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HANSARDCovid-19: ResponseMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Falkner of Margravine, raised the issue of the procurement of PPE. Can I press the Minister on the procurement of vaccines? According to the…27 Jul 2020HANSARDChinaMy Lords, in responding to the right reverend Prelate, the Minister said that the Government are calling out China over human rights abuses. That is not sufficient. Given that…22 Jul 2020HANSARDBritish Overseas Troops: Civil Liability ClaimsMy Lords, building on the question from the noble Lord, Lord Touhig, I want to press the Minister a little further. This is not about vexatious claims; it is about claims that…20 Jul 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords and Machinery of Government: Consultation on ChangesMy Lords, one reason why the European Parliament is subject to criticism is that it sits in two places: Brussels and Strasbourg. The moves to Strasbourg diminish accountability…15 Jul 2020HANSARDSaudi Arabia: Arms SalesMy Lords, your Lordships’ International Relations and Defence Committee, of which I am a member, produced reports on the Middle East in 2017 and Yemen in 2019, in which we raised…10 Jul 2020HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions RegimeMy Lords, in his initial response the Minister stressed UK-autonomous sanctions. I note from the Explanatory Memorandum on the regulations that, in the past, the UK’s…09 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationMy Lords, the offer to BNO passport holders and citizens is welcome, but for those who do not have passports—about nine in 10 of those who are eligible—what mechanism is in place…02 Jul 2020HANSARDKoreaMy Lords, the Minister has talked about the Government supporting sanctions but also about providing humanitarian aid. What assessment have the Government made of the relative…30 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, the Leader referred to guidance for theatres and orchestras pending a move back to live theatre. What practical assistance are the Government able to give to the…25 Jun 2020HANSARDUK-EU NegotiationsMy Lords, in his Statement, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster indicated that we all need to be both clear-eyed and constructive in our negotiations on the future…18 Jun 2020HANSARDArmed Forces: Racism and DiversityMy Lords, the Minister rightly said that the culture needs to institutionalise anti-racism, but what can she offer in terms of a more immediate response to service men and women…17 Jun 2020HANSARDYemen: Humanitarian Aid FundingMy Lords, the Minister says that we need to act now, and the Government’s pledge of £160 million is most welcome. Can he confirm that that money will be paid immediately, so that…04 Jun 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, the noble Earl, Lord Kinnoull, made it clear that the Command Paper highlights a lot of work that needs to be done between now and the end of the transition period. If…21 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Security RisksMy Lords, the global pandemic highlights the biological threats and the sense that the United Kingdom, NATO and our allies could be vulnerable to terrorism in the form of…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: International ResponseMy Lords, as the Minister pointed out, Covid-19 is an international problem that necessitates global responses. The previous Prime Minister, Theresa May, has already criticised…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Vulnerable PeopleMy Lords, one of the strands of funding is through the Department for Education to support vulnerable children, but it has become clear through the discussion this morning that…12 May 2020HANSARDBeyond Brexit (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, like other noble Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Boswell, for his chairmanship of your Lordships’ EU Select Committee. Through his personality and role, he was able…12 May 2020HANSARDSyriaMy Lords, the international aid that has been offered is clearly welcome. However, given that the health infrastructure in Idlib has been so badly damaged, will the Government do…30 Apr 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Negotiations (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, like the noble Lord, Lord Liddle, I need to apologise for having been temporarily absent during this debate. I was in my place for all the opening speeches, but I was…16 Mar 2020HANSARDArmed Forces Act (Continuation) Order 2020My Lords, I welcome this statutory instrument which, as the Minister has pointed out, is a short but crucial piece of legislation. She has rightly highlighted the importance of…16 Mar 2020