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HANSARDAnti-Semitism: University Campus IncidentsI thank the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, for drawing our attention to this report. To have 123 incidents—and increasing—in two years is serious, and I must say I was shocked when I…21 Jan 2021HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceMy Lords, I, too, add my dismay about the resignation of the noble Baroness, Lady Sugg. Does the Minister agree with the World Bank that the provision of sexual and reproductive…26 Nov 2020HANSARDSustainable Development GoalsMy Lords, the Minister said yesterday that girls’ education is the top priority for our overseas aid but girls cannot stay in education if they are married off early with no…12 Nov 2020HANSARDJammu and Kashmir: Human RightsMy Lords, will the Minister explain why we immediately supported sanctions against Russia when it annexed the Crimea, even though 97% of the people of Crimea regarded themselves…02 Nov 2020HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, the Minister will know that in Afghanistan there is a high prevalence of child marriage. A third of girls marry before the age of 18, some as young as 12, which brings…15 Oct 2020HANSARDProtecting Civilians in Armed ConflictMy Lords, the report states that the United Kingdom will tackle the climate of impunity around conflict-related sexual violence. Can the Minister confirm that this will include…12 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Aviation SectorMy Lords, the Minister will perhaps know that the only good thing to have come out of the Covid-19 pandemic is a welcome reduction in air traffic noise and air pollution around…05 Oct 2020HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Grimstone, and the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Blackburn on their maiden speeches. I particularly commend the right reverend…08 Sept 2020HANSARDIsrael and Palestine: United States’ Proposals for PeaceTo move that this House takes note of the United States’ proposals for peace between Israelis and Palestinians, announced on 28 January.27 Feb 2020HANSARDIsrael and Palestine: United States’ Proposals for PeaceMy Lords, I am very pleased that we have the opportunity to air our views on this matter. I am sorry that it is in what I call the graveyard slot of the week but there it is. That…27 Feb 2020HANSARDIsrael and Palestine: United States’ Proposals for PeaceMy Lords, I would like to comment on every speech that has been made in this fascinating debate, but noble Lords will be relieved to hear that I shall not. I shall just thank all…27 Feb 2020HANSARDTokyo Nutrition for Growth SummitMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Collins, on securing this debate and take the opportunity to welcome the noble Lord, Lord Rea, back to the Chamber after such a long…28 Jan 2020HANSARDUK Aid: Nutrition-sensitive ProgrammesMy Lords, does the Minister agree with me that good nutrition is far easier to achieve in smaller than in larger families? Will she therefore renew the Government’s pledge to…13 Jan 2020HANSARDHammersmith BridgeMy Lords, is the Minister aware that in the same part of London there is something called the Chiswick flyover, which I believe was set up as a temporary bridge I do not know how…07 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, there are so many subjects that one could talk about after this Queen’s Speech, but I will talk about some rumours and speculation which are causing much concern among…07 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I am not going to talk about Brexit. I hope that I do not say that word again. I want to address issues concerning trade with other countries now and in the future. I…15 Oct 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I shall speak very briefly on this subject. As some noble Lords know, I was a GP and a family planning doctor and I saw hundreds of women who suddenly found that they…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI am also a mother of three children and a grandmother of seven, so I am well aware of the value of human life, and so are very many of my patients. We are surely not going to…15 Jul 2019HANSARDIsrael Defense ForcesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the treatment of Palestinian children by the Israel Defense Forces.08 Jul 2019HANSARDIsrael Defense ForcesI thank the Minister for that reply, but Israeli soldiers are still firing directly at unarmed children 200 to 300 metres away from the Gaza fence, using high-velocity bullets…08 Jul 2019