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HANSARDUnited Nations International Day of PeaceMy Lords, does the Minister agree that one of the main reasons that the UN was successful in its early years was its role in intervening on conflict prevention and then peace…09 Jun 2025HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesMy Lords, I draw attention to my entry in the register of interests. I listened very carefully to my noble friend Lord Pickles, and I would say that there are plans, and there are…09 Jun 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military BaseMy Lords, may I perhaps inform the Minister? He is, of course, right that the previous Government engaged on this in good faith to try to seek a resolution. The reason why it…03 Jun 2025HANSARDGulf States: Trade and Human RightsMy Lords, I draw attention to my entry in the register of interests. I actually agree with the Minister on the importance of FTAs. Can she confirm that the Government will…03 Jun 2025HANSARDJimmy LaiI, too, join the tributes to the right reverend Prelate for his work and welcome the Government’s announcement of a special envoy, which was reported through various committees.…22 May 2025HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesMy Lords, I draw attention to my entry in the register. I think the final sentiments just expressed by the Minister reflect where we are across the House on this emotive and human…22 May 2025HANSARDMiddle East UpdateMy Lords, I draw attention to my interests in the register. Conferences themselves will not solve the issue. People are dying in Gaza and hostages continue to be held. The…07 May 2025HANSARDIndia-Pakistan: EscalationMy Lords, I declare an interest as someone who has heritage from India and Pakistan. I always joke on what is a serious issue that, with my wife’s heritage from Pakistan and mine…07 May 2025HANSARDKashmir: Increasing TensionMy Lords, in welcoming the statement from the Minister and the efforts made by the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary, what is needed? We are talking about two nuclear…30 Apr 2025HANSARDJournalists and Media Workers: Safety and SecurityMy Lords, I begin by extending my mubarak to my noble friend Lady Mobarik for convening this debate. I declare my interest as a non-executive director of Asia Media Group. In…24 Apr 2025HANSARDMyanmar EarthquakeMy Lords, building on the question from the noble Lord, Lord Purvis, about minorities in Myanmar, the Rohingya community has suffered more than most, and we have also seen the…03 Apr 2025HANSARDChagos IslandsMy Lords, I will inform the House that there were 11 negotiations under the previous Government, and continuity counts— I can vouch for that. The main reason why there was no…02 Apr 2025HANSARDConflict in GazaMy Lords, I draw attention to my entry in the register of interests, including chairing the ICO advisory panel on conflict resolution. I have interrelated questions. There is a…24 Mar 2025HANSARDG7My Lords, I draw attention to my entry in the register of interests on organisations working for conflict resolution, particularly chairing the ICO advisory panel in this regard.…20 Mar 2025HANSARDMedia Freedom CoalitionTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the work of the Media Freedom Coalition in protecting journalistic freedom.17 Mar 2025HANSARDMedia Freedom CoalitionMy Lords, I recognise the Minister’s response. He will recognise too that in 2019, when the then Foreign Secretary and I set up the Media Freedom Coalition with 21 members, we…17 Mar 2025HANSARDSyriaMy Lords, we of course want to see peace in Syria, but I will sound a note of caution. Recent events have demonstrably shown, as the noble Lord, Lord Alton, articulated, the…13 Mar 2025HANSARDUnited Kingdom: Global PositionMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Howell for tabling this important and timely debate, and for his wide-ranging and insightful introduction. I also welcome the noble Lord,…13 Mar 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillMy Lords, briefly, I support the amendment so ably tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Barker. I pay tribute to her for her attentive nature during Committee. I say to the noble…25 Feb 2025HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I will focus on the issues of justice and accountability. It is good that both the Defence Minister and the Attorney-General are present on the Government Front Bench.…25 Feb 2025