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HANSARDHouse of Lords: Appointments ProcessMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Balfe, on bringing this forward, although I much prefer the original wording he described over the wording that he was allowed to put…18 Nov 2021HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: Court of Justice of the European UnionTo ask the Minister of State at the Cabinet Office (Lord Frost) what plans Her Majesty’s Government have to involve the Court of Justice of the European Union in dispute cases…18 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I shall speak to Amendment 213. My noble friend Lord Ponsonby was somewhat critical of it. I agree with what he is seeking to achieve in Amendment 212. Amendment 213…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCharities: LandminesMy Lords, further to the last question, is not the truth that the cut in our support for clearing landmines, cluster bombs and cluster munitions will result in thousands of people…15 Nov 2021HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeMy Lords, many people still do not understand the issue of the £400 million that we owe to Iran; it keeps getting raised. The Americans have paid money to the Iranian Government…15 Nov 2021HANSARDGypsies and TravellersMy Lords, am I to understand that the Government’s policy is simply to say, “Nothing to do with us, leave it all to local authorities”? Is not the difficulty that if one local…04 Nov 2021HANSARDRefugees: StatusTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what recent discussions they have had with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in relation to the Convention Relating to the Status…02 Nov 2021HANSARDRefugees: StatusIs the Minister not saying, in effect, that the Government know better than the UNHCR, the UNHCR being the guardian of the 1951 convention? By what right and by what argument are…02 Nov 2021HANSARDOrganization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Bowness, on securing this debate. He has described the situation in the OSCE so clearly that all I can do in my remarks is supplement…28 Oct 2021HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeMy Lords, if the Iranians believe that we owe them £400 million, and believe that we have promised that that money will be paid, without excusing the Iranian Government for any of…27 Oct 2021HANSARDOfcom: Appointment of ChairMy Lords, will the Minister confirm that whoever has the post must demonstrate a total and absolute commitment to the highest standards of public service broadcasting? Secondly,…26 Oct 2021HANSARDAssisted Dying Bill [HL]My Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Meacher, on bringing forward the Bill, which has my support. It is a privilege to be able, as a Member of this House, to take…22 Oct 2021HANSARDIranMy Lords, I want to take this opportunity to discuss the British national hostages in Iran and refer briefly to the JCPOA. I had the privilege of meeting Richard, Nazanin…19 Oct 2021HANSARDIranTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their policy towards Iran; and what engagement they have had with the government of that country on (1) the Joint Comprehensive Plan of…19 Oct 2021HANSARDHealth: Type 2 DiabetesMy Lords, given the clear links between obesity and type 2 diabetes, does the Minister agree that more can be done to tackle obesity among children and young people? May I commend…12 Oct 2021HANSARDAfghanistan: British Equipment and TrainingMy Lords, how can the Minister be so sure that the kit left behind is of no military value? Can it not be converted for use, as the Taliban appear to be capable of doing? Does…16 Sept 2021HANSARDImports from EU to UK: Grace PeriodMy Lords, is the Minister aware that accusations are being made against him that he is of the view that sabre-rattling gets results from Brussels? What can he do improve our…16 Sept 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I welcome the chance to contribute to this debate. I welcome the noble Lord, Lord Sandhurst. I did not actually notice him in Putney. I spent a lot of time canvassing in…14 Sept 2021HANSARDRefugees (Family Reunion) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Ludford, for having given us a chance to debate this Bill. I am also grateful to Safe Passage for the help it has given us—or…10 Sept 2021HANSARDEducation (Assemblies) Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the right reverend Prelate, even if I disagree with some of the things that he said. I should say that I am a member of the All-Party…10 Sept 2021