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HANSARDEbolaMy Lords, the outbreak in the DRC has already affected two neighbouring countries, Uganda and Rwanda. Given that Rwanda takes up the chair of the Commonwealth meeting next year,…25 Jul 2019HANSARDSahel: Climate ChangeTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of climate change on the livelihoods of people in the Sahel region of Africa.24 Jul 2019HANSARDSahel: Climate ChangeI thank the Minister for her response, which is all well and good. Our Government have committed to deliver the sustainable development goals, including SDG 12 on sustainable…24 Jul 2019HANSARDGambling: Children in AfricaTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the role of British gambling companies and football clubs in encouraging children in Africa to gamble illegally.17 Jul 2019HANSARDGambling: Children in AfricaI thank the Minister for his response. Companies with British links use techniques banned in the UK to appeal to African youngsters by using cartoon characters and free branded…17 Jul 2019HANSARDSustainable Development GoalsMy Lords, I too thank the Minister for securing this debate. It is a pleasure to follow the noble Earl, with whom I always—I think—agree. No one can accuse the sustainable…10 Jul 2019HANSARDPakistan: Aid Programmes and Human RightsMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for securing this debate. According to DfID’s development tracker, almost one-third of Pakistan’s population, about 60 million…02 Jul 2019HANSARDWorld Food ProgrammeMy Lords, in evidence to the Foreign Affairs Committee earlier this year the executive director of the World Food Programme, David Beasley, referred to the Sahel region as ripe…27 Jun 2019HANSARDGlobal Gender EqualityMy Lords, I add my thanks to the Minister for bringing this Motion to your Lordships’ House and for giving all those who have taken part in the debate an opportunity to highlight…17 Jun 2019HANSARDSexual Violence in ConflictMy Lords, Resolution 2467 and the Oslo conference both highlighted the importance of addressing the long-term trauma that victims face, as well as the stigmatisation of sexual…12 Jun 2019HANSARDPakistan: Aid for Persecuted MinoritiesMy Lords, the white stripe on the Pakistan flag signifies the rights of religious minorities, but today Pakistan has strayed a long way from the ideals of its founder, Muhammed…06 Jun 2019HANSARDBrexit: Plant and Animal BiosecurityI am sorry—I am just about to finish. It sounds very much like we would be willing to shut the stable door once the horse has bolted. I hope that the Minister is now of a more…15 May 2019HANSARDBrexit: Plant and Animal BiosecurityMy Lords, I draw attention to my interests as recorded in the register. In rereading this excellent report, it is clear that what is at issue is the scale of damage to our nation…15 May 2019HANSARDImmigration: Community SponsorshipTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the progress of the community sponsorship scheme in supporting resettled refugees in the United Kingdom.25 Apr 2019HANSARDCyclone IdaiMy Lords, in response to my Oral Question yesterday, we heard the extent to which the Government in the UK support the export of fossil-fuel infrastructure. Shockingly, 40% of…28 Mar 2019HANSARDUK Export Finance: ExpenditureTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what proportion of UK Export Finance’s expenditure on support for energy production was spent on (1) fossil fuels, and (2) renewables, in (a) 2015,…27 Mar 2019HANSARDUK Export Finance: ExpenditureI thank the Minister for her reply. Will she acknowledge that there is a huge inconsistency between the Government’s international climate commitments, such as the Paris…27 Mar 2019HANSARDWomen’s Rights: SheDecides DayMy Lords, do the Government recognise that while spending on family planning is good, it falls far short of the SheDecides goals? For women and girls to be truly able to choose…04 Mar 2019HANSARDJammu and KashmirMy Lords, the Minister says that the dialogue between India and Pakistan is the way to resolve this conflict. How would she suggest that India is brought to the table, in the…27 Feb 2019HANSARDClimate ChangeMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Teverson both for bringing such an important debate to your Lordships’ House and for the breadth and depth of his introduction. We in the UK…24 Jan 2019