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HANSARDPolitical Parties and Elections Act 2009My Lords, I wonder whether the Minister could take this into account. I tried to give a donation to the Democratic campaign before the last election, but I was not able to because…12 Jun 2025HANSARDCluster Munitions Convention: Article 21My Lords, I should declare an interest, as I was actively involved in the campaign to get these horrible weapons banned. Indeed, I was present in Dublin when word came through…09 Jun 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian AidTo ask His Majesty’s Government what recent discussions they have had with the government of the United States of America and European Union partners about the provision of…04 Jun 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian AidMy Lords, that is helpful. Does my noble friend agree that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is failing to meet the desperate needs of the people in Gaza, who are endangering their…04 Jun 2025HANSARDBBC World ServiceMy Lords, I of course welcome the uplift my noble friend the Minister has spoken about, but does he agree that, today of all days, when we have a review of our defence…02 Jun 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for the very open way in which he has approached this whole subject, not just today but in weeks and months gone by. I also express my gratitude to…02 Jun 2025HANSARDEx-offenders: ReintegrationMy Lords, I recently had a chance to visit Belmarsh as a member of the Justice and Home Affairs Select Committee. Talking to some of the prisoners there, their plea was that they…15 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemMy Lords, I welcome the measured tone my noble friend used in answering the question a few minutes ago. However, there are things about the White Paper which cause concern. Do we…15 May 2025HANSARD80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe and Victory over JapanMy Lords, this is clearly a day for memories: the memories that came to those of us who were around on VE Day. I was 12 years old, and I remember celebrating in the streets of…09 May 2025HANSARDKnife CrimeMy Lords, a few weeks ago, the Minister said he was looking at the possibility that the police might be equipped with handheld metal detectors as a way of stopping people in the…06 May 2025HANSARDThames Water: BidsHow many of the countries in western Europe and how many of the states in north America have privately owned water, and how many have water in the public sector? Is there not a…28 Apr 2025HANSARDLandmines and Cluster MunitionsMy Lords, I take a different view from that of the noble Lord. For a long time I have been involved in campaigns against anti-personnel landmines and cluster munitions. Indeed, I…03 Apr 2025HANSARDKnife Crime: Stop and SearchTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of stop and search in tackling knife crime.01 Apr 2025HANSARDKnife Crime: Stop and SearchMy Lords, today the Metropolitan Police has published its stop and search charter, which refers in particular to tensions between the black community and the police. Would the…01 Apr 2025HANSARDAsylum Hotels and Illegal Channel CrossingsMy Lords, everybody—with one or two exceptions—knows that the Government inherited an incredible mess. Are we satisfied that we are doing everything we can to ensure maximum…26 Mar 2025HANSARDPalestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL]My Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Northover, on bringing forward this Bill and setting out the case so clearly and powerfully. The United Kingdom has a historic…14 Mar 2025HANSARDUK Airports: British Passport HoldersMy Lords, can my noble friend comment on the proposed new arrangements governing travel between the UK and the EU? Can he say a bit more about when those arrangements will come…03 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayIt is a privilege and an honour for me to follow the speech of my noble friend, and I congratulate him on what he has done and what he has said today in his speech. As we know, he…13 Feb 2025HANSARDCitizenship ApplicationsMy Lords, of course we all support the Government in taking tough action against the people traffickers as vile individuals, but can the Minister explain what the purpose of all…12 Feb 2025HANSARDMoldova: Russian InterferenceMy Lords, I welcome what the Minister has said about support for Moldova. Given that Russia has been pursuing a very aggressive policy to try to undermine Moldovan democracy for…06 Feb 2025