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HANSARDArmed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2024My Lords, when we get to questions of military justice, I normally rely on my good friend, my noble friend Lord Thomas of Gresford, to speak on these matters because he is far…03 Feb 2025HANSARDEurope: Youth MobilityMy Lords, it is a pleasure to participate towards the end of this debate. Like other noble Lords, I thank the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of St Albans for introducing what…30 Jan 2025HANSARDRussian Maritime Activity and UK ResponseMy Lords, from these Benches, I associate myself with the first remarks of the noble Baroness, Lady Goldie, in supporting His Majesty’s Government in their response to the Russian…28 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillI thank all noble Lords who have contributed to the group, and I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.21 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillAnd democrats.21 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillMy Lords, in moving Amendment 2, I will also speak to Amendments 17 and 20 in my name and those of my noble friend Lady Kramer and the noble Lord, Lord Randall of Uxbridge. I was…21 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillThe noble Baroness is trying to encourage the Liberal Democrats to be in agreement with the Conservatives, rather as her noble friend Lord Forsyth suggested at one point that he…21 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillCan the Minister clarify something? I understood that the national insurance contributions relief for veterans had been extended for one year and that this Bill was not going to…21 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill21 Jan 2025HANSARDErasmus ProgrammeMy Lords, does the Minister understand that the idea of Erasmus is not simply about British students going to other countries but about a genuine exchange at the stage in life…20 Jan 2025HANSARDFinancial Assistance to Ukraine BillMy Lords, from these Benches, as always, I associate my comments with those of the Minister and the noble Baroness, Lady Neville-Rolfe, on our unwavering support for Ukraine. One…15 Jan 2025HANSARDUK Strategy Towards the Arctic (International Relations and Defence Committee Report)My Lords, it is a pleasure to wind from these Benches in what has been a fascinating debate. I very much thank the noble Lord, Lord Ashton of Hyde, for opening the debate in a…09 Jan 2025HANSARDChina: Human Rights and SecurityMy Lords, rather like Christmas, which seems to come around faster every year, so the opportunity to change British policy on China seems to come around rapidly. Under the…19 Dec 2024HANSARDDefence: 2.5% GDP Spending CommitmentMy Lords, there is a suggestion that NATO, at its summit in The Hague next June, is going to look at a 3% target. Are His Majesty’s Government willing to think about this? If not,…17 Dec 2024HANSARDSyriaMy Lords, like the noble Earl, Lord Courtown, I welcome the Minister coming to this House to repeat the Statement on Syria. In the past two weeks the changes in Syria have been…12 Dec 2024HANSARDDefence Programmes DevelopmentsMy Lords, I do not plan to engage in any pantomime discussions, which we are getting perhaps because we are slightly close to Christmas, because it is important that we remember…25 Nov 2024HANSARDDefence: 2.5% GDP Spending CommitmentThe Minister’s answer was very clear, but at the weekend the Chief Secretary to the Treasury suggested that the Government were waiting for the SDR to report. However, one of the…14 Nov 2024HANSARDDefence SpendingMy Lords, like other noble Lords, I thank the noble Viscount, Lord Trenchard, for giving us the opportunity to discuss defence expenditure. I fear that already, after not yet four…31 Oct 2024HANSARDDefence Policy: DeterrenceMy Lords, like other noble Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Trefgarne, for enabling us this afternoon to talk about deterrence and core aspects of UK defence. The noble…31 Oct 2024HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, from these Benches, I associate myself with the comments of the noble Lord, Lord Coaker, and the noble Earl, Lord Courtown. As a country, we have stood united to support…25 Oct 2024