of England ForecastsMy Lords, once the lockdown has been eased, the trillions of pounds invested globally in economic recovery packages will have a significant impact on the Paris climate goals. A…13 May 2020HANSARDAfrica: SupportMy Lords, aid to developing countries is dwarfed by massive debt repayments to rich countries. Other than the G20’s decision to temporarily suspend debt payments, what further…06 May 2020HANSARDCharitable and Voluntary SectorMy Lords, Bond, the umbrella group representing over 400 NGOs working in international development and the humanitarian sector, estimates that many members will not survive unless…30 Apr 2020HANSARDOverseas Development Assistance: Gender-based ViolenceI congratulate the Minister on her appointment as the UK champion for She Decides. ODA is increasingly being spent in unusual ways. For instance, the FCO’s prosperity fund has…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Extent of InfectionTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what proportion of people in the United Kingdom have been found to have had COVID-19; and what assessment they have made of the impact of that…22 Apr 2020