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HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I join the near-universal condemnation of current operations by Russia against Ukraine. Frankly, the return of violent war in Europe is an obscenity, and a return to…25 Feb 2022HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, I also congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Roberts of Llandudno, on securing this important debate this afternoon although, as the noble Baroness, Lady Smith, has said, it…02 Dec 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillI will make two points, a broader one and a narrower one that is particularly germane to this amendment. My broader point picks up the discussion in your Lordships’ House about…23 Nov 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillMy Lords, I also support Amendment 4. I ask your Lordships to reflect on the origin of the Armed Forces covenant, which we find in the Armed Forces Acts, going back to 2011. It…23 Nov 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillMy Lords, in moving Amendment 48 I will speak also to Amendment 66A, both of which stand in my name and those of other noble and noble and gallant Lords. I will address Amendment…02 Nov 2021HANSARDArmed Forces Bill02 Nov 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillMy Lords, first, I thank all noble Lords who have taken part in this debate. We have discussed these matters for one hour and 35 minutes, which is much longer than I anticipated…02 Nov 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillMy Lords, I support both these amendments in regard to those affected in Hong Kong, about whom the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Craig of Radley, spoke most eloquently, and Gurkha…02 Nov 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillI hope the noble Baroness will forgive me for interrupting. I much appreciate her point, but my point was not in this instance to do with interpreters. I am very grateful for the…02 Nov 2021HANSARDAssisted Dying Bill [HL]My Lords, as many noble Lords have already remarked, this issue of assisted dying has quite rightly provoked profound interest in the country and generated a huge volume of mail…22 Oct 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillMy Lords, it is now 10 years since the informal military covenant developed by the Army was converted into the Armed Forces covenant for the benefit of all three Armed Forces, and…07 Sept 2021HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, in the time allowed in this very welcome debate, I wish to make three points. First, notwithstanding his attempted explanation on Monday, the manner and timing of the…18 Aug 2021HANSARDLegacy of Northern Ireland’s PastMy Lords, it is now some three years since I led a debate in your Lordships’ House to call for legislation to end the unfair and unreasonable pursuit of veteran soldiers arising…20 Jul 2021HANSARDBallymurphy Inquest FindingsMy Lords, I was serving in Belfast in August 1971, when a badly thought-through policy of internment was enacted. Many people died that month, including soldiers, paramilitaries…17 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I have chosen to speak in today’s section of the debate on the humble Address rather than next week on defence, as I place the maintenance of the integrity of the union…13 May 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, I once again thank all noble Lords who have spoken or voted in support of my amendment on this important issue of a duty of care standard. It remains clear to me from…28 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillAt end insert “but do propose Amendment 5D in lieu—28 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, this is now the fifth time that I have spoken in favour of an amendment to the Bill inviting the Secretary of State for Defence to lay down a duty of care standard to…28 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, first, I thank the Minister for her thoughtful and measured response to this short debate. She made a number of entirely legitimate and fair points. She asked whether…26 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillAs an amendment to Motion E, at end insert “but do propose Amendment 5B in lieu—26 Apr 2021