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HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I declare an interest as chairman of the War Memorials Trust. I am grateful to the Government for including Clause 122 in the Bill and what I have to say goes to my…13 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy Lords, it might help the House if I were to provide a brief overview of the International Relations and Defence Committee’s recent report, which my noble friend Lord Callanan…05 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy Lords, the International Relations and Defence Committee, which I have the honour to chair, decided, on the announcement of the deal with Mauritius, to have a look at the…04 Nov 2025HANSARDStrategic Defence Review 2025My Lords, I offer my congratulations to the noble Lord, Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, for his role in leading the strategic defence review team and for delivering such a…18 Jul 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military BaseMy Lords, the Statement twice refers to guaranteeing the UK full continued control over Diego Garcia for the next 99 years and beyond. What is the exact legal position that the…03 Jun 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military BaseI will clarify my question. My understanding, from what I read—which is available to the public—is that the Mauritian Government have to agree even to the 40-year extension, let…03 Jun 2025HANSARDStrategic Defence ReviewMy Lords, I declare an interest as chair of the Council of Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations, with a bit of a history with the Reserve Forces. I thank the Minister for his…03 Jun 2025HANSARDUkraine (International Relations and Defence Committee Report)That the Grand Committee takes note of the Report from the International Relations and Defence Committee Ukraine: a wake-up call (1st Report, HL Paper 10).06 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraine (International Relations and Defence Committee Report)My Lords, I speak today as chairman of the International Relations and Defence Committee to introduce our report, Ukraine: A Wake-up Call . The report provides a sobering, and now…06 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraine (International Relations and Defence Committee Report)My Lords, I am sure that noble Lords all want to rush away and catch their trains, so I will only be a couple of minutes. I am grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken. There…06 Mar 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill04 Mar 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, I prevail upon the patience of your Lordships, if I may, in speaking to my Amendments 5 and 5A. These seek to increase the threshold for enhanced duty premises for…04 Mar 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI am grateful to the Minister for what he said, but I respectfully point out that a threshold of 1,000 would catch events at the Wembley arena. His position on 800 will catch the…04 Mar 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillIt is impossible to know the answer. I think the Minister knows that and I do. Let us not waste any more time. I beg leave to test the opinion of the House.04 Mar 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, I shall speak to Amendments 13 and 25 in this group. Amendment 13 seeks to introduce a provision for exemptions to public protection procedures under the Bill. While I…04 Mar 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill04 Mar 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI am grateful to all noble Lords for their contributions. I am grateful to the Minister for his patience, but I go back to what I said earlier, which is to quote him, actually. He…04 Mar 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, Amendment 22 is in my name. I am sure we all recognise the threat that the Bill seeks to address and do not underestimate its importance. The attack on the Manchester…05 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, I will. Thirdly, as regards the requirement in Clause 6(3)(d) relating to security of information about the event that may assist in planning acts of terrorism, given…05 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, despite supporting the Bill in general, I strongly support Amendment 11, which I will speak to. An assessment of risk, which is generally agreed to be appropriate in all…03 Feb 2025