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HANSARDReserve Forces and Cadets’ AssociationsMy Lords, I add my thanks to the noble Lord, Lord De Mauley, for initiating this important debate. I declare my interests as an honorary officer in the Royal Naval Reserve and as…27 Jan 2020HANSARDMaritime SecurityMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper and draw attention to my maritime interests recorded in the register.05 Sept 2019HANSARDMaritime SecurityTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of (1) recent events in the Persian Gulf, and (2) the importance of protecting United Kingdom waters following…05 Sept 2019HANSARDMaritime SecurityI thank the Minister for her response. Little did I imagine when I put my name down in the ballot that there would be such a positive response 30 or 40 days later. I congratulate…05 Sept 2019HANSARDBusinesses: TechnologyMy Lords, fintech is a great story for Britain. Later this month, we have the Innovate Finance FinTech summit marking the beginning of UK FinTech Week, but 42% of those working in…10 Apr 2019HANSARDMaritime 2050 StrategyTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to implement their recently published strategy Maritime 2050: Navigating the Future .13 Mar 2019HANSARDMaritime 2050 StrategyI thank the Minister for her response and commend the Government for the considerable work and support that the strategy demonstrates for this key sector. Trade, and our…13 Mar 2019HANSARDMaritime 2050 StrategyIn begging leave to ask the Question standing under my name, I declare my interests as recorded on the register.13 Mar 2019HANSARDImmigration ProceduresMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Roberts, on calling this debate. What a pleasure it is to follow his eloquent words. I will focus more, if I may, on the business…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBrexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political DeclarationMy Lords, in this high-calibre and important debate, I have heard most of the speeches and listened with great care and interest. I missed a few speeches but, so far, I have heard…10 Jan 2019