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HANSARDUkraine: Arms and Ammunition CostsMy Lords, as part of the most recent financial contribution, there is a dedicated artillery package. On 24 February 2024, it was announced that the UK would spend £245 million…26 Mar 2024HANSARDUkraine: Arms and Ammunition CostsThere was a broad range of topics in the noble Lord’s questions. First, it is not for us to comment on US domestic affairs. The United States is our closest ally, and we will work…26 Mar 2024HANSARDUkraine: Arms and Ammunition CostsMy Lords, this goes back to my point about how defence is engaging with industry to replenish stockpiles as soon as possible. The noble Lord is absolutely right in one respect:…26 Mar 2024HANSARDUkraine: Arms and Ammunition CostsMy Lords, Operation Interflex and all training for Ukrainian armed service personnel are key components of our support for their fight. The UK continues to deliver a major…26 Mar 2024HANSARDUkraine: Arms and Ammunition CostsI agree with the noble and gallant Lord that the urgency is real and now. The UK and France stand side by side with Ukraine, including through co-ordinating training Ukrainian…26 Mar 2024HANSARDTertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2024That the draft Order laid before the House on 22 January be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 19 March.20 Mar 2024HANSARDTertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2024.19 Mar 2024HANSARDTertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2024My Lords, I declare my business interests in Wales as set out in the register. The draft order we are considering will make changes to UK legislation arising from the…19 Mar 2024HANSARDTertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2024My Lords, I thank both noble Baronesses for their valuable contributions to this short and very interesting debate this afternoon. As has been explained, this order provides for a…19 Mar 2024HANSARDNational Minimum Wage (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024My Lords, on behalf of my noble friend Lord Offord of Garvel and with the leave of the House, I beg to move the Motion standing in his name on the Order Paper.18 Mar 2024HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Ladies and Lords, I beg to move that the House do now adjourn.08 Mar 2024HANSARDWaste Enforcement (Fixed Penalty Receipts) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2023That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 10 and 17 January be approved. Relevant document: 13th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered in…06 Mar 2024HANSARDWar Widows: Ex Gratia Pension PaymentMy Lords, I pay tribute to the tireless campaigning that my noble friend has done on behalf of war widows. I appreciate that this is difficult, but the eligibility criteria were…05 Mar 2024HANSARDWar Widows: Ex Gratia Pension PaymentI thank the noble Baroness for that question. We do need people to apply because, in line with legislation, once an individual is no longer in receipt of payments from the MoD,…05 Mar 2024HANSARDWar Widows: Ex Gratia Pension PaymentI will take on board what the noble and gallant Lord says.05 Mar 2024HANSARDWar Widows: Ex Gratia Pension PaymentMy noble friend strays somewhat outside the scope of this Question, but he is, of course, absolutely right.05 Mar 2024HANSARDWar Widows: Ex Gratia Pension PaymentI have not actually received an invitation from the War Widows’ Association. However, should such an invitation be forthcoming, I would be only too delighted to meet with them.05 Mar 2024HANSARDWar Widows: Ex Gratia Pension PaymentI thank the noble Baroness for her kind invitation and look forward to seeing her there.05 Mar 2024HANSARDWar Widows: Ex Gratia Pension PaymentMy Lords, I declare my interest as a serving Army reservist. The Government continue to recognise the unique commitment that service families make to our country, and we remain…05 Mar 2024HANSARDWar Widows: Ex Gratia Pension PaymentMy Lords, I pay tribute to the work that the noble Baroness has done campaigning in this area. Some of the applications for the award have been rejected, and I am happy to share…05 Mar 2024