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HANSARDZimbabwe: ConstitutionMy Lords, ZANU-PF has justified extending the term of the president, and giving him a third term, on the grounds that he is “doing a good job”. It has also said that not having…15 Apr 2026HANSARDFormer Prime Minister Imran KhanMy Lord, I concur with everybody and congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Alexander, on securing this debate, which is clearly timely. I want to address the specifics first.…26 Mar 2026HANSARDAntisemitism in International Human Rights BodiesMy Lords, it is disturbing that Jewish individuals and communities feel themselves vulnerable to attacks, threats, criticisms and abuse. It is absolutely right, especially if it…26 Mar 2026HANSARDMedia Freedom CoalitionMy Lords, we all need to value the bravery and independence of journalists who operate in really difficult situations and who need the support of the coalition and Governments.…25 Mar 2026HANSARDStrait of HormuzMy Lords, there are ships still getting through the Strait of Hormuz, but they are of course friends of Iran, which possibly includes China and Russia. I would argue that Russia’s…18 Mar 2026HANSARDTaiwanMy Lords, Taiwan has built an impressive democracy over the past 20 years and set up its own foundation for democracy along the lines of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy,…04 Mar 2026HANSARDDefence Industrial Strategy 2025: Economic Growth and Job CreationMy Lords, of course we welcome the decision to award the helicopter contracts for Yeovil, which the local MP, Adam Dance, has been campaigning for, and we are glad that it has…03 Mar 2026HANSARDDefence Industrial Strategy 2025: Economic Growth and Job CreationMy Lords—03 Mar 2026HANSARDSocial Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Carer’s Assistance) (Consequential Modifications) Order 2026May I seek some clarification? It occurs to me that this benefit is in two parts: the transfer of the benefit, which is the same across the UK; and the additional bit, which is…28 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Carer’s Assistance) (Consequential Modifications) Order 2026My Lords, I thank the Minister for her introduction. I have one or two questions about both the general process of transferring social security to Scotland and its implications,…28 Jan 2026HANSARDRoyal Navy: Nuclear SubmarinesMy Lords, can the Minister say how many of these submarines are operational at any one time? Many have been out of service quite frequently. Given the constraints, are we sure…15 Jan 2026HANSARDMinistry of Defence: Budget ShortfallIs not the reality that the defence investment plan has been delayed because of concerns inside government and the Cabinet about its affordability, especially given the commitment…15 Jan 2026HANSARDUnited States: Withdrawal from International OrganisationsDoes the Minister agree that this latest decision by the Americans is not evidence of isolationism but actually an indication of increasing intervention by the United States…13 Jan 2026HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Bates, on the debate and on his powerful speech and say how much I enjoyed working with him as the Development Minister. As co-chair…13 Jan 2026HANSARDMining: PollutionMy Lords, I join others in congratulating my noble friend Lord Oates on securing this debate, the powerful way he introduced it and exposing the shame and the scandal of Kabwe. I…08 Jan 2026HANSARDGreenlandMy Lords, we are talking about the security of the Arctic. The United States of course has legitimate interests, but so does Denmark, Greenland, Finland, Sweden, Norway and, more…08 Jan 2026HANSARDVenezuelaMy Lords, before Maduro was captured, it was about drug trafficking. After he was captured, it was about oil. Now the regime is cracking down and Venezuelans are suffering, but…07 Jan 2026HANSARDDefence SpendingMy Lords, can I press the Minister on why the investment plan has been delayed for so long? Is it because there is disagreement within the Government about its affordability and…06 Jan 2026HANSARDLithuania: Balloon IncursionsMy Lords—18 Dec 2025HANSARDLithuania: Balloon IncursionsMy Lords, in a normal world, Belarus would be offering co-operation to stop this smuggling, rather than sneering and saying that Lithuania has to solve it. Lithuania has offered…18 Dec 2025