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HANSARDDefence Acquisition ReformMy Lords, “over-complex, over-budget and over-time” is how major programmes of defence procurement have been characterised not just by the opposition, our enemies or even our…07 Mar 2024HANSARDMilitary National ServiceMy Lords, on these Benches I will not call for military service to be reintroduced, but we are hearing from across the Chamber that this country and His Majesty’s Government need…07 Mar 2024HANSARDForeign AffairsMy Lords, when the noble Lord, Lord Ahmad, started, he said he was not quite sure how he felt about opening the debate. I wondered whether he was really musing about the fact that…05 Mar 2024HANSARDWar Widows: Ex Gratia Pension PaymentMy Lords, the noble Lord the Minister may think that war widows and others spend their lives watching parliamentlive.tv; I suspect that most do not. I seem to recall that, last…05 Mar 2024HANSARDIsrael and PalestineMy Lords, the Minister gave a very positive response to the noble Lord, Lord Hain, seeming to think that this is a turning point in Israeli-Palestinian relations. However, can he…29 Feb 2024HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I associate these Benches with the remarks of the noble Lord, Lord Collins, about supporting the Government’s position on Ukraine. However, we and Ukraine appear to be…29 Feb 2024HANSARDSituation in the Red SeaMy Lords, I, too, pay tribute to His Majesty’s Armed Forces for always acting very effectively and professionally. Like the noble Baroness, Lady Anderson, we on these Benches…29 Feb 2024HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, from these Benches, I echo the words of the noble Lord, Lord Coaker. We stand here today supporting our Ukrainian friends. Across the Chamber and across the country, we…28 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, I understand that the noble Lord, Lord Collins, does not wish this to become partisan, but I remind the House that in these Statements there are not just His Majesty’s…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIran: Military PowerMy Lords, in answering the initial Question of the noble Lord, Lord Browne of Ladyton, the Minister rightly pointed out that we have sanctions against Iran. But does he believe…20 Feb 2024HANSARDAUKUS Security PartnershipMy Lords, when AUKUS was first announced, the suggestion, at least from the MoD, seemed to be that somehow the United Kingdom had just slipped into an agreement with Australia…13 Feb 2024HANSARDUkraine ConflictMy Lords, the noble and gallant Lord stole part of my question—I was going to ask about relations with our neighbours and what discussions His Majesty’s Government were having. I…07 Feb 2024HANSARDRed Sea UpdateMy Lords, from these Benches I also thank the noble Earl for repeating the Statement. Like the noble Lord, Lord Coaker, I support the actions that have been taken so far. In…05 Feb 2024HANSARDRoyal Navy: Drone Attacks in the Red SeaMy Lords, the Minister said that he does not want to comment on the Statement that is about to arrive, so I will take him in a slightly different direction. To what extent have…05 Feb 2024HANSARDAfghan Relocations: Special ForcesMy Lords, these Benches welcome the Government’s change of heart and their agreement to look again at the applications of the Triples. There has been a real problem with ARAP and…05 Feb 2024HANSARDAfghan Relocations: Special ForcesMy Lords, if nobody else wants to come in, perhaps I may press the noble Earl further to answer my original question and those of the noble Lord, Lord Browne, and the noble…05 Feb 2024HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayMy Lords, it is an honour and a privilege to participate in this incredibly important debate. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Scott, for opening it and for the care with which…02 Feb 2024HANSARDHomelessness: VeteransMy Lords, as the Minister pointed out, it is right we ensure that veterans are not homeless. One thing that it is important to remember is that the vast majority of veterans…31 Jan 2024HANSARDHorizon EuropeMy Lords, I pay tribute to the noble Viscount, Lord Stansgate, in his absence for persistently bringing the issue of Horizon Europe to your Lordships’ House. Today, obviously, we…30 Jan 2024HANSARDHorizon EuropeMy Lords—30 Jan 2024