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HANSARDSudanMy Lords, with so many terrible conflicts ongoing in the world at the moment, there is a danger of this one falling underneath the radar, so it is right that we are discussing it…21 Apr 2026HANSARDZimbabwe: ConstitutionMy Lords, I have listened carefully to what the Minister has had to say. These changes are profoundly undemocratic, extending the current presidential mandate and abolishing the…15 Apr 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord opposite for the opportunity to ask questions on this Statement. It is indeed a shame that nobody from the Foreign Office was available to turn up…14 Apr 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillWhat about the delegation?14 Apr 2026HANSARDFormer Prime Minister Imran KhanMy Lords, I believe that we are about to start voting soon, but I will make a start. I, too, want to thank the noble Baroness, Lady Alexander of Cleveden, for securing this…26 Mar 2026HANSARDFormer Prime Minister Imran KhanAs many noble Lords have observed in the debate, the reports on Imran Khan’s health are now extremely worrying. Can the Minister say what efforts Ministers have made to confirm…26 Mar 2026HANSARDAntisemitism in International Human Rights BodiesMy Lords, recently, the Health Secretary introduced welcome powers to dismiss antisemitic medics. Will the Government consider applying similar provisions to international…26 Mar 2026HANSARDMedia Freedom CoalitionMy Lords, I welcome the efforts that my noble friend Lord Ahmad made in setting up the Media Freedom Coalition, which is, as the noble Baroness said, an excellent organisation. As…25 Mar 2026HANSARDUkraine: ReparationMy Lords, I think there is unanimity across the House. I find myself agreeing on this matter with both the noble Lords, Lord Purvis and Lord Cameron, and the noble Baroness, in…23 Mar 2026HANSARDRefugee Movements: LebanonMy Lords—19 Mar 2026HANSARDStrait of HormuzMy Lords, I agree with the Minister that the UK needs to work together with our allies to help to reopen the strait. However, France currently has 10 warships in the Middle East.…18 Mar 2026HANSARDBBC World Service: SustainabilityMy Lords, as Russia and China spend about £8 billion a year on international state broadcasters, the BBC World Service is broadcasting trusted and generally balanced reporting in…17 Mar 2026HANSARDTreaty Scrutiny in Westminster (International Agreements Committee Report)My Lords, like others, I am grateful to the noble and learned Lord, Lord Goldsmith, for so ably introducing this debate and setting out the findings of his committee. It is indeed…16 Mar 2026HANSARDTreaty Scrutiny in Westminster (International Agreements Committee Report)Before the noble Baroness sits down, do the Government still consider themselves bound by the Ponsonby rule?16 Mar 2026HANSARDTreaty Scrutiny in Westminster (International Agreements Committee Report)My Lords, I was developing a point about the Government’s refusal, under the Ponsonby rule, to grant a debate in the House of Commons on the Diego Garcia Bill. Their refusal to do…16 Mar 2026HANSARDIran and the Middle EastMy Lords, can I probe the noble Baroness a little further on her answer to my noble friend Lord Harper? Initially, the UK denied the use of our bases for offensive strikes on Iran…09 Mar 2026HANSARDTaiwanMy Lords, to endorse the two previous questions, China has an appalling record of hostility towards Taiwan, which is a democratic and self-governing nation. Can the Minister…04 Mar 2026HANSARDGibraltar TreatyI am grateful to the Minister for giving the House the opportunity to ask questions on this Statement. I should begin by saying that the Official Opposition welcome the fact that…03 Mar 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia and British Indian Ocean TerritoryMy Lords, I warmly welcome the Statement from the Minister in the other place that this dreadful surrender Bill is being paused pending further discussions with the United States.…26 Feb 2026HANSARDAmbassadors: Vetting ProcessMy Lords, in his resignation letter, Morgan McSweeney said: “When asked, I advised the Prime Minister to make that appointment and I take full responsibility for that advice”. The…10 Feb 2026