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HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillThat the House do now resolve itself into Committee.31 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillThe example that I was just detailing is that, in this clause, this would potentially limit the ability to design a green lane that aims to preserve the unity of the UK internal…31 Oct 2022HANSARDGenocide Determination Bill [HL]The noble Lord is referring to the UN Human Rights Council. I assure him that, after the many lobbying programmes that we have had in recent weeks, it was disappointing that we…28 Oct 2022HANSARDWomen, Peace and Security Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their valuable and insightful contributions. In particular, I join all noble Lords in paying tribute to my noble friend Lady Hodgson, whom I…28 Oct 2022HANSARDWomen, Peace and Security Bill [HL]My Lords, certainly from my perspective, that is very much a government commitment that was given. Of course, we have a new Prime Minister, but the same Foreign Secretary. It is a…28 Oct 2022HANSARDWomen, Peace and Security Bill [HL]I will give that commitment now, which will cause a flurry of activity if it is not the case. I have already mentioned Colombia specifically. I want to use what has worked well in…28 Oct 2022HANSARDWomen, Peace and Security Bill [HL]I think I made that point. I referred to the Global Survivor Fund, which is a general fund. Those kinds of funds help the victims of such abhorrent acts in the Rohingya camps, so…28 Oct 2022HANSARDGenocide Determination Bill [HL]My Lords, first, I join noble Lords in thanking the noble Lord, Lord Alton, whom I would describe as a dear friend, for the insight that he has again provided in this debate.…28 Oct 2022HANSARDArmenia and AzerbaijanMy Lords, on 13 September, following fighting along the Azerbaijan/Armenia international border, the United Kingdom’s ambassador to Azerbaijan spoke to President Aliyev. Further,…26 Oct 2022HANSARDArmenia and AzerbaijanMy Lords, when I look around your Lordships’ House, that is probably a description of many within it and I am sure that the Foreign Secretary would have a busy schedule if I…26 Oct 2022HANSARDArmenia and AzerbaijanOn the noble Lord’s first point, time shall tell. On the more substantive point of Russia’s role, we have been very clear, and I appreciate His Majesty’s Opposition’s strong…26 Oct 2022HANSARDArmenia and AzerbaijanMy Lords, I believe I have already answered that question in part. We have talked to both sides about the importance of the return of not just prisoners of war but the remains of…26 Oct 2022HANSARDArmenia and AzerbaijanMy Lords, there were three questions there. On UK Government’s direct engagement, I will write to the noble Lord. On ensuring that we are giving technical assistance, I have…26 Oct 2022HANSARDArmenia and AzerbaijanI get the gist of the noble Lord’s question and assure him that we are working with both Governments. First, on the deceased, as I said to the noble Baroness, Lady Cox, this is an…26 Oct 2022HANSARDArmenia and AzerbaijanMy Lords, I agree with the noble Lord on both fronts and of course, ultimately, we need a political settlement. We are fully supportive of the EU as well as the OSCE.26 Oct 2022HANSARDArmenia and AzerbaijanMy Lords, first, I acknowledge the noble Baroness’s work in this area and in bringing these issues to your Lordships’ House. I assure her that in our most recent engagements…26 Oct 2022HANSARDArmenia and AzerbaijanMy Lords, I do not agree with the noble Viscount on the UK’s position. We are active in our engagement with our EU partners, but we are also central to, and support, the efforts…26 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillI am sure we will return to the principle of the doctrine of necessity in later amendments. The use of Article 16 was debated during Second Reading, when a number of noble Lords,…25 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillThe noble Baroness is right. The point of contention for us in any discussion has remained the ability to amend the protocol itself; that remains a key point. In all of these…25 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy apologies; I have covered Amendments 2 and 43, which are the ones in this group. Without repeating myself, the notion of a regular report to Parliament on negotiations would in…25 Oct 2022