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HANSARDBritish Military Equipment: Chinese ComponentsThe Government introduced a new critical minerals strategy—which is part of what the noble Baroness is asking about—that set an ambition for 2035 to reduce our reliance, and we…25 Feb 2026HANSARDBritish Military Equipment: Chinese ComponentsThe first thing I should say is that we focus on all vehicles coming to MoD sites, not just Chinese vehicles. All modern electric vehicles have surveillance components which we…25 Feb 2026HANSARDBritish Military Equipment: Chinese ComponentsMy noble friend raises a very important point, which is the basis of a very live and active discussion within government at the moment. I have already mentioned the launch of the…25 Feb 2026HANSARDBritish Military Equipment: Chinese ComponentsI think my noble friend Lord Coaker has run out of ways to say, “It’ll be along soon”, so perhaps I should just say, “It’ll be along soon”. On the wider question that the noble…25 Feb 2026HANSARDBritish Military Equipment: Chinese ComponentsI do not know the specific answer to that, but I will be very happy to come back to the noble Lord. I would stress that we are working very closely with the Americans on this…25 Feb 2026HANSARDBritish Military Equipment: Chinese ComponentsI entirely agree with the noble Baroness on that point. As she knows from previous answers that I have given from this Dispatch Box, the defence industry in the UK generally, and…25 Feb 2026HANSARDBritish Military Equipment: Chinese ComponentsMy Lords, I dare say it is not. Procurement of clothing is one of the many things that we are working on. On the wider question of procurement from China, we do not at all…25 Feb 2026HANSARDSecurity of Candidates, MPs and ElectionsMy Lords, the murders of our colleagues Jo Cox and David Amess weigh very heavily on the minds of all in this House and in the other place, and even more heavily, if I may say so,…12 Feb 2026HANSARDSecurity of Candidates, MPs and ElectionsThe secure delivery of local elections in May 2025, with all the support that the noble Lord refers to, was supported by the Defending Democracy Taskforce, which highlighted many…12 Feb 2026HANSARDSecurity of Candidates, MPs and ElectionsI entirely agree with the noble Lord. The right to peaceful protest is a vital part of our democracy. It is a long-standing tradition in the UK, of which we are justifiably proud,…12 Feb 2026HANSARDSecurity of Candidates, MPs and ElectionsThere are two important responses to that question. We are taking forward legislation to extend disqualification orders to protect electoral staff and ensure that those who abuse…12 Feb 2026HANSARDSecurity of Candidates, MPs and ElectionsThe important message that I have for your Lordships is that we too have a role in dealing with this problem. An important aspect of our role is to make sure that incidents which…12 Feb 2026HANSARDSecurity of Candidates, MPs and ElectionsOf course I agree with that. The Electoral Commission has noted that some of these problems are experienced to a greater extent by women but also by candidates from Black and…12 Feb 2026HANSARDSecurity of Candidates, MPs and ElectionsI entirely agree. We have to continue to strive for a respectful discourse. I am all in favour of disagreement—it is one of my favourite pastimes; I think that is what got me…12 Feb 2026HANSARDBetter Prisons: Less Crime (Justice and Home Affairs Committee Report)May I ask the noble Baroness to draw her remarks to a close?12 Feb 2026HANSARDBetter Prisons: Less Crime (Justice and Home Affairs Committee Report)My Lords—12 Feb 2026HANSARDBetter Prisons: Less Crime (Justice and Home Affairs Committee Report)No, I am sorry, that will not be fair to all the other speakers. It is an advisory time limit, but I must invite the noble Baroness—12 Feb 2026HANSARDBetter Prisons: Less Crime (Justice and Home Affairs Committee Report)I am sorry to get to my feet again, but I think the House is on my side and the noble Baroness should now conclude her remarks.12 Feb 2026HANSARDSecurity of Candidates, MPs and ElectionsThe Government thank the Speaker’s Conference for its recommendations. A response was provided last year, which we understand will be published after the Recess. I hope it goes…12 Feb 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, I do not want to jump the gun, but I have just spoken to my fellow Whips, and our plan is to try to get to target before the dinner break. I thought it would be useful…11 Feb 2026