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HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, my noble friend raises the important issue of the horticultural industry. On a personal note, during his time as Chief Whip and a Minister I often benefited from the…17 May 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, as my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary said, we have been negotiating with the European Union for 18 months, and my right honourable friend has been leading…17 May 2022HANSARDKashmir: Human RightsMy Lords, I agree with the noble Lord about the importance of India and Pakistan talking to resolve all issues. It is a long-standing position of the Governments of both sides. We…17 May 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, I certainly regard all contributions as wise words, whether they are in the other place or in your Lordships’ House. I reiterate the point—I know I speak for others on…17 May 2022HANSARDShireen Abu AqlaMy Lords, on the tragic killing of Shireen Abu Aqla, it is important that we have made the UK’s position clear. Indeed, on 13 May, with other members of the UN Security Council,…17 May 2022HANSARDShireen Abu AqlaMy Lords, that is why we have been very clear in saying that the investigation has to take place. It needs to be impartial and to ensure that all evidence is included. As I have…17 May 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, my right honourable friend the Prime Minister articulated the importance of the principles of the protocol. We wanted to ensure that there were no differences between…17 May 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, my noble friend brings great insight and experience, and I pay tribute to his work in Northern Ireland. The Government’s position is very clear: we are acting and will…17 May 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, I first thank the noble Baronesses, Lady Chapman and Lady Ludford, for their contributions and broad support—certainly from the noble Baroness, Lady Chapman—for the…17 May 2022HANSARDKashmir: Human RightsMy Lords, I assure the noble Lord that we are monitoring the trial of Mr Yasin Malik very closely. We note that he has been charged under Indian law; as I am sure the noble Lord…17 May 2022HANSARDKashmir: Human RightsMy Lords, perhaps I can declare an interest as someone who is Muslim by faith, has Indian heritage and is the Minister responsible for both human rights and our relationship with…17 May 2022HANSARDKashmir: Human RightsMy Lords, I should also declare that the other half of my family comes from Pakistan, including Lady Ahmad of Wimbledon. Certainly, our relationship demonstrates that there can be…17 May 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, with the leave of the House, I shall now repeat a Statement delivered in the other place by my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary. “With permission, Mr…17 May 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, I welcome the noble Lord’s contribution. Again, I assure noble Lords that I and my noble friends on the Front Bench will continue to engage with your Lordships’ House on…17 May 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, one thing I have learned in diplomacy is that you can reconcile everything. It is about having the vision and also the commitment to find an agreement. That is certainly…17 May 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolI am glad that a Statement such as this has brought the kind of unity the noble Baroness has referred to. Equally, I agree with her that it is important that at the forefront of…17 May 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, first of all, I have worked closely with my noble friend Lord Frost and continue to have a strong friendship with him and to hold him in the highest regard. I pay…17 May 2022HANSARDShireen Abu AqlaMy Lords, I am sure that I speak for everyone, irrespective of where they are on the issues in the Middle East and the situation between Israel and the Palestinians, when I…17 May 2022HANSARDShireen Abu AqlaMy Lords, the noble Lord is right that freedom of religion or belief is a key priority for the United Kingdom Government. We look forward to hosting the important ministerial…17 May 2022HANSARDShireen Abu AqlaMy Lords, in joining my noble friend in prayers for the family of Shireen Abu Aqla, I am sure that I speak for all Members of your Lordships’ House, irrespective of what our…17 May 2022