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HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillMy Lords, it is a sad fact that this Bill so casually breaches the Sewel convention, which exists to uphold democratic accountability and provide for stable provision of public…08 Jun 2023HANSARDKosovo and the Western Balkans RegionMy Lords, I welcome the FCDO’s role with France, Germany and Italy last week in their joint statement. The Minister referred to the EU-facilitated dialogue to normalise…06 Jun 2023HANSARDInternational Criminal Police Organisation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2023The differences between certain agencies and their immunities.05 Jun 2023HANSARDInternational Criminal Police Organisation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing this statutory instrument. As he says, it has been considered in the other place. In fact, my honourable friend Catherine West made…05 Jun 2023HANSARDOverseas TerritoriesMy Lords, first, I declare a special interest in relation to the overseas territories: my father and grandfather were Bermudian, so I feel a very special part of that island. The…25 May 2023HANSARDSudan: RefugeesMy Lords, the announcement today in New York is very welcome, but let us not forget that that pledge still represents a 13% cut on previous commitments to east Africa. The UN High…24 May 2023HANSARDUnited Nations Population Fund ReportMy Lords, I totally agree with the noble Baroness’s supplementary question about taking a holistic approach, but the noble Lord keeps quoting spending figures. I respect the…24 May 2023HANSARDIranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsMy Lords, that answer is simply not good enough. We have had Ministers and Prime Ministers support the objective of banning this organisation, which as the noble Lord said is a…23 May 2023HANSARDSudan: Civilian PopulationMy Lords, the Minister referred to the humanitarian crisis and the people of Sudan suffering. One area of deep concern is the desperate need for healthcare supplies. The…18 May 2023HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2023Before the noble Lord sits down, I just want to be clear. In yesterday’s debate on the Commons, it appears that the Minister was suggesting that there would be an opportunity to…16 May 2023HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, I know the Minister is fully aware of His Majesty’s Official Opposition’s position in fully supporting the Government in the action they are taking to back Ukraine in…16 May 2023HANSARDUkraine Recovery ConferenceMy Lords, I very much welcome the efforts of the Government and the conference but, as my noble friend Lord Anderson said during the earlier Question, there is an opportunity here…15 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill15 May 2023HANSARDUkraine: CeasefireMy Lords, I reiterate the Opposition’s full support for the Government in providing military, economic and diplomatic support to Ukraine, but one thing is absolutely clear: the…15 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, the simple fact is that we should legislate through this Parliament and not through the mechanism that this Bill provides for. That is why we need these guarantees. I…15 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, to pick up that point, we have heard in every debate a recognition that the Government have moved, which has been very important and welcome. Some people want to…15 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, I will not detain the House too long. In this amendment we have tried to reflect the structure that we have just agreed in relation to the environment. This is not about…15 May 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillMy Lords, I will not detain the House for too long. I am very grateful to the Public Bill Office and the clerks for advising me on these consequential amendments which arise from…09 May 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill09 May 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, I want briefly to add my comments to those of the noble Earl regarding the staff on Saturday. Not only did they carry out their duties well and properly but they were…09 May 2023