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HANSARDThe Importance of the Relationship Between the United Kingdom and IndiaMy Lords, I start by thanking the Leader of the House and the Chief Whip for facilitating Lord Soley’s valedictory contribution this evening. He has made a remarkable contribution…19 Jan 2023HANSARDExecution of Alireza AkbariMy Lords, the execution of Alireza Akbari is a barbaric act of politically motivated murder at the hands of the Iranian regime. I am sure the whole House will express condolences…18 Jan 2023HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, can I push the Minister a bit more on Russian involvement, particularly on its so-called peacekeeping role? He mentioned the fact that he is making clear the cost of…17 Jan 2023HANSARDUnited Nations Security CouncilMy Lords, the penholder system of the Security Council gives the UK and other permanent members quite significant responsibilities to draft outcomes of documents. Does the…17 Jan 2023HANSARDDemocracy Denied (DPRRC Report)My Lords, this has been an excellent debate. I start by thanking the chairs of the committees, the noble Lords, Lord Blencathra and Lord Hodgson, for their excellent…12 Jan 2023HANSARDCommonwealth: ZimbabweMy Lords, I apologise for the delay in starting; the previous debate overran. I, too, thank the noble Lord, Lord Oates, for initiating this debate and for his continued, powerful…12 Jan 2023HANSARDUK Aid to AfghanistanMy Lords, it is deeply concerning to read in ICAI’s report that £252 million of ODA money was spent supporting “torture and extrajudicial killings”. Given that there are claims…11 Jan 2023HANSARDState Immunity Act 1978 (Remedial) Order 2022I hear what the department’s view is in relation to guidance but my question was not simply about whether guidance would be issued; it was about whether it was felt necessary by…09 Jan 2023HANSARDState Immunity Act 1978 (Remedial) Order 2022My Lords, I echo the noble Baroness’s comments. Obviously, state immunity is a principle of international law which I am sure that the whole Committee supports, but we do not…09 Jan 2023HANSARDIran: Women’s RightsMy Lords, I very much welcome the Government’s efforts at the United Nations, particularly at ECOSOC and its Commission on the Status of Women. I know that we are working with…21 Dec 2022HANSARDChinese Consul General: Attack on Protesters in ManchesterMy Lords, the Answer reminds us of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, which allows states to withdraw members of a consular post at any point. Anne-Marie Trevelyan said…20 Dec 2022HANSARDCentral America: Trade and InvestmentMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Hooper, for securing this debate and for her enduring commitment to the peoples of Latin America. As the noble Baroness, Lady Coussins,…19 Dec 2022HANSARDPublic Services: Workforce (Public Services Committee Report)And employers too.16 Dec 2022HANSARDCabinet Manual: Revision (Constitution Committee Report)My Lords, I too thank the committee for what I was going to call its timely report, but of course it has been published for some time now. I am extremely grateful to my noble…16 Dec 2022HANSARDPublic Services: Workforce (Public Services Committee Report)My Lords, I too thank the committee for its excellent report. It and its recommendations show the value of cross-party working. I also thank my noble friend Lady Armstrong for her…16 Dec 2022HANSARDPublic Services: Workforce (Public Services Committee Report)New.16 Dec 2022HANSARDPublic Services: Workforce (Public Services Committee Report)Well, how could I change? I will continue that theme as I go through my contribution. This report on the future of the public services workforce highlights something that we have…16 Dec 2022HANSARDCabinet Manual: Revision (Constitution Committee Report)In conclusion, this is a good, straightforward report, which requires a straightforward response. One thing about the standards of Prime Ministers is the question of the…16 Dec 2022HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceMy Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness, Lady Northover, for securing this debate and the noble Lord, Lord Bruce, for his excellent introduction. As my noble friend Lord…15 Dec 2022HANSARDParliamentary Works Sponsor Body (Abolition) Regulations 2022I agree with all the comments so far, but I repeat the words of my noble friend Lady Smith when we debated the report the SI has come out of, to end the previous structure. She…13 Dec 2022