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HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillThe Minister did not comment on the impact on the independent schools sector, which is already reeling from the impact of the VAT that has been imposed on it and the assessments…06 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillMy Lords, before he sits down, would the Minister care to comment on the impact—indeed, the double whammy—of taxation for the independent school sector? After assessing the…06 Feb 2025HANSARDSudan and Eastern DRCMy Lords, I draw attention to my entry on the register in working for organisations committed to conflict prevention and resolution. In commending the Minister and his efforts…03 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillMy Lords, I support my noble friend’s amendment and will speak briefly. The Minister in the other place said that the Department for Education made an assessment of the impact of…29 Jan 2025HANSARDChagos IslandsMy Lords, first, I refute the allegation that anyone on these Benches believes that any of our overseas territories should be given away. Security comes first, and I am sure that…23 Jan 2025HANSARDCommunity Engagement Principles and Extremism DefinitionMy Lords, just a small point first: countering extremism always has sat in the Home Office. I should know, as I was the first Minister for Countering Extremism in the Home Office.…22 Jan 2025HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, I welcome the tone and substance from the Minister and both Front Benches, which reflects the unity of purpose in your Lordships’ House. While I agree with much of what…22 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillMy Lords, just to confirm, does the Minister honestly feel that that note is sufficient, given the importance of the issue we are debating?21 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillMy Lords, briefly, I agree with much of what the noble Baroness, Lady Kramer, said. But again, to dwell on the coalition, she and I served in the same Government, so agreeing with…21 Jan 2025HANSARDRules-based International OrderMy Lords, this important debate on the international rules-based system is both timely and necessary. I put on record my thanks to the noble Baroness, Lady Northover, for tabling…16 Jan 2025HANSARDGaza: Peace TalksMy Lords, I am sure I speak for all in your Lordships’ House in recognising the importance of a peace agreement; we are on the brink. We hope, and those of faith pray, that this…15 Jan 2025HANSARDSub-Saharan Africa: Diplomatic RelationshipsMy Lords, what assessment have His Majesty’s Government made of the growing influence of the BRICS grouping, in particular its economic influence? There are also the issues of…14 Jan 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationMy Lords, as the Minister knows, the previous Government worked directly with the neighbouring states—Egypt, Jordan and indeed Lebanon—which are key partners, ensuring that land…06 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillMy Lords, I first seek your Lordships’ indulgence in paying my personal tribute to the noble Baroness, Lady Randerson. As we have already heard, she was always constructive in her…06 Jan 2025HANSARDChina: Human Rights and SecurityMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the right reverend Prelate. There was much in his reflections; he was looking at things from having a lens on a country he knows. From…19 Dec 2024HANSARDSyriaMy Lords, first, in recognising and welcoming the Statement, I think that the sentiments in the Statement are reflected in what we all think—but the importance is in actions.…19 Dec 2024HANSARDSyriaI feel compelled to rise to my feet in the time left to thank the noble Lord. In the same way, we want to work constructively to ensure that the group that is HTS— Hay’at Tahrir…19 Dec 2024HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean Territory: SovereigntyMy Lords, one of the key reasons why previous Governments did not conclude these negotiations was the issue of security. That is why there are repeated requests to see how that…19 Dec 2024HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, what further focus has there been, and what further determination has been made, on the Ukrainian children who have been taken by Russia? A recent report by Yale talked…05 Dec 2024HANSARDGeorgia: Political SituationMy Lords, in agreeing with the noble Lord, Lord West, I also say to the Minister that we must reassure Georgia because Russian aggression was first impacted on Georgia with South…04 Dec 2024