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HANSARDSub-Saharan Africa (Report from the International Relations and Defence Committee)I am very sorry if the noble Lord missed it, but I did address the points that many noble Lords raised about visas. I noted that my honourable friend the Minister for Africa…08 Sept 2021HANSARDConference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2021My Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lords, Lord Oates and Lord Collins of Highbury, for their questions and points on this statutory instrument. I am grateful too for their…06 Sept 2021HANSARDConference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2021My Lords, this instrument was laid on 7 July in accordance with Paragraph 10 of Schedule 1 to the International Organisations Act 1968. It confers privileges and immunities in…06 Sept 2021HANSARDCalorie Labelling (Out of Home Sector) (England) Regulations 2021I am sorry to interrupt the noble Lord, but his time is up.22 Jul 2021HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, I suggest that we adjourn for two minutes to see whether the technical connections with my noble friend can be restored. If not, I have his opening speech.20 Jul 2021HANSARDBahrain: Human Rights AbusesMy Lords, if we want to bring about change in the world, we have to engage with those we wish to see improve their records on human rights. We do not shy away from raising human…15 Jul 2021HANSARDBahrain: Human Rights AbusesMy Lords, the FCDO’s international programme and, within it, the Gulf Strategy Fund, is a vital tool in promoting positive change and reforms across the world, including in the…15 Jul 2021HANSARDBahrain: Human Rights AbusesMy Lords, if the noble Lord will bear with me, I have an answer on that point. There are many pages and a lot of information and I want to make sure the noble Lord gets an answer.…15 Jul 2021HANSARDBahrain: Human Rights AbusesThe Prime Minister and the Crown Prince discussed a wide range of measures, as outlined on the GOV.UK website. We regularly raise human rights priorities and any areas of concern…15 Jul 2021HANSARDBahrain: Human Rights AbusesI will have to double-check the point that the noble Lord raises about Formula 1 and write to him to confirm that, but he is absolutely right to highlight the role that cultural…15 Jul 2021HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lords, Lord Fox and Lord Clement-Jones, for tabling this amendment. As the noble Lord, Lord Fox, says, the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, is a victim…15 Jul 2021HANSARDBahrain: Human Rights AbusesMy Lords, we continue to monitor the cases of Mr Mushaima and Dr Al-Singace and, where we have concerns, we have raised them at senior levels with the Bahraini Government. The…15 Jul 2021HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) BillMy Lords, these amendments, both tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Merron, highlight the two important issues that our short debate covered—the role of Ofcom in relation to the…15 Jul 2021HANSARDBahrain: Human Rights AbusesMy Lords, we remain committed to the promotion of universal freedoms and human rights, and are more likely to bring about change through engagement, dialogue and co-operation. Our…15 Jul 2021HANSARDBahrain: Human Rights AbusesThe UK remains opposed to the death penalty in all circumstances and all countries as a matter of principle. The Government of Bahrain are fully aware that we are firmly opposed…15 Jul 2021HANSARDBahrain: Human Rights AbusesAs the noble Baroness says, our relationship means we are able to raise cases directly with Bahrain. We continue to monitor the case of Dr Al-Singace. We have raised the case at a…15 Jul 2021HANSARDGlobal Education SummitMy Lords, at the Global Education Summit we will set the Global Partnership for Education on a path to secure its five-year funding target of $5 billion, providing the single…14 Jul 2021HANSARDGlobal Education SummitAs my noble friend may know, we are the GPE’s largest donor, having contributed more $1.6 billion since it was set up in 2002, and our new pledge will take our contributions to…14 Jul 2021HANSARDGlobal Education SummitMy Lords, the UK’s contribution to the GPE is only one of our tools in achieving our ambitions. Between 2015 and 2020 the UK supported over 15 million children in gaining a decent…14 Jul 2021HANSARDGlobal Education SummitMy Lords, investing in education is the key to solving many of the world’s problems. It can improve global health and save lives and is vital to levelling up society, boosting…14 Jul 2021