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HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateMy Lords, I declare my interest as a member of the International Relations and Defence Committee. Does the Minister agree with the assessment made by the chair of the committee,…28 Apr 2026HANSARDAntisemitic AttacksMy Lords, I thank the Minister for the strong Statement and pay tribute to my noble friend Lord Wolfson. He made the important point that we must attack and tackle all forms of…27 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingMy Lords, I am sure the noble Baroness will join me in paying tribute to our many diplomats around the world who do a sterling job in representing our country. I have a very…20 Apr 2026HANSARDSouthport Inquiry: Prevent ProgrammeMy Lords, early intervention on those individuals who may be defined or identified as extremists is vital. Previously, as the Minister will be aware, we have had a Minister for…16 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, I welcome the Statement and draw attention to my interests in the Middle East and in working with conflict resolution organisations. Will the Leader of the House join me…14 Apr 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy Lords—14 Apr 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy Lords, I did not intend to speak, but we need to put the record straight on the issue of the 11 rounds of negotiations. I agree with the Minister that the previous Government…14 Apr 2026HANSARDAntisemitism in International Human Rights BodiesMy Lords, I associate myself totally with the Minister’s remarks about the fight against antisemitism, both in the UK and internationally. On specific action with international…26 Mar 2026HANSARDFormer Prime Minister Imran KhanMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Alexander, for introducing this debate and the manner in which she did so. The sentiments she has expressed and the calls she has made…26 Mar 2026HANSARDMedia Freedom CoalitionMy Lords, as I am sure the Minister will recognise, the previous Government—indeed, I was the Minister responsible—set up the Media Freedom Coalition. It currently stands at 51…25 Mar 2026HANSARDAnti-Muslim Hostility: Non-statutory DefinitionMy Lords, to build on the Question from the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Harries, of course the Minister will be aware that the previous Government back in 2016—I know…12 Mar 2026HANSARDIran and the Middle EastMy Lords, at a time when our Gulf partners are asking for de-escalation and diplomacy, and indeed the United States President has said that he does not require the UK’s…09 Mar 2026HANSARDIran and the Middle EastTo ask His Majesty’s Government, following the deployment of UK naval and air assets to the Middle East and the appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the Supreme Leader of…09 Mar 2026HANSARDIran and the Middle EastMy Lords, I beg to ask a Question of which I have given private notice, and I draw attention to my entry on the register of interests as an adviser to the Arab Ambassadors Council.09 Mar 2026HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, I thank the Minister, the noble Baroness, Lady Lloyd of Effra, for tabling this important debate. I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Nargund, on her excellent…06 Mar 2026HANSARDUK-India: Comprehensive Economic and Trade AgreementMy Lords, it is a privilege to speak about the CETA signed between the United Kingdom and India. It would be remiss of me not to acknowledge the vital work of the committee and…04 Mar 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia and British Indian Ocean TerritoryMy Lords—26 Feb 2026HANSARDImran Khan: ImprisonmentMy Lords—25 Feb 2026HANSARDImran Khan: ImprisonmentMy Lords, I thank the Chief Whip. Following on from the question from my noble friend Lord Goldsmith, specific facilitation can be done. The Minister—for whom many in the House,…25 Feb 2026HANSARDUnder-16s Energy Drinks BanMy Lords, I declare an interest: my wife and I have constant battles with our children over the downsides of energy drinks and caffeine. Energy drinks can lead to type 1 diabetes.…10 Feb 2026