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HANSARDDefence Personnel Data BreachMy Lords, further to the question asked by the noble Lord on the Cross Benches about short-term losses if, for example, a pay run is delayed, what contingency do the Government…08 May 2024HANSARDUK Trade PerformanceMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his optimistic and dynamic Statement about the economy and these trade figures. Can he confirm again that the UK’s exports are at an all-time…07 May 2024HANSARDWater Companies: Licence ConditionsMy Lords, may I assist the Minister? It is one thing a company paying a dividend if it makes a reasonable profit, but does he not agree that it is completely different if a…01 May 2024HANSARDJewish Community in London: SafetyMy Lords, does the Minister agree that the police have a very challenging task to allow peaceful marches, to protect the rights of local people who are observing the march and to…25 Apr 2024HANSARDJewish Community in London: SafetyTo ask His Majesty’s Government what further measures they plan to take to enhance the safety of London’s Jewish community.25 Apr 2024HANSARDSudanMy Lords, this truly horrendous civil war was superimposed on a number of existing local conflicts, doing untold damage. They were largely unseen and not taken on board. Further…18 Apr 2024HANSARDCouncil of Europe: 75th AnniversaryMy Lords, the Foreign Secretary mentioned the recent European Court of Human Rights judgment on climate change. Did he have a chance to look at Tim Eicke KC’s dissenting judgment,…16 Apr 2024HANSARDEconomic Growth (Regulatory Functions) (Amendment) Order 2024I am grateful to the Minister for giving way, as I understand that it is not normal practice for Ministers to give way in a debate like this. I would be grateful if he would look…15 Apr 2024HANSARDFood SecurityMy Lords, does the Minister agree that if we are serious about food security, we should do all we can to stop large solar arrays being put on high-quality agricultural land? Does…26 Mar 2024HANSARDNational Minimum Wage LegislationMy Lords, the Minister pointed out the work by the HMRC national minimum wage enforcement team, and the general consensus is that it is doing an effective and professional job.…21 Mar 2024HANSARDAdvanced Modular Reactors: Criticality TestsMy Lords, can the Minister say something about winning the support of local communities? Obviously, the crucial aspect in all this is getting local buy-in for these small nuclear…19 Mar 2024HANSARDRed Sea Telecommunication CablesMy Lords, the Minister mentioned diplomacy. Surely this brings into sharp focus the need for a robust and sustainable peace process. Obviously military action is part of what is…14 Mar 2024HANSARDHaitiMy Lords, this is obviously a horrendous humanitarian crisis. I agree with the shadow Minister’s assessment of it and the need for the UK to do what we can to help to abate it.…12 Mar 2024HANSARDGibraltar: UK-EU NegotiationsMy Lords, does the Minister agree that one of the overwhelming conclusions of these negotiations has been the critical need to listen to the people of Gibraltar and respect their…12 Mar 2024HANSARDZimbabwe: SanctionsMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for that reply. He will be aware that the war in Ukraine and recent events in Gaza have taken the world’s attention away from some of the…07 Mar 2024HANSARDZimbabwe: SanctionsTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they plan to revise the Zimbabwe sanctions regime in the light of the recent announcement by the government of the United States that it…07 Mar 2024HANSARDSudan: DarfurMy Lords, as well as the appalling consequences that were outlined by the noble Lord, Lord Alton, is the Minister aware that there are 19 million children in Sudan who have been…29 Feb 2024HANSARDSituation in the Red SeaMy Lords, I refer the Minister to the UK-registered merchant vessel “Rubymar”, which was hit by Houthi missiles two days ago. Mercifully, none of the crew were injured, but the…29 Feb 2024HANSARDHousing Benefit: Temporary AccommodationMy Lords, is the Minister aware that if you look at any high street in the country, you will see many empty flats above shops, particularly above national multiples? Is he aware…28 Feb 2024HANSARDPost Office Horizon: Compensation and LegislationMy Lords, I speak from the experience of a former MP who represented a number of sub-postmasters and sub-postmistresses. There were two in particular in my constituency who, with…27 Feb 2024