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HANSARDJammu and Kashmir: Human Rights and Political SituationMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord on his return to the Foreign Office. The whole House thought that he was badly treated by the previous junta, so it is nice to see him…23 Jul 2026HANSARDVenezuela EarthquakesMy Lords, we welcome the Government’s response—helping is a good thing—and we also welcome support from the Disasters Emergency Committee. As has been said, the British public…09 Jul 2026HANSARDReview Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation TreatyMy Lords, one of the greatest issues facing nuclear weapons non-proliferation is that of Iran. Both sides of this House are agreed that Iran must never develop or acquire nuclear…09 Jul 2026HANSARDInternational Marine Protected Area: Sargasso SeaMy Lords, we are supportive of the Government doing the right thing and protecting our most biodiverse areas, seas and oceans. On Report of the Diego Garcia military base Bill,…06 Jul 2026HANSARDWest Bank: Purchase of Settlement Land and PropertyMy Lords, we do not criminalise British citizens for buying property in disputed territories anywhere else in the world. Why should the West Bank be singled out, particularly when…06 Jul 2026HANSARDUkraine: International Claims Commission ConventionMy Lords, I also thank my noble friend Lord Johnson for securing this important debate. The whole committee is to be congratulated for its hard work on the scrutiny of this…30 Jun 2026HANSARDWomen’s Representation in Peace ProcessesMy Lords, earlier the noble Baroness referred to the importance of strong, women-led organisations. We on our Benches are very proud of our record of having strong women leaders…30 Jun 2026HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Bilateral AllocationsMy Lords, more than 100 UNRWA staff are now suspected of having links with Hamas, with many being suspected of being actively involved in the appalling 7 October attacks; 70…16 Jun 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Iran ConflictMy Lords, I agree with the Minister that this is a positive step, although we still need to see a lot of the detail. Can the Minister say whether, if the strait is fully reopened,…15 Jun 2026HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine is an indefensible act of aggression. The previous Government were both steadfast and consistent in their support for Ukraine and their…15 Jun 2026HANSARDBosnia and HerzegovinaMy Lords, this has been a very timely debate, and I congratulate my noble friend Lady Helic on securing time for it. She showed in her powerful opening speech her immense…11 Jun 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, I first thank the Minister for the opportunity to ask questions on this important Statement. The situation in the Middle East continues to cause global instability, and…10 Jun 2026HANSARDCuba: Humanitarian SituationMy Lords, the original Question in the other place from Jeremy Corbyn MP was fundamentally misguided. The people of Cuba have long suffered from economic stagnation and political…09 Jun 2026HANSARDBritish CouncilMy Lords, the British Council has an important role to play in helping the UK to project its influence as a force for good on the world stage. It is, consequently, a member of the…09 Jun 2026HANSARDRussian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureMy Lords, Britain has stood resolutely against Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, and we continue to support the Government in their opposition to Putin’s war. Britain has a…08 Jun 2026HANSARDLebanon: Israel Defense Forces OperationsOver the weekend since the original Statement, Iran has launched ballistic missiles at Israel. Israel has since responded with retaliatory strikes against Iran. Of course, we all…08 Jun 2026HANSARDCombating Atrocity Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity and GenocideMy Lords, I will add to the paeons of praise for the noble Lord, Lord Alton, and all his tireless campaigning. He is the epitome of the phrase “campaigning Peer”. His treatment by…04 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I start by expressing total agreement with the Minister on the fantastic success of His Majesty’s visit to the United States. We saw an increasingly rare moment of…21 May 2026HANSARDDemocratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda: Ebola OutbreakMy Lords, the outbreak of Ebola in this region is extremely concerning, and we welcome the funding that the Minister has referenced. Can she perhaps say what support is available…21 May 2026HANSARDSyria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, as the Minister said, this SI amends the sanctions on Syria to allow access to UK luxury goods exports. It follows previous steps to lift sanctions on Syria following…18 May 2026