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HANSARDUnited Kingdom: Soft PowerTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of the United Kingdom’s soft power, having regard in particular to the BBC World Service, the…15 Jul 2025HANSARDUnited Kingdom: Soft PowerMy Lords, I welcome my noble friend’s commitment to the importance of soft power. As a humanist, perhaps I may quote something from the 1940s, when a question was asked of Stalin…15 Jul 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to speak to several of these amendments, tabled by my noble friend Lord Browne of Ladyton, who regrets he is unable to be here today…08 Jul 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy noble friend Lord Browne of Ladyton is unable to be here and has therefore asked me to speak to his amendment. I tried to add my name, but it was too late for the deadline.…26 Jun 2025HANSARDE-scooters, E-bikes and Pedal Bikes: LegislationMy Lords, somebody has to speak up on behalf of pedal bikes. I say that as somebody who cycled from London to Vienna and back many years ago, when I was younger, and somebody who…17 Jun 2025 Bills sponsored (4)