Contributions
1,800 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDGaza CrisisThe noble Lord knows of my concern about this issue and our absolute determination. The Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary have made it clear that we want the fullest access…14 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza CrisisI think the noble Lord knows that this Government, and the last Government, recognise the essential role of UNRWA in distributing aid into Gaza. However, that does not take away…14 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza CrisisThe simple fact of the matter is that we have responded to the arms embargo based on an assessment of Israel’s compliance with international humanitarian law. In that assessment,…14 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza CrisisMy Lords, resolving this conflict has been this Government’s priority since day one. It is now in PM Netanyahu’s and Hamas leader Sinwar’s hands to accept the deal on the table…14 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza CrisisMy Lords, we condemn Iran’s attacks against Israel and recognise Israel’s right to defend itself against Iranian aggression. At this moment, when tensions are at their peak, we…14 Oct 2024HANSARDSudanMy Lords, this has been an excellent and well-informed debate, and it is an honour to close it. I have recommended to many of my colleagues in the other place to read this debate…13 Sept 2024HANSARDSudanMy Lords, I welcome the opportunity to have an in-depth debate about the crisis in Sudan, one of the most pressing humanitarian emergencies of our time. It is clear from their…13 Sept 2024HANSARDSudanThat this House takes note of the situation in Sudan.13 Sept 2024HANSARDChildren: Impact of International ConflictMy Lords, I join in thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Anelay, for securing this important debate. I commend her consistent engagement with the children and armed conflict mandate…12 Sept 2024HANSARDCommonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [HL]My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a wish to move a manuscript amendment or to speak in Committee.…11 Sept 2024HANSARDCommonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [HL]That the order of commitment be discharged.11 Sept 2024HANSARDAntimicrobial ResistanceI welcome the noble Lord to his position on the Front Bench, and I am pleased to see him back—well, back in the Opposition. We made clear when we entered the election that we will…23 Jul 2024HANSARDAntimicrobial ResistanceI may have to follow through in writing. By the way, when we first worked together the noble Baroness was in government and I was in opposition, but despite that we worked…23 Jul 2024HANSARDAntimicrobial ResistanceI was extremely grateful for the noble Lord catching me in the corridor just before, warning me about this. The noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, emphasised the importance of…23 Jul 2024HANSARDAntimicrobial ResistanceMy Lords, the United Kingdom is actively engaged in the political declaration on antimicrobial resistance. We recognise that we must tackle the human and animal environment…23 Jul 2024HANSARDAntimicrobial ResistanceThe noble Baroness is absolutely right. Our first step is to ensure that we give maximum publicity to this high-level meeting and engage all Governments in the declaration. We…23 Jul 2024HANSARDAntimicrobial ResistanceI do not think the things are necessarily linked; the noble Lord knows our commitment to 0.7%, and we want to return to it as soon as the fiscal situation allows. In the meantime,…23 Jul 2024HANSARDAntimicrobial ResistanceThat is why I said at the beginning that we want to take a holistic approach to this issue, because it is not just medical overprescription; these chemicals are also able to get…23 Jul 2024HANSARDAntimicrobial ResistanceThe noble Baroness is absolutely right: we want to ensure that the political declaration is followed through in our work. Obviously, as we come through to the round of…23 Jul 2024HANSARDPresident of Iran: DeathMy Lords, as we have heard, this is a regime that is repressive at home but also aggressive abroad, not least in this country. We have seen attacks on individuals, and attacks on…22 May 2024