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HANSARDPresident 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 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, the focus of all politicians should be on achieving an immediate ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, free the hostages, alleviate the humanitarian crisis and create a…22 May 2024HANSARDInfected BloodMy Lords, I thank the noble Earl, Lord Howe, for repeating both Statements. The infected blood scandal is, of course, one of the gravest injustices in our history and a profound…21 May 2024HANSARDConflict-induced Food InsecurityMy noble friend mentioned Sudan, and the Secretary of State is absolutely right to talk about conflict and food insecurity. One area is Tigray in Ethiopia: that conflict has…21 May 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaI welcome the fact that the noble Lord is supporting the independence of the ICC, which is vital, but I hope he can truly find his voice. The UK supported UN Security Council…21 May 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaAnswer my question.21 May 2024HANSARDGenocide (Prevention and Response) Bill [HL]My Lords, I welcome the comments of my noble friend and thank everyone who has engaged on this. The noble Lord, Lord Ahmad, said at Second Reading that many elements of the Bill…17 May 2024HANSARDCommonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) BillMy Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness, Lady D’Souza, for introducing the Bill. I also acknowledge the hard work of Dame Maria Miller; after her first attempt, it got through on…17 May 2024HANSARDConflict in Sudan: El FasherMy Lords, I welcome all the actions outlined in today’s response and in Andrew Mitchell’s Written Statement yesterday. This morning, Anne-Marie Trevelyan did not respond to my…16 May 2024HANSARDUNRWATo ask His Majesty’s Government what diplomatic steps they are taking in response to the temporary closure of the East Jerusalem headquarters of the United Nations Relief and…15 May 2024HANSARDUNRWAMy Lords, I am glad that the Minister has made such representations. Of course, UN internal documents and the head of UNRWA have reported months of attacks, obstruction and…15 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Wallace, suggests that we are using the Bill to address a problem that has not happened, which prompts me to say that there are genuine concerns…14 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillIs not the noble Baroness making my point? It is a risk which the Government have highlighted in their own policy on the Occupied Territories. They are illegal, and have no legal…14 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillIt is important for clarification because the Government’s own advice says “It’s risky because it’s not legal and therefore won’t have that international law protection”. So it is…14 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillCan the Minister specifically address the contribution from the noble Lord, Lord Hannay, in relation to territorial extent? I have in mind, because it was raised in other groups…14 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillWhen I speak to my amendment, I will make the case for it. I would actually put the noble Baroness’s arguments on their head: if the purpose of the Bill was to stop BDS campaigns,…14 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillHow does the noble Baroness think that that advice—I have not seen it—compares with the advice of her own Government in relation to the Occupied Territories?14 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillThere was a little throwaway remark there: that ESG principles will not involve territorial matters. There are many examples where it could be quite a big influence.14 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy Lords, I put my name to Amendment 32 and I want to focus my main comments on it. The contribution from the noble Lord, Lord Verdirame, is a helpful one because he is focusing…14 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillThe rules say “normally brief” but I think the Committee would like to hear from my noble friend on this important issue.14 May 2024