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HANSARDStrategic Defence ReviewMy Lords, as the noble Lord, Lord Robertson, mentioned, his team has already received much guidance and many suggestions on force size and mix. I am sure that the first-responder…09 Oct 2024HANSARDGlobal Combat Air Programme International Government Organisation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2024My Lords, I very much welcome this new arrangement. It is very encouraging that this was started under one Government and is being continued by another. I hope that will be a good…29 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I congratulate the Government on their successful election strategy and, in particular, the noble Lord, Lord Coaker, on his well-merited appointment as the Minister of…25 Jul 2024HANSARDTempest Global Combat Air ProgrammeMy Lords, the Prime Minister must have selected his words extremely carefully when he spoke at Farnborough yesterday, but the press coverage in this country as a result of the…23 Jul 2024HANSARDDefence Personnel Data BreachMy Lords, perhaps I should start by saying that I may have an active interest as a five-star retired serving officer. Having said that, not much has been said so far about what…08 May 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I support the amendment from the noble Lord, Lord Browne. This has been worrying many of us for a long time, and I am one of the signatories to the letter to which he…16 Apr 2024HANSARDIran and IsraelMy Lords, the air defences were spectacularly successful and, for once, they rebutted that old air power adage, “The bomber will always get through”. However, will His Majesty’s…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, in the hope that we get a cessation of hostilities, what assessment have His Majesty’s Government made of the attitude of the Houthis and whether they will also observe…26 Mar 2024HANSARDRed Sea Telecommunication CablesMy Lords, the Minister mentioned the Houthis. What assessment have the Government made of the ability of the Houthis to replace the weapons they have used or those that have been…14 Mar 2024HANSARDWar Widows: Ex Gratia Pension PaymentMy Lords, has the noble Lord the Minister read the recent excellent publication of the War Widows’ Association called Courage ? If he has not, I suggest he does because then he…05 Mar 2024HANSARDSituation in the Red SeaMy Lords, the noble Earl mentioned the intention to disrupt the Houthis’ ability to make these attacks. What steps are being taken, if any, to stop the shipment to Yemen, from…29 Feb 2024HANSARDMinistry of Defence: Diversity, Equality and InclusionMy Lords, what progress has been made on the 67 recommendations of the Haythornthwaite review of Armed Forces incentivisation, published last June? Has the first stage of…22 Feb 2024HANSARDRed Sea UpdateMy Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating the Statement. In the interests of legal clarity for our Armed Forces, this Statement confirms the right to self-defence, which is…05 Feb 2024HANSARDAction Against Houthi Maritime AttacksMy Lords, the RAF operations have been widely publicised, and they have come from Cyprus. Are the Government absolutely satisfied that any necessary defence of our facilities in…24 Jan 2024HANSARDAction Against Houthi Maritime AttacksMy Lords—24 Jan 2024HANSARDDefending the UK and AlliesMy Lords—15 Jan 2024HANSARDDefending the UK and AlliesMy Lords, the Statement mentioned that the performance of the Royal Air Force was supported by Australia and three other countries. That sort of support is very important to the…15 Jan 2024HANSARDMinistry of Defence: Equipment PlanMy Lords, can the Minister confirm that none of the cost of the equipment provided to the Government of Ukraine has been or will be met from the defence budget, and that that will…07 Dec 2023HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I too warmly welcome the noble Earl to his new appointment and join in the praise and admiration for his predecessor’s work in the Chamber and beyond. She was quite…15 Nov 2023HANSARDWar in UkraineMy Lords, UK defence spending needs long-term clarity. What assessment have His Majesty’s Government made of the cost of current levels of support for Ukraine over the next two…25 Oct 2023