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HANSARDOne Hundred Year Partnership Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and UkraineMy Lords, I am disappointed that the noble Lord, Lord Hannay, has scratched because he is a valuable member of our committee and always has plenty to say on this subject. However,…22 Apr 2025HANSARDOne Hundred Year Partnership Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and UkraineIt was 12.8.22 Apr 2025HANSARDInternational Banking: PaymentsMy Lords, many emerging markets are relying on the RMB for funding, which will form the cornerstone of the BRICS payment system. Will the Government review this overzealous…28 Nov 2024HANSARDComprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (IAC Report)My Lords, I declare an interest as a member of the International Agreements Committee, chaired magnificently by the noble and learned Lord, Lord Goldsmith. I like to big him up…19 Mar 2024HANSARDComprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (IAC Report)—giving us the opportunity to have this debate. Yes, she is absolutely marvellous. This could be a Morecambe and Wise show in a minute if my noble friend Lord Vaizey does not shut…19 Mar 2024HANSARDTrade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure and a privilege to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Hayter of Kentish Town. I have sat on the International Agreements Committee with her for a number of…21 Nov 2023HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillMy Lords, I greatly welcome my noble friend the Minister to his place—or the return to his place, as it has appropriately been said. He will bring great vigour and energy to this…09 Jan 2023HANSARDCommonwealthMy Lords, I am extremely grateful to my noble friend Lord Howell for his kind and generous remarks, as I am to my noble friend Lord Goodlad. I agree with every single word my…30 Jun 2022HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL]06 Dec 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank those who have spoken so eloquently, including those who have supported my amendments. The Government really are in a mess on this subject. They cannot defend…06 Dec 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL]My Lords, I shall speak to the amendments tabled in the name of my noble friend Lord Mancroft, who, sadly, has fallen to the Covid virus, and we of course wish him well. It falls…06 Dec 2021HANSARDCreative SectorMy Lords, I cannot tell you what a pleasure and honour it is to follow my noble friend Lord Spencer of Alresford’s maiden speech. What an excellent speech it was. We started in…04 Nov 2021HANSARDUK–Commonwealth Trading RelationshipMy Lords, I am grateful for this opportunity to speak. I am particularly grateful to my noble friend Lord Howell, who has been nothing but a champion of the Commonwealth for so…08 Jul 2021HANSARDUK–Commonwealth Trading RelationshipIt also has education, sport, friendship and the 16% Commonwealth advantage. Believe me, the Commonwealth brand is still strong.08 Jul 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am very grateful to the Committee for allowing me to speak, and to the Minister. I attended all of Second Reading but did not choose to speak; I am very grateful to be…06 Jul 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL]I am very grateful to noble Lords for letting me speak again, as I want to press the Minister further. Having taken on board this very strong opinion from all parties that the…06 Jul 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghMy Lords, I apologise that a technical glitch prevented me speaking much earlier today, and I am grateful that the Chamber should allow me to speak. However, I make no apologies…12 Apr 2021HANSARDHeather and Grass etc. Burning (England) Regulations 2021My Lords, I am afraid that we are in danger of armchair meddling in an ancient tradition that is of benefit to our countryside. This is part of a continued onslaught on rural…18 Mar 2021HANSARDEconomy: Bank of England ForecastsMy Lords, we welcome the positive report by the Bank of England—it has not always been so positive. However, we must be mindful that it did not take into account the extension of…13 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economic PackageMy Lords, I draw attention to my various business interests listed in the House of Lords register. I start by complimenting the Chancellor and his team. I am sure all noble Lords…13 May 2020