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HANSARDImran Khan: ImprisonmentI think anyone who is paying attention understands that Imran Khan has been denied access to lawyers and to his family, including his two sons, who are my nephews. He has been…25 Feb 2026HANSARDAI Systems: RisksMy Lords, I also thank my noble friend Lord Fairfax of Cameron for securing this hugely important debate. Like other noble Lords, I very much acknowledge the transformative…08 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillThe noble Baroness is making a magnificent case in her speech. The Blue Belt of marine protected areas is one of the greatest conservation stories in any of our…05 Jan 2026HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I thank my noble friend for his guidance on this amendment in recent weeks. I shall speak in support of Amendment 245 and be brief, because I do not have to dwell on…29 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillI have a very brief question for the Minister. Am I not right in thinking that the building regulations have been used as a vehicle in relation to the Climate Change Act as well…29 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Bakewell. The Bill is trying to do what is needed to boost housebuilding. I do not think there is anyone who…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEnvironment and Climate Change Committee Report: An Extraordinary Challenge: Restoring 30 per cent of our Land and Sea by 2030It is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Young, and the noble Baroness, Lady Parminter, who was very generous in what she said. I agreed with everything she…11 Sept 2024HANSARDTrade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL]I rise to speak to the proposed new clause “Review: forest risk commodities”, which is in my name and the names of the noble Baroness, Lady Boycott, and the noble Lords, Lord…16 Jan 2024HANSARDTrade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL]I rise to intervene, but I have been caught by the House with a nut in my mouth, which is terrible timing—if I could have thought of some medical excuse, I would have done so. I…16 Jan 2024HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, before making a point about the amendment, I acknowledge that my noble friend on the Front Bench rightly feels a little blindsided by it. I apologise to her for that. I…06 Sept 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillAs I said, I am a newbie on the Back Benches and that is yet another rule I have learned. I will cease referring to the person in the Gallery. But 110,000 signatures were…06 Sept 2023HANSARDInternational Atomic Energy Agency (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2023That the Grand Committee do consider the International Atomic Energy Agency (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2023.28 Jun 2023HANSARDInternational Atomic Energy Agency (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2023This instrument was laid before Parliament on 5 June, in accordance with Section 10(1) of the International Organisations Act 1968. A correction was made on 7 June to amend an…28 Jun 2023HANSARDInternational Atomic Energy Agency (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2023I am grateful to noble Lords who have contributed to this discussion. In a sense, this legislation is part of our preparation for the event. It is a requirement for us in order to…28 Jun 2023HANSARDInternational Atomic Energy Agency (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2023My understanding is that there has been no impact. I looked over my shoulder to confirm that and I got a nod, so I believe that I am right in saying that there has been no impact.…28 Jun 2023HANSARDInternational Widows DayMy Lords, the UK recognises that widows can face multiple forms of abuse, stigmatisation and hardship following the loss of their partner. The FCDO’s new international women and…26 Jun 2023HANSARDInternational Widows DayMy Lords, under the strategy I mentioned in my Answer, the FCDO will continue to stand up and speak out for women and girls’ rights and freedoms on the global stage and in our…26 Jun 2023HANSARDInternational Widows DayMy Lords, I will struggle to provide details on the property issue, but it is certainly true that the UK rightly recognises that older widows in particular face a wide range of…26 Jun 2023HANSARDInternational Widows DayMy Lords, I will certainly convey that message and request to the Minister for Asia. We are proud that the UK is recognised as a global leader in tackling violence against women…26 Jun 2023HANSARDInternational Widows DayI echo the noble Lord’s compliments in recognition of the noble Lord, Lord Loomba, for the work his foundation has done. The noble Lord is right to make the point that, in many…26 Jun 2023