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HANSARDEthiopia and SomaliaMy Lords, in the previous Government, I led on the issue of preventing sexual violence in conflict. Tigray has incredible and abhorrent stories of sexual violence. The previous…07 Oct 2024HANSARDSudanMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Collins, the Minister, for tabling this important debate. As I stand to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Amos, I speak perhaps both for her…13 Sept 2024HANSARDChildren: Impact of International ConflictMy Lords, I welcome this important debate. I thank my noble friend Lady Anelay and align myself with the remarks made about her service in this area, both in this House and in the…12 Sept 2024HANSARDAnti-Muslim Prejudice and Hate CrimeMy Lords, in thanking the Minister for sharing his answers, perhaps I might make a suggestion. My noble friend on the Front Bench has already articulated the issue of funding.…09 Sept 2024HANSARDMiddle East UpdateMy Lords, I would like to develop that point. I think I speak for the whole House, and for anyone who has met with the hostage families, in recognising the nature of their pain…03 Sept 2024HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I first congratulate the noble Baroness and the Government on sustaining this strength. I also congratulate my noble friend on his portfolio. I assure the noble Baroness…03 Sept 2024HANSARDGlobal Combat Air Programme International Government Organisation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2024My Lords, I begin by saying that we fully support the measures before us. As the Minister said in her introductory remarks, it is necessary to deliver the appropriate instrument…29 Jul 2024HANSARDCommonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [HL]My Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Chapman, on her role. I recall debating many different issues, most notably the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill—which often went…29 Jul 2024HANSARDSanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) Regulations 2024That the Regulations laid before the House on 15 May be approved. Relevant document: Instrument not yet reported by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.24 May 2024HANSARDDiplomatic Missions: Congestion ChargeWell, again, our diplomats show that they are the best of the best and I confirm to your Lordships’ House that, in terms of our international obligations, we do comply with such…23 May 2024HANSARDDiplomatic Missions: Congestion ChargeMy Lords, the noble Lord will have seen that TfL has published a list, but that has never been, in my mind, the right way. Many of these countries are our friends and partners and…23 May 2024HANSARDDiplomatic Missions: Congestion ChargeI am looking at my noble friend to gauge his reaction on impounding cars and using bicycles. It is a novel idea, and perhaps something that might be suggested to whoever is…23 May 2024HANSARDDiplomatic Missions: Congestion ChargeMy Lords, we regularly raise debts with missions and last week wrote to the missions that hold a London congestion charge debt, reminding them to pay. We are clear, including…23 May 2024HANSARDDiplomatic Missions: Congestion ChargeLike my noble friend, I must admit that there have been a few surprises in the last 48 hours, not least that the last Foreign Office Question I am doing from the Dispatch Box is…23 May 2024HANSARDDiplomatic Missions: Congestion ChargeWe try to encourage all people to use public transport, and that is why the Government continue to invest in it and make the case for using it. I am sure there are many diplomats…23 May 2024HANSARDDiplomatic Missions: Congestion ChargeWe indeed have a special relationship with the United States and I assure the noble Baroness that, in all our meetings with US diplomats here, we make the case very clearly about…23 May 2024HANSARDDiplomatic Missions: Congestion ChargeI thank the noble Baroness for her kind remarks, which reflect the best of your Lordships’ House. As we have often said, we have differences, but it is important that we recognise…23 May 2024HANSARDDiplomatic Missions: Congestion ChargeI thank my noble friend for those very kind remarks; his kindness is always well respected and well received. It demonstrates again, as I look around our Benches and pay tribute…23 May 2024HANSARDDiplomatic Missions: Congestion ChargeMy Lords, I am again grateful for the kind comments and really humbled by the sense of affection. It again reflects the duty that all of us seek to fulfil in the challenges we are…23 May 2024HANSARDPresident of Iran: DeathMy Lords, the Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, and Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, died in a helicopter accident on Sunday 19 May. The funeral, as noble Lords will be…22 May 2024