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HANSARDEU Security Action for Europe ProgrammeMy Lords, the Minister suggested that he might have an opportunity to talk a bit more about bilateral and other relations. When this Government took office barely two years ago, a…20 Jul 2026HANSARDStrait of Hormuz: Merchant ShippingMy Lords, in two of his answers the Minister has talked about conditions being right and there being consensus, but is not part of the problem that we need to be working now with…20 Jul 2026HANSARDDefence Readiness BillMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Harris of Haringey, has brought forward a very timely debate. If we were in any doubt of that, we need only to think about the business of the House…09 Jul 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to speak after the noble Lord, Lord Stevens, who, as he said in his declaration of interests, is currently chair of trustees of the Armed Forces…06 Jul 2026HANSARDPalantir: Public Service ContractsMy Lords, on these Benches we understand the importance of the Armed Forces modernising, including with AI. My understanding is that Palantir received a £240 million contract…29 Jun 2026HANSARDMilitary in the GulfMy Lords, from these Benches, I express our condolences to the families of those who tragically lost their lives this week. As always, we owe a huge debt to service personnel and…04 Jun 2026HANSARDCombating Atrocity Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity and GenocideMy Lords, it is pleasure to speak immediately after the right reverend Prelate, and to share these Benches’ support for his call to reinstate the 0.7% for overseas aid as soon…04 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is often suggested that a week is a long time in politics, and I suspect that for the Prime Minister, it has been a very long week. It is now eight days since His…21 May 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, like the noble Lord, Lord Markham, I am one of the members of your Lordships’ Select Committee. We came to the Bill from different perspectives. As noble Lords know, I…24 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords—24 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillIs the noble Baroness aware that, in the evidence from the royal colleges given to the Select Committee appointed by your Lordships’ House, everyone expressed their concern about…24 Apr 2026HANSARDStrait of Hormuz: Mine ClearanceMy Lords, the Minister said how important it was to open up the Strait of Hormuz. If the United States is threatening a second blockade of the strait, surely that is going to make…13 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I will very briefly speak to Amendment 657 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Fox, to which I have added my name, to support the amendments in the name of my noble…27 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, if we have to balance the needs and rights of all concerned, does that mean that an unborn child that is viable beyond 24 weeks has no rights and should not be…18 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords—18 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: DefenceMy Lords, as is so frequently the case on defence matters, I stand as the second opposition spokesperson to raise questions for the Minister, but I find myself very much in…11 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, like the noble Baroness, Lady Hayter, I have recent experience of visiting care homes. My late father was in a care home from November 2024 until December 2025. Unlike…06 Feb 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI can see a point to that, but the message I was given by the mental health practitioner who rang me from the mental health team—I think he was a psychiatrist—was basically that…06 Feb 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Jay, just asked us to consider the circumstances of those who are seeking an assisted death, but I would like to give a salutary lesson—I am…30 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I will briefly speak to these amendments, in particular to Amendment 30. I know from listening to previous groups that the Minister will feel the need to explain that…16 Jan 2026