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HANSARDGreenhouse Gas Emissions: Developed CountriesMy Lords, the Minister mentioned Boris Johnson. What has happened to Britain’s global leadership since Glasgow? Boris Johnson said today that he is there in a purely supportive…07 Nov 2022HANSARDInter-American Investment Corporation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2022My Lords, I thank the noble Lord for those questions. I shall not repeat them, although I was going to cover some of the issues myself. One thing that struck me, which the…03 Nov 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillI was tempted to declare my own interest as an assistant general secretary of a trade union that used to commission research. Once I knew the question and its answer, I would…02 Nov 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillYes. Then we get into a much bigger question, which for me is the most important political question. I know my noble friend has also entered into debates on that issue, including…02 Nov 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillThe Minister is completely wrong about that. It is highly likely that they would, because there is a highly controversial issue around gender, sex and sport. I think he does not…02 Nov 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillThis has been a really informative debate. Fundamentally, the noble Baroness, Lady Falkner, has set it in the proper context. I am not sure which hat she was wearing but whichever…02 Nov 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillDoes the noble Baroness not wish to speak?02 Nov 2022HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I reiterate that these Benches are completely at one with the Government in giving full support to the Ukrainian people in their fight against Putin’s illegal and…01 Nov 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMy Lords, I welcome these amendments, because they probe the practical implications of these clauses. The noble Lord, Lord Grabiner, raised the point about the code of practice,…31 Oct 2022HANSARDEuropean Political CommunityMy Lords, I know it feels like some time ago but, at the Conservative Party conference, the Foreign Secretary said: “We want to find ways of working well with our neighbours and…31 Oct 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMy Lords, this has been a fascinating debate, and one we could continue for some time, because it is about trying to reach a consensus about concepts—I have my name down to…31 Oct 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillDoes the noble Earl not think that that is a good example of where good practice can be adopted not by legislation but by employers agreeing that something is not appropriate? Can…31 Oct 2022HANSARDGenocide Determination Bill [HL]My Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for introducing this Private Member’s Bill today: it is an important element of our fight to defend human rights. I stress that…28 Oct 2022HANSARDWomen, Peace and Security Bill [HL]My Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness, Lady Hodgson, for bringing this Bill before Parliament. I also thank her for all her work on this agenda; she has worked tirelessly on a…28 Oct 2022HANSARDIran: DemonstrationsMy Lords, I too start by saying that I look forward to the maiden speech of the noble Lord, Lord Johnson. It is a big step to enter the House as a Minister and I welcome him to…27 Oct 2022HANSARD50th Anniversary of the Expulsion of Asians from UgandaMy Lords, this is my first opportunity to welcome the Minister to his position, and I wish him well. I also pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Popat, not only for initiating this…27 Oct 2022HANSARDZimbabweMy Lords, just to pick up on that point, I have raised on numerous occasions with Ministers the continued repression of civil society in Zimbabwe, including of trade unionists.…27 Oct 2022HANSARDArmenia and AzerbaijanThe Government’s efforts to de-escalate are certainly welcome, as are their efforts to work with the EU and the civilian mission that will go there. One of the advantages of the…26 Oct 2022HANSARDChina: Security and Trade (IRDC Report)I had a mental block; it is age, I fear. As my noble friend Lady Blackstone urged, we will engage with China where it is in our interests to do so, particularly, as noble Lords…20 Oct 2022HANSARDChina: Security and Trade (IRDC Report)My Lords, I start by commenting that we have of course all been looking at our mobile phones during this debate. I agree with the noble Lord, Lord Howell, that the Prime…20 Oct 2022