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HANSARDThe Ukraine Effect (European Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Ricketts, for this report and the noble Lord, Lord Levene, for his valedictory speech. I am sure that he has contributed much to the House…21 Nov 2024HANSARDChildren’s Social CareMy Lords, I first declare an interest: I grew up in a children’s home, so I have a bit of knowledge about it. The system is broken. Not by the last Government: it has gradually…19 Nov 2024HANSARDPersonal StatementI rise briefly to supplement the explanation given by the Chief Whip yesterday as to why I was not able to ask the fourth Oral Question. There was, I am afraid, a bit of a mix-up;…14 Nov 2024HANSARDDefence Policy: DeterrenceMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Trefgarne, for initiating this debate, and I hope that the Hansard is sent to the noble Lord, Lord Robertson of Port Ellen. Of course,…31 Oct 2024HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I begin by welcoming the noble Lord, Lord Spellar, to the House. I have known him for a long time. When I was in a different party, we used to go to the London Labour…25 Oct 2024 Bills sponsored (5)