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HANSARDCommonwealth Heads of GovernmentMy Lords, the theme of the London CHOGM was “Towards a common future”, whereas for Kigali it is “Delivering a common future”. Will the Minister clarify what progress has been made…27 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I join the noble Baroness, Lady Neville-Rolfe, in congratulating earlier speakers on some really telling contributions to the debate so far. My focus in this debate on…19 May 2021HANSARDCommonwealth Heads of Government MeetingMy Lords, the London CHOGM made a commitment to meet the SDG charter to end modern slavery, which affects 16 million people, or one in every 150 citizens in the Commonwealth and…17 May 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review: Development AidMy Lords, I too express my thanks to the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for bringing this debate and to Bond and the other NGOs, which have provided such excellent briefings on the…28 Apr 2021HANSARDZimbabwe: Human RightsMy Lords, there are disturbing reports from Zimbabwe that food aid intended for the poor and needy is commandeered by government agents, while individuals subject to the UK…28 Apr 2021HANSARDMoney Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) (High-Risk Countries) Regulations 2021My Lords, I also thank the Minister for his introduction to this debate. It was very precise and to the point. I declare an interest as a member of the advisory board of…27 Apr 2021HANSARDGlobal Anti-Corruption SanctionsMy Lords, I declare my interest as a member of the advisory board of Transparency International UK, which, together with Global Witness, is part of the UK’s anti-corruption…27 Apr 2021HANSARDCommonwealth War Graves Commission: Historical Inequalities ReportMy Lords, I declare an interest as a descendant of an Army officer who was at one time seconded to the King’s African Rifles. During World War I the regiment suffered over 5,000…26 Apr 2021HANSARDDefence and Security Industrial StrategyThe Government state that the future will be digital, cyber and technological. It so happens that many years ago I was fortunate to be an Admiralty student apprentice, becoming a…24 Mar 2021HANSARDMozambique: Militant ViolenceMy Lords, the atrocities in Cabo Delgado are unforgettable, but so should be the underlying factors stoking the insurgency. Reference has been made to unemployment among the…17 Mar 2021HANSARDZimbabwe: Human Rights AbusesMy Lords, apparently a high-level ANC delegation from South Africa met officials from Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party to address the escalating economic and political crisis last…16 Mar 2021HANSARDTigray Conflict: AxumThe reports that several hundred civilians have been massacred in Axum have been confirmed by the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, contrary to the claims of its own Government.…09 Mar 2021HANSARDAnti-slavery Projects: CommonwealthMy Lords, slavery is not a relic of history. It remains embedded in communities and economies throughout the world. Not so long ago, in Liberia, I was in discussions with a…04 Mar 2021HANSARDAnti-slavery Projects: CommonwealthTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to promote anti-slavery projects throughout the Commonwealth04 Mar 2021HANSARDSanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2020I thank the Minister for his introductory comments. Allow me first to declare my interest as a partner in the advisory board of Transparency International UK. Under the guidance…08 Feb 2021HANSARDProduct Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (UK (NI) Indication) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, I am sorry for this confusion; it is not my doing. I will give my contribution now. I thank the Minister for his explanatory remarks and his letter concerning product…27 Nov 2020HANSARDTigray ConflictMy Lords, it is reported that as many as 200,000 refugees are anticipated to cross into Sudan in the coming months through the Hamdayet border in Kassala state, the Lugdi in…24 Nov 2020HANSARDZimbabweMy Lords, last weekend an extravaganza in Zimbabwe to launch a people’s protest against sanctions resulted in demonstrations outside German embassies and 14 likes on Facebook.…27 Oct 2020HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Lansley, on his presentation. He has second-guessed that I would want to speak about the implications of the amendment for countries…15 Oct 2020HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, it is always a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Judd, in debate, because he brings to every debate a lifetime’s experience in parliaments and in international aid…08 Oct 2020