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HANSARDIranMy Lords, does my noble friend agree that history teaches that the regime of the mullahs will probably be toppled only when elements of the security forces and other elements of…15 Jan 2026HANSARDVenezuelaMy Lords, we well understand the difficulties of criticising our close ally, President Trump. However, is there not a real danger that many will now see this as an acquiescence to…06 Jan 2026HANSARDRoyal Navy Submarine ForceMy Lords, do we have any concerns about the commitment of the US Administration to the AUKUS concept?08 Dec 2025HANSARDRoyal Navy Submarine ForceMy Lords—08 Dec 2025HANSARDUK Citizens in VenezuelaMy Lords, given the limited numbers in our embassy, are we confident that we have means of communicating with those British nationals? What contingency arrangements have been or…04 Dec 2025HANSARDWales: Further DevolutionMy Lords, if the Government accept that devolution is a process, what further steps do they envisage before the end of this Parliament?25 Nov 2025HANSARDBarnett Formula: WalesMy Lords—12 Nov 2025HANSARDElon MuskMy Lords, would not a period of silence from Mr Musk be most welcome, particularly when he seeks to give an opinion on our domestic affairs? Why give him the dignity of a response?04 Nov 2025HANSARDPlastic PollutionMy Lords, the failure of the negotiations was a great disappointment. Is it now the view of the Government that that is the end of the main story, that opposition is so entrenched…15 Sept 2025HANSARDGlobal Plastic Pollution TreatyBecause of the importance of this subject, and notwithstanding the key blockers, is there a case for considering a mini-treaty of the coalition of the willing?11 Sept 2025HANSARDUkraine: NegotiationsMy Lords, the brute fact is surely that President Putin will continue his illegal war until he is forced to pay a much larger price than currently. What are the prospects of his…09 Sept 2025HANSARDStrategic Defence Review 2025My Lords, to my noble friend Lord McCabe, I say, “Many congratulations”, and to the noble Lord, Lord Hennessy, “Welcome home”. I am reminded that my noble friend Lord Robertson…18 Jul 2025HANSARDEuropean Convention on Human RightsMy Lords, there have been gross distortions in the right-wing press in this country with respect to the right-to-family-life decisions. Nevertheless, some of those decisions have…17 Jul 2025HANSARDRail FreightIs my noble friend satisfied that there are enough incentives to encourage industry to install or improve access for freight?14 Jul 2025HANSARDTax on Imports under £135Further to the question from the noble Lord, how concerned are the Government that, as a result of the Trump tariffs, Chinese goods will be diverted to our market to our detriment?14 Jul 2025HANSARDUK-Mauritius Agreement on the Chagos ArchipelagoMy Lords, I happily join in congratulating the noble and learned Baroness, Lady Prentis, on a remarkable maiden speech, and I express sadness at seeing the departure of her…30 Jun 2025HANSARDAbducted Ukrainian ChildrenMy Lords, what is puzzling is how does Russia try to justify this awful abduction? Is there no shame? Is there no international body which can intercede on behalf of those…18 Jun 2025HANSARDUkraine: UK Security GuaranteeMy Lords, how effective can security guarantees be without some form of US participation? It is surely not a strong argument to say that some US personnel will be involved in…05 Jun 2025HANSARDStrategic Defence ReviewMy Lords, I join all previous speakers in congratulating the noble Lord, Lord Robertson, and his team. Would my noble friend the Minister agree that, since the end of national…03 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Transport: Expansion and ElectrificationMy noble friend will recall that, despite clear undertakings, the last Conservative Government axed the proposed electrification of the Cardiff to Swansea line. Is there any…19 May 2025