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HANSARDSteel TariffsCan the Minister confirm that the Government are consulting on this, and therefore that some of the suggestions made in this House and in the other place can be taken into account…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDForeign Interference in UK Democratic ProcessesMy Lords, it is increasingly clear that there was a major effort by the Russians in support of the SNP at the Scottish Parliament elections, because it is in their interest to…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDDefence Investment PlanMy Lords, does my noble friend agree that it is not just about how much we spend but ensuring that it is spent effectively? What is being done within the MoD to ensure that…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDMiddle East: Iran ConflictMy Lords, does my noble friend the Minister agree that the United Kingdom Government are now able to play a far more positive part in relation to this issue than if they had…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDMindanao EarthquakeMy Lords, it is my recollection that we used to be rather speedier in response when we had a separate Department for International Development, which was unfortunately abolished…10 Jun 2026HANSARDSchool Admissions: Selective InclusionWill my noble friend spread the news to all pupils in England that they are lucky they do not live in Scotland, where there is a declining education system under the failing SNP…08 Jun 2026HANSARDCabinet Manual: Guidelines for Government FormationMy Lords, someone called William Wallace ought to know that the coalition in Scotland was far more successful than the one down here. Will my noble friend the Minister confirm…03 Jun 2026HANSARDSporting Events Bill [HL]My Lords, I hope colleagues will forgive my rustiness today, because this is the first proper speech I have made since my long, enforced absence from the House: that is, apart…03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseMy Lords, it is clear that Members opposite were hoping that there would be a silver bullet in all these humble Address papers that would kill the Prime Minister. When they have…02 Jun 2026HANSARDBosnia and HerzegovinaMy Lords, the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Peach, mentioned the malign influence of Russia in relation to this. There has been some suggestion that the United Kingdom is…02 Jun 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have, if any, to tighten the rules regarding donations to political parties.01 Jun 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesMy Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend the Minister for that really helpful Answer. I agree with everything that she has said. However, will she now consider tightening the…01 Jun 2026HANSARDHigher Earners: EmigrationMy Lords, will the legislation in relation to Members of this House envisaged in the King’s Speech deal with those who are refusing to pay their fair share of tax?21 May 2026HANSARD2026 FIFA World Cup: Replica Kit PricingMy Lords, with no disrespect to my noble friend Lord Walker, England is not the only national team at the World Cup. If my noble friend the Minister is making representations,…20 May 2026HANSARDDefence, Security and Resilience BankMy Lords, will my noble friend confirm that much of the expenditure that he just referred to is in Scotland: in Edinburgh, in Fife, in the Clyde and in the islands? Does he think…19 May 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble AddressMy Lords, with no disrespect to my noble friend Lord Beamish, does my noble friend the Minister agree that, when this is raised by the Opposition as an Urgent Question, it makes…19 May 2026HANSARDData Centres: Energy DemandMy Lords, will my noble friend confirm that new nuclear is important, in terms of both data centres and our clean energy programme? Will he confirm that the only way we can get…16 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, I shall resist the temptation to enter into my normal attacks on the Opposition Front Bench, because at times of international conflict, and this conflict could spread…14 Apr 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address MotionMy Lords, first, I thank my noble friend the Minister for bringing to the House this excellent Statement. I congratulate her on her very appropriate appointment, which shows the…17 Mar 2026HANSARDEnergy MarketsMy Lords, I am really sorry that I cannot be there in person this evening, but I am also really grateful that I am being allowed to participate virtually. Does my noble friend the…09 Mar 2026