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HANSARDForensic Science Regulator BillMy Lords, I welcome the Bill and the fact that it has received support from across the House. Before I address the specific issues arising from it, I pay particular tribute to the…19 Mar 2021HANSARDLevelling UpMy Lords, does the Minister agree that, while we are levelling up, we also have an important opportunity to advance the UK’s green objectives? In that context, will the Government…18 Mar 2021HANSARDMozambique: Militant ViolenceTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the increase of militant violence in the Cabo Delgado province of Mozambique.17 Mar 2021HANSARDMozambique: Militant ViolenceMy Lords, given the obvious parallels with the long-standing violence in the Niger Delta associated with oil and gas production, what assessment have the Government made of the…17 Mar 2021HANSARDZimbabwe: Human Rights AbusesDoes the Minister recognise that if we are to have any influence on the appalling human rights abuses in Zimbabwe, we must also engage consistently with countries in the region to…16 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lords, Lord Cruddas and Lord Khan, on their maiden speeches. The Budget provided the Chancellor with the opportunity to set out a clear vision…12 Mar 2021HANSARDGlobal Population GrowthMy Lords, ensuring that women and girls around the world have access to reproductive and sexual health services is not only the right thing to do but is also important for global…11 Mar 2021HANSARDEconomic Partnership Agreement: KenyaMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble and learned Lord, Lord Goldsmith. I have the privilege of being a member of the International Agreements Committee, which he chairs…02 Mar 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillI thank noble Lords from all sides of the Committee for their contributions. I am particularly grateful to those noble Lords who signed the amendments and spoke in the debate. I…01 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Energy Efficiency: RetrofittingDoes the Minister recognise that, contrary to his earlier assertion that we have made good progress on energy efficiency upgrades, at the rate of progress achieved by the green…01 Mar 2021HANSARDFinancial Services Bill01 Mar 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as the chair of the advisory board of Weber Shandwick UK, as set out in the register. In moving Amendment 28 in my name and those of my noble…01 Mar 2021HANSARDBuild Back Better Business CouncilI would like to ask the Minister specifically about the council’s approach to SDG 13 on climate action. Will the council learn from the failure of the green homes grant scheme,…25 Feb 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords for their thoughtful contributions to the debate. I thank and pay particular tribute to the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman, for her…24 Feb 2021HANSARDFinancial Services Bill24 Feb 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as chair of the advisory committee of Weber Shandwick UK, as set out in the register. In moving Amendment 11 in my name and the names of my noble…24 Feb 2021HANSARDElectricity Supplier Payments (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, I declare my interest, as set out in the register, as chairman of the advisory board of Weber Shandwick UK. I thank the Minister for his helpful introduction, and it is…23 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19The Minister told the House in his earlier response to the Front Benches that there was no point in securing our borders before the new variants emerged. Was that not exactly when…11 Feb 2021HANSARDSanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2020My Lords, I declare my interest as the co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Zimbabwe and, in doing so, I thank the Minister for Africa, James Duddridge for his…08 Feb 2021HANSARDTigrayMy Lords, what discussions have the UK Government, as president of the Security Council, had with the African Union on efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict and to…08 Feb 2021