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HANSARDBroadband: PriceMy Lords, of course everybody should read the contracts they sign, but has the Minister read his broadband provider’s contract? These contracts are impossible to understand. They…02 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, I have amendments in this group. I say emphatically at the outset to the noble Lord, Lord Cormack, and other noble Lords that I am not in the business of silk purse…31 Jan 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillI thank the Minister for his characteristically engaging response. He addressed a significant number of the issues that I and other noble Lords raised, reflecting the co-operation…31 Jan 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill31 Jan 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendments 12 and 13 in my name and those of the noble Baroness, Lady O’Loan, and my noble friend Lord Murphy of Torfaen; Amendment 16 in my name and…31 Jan 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendments 71 and 83, which are in my name and that of my noble friend Lady Ritchie of Downpatrick. Amendment 83 is also in the name of the noble…24 Jan 2023HANSARDThe Importance of the Relationship Between the United Kingdom and IndiaMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Verma, for securing this debate and congratulate her on her powerful and persuasive opening speech. She speaks truth to power very well.…19 Jan 2023HANSARDThe Importance of the Relationship Between the United Kingdom and IndiaI have insufficient time to go into the detail of this issue, though I would love to, but I am fully briefed on it. I will happily meet and discuss this with other noble Lords,…19 Jan 2023HANSARDExecution of Alireza AkbariMy Lords, the violent repression of protests and the callous execution of Alireza Akbari expose further the barbarism of a regime that has no regard for human rights or the…18 Jan 2023HANSARDAsylum SeekersMy Lords, I know from my own experience when I was Minister for Immigration that when backlogs are large it is imperative to look after the most vulnerable people in custody. Why…17 Jan 2023HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, what are the Government doing to highlight the ambiguous role played by the 2,000 Russian peacekeeping forces in the region? How are they ensuring that, at the same…17 Jan 2023HANSARDUnited Kingdom: Future PandemicsMy Lords, I am sure that the Minister is aware that it took repeated FoI requests from an NHS doctor to get the Government in 2021 to reveal that they had carried out Exercise…16 Jan 2023HANSARDPreparing for Extreme Risks (RARPC Report)My Lords, I congratulate the committee’s chair, my friend the noble Lord, Lord Arbuthnot, and thank him for his comprehensive and powerful opening speech, and for his adroit and…12 Jan 2023HANSARDUK Aid to AfghanistanMy Lords, looking forward, Ukraine, like Afghanistan, has weak institutions and a long history of entrenched corruption in both government and civil society. Since December, the…11 Jan 2023HANSARDUK Aid to AfghanistanTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they intend to take in response to the report by the Independent Commission for Aid Impact UK aid to Afghanistan: Country portfolio…11 Jan 2023HANSARDPolice: Employment and DisciplineMy Lords, the Met’s own figures show that the number of officers suspended from duties on full pay has risen by almost 600% over the last three years. This excludes a growing…09 Jan 2023HANSARDAfghanistan: Independent InquiryMy Lords, I, too, hold our Armed Forces in the highest esteem. and I welcome this wide-ranging inquiry. However, I am bound to say that I do not think anybody could read this…20 Dec 2022HANSARDBilateral Free Trade AgreementsMy Lords, may I ask the Minister what aspect of a free trade agreement with the 56,000 people who live in Greenland will contribute to us being a global superpower?20 Dec 2022HANSARDUK Asylum and Refugee PolicyIt is a privilege to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Nicholson. We have heard three excellent maiden speeches: I thank my noble friends Lady Twycross and Lord Sahota and the right…09 Dec 2022HANSARDEthiopia: Peace ProcessTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the peace process in Ethiopia; and what representations they plan to make to the government of Ethiopia about the…05 Dec 2022