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HANSARDPolice National ComputerMy Lords, I draw attention to my relevant technology interest in the register. We rightly worry about sophisticated technological attacks on our national digital infrastructure…19 Jan 2021HANSARDIntegrated ReviewMy Lords, the Statement last week is to be welcomed, albeit I think that it brought relief rather than jubilation to most defence and security experts. However, I too thought that…23 Nov 2020HANSARDArmed Forces: Covid-19 DeploymentIn times of nationwide civil emergency, the two most relevant military capabilities are a pool of disciplined manpower and a system of command and control, optimised for turning…12 Nov 2020HANSARDHMS “Queen Elizabeth”The Minister will be aware that the proposed deployment of HMS “Queen Elizabeth” was conceived when there were many justified concerns about the overall size of the surface fleet…04 Nov 2020HANSARDRolls-RoyceIn the aggregated context of the retention of advanced manufacturing jobs, the pursuit of clean energy, sustainability targets, the Government’s future energy White Paper and the…14 Oct 2020HANSARDEducation: A-level ResultsI draw noble Lords’ attention to my relevant interests in the register as an adviser to a decision science company. Does the Minister agree that the approach taken to determine…23 Sept 2020HANSARDIntelligence and Security Committee: Russia ReportWhatever else this report tells us, it seems clear that the United Kingdom’s democratic processes and political system are unacceptably vulnerable to malign Russian influence. It…22 Jul 2020HANSARDArmed Forces: Racism and DiversityMy Lords, I have never thought it entirely fair to hold the Armed Forces to account at an individual level for being a mirror image of the society from which they are drawn, with…17 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Recovery StrategiesMy Lords, I, too, welcome this debate and express my enthusiasm for using the recovery strategies from Covid-19 to help contribute to a fairer society, a cleaner environment and a…11 Jun 2020HANSARDNational Risk RegisterMy Lords, given that most major national crises, from foot and mouth, flooding, terrorist attacks and Olympic security to Covid-19, inevitably seem to require military support,…04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Museums, Galleries and Historic BuildingsMy Lords, I declare my interests as a trustee of both Historic War Palaces and Royal Armouries. I have two points to raise. The first is to add my name to the many who question…21 May 2020HANSARDDefence, Diplomacy and Development PolicyMy Lords, I add my welcome to the noble Baroness, Lady Penn. On the grounds of age alone, she is a most welcome addition. I am an ex-Chief of the Defence Staff and was well turned…30 Jan 2020HANSARDReserve Forces and Cadets’ AssociationsMy Lords, I welcome this short debate on the health of the nation’s Reserve Forces. I declare a specific interest in reserve matters, based on my leadership of the 2011…27 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, it is already well-covered ground, but I want to offer a few words on the interconnected issues of defence and security. During the election campaign the Prime Minister…07 Jan 2020HANSARDBrexitI think that is the cue for me to stand up. As an ex-Chief of Defence and a relative newcomer to the House, I do not make my contribution with great enthusiasm. In fact, my…02 Oct 2019HANSARDD-day: 75th AnniversaryMy Lords, I welcome this debate, the opportunity to make a short contribution to it, and the noble Lord, Lord Judd, for getting the energy back into it. I am still getting used to…04 Jun 2019HANSARDRoyal Navy: Type 31e FrigatesMy Lords, I declare an interest in defence procurement issues, as reflected in the register. I wholly support the noble Lord’s aspiration to increase the size of the surface…06 Mar 2019HANSARDDefence Safety Fire Authority: Fire Safety ReviewMy Lords, I read this report. I did not find it that clear at all; it was something of a bureaucratic emulsification. It was virtually impenetrable to the common reader and gave…30 Jan 2019