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HANSARDAmerican War of Independence: Semiquincentennial CommemorationsMy Lords, it is not in my nature to adopt a serious note when we have heard some quite interesting comments. However, the US is our most important ally, and these celebrations are…14 Jul 2022HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, the Minister knows the Official Opposition’s position: we are at one with the Government on ensuring that Russia’s aggression is defeated and that any future…13 Jul 2022HANSARDSri LankaMy Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating that response. Sri Lanka is now facing a state of paralysis and desperately needs a Government with popular support to emerge from…13 Jul 2022HANSARDInternational Development Strategy: VolunteeringMy Lords, can we get back to the original question, which was about a successful, five-year programme, Volunteering for Development? Let us not forget that this is about…12 Jul 2022HANSARDMalaria and Neglected Tropical DiseasesMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Trees, for initiating this short debate on a vital subject. I too want to start on a positive note, because the Kigali summit displayed…07 Jul 2022HANSARDNATO Accession: Sweden and FinlandMy Lords, on these Benches, we strongly welcome the accession to NATO of Finland and Sweden, both of which will be valuable members of the alliance, representing established…07 Jul 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Meeting with Alexander LebedevMy Lords, the truth about this meeting must come out. This person has been sanctioned by our allies for enabling the invasion of Ukraine and been described by the Russian…07 Jul 2022HANSARDStrikes: Cover by Agency WorkersMy Lords, what sort of importance do the Government place on international trading partners meeting their commitment to the ILO’s fundamental conventions? If the noble Lord thinks…05 Jul 2022HANSARDNigeriaMy Lords, I welcome the conference starting today and the noble Lord’s speech, for which I was present. Nigeria’s constitution contains very positive words about prohibiting…05 Jul 2022HANSARDCHOGM, G7 and NATO SummitsThe noble Lord missed the Front-Benchers.04 Jul 2022HANSARDTigrayTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to support a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia.04 Jul 2022HANSARDCommonwealthMy Lords, I, too, thank the noble Lord, Lord Howell, for his excellent introduction to this debate. The noble Lord is a constant factor in debates on the Commonwealth—joined, of…30 Jun 2022HANSARDSouth Africa: Just Energy Transition PartnershipMy Lords, of course it is an excellent model and one to be followed, but lessons need to be learned so that it can be applied to other developing countries. Moving from 90%…30 Jun 2022HANSARDCommonwealthMy Lords, one of the priorities set by the London CHOGM was LGBT rights. I congratulate the Minister on his work to ensure that this continued throughout the chair-in-office…28 Jun 2022HANSARDAiden Aslin and Shaun PinnerMy Lords, the Foreign Secretary has promised to do whatever it takes to secure the release of these individuals. In addition to the Red Cross and other humanitarian organisations…28 Jun 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMy Lords, I was not going to declare an interest until I heard the contribution from the noble Lord, Lord Cormack, which reminded me that I too had been a visiting parliamentary…28 Jun 2022HANSARDWomen’s Rights to Reproductive Healthcare: United StatesI thank the Minister for repeating that response. In the other place, Amanda Milling highlighted the priority given to women and girls in the international development strategy,…28 Jun 2022HANSARDBritish Council Contractors: AfghanistanMy Lords, the situation in Afghanistan is obviously dire: there are humanitarian and human rights crises. In the Commons last Thursday, we heard that just under 200 British…27 Jun 2022HANSARDStandards of Behaviour and Honesty in Political LifeMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Morse, for initiating this debate. Trust and confidence are, as we have heard, built and sustained by adherence to rules—rules that are…23 Jun 2022HANSARDCovid-19 and the Use and Scrutiny of Emergency Powers (Constitution Committee Report)My Lords, I thank the committee for its report and my noble friend for her excellent introduction. What I recall most about the pandemic—I appreciate that, because it is such a…21 Jun 2022