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HANSARDFamily Reunion Visas: GazaMy Lords, in response to an earlier question, the Minister gave a rather flippant answer when he said that he had no knowledge of the internet in Gaza. The question was serious; I…24 Apr 2024HANSARDIndia: Freedom of Religion or BeliefMy Lords, perhaps I may broaden the Question out to an issue that I think is close to the Foreign Secretary’s heart: the delivery of the sustainable development goals. Religious…16 Apr 2024HANSARDIran and IsraelMy Lords, I am grateful to the Lord Privy Seal for repeating what is a very important Statement. At the outset, we associate ourselves with and thank the Prime Minister and the…15 Apr 2024HANSARDAllowancesMy Lords, I thank the Leader of the House for bringing this forward today. He has heard the mood of the House, and it is warmly welcomed. I also put on record our thanks to the…27 Mar 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, for repeating today’s Statement. I reiterate that we recognise and appreciate his work, and the work of his ministerial…26 Mar 2024HANSARDPresident of the European CommissionMy Lords, can I come back to the question raised by the noble Lord, Lord Young, about repurposing seized Russian assets for use in Ukraine? The Foreign Secretary will be aware…12 Mar 2024HANSARDBBC World ServiceTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs what steps he is taking to support the BBC World Service, particularly in relation to (1) its…12 Mar 2024HANSARDBBC World ServiceMy Lords, it is good to be able to agree with every word the Foreign Secretary said. He is right: the BBC World Service is trusted as an independent voice without state…12 Mar 2024HANSARDForeign AffairsMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the Minister, who, in the way that he has dealt with questions and debates in this House, has won the respect of your Lordships’ House. We…05 Mar 2024HANSARDChildren in GazaMy Lords, the Foreign Secretary is right; the priority has to be securing an immediate, extended pause in fighting to ensure that we can get aid in and the remaining hostages out,…13 Feb 2024HANSARDArtsMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Bragg, first for his choice of subject today, secondly for his excellent introduction, and thirdly for inspiring what has been a truly…01 Feb 2024HANSARDAction Against Houthi Maritime AttacksMy Lords, the principles set out in this Statement are similar if not identical to those in last week’s Statement. Perhaps that is why noble Lords are leaving—they knew that they…24 Jan 2024HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Industrial ActionMy Lords, it is an absolutely terrible situation at the moment. We have public sector workers in Northern Ireland being paid less than their counterparts across the rest of the…17 Jan 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, the Foreign Secretary makes an alarming point: that within Gaza nine out of 10 Palestinians are not even getting a single meal every day. The need for a sustained…16 Jan 2024HANSARDRohingya RefugeesMy Lords, following on from the questions of the noble Lord, Lord Alton, I think the Minister will understand that the House does not find his answers completely satisfactory. He…16 Jan 2024HANSARDDefending the UK and AlliesMy Lords, I thank the Lord Privy Seal for repeating today’s Statement. I also thank him, on my behalf and that of the noble Lord, Lord Newby, for our briefing at the Cabinet…15 Jan 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionMy Lords, when I listen to the noble Baroness, I always have a smile on my face—but I do not think that is the reaction she intends me to have. When she talks about not wanting…06 Dec 2023HANSARDUK-EU RelationshipMy Lords, when the Foreign Secretary spoke of the issues he was talking to the EU about, I think he left off one very important one—perhaps the most significant. That is the issue…05 Dec 2023HANSARDBelarusMy Lords, perhaps I may bring the Foreign Secretary back to sanctions, as raised by the noble Lord, Lord Foulkes—I am also a godparent to one of the political prisoners in…05 Dec 2023HANSARDRail FaresTake it back?27 Nov 2023