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HANSARDInternational EngagementsDoes my noble friend agree that a key justification of the Commonwealth is allowing smaller countries, particularly island countries, to walk tall? Is there not a danger that…31 Oct 2024HANSARDYoung People: Government PolicyMy Lords, I was very happily surprised to learn that one of my grandsons, who lives long-term in Prague, is able to take the scheme. Is the scheme not a valuable contribution to…31 Oct 2024HANSARDUK-US Co-operation on Using Atomic Energy for Mutual DefenceI am grateful to the Deputy Chairman for allowing me to speak in the gap. I had applied in proper form, but alas, there was a misunderstanding in the Government Whips’ Office. So…23 Oct 2024HANSARDUK-US Co-operation on Using Atomic Energy for Mutual DefenceIn that case I end simply by stating—although there is plenty of time left—that there is clearly concern about parliamentary oversight. When the committee met Mr Pitt-Rashid of…23 Oct 2024HANSARDRelations with EuropeMy Lords, to the noble Baroness I say congratulations. Bilateral relations are important but should be no substitute for a closer relationship with the EU as such. I agree with…10 Oct 2024HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean Territory: NegotiationsMy Lords, the expulsions were a major blot on our latter colonial history. But those expelled are now living in exile, and many of them are settled and have got used to the…09 Oct 2024HANSARDEuropean UnionMy Lords, I concede that it is not now the time for a big bang approach, but is there not a danger of being overcautious at a time when our public are ready for a more open…07 Oct 2024HANSARDEthiopia and SomaliaMy Lords, Somalia is in great disarray. By contrast, the former British protectorate Somaliland is stable, and a model in that part of Africa. What are the prospects of the…07 Oct 2024HANSARDSudanMy Lords, I join colleagues in congratulating my noble friend Lord Collins on his appointment, on his speech and on his initiative in holding this debate. One thing that has…13 Sept 2024HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, we should give President Zelensky the long-range weapons that he needs, but surely we cannot give him a blank cheque politically. The war has entered a phase of…05 Sept 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I warmly welcome our new Government Front Bench. We have just had a general election; normally, foreign affairs do not play a leading part in elections, with the…25 Jul 2024HANSARDDiplomatic Missions: Congestion ChargeMy Lords, will the Minister name and shame the principal offenders? Are they the same countries that refuse to pay parking fines?23 May 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, we all share the sense of outrage at the massacres on 7 October. Is it not now unrealistic to expect Hamas to give up the remaining hostages for a pause and not a…22 May 2024HANSARDCompany Directors: IdentificationMy Lords, sunlight is the best disinfectant. Andrew Mitchell said recently that over 40% of laundered money globally passes through London. How satisfied are the Government that…22 May 2024HANSARDFolic Acid FortificationMy Lords, all credit is due to the Government and to my noble friend Lord Rooker for his magnificent campaign. Since the case is so overwhelming, why has it taken so long? Should…16 May 2024HANSARDSudanMy Lords, quite possibly the two rival leaders will slug it out at the expense of the people until one is killed or goes into exile. Do the Government see any hint of compromise…18 Apr 2024HANSARDTrain Operating Company ContractsMy Lords, how are the Government addressing that, fearing the non-renewal of their contracts, companies seek to find ways and means of reducing investments as they near the end of…25 Mar 2024HANSARDComprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (IAC Report)My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lady Hayter on her helpful introduction to the debate on the report. I differ from the noble Lord, Lord Lansley, only in that he was a…19 Mar 2024HANSARDUK Tradeshow Programme ClosureMy Lords, the Minister has just said that there will be “significant benefits” to this country from the trans-Pacific partnership. How significant is “significant”? Does he…18 Mar 2024HANSARDMinisters: Legal CostsI am sympathetic to the Minister, who is prone to having hospital passes from her colleagues that do not help her at all. Does she really think that her explanation at the…12 Mar 2024