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HANSARDEuropean Political Community SummitGetting ready for government.12 Dec 2023HANSARDGuyana: Sovereign TerritoryIn that debate, the noble Lord mentioned the UNGA high-level panel meeting and his representations. At Friday’s Security Council meeting there was an opportunity to raise the…12 Dec 2023HANSARDUniversal Declaration of Human RightsMy Lords, I too congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Anelay, on marking Human Rights Day and the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; it is really good…11 Dec 2023HANSARDCyber Democratic InfluenceMy Lords, the Russian intelligence service effort to target Members of the Commons and this House, civil servants, journalists and NGOs is an attack not just on individuals but on…11 Dec 2023HANSARDRwanda TreatyTo ask His Majesty’s Government what additional costs they expect to be incurred as a result of this week’s signing of a treaty to facilitate the removal of migrants to Rwanda.08 Dec 2023HANSARDLove Matters (Archbishops’ Commission on Families and Households Report)It was a lesson for us all.08 Dec 2023HANSARDRwanda TreatyMy Lords, yesterday, my noble friend Lord Liddle asked what is the present capacity of Rwanda to take asylum seekers. The Minister said that the Government do know that number but…08 Dec 2023HANSARDLatin AmericaWell, he might move.07 Dec 2023HANSARDLatin AmericaMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness for introducing this debate. It has been a great pleasure to participate in many debates on this subject with her, and she has been incredibly…07 Dec 2023HANSARDCode of Practice on Reasonable Steps to be taken by a Trade Union (Minimum Service Levels)As an amendment to the motion in the name of Lord Johnson of Lainston, at end to insert “but that this House regrets that the draft Code of Practice imposes significant new duties…06 Dec 2023HANSARDCode of Practice on Reasonable Steps to be taken by a Trade Union (Minimum Service Levels)That is the first time I have heard this House described as representative. I am not going to prolong the discussion. The noble Lord, Lord Cromwell, is absolutely right in that…06 Dec 2023HANSARDCode of Practice on Reasonable Steps to be taken by a Trade Union (Minimum Service Levels)My Lords, this House, by quite large majorities, gave the elected Chamber the opportunity to think again on this legislation—and, unusually, more than once. The reason, quite…06 Dec 2023HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationMy Lords, as each day passes, the need for a return to a cessation of hostilities becomes more urgent, in order to secure the release of hostages, address the humanitarian crisis…06 Dec 2023HANSARDTaliban Relations and Afghan RefugeesMy Lords, the noble Lord just mentioned the ban on UN aid workers in Afghanistan. I am glad to see the noble Lord, Lord Ahmad, here; in January, in response to an Urgent Question,…05 Dec 2023HANSARDUkraine: Humanitarian and Economic SupportMy Lords, I reiterate, as I have done before, our full support for the Government’s actions, militarily and economically and in terms of humanitarian support for Ukraine. The…05 Dec 2023HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Deportation from FranceYou should.04 Dec 2023HANSARDChild Labour and Artisanal Cobalt Mining in the DRCMy Lords, can I just pick up on the last point made by the noble Lord, Lord Alton, and by the Minister? The fact is that the Modern Slavery Act provides for those companies to…30 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseThat was not my question; it was about British nationals who are hostages.29 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseMy Lords, events are changing every minute, and it is very difficult to keep up to date, but I know that all our hopes and prayers are for a further extension of the cessation of…29 Nov 2023HANSARDNutrition for Growth Summit 2024To ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with international counterparts ahead of the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris in 2024.29 Nov 2023