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HANSARDZimbabwe: Makomborero HaruzivisheMy Lords, in the Government’s view, which country has the clout to bring effective pressure on Zimbabwe on political oppression? We probably have less influence than China, which…23 Nov 2021HANSARDEmergency Services: Ministers of ReligionMy Lords, the noble Lord has spoken with compassion, but is there not a danger that the attendance of ministers of religion at the scene of an accident could hamper the work of…22 Nov 2021HANSARDEthiopia: Tigray RegionMy Lords, is not part of the tragedy that, in one of the most malnourished and impoverished parts of Africa, both sides—the United Front, with the TPLF, and the Government—can…22 Nov 2021HANSARDIndependent Commission on the Constitutional Future of WalesMy Lords, surely we should acknowledge that the bold experiment of establishing a devolved system in a unitary state is not final. Therefore, what is the vision of the Government…17 Nov 2021HANSARDAfghanistan: Food ShortagesMy Lords, the urgency of the situation is such that we should surely not be overeager to impose conditions on aid. Can the Minister say where the bottlenecks are? Is the Taliban…09 Nov 2021HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: Effect of Renegotiation on Other Trade NegotiationsMy Lords, can anyone trust this Government on international legal matters? They have already admitted to breaching international law again on Northern Ireland. Now they have…21 Oct 2021HANSARDRefugees (Family Reunion) Bill [HL]I broadly support the Bill, including the provisions on legal aid, but I am wary of giving an unfettered right in all circumstances for applicants to bring in members of a family…10 Sept 2021HANSARDSub-Saharan Africa (Report from the International Relations and Defence Committee)My Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Baroness, who chairs the committee with great distinction, following in the footsteps of the distinguished noble Lord, Lord Howell,…08 Sept 2021HANSARDGrenfell Tower: DemolitionMy Lords, I speak as a former councillor for the adjoining ward of Golborne, and someone who has a London base within sight of Grenfell. Grenfell obviously should go: there were…06 Sept 2021HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, in three minutes I will give three reflections. First, on the lessons of history, the noble Lord, Lord King, reminded us of the unwinnable wars of the 1840s and 1880s in…18 Aug 2021HANSARDBahrain: Human Rights AbusesMy Lords, of course, there are proper concerns about human rights in Bahrain, as there are in all Middle East countries. Does the Minister agree that these concerns should be put…15 Jul 2021HANSARDAfghanistanWould the noble Baroness agree that, given the rapid advances currently being made by the Taliban, there is little incentive for them to enter into peace talks, and so the…12 Jul 2021HANSARDUK–Commonwealth Trading RelationshipMy Lords, I welcome my noble friend to the Front Bench and join others in congratulating the noble Lord, Lord Howell, on initiating this debate. He has a distinguished role in…08 Jul 2021HANSARDCrown Dependencies: ContributionsMy Lords, a voluntary contribution is unusual and presumably could be withdrawn unilaterally; it depends wholly on good will. Does the Minister agree that transparency is…01 Jul 2021HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, on his initiative and on raising that rather alarming case. Perhaps it is a little early after one year, but it is…24 Jun 2021HANSARDEthiopiaMy Lords, looking longer term, in the view of the Government, which of the outside bodies is best placed to play a peacebuilding role—the UN or the EU? Does the Minister agree…15 Jun 2021HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, part of the rich cultural heritage of Armenia now lies in lands captured during the recent conflict. That includes 161 churches, tombs and other Christian monuments. I…27 May 2021HANSARDGlobal Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021My Lords, I thank the Minister for his very clear explanation of what is a highly complex matter. In the past, I criticised what appeared to be a long delay between the passing of…26 May 2021HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, beyond an immediate ceasefire, does the Minister agree that, until last week, there seemed to be no chance of reviving the Middle East peace process? However, now, in…20 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechThe Prime Minister should convene a meeting of all the leaders on the constitutional problem. He should respond to what the polls have revealed, which reflects the reality of the…13 May 2021