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HANSARDSouth Africa: Just Energy Transition PartnershipMy Lords, given that the UK and the other four participants have committed to providing a staggering $8.5 billion, part of which will be used to mobilise the private sector, does…30 Jun 2022HANSARDRail Dispute: Michael Ford QCMy Lords, is the Minister aware that, during the last Labour Government, there were disputes with the rail unions, and former Labour Secretaries of State did not negotiate…29 Jun 2022HANSARDExtradition Act 2003My Lords, further to the Question asked by my noble friend Lord Moylan, can the Minister come back again to the point about the need for total equivalence and reciprocity with all…29 Jun 2022HANSARDEU Retained LawMy Lords, is it the intention of HMG to reform the EU Solvency II rules, which restrict investment by insurance companies to fixed-interest instruments, such as bonds? If we…23 Jun 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]Does the noble Lord agree that the word “expediency” seems to display a state of mind and a prejudice against home learning? It will, as he rightly points out, put undue power in…22 Jun 2022HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022Would the noble Lord agree that it would perhaps be better if HMG waited until the devolved Assembly and Executive got going again before a final decision is made?21 Jun 2022HANSARDUkraine and Neighbouring Countries: ODAMy Lords, this appalling, barbaric and evil invasion has led to really serious grain shortages in many parts of the world, including Africa, so as well as looking at the…16 Jun 2022HANSARDFur: Import and SaleMy Lords, can the Minister assure the House that if a ban is brought in, there will be an exemption for military bearskins, which are part of a very important ceremonial tradition…14 Jun 2022HANSARDPrime Minister: Meeting with First Ministers of the Devolved GovernmentsMy Lords, when the Minister and the Prime Minister attend the council, will they remind the First Ministers of the extraordinary success of the Platinum Jubilee weekend and of the…08 Jun 2022HANSARDNorth Sea Oil and Gas Producers: Investment AllowancesMy Lords, the Minister gave a very good reply to the question asked by my noble friend Lord Deben, but she did not address the point about the need for an offshore transmission…07 Jun 2022HANSARDUkraine: International ConferenceMy Lords, does the Minister agree with me that the one requirement that Ukraine has above all others is more heavy weaponry and artillery? What more can the UK do, and what…07 Jun 2022HANSARDHer Majesty the Queen’s Platinum JubileeMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow my two esteemed former parliamentary colleagues, who both made superb speeches. We have heard many remarkable speeches, but I want to…26 May 2022HANSARDBorder Checks on Imported Goods: New IT SystemsMy Lords, when it comes to the movement of goods between the British mainland and Northern Ireland, could the Minister look urgently at IT systems that incorporate trusted trader…25 May 2022HANSARDZoonoses Research CentreMy Lords, what assessment has the Minister made of the risk of rabies being imported into this country from pets coming in from Ukraine?24 May 2022HANSARDIndia: Cereals Export BanGiven this catastrophic situation of world food shortages, surely it is imperative that Russia is made to lift its vindictive and highly dangerous embargo of the port of Odessa.…19 May 2022HANSARDBilateral Relations with Caribbean CountriesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to expand and improve bilateral relations with Caribbean countries.28 Apr 2022HANSARDBilateral Relations with Caribbean CountriesMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for that reply. Does he agree with me that realm status in the Caribbean, and indeed elsewhere, confers considerable mutual benefits?…28 Apr 2022HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL]My Lords, I endorse thoroughly the remarks of my noble friends Lord Herbert and Lord Moylan. I congratulate the Minister on entering this whole discussion with great good humour…07 Apr 2022HANSARDUkraine: Lethal WeaponsMy Lords, does the Minister share my admiration for the bravery and tenacity of the Ukrainian defence forces as they take on a numerically superior enemy? Their actions have…05 Apr 2022HANSARDUkraine: Lethal WeaponsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to expand the range of lethal weapons exported to Ukraine.05 Apr 2022