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HANSARDWar Widows’ and Widowers’ PensionsI think the point of Veterans UK is to provide advice and help to all those affected, both the bereaved and veterans. But I take the noble Baroness’s point that a two-pronged…18 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, could I ask my noble friend to turn around and address the House?15 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, the guidance in the Companion states that, on Report, Members are asked to make their reflections once.15 May 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillMy Lords, we have a very full order of business to get through, so I encourage the noble Baroness to remain on topic.02 May 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, as this is the first time I have spoken in Committee on the Bill, it is probably appropriate that I declare my farming and land management interests, as set out in the…24 Apr 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillMy Lords, we have had a good-natured and informative opening debate, but we should keep our remarks to this particular amendment, in the knowledge that all future amendments will…19 Apr 2023HANSARDUkraine: Depleted UraniumI completely agree with the right reverend Prelate.30 Mar 2023HANSARDUkraine: Depleted UraniumMy Lords, I declare my interest as a serving Army reservist. Given the lack of tangible evidence to the contrary, we do not recognise the presupposed potential risk to health or…30 Mar 2023HANSARDUkraine: Depleted UraniumMy Lords, I can say, hand on heart, that I am morally very comfortable that we are providing these armour-piercing rounds to Ukrainian forces so that they can push back Putin’s…30 Mar 2023HANSARDUkraine: Depleted UraniumI thank the noble Lord for his comments and I shall definitely do so.30 Mar 2023HANSARDUkraine: Depleted UraniumMy Lords, I reiterate that multiple scientific bodies, including the UN, have studied this at length and concluded that there are no, or minimal, risks of long-term health effects…30 Mar 2023HANSARDUkraine: Depleted UraniumMy Lords, on escalation, it needs to be reiterated that Putin signalled his intention to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus as early as June 2022. He has been playing…30 Mar 2023HANSARDUkraine: Depleted UraniumMy noble friend raises several excellent points, all of which I agree with.30 Mar 2023HANSARDUkraine: Depleted UraniumI personally thank the noble Lord opposite for the support from His Majesty’s loyal Opposition, and the whole House, in our continued resolute support for Ukraine. He is…30 Mar 2023HANSARDUkraine: Depleted UraniumI thank my noble friend for that support. He is entirely right that the major threat to life and the environment, and to the way of life of the people of Ukraine, is coming from…30 Mar 2023HANSARDUkraine: Depleted UraniumThe noble and gallant Lord makes a very important point. We condemn the Lukashenko Government’s provision of support to Putin’s unprovoked and illegal war in Ukraine. We are very…30 Mar 2023HANSARDUkraine: Depleted UraniumMy noble friend is absolutely right and that should definitely be considered.30 Mar 2023HANSARDUkraine: Depleted UraniumMy noble friend is absolutely correct. I reiterate that DU armour-piercing rounds are effective. They are legal and fully compliant with the law of armed conflict, while extensive…30 Mar 2023HANSARDMinistry of Defence Procurement: AccountabilityMy Lords, my interpretation of what red means differs somewhat. Defence proudly delivers some of the largest programmes across government. These processes are complex, and the…29 Mar 2023HANSARDMinistry of Defence Procurement: AccountabilityMy Lords, the problems the Ajax programme has faced have long been acknowledged, but it is turning a corner and progressing towards the delivery of this new generation of armoured…29 Mar 2023