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HANSARDFunerals: Death Certificate DelaysMy Lords, the Minister will know that, in the Jewish community, we bury our deceased within 24 hours. I have not noticed any change in that since September—so perhaps that fact…03 Apr 2025HANSARDConflict in GazaMy Lords, I refer the House to my registered interests. Last Thursday, in New York, I had a humbling experience at the UN Security Council, to which the Minister has just…24 Mar 2025HANSARDPalestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL]My Lords, I refer the House to my registered interests. To answer the noble Lord, Lord Alderdice: Israel has peace with Egypt; it has peace with Jordan and normalised relations…14 Mar 2025HANSARDSyriaMy Lords, I totally agree with my noble friend Lord Ahmad’s words. This is fragile but, as the noble Lord, Lord Purvis, said, there is potential, for the first time in decades. In…13 Mar 2025HANSARDMuseums and Galleries: Admission Charges for Non-UK ResidentsThe previous Government committed to giving free entry to the national Holocaust memorial next door in Victoria Tower Gardens. Will the Minister commit to the same?06 Mar 2025HANSARDIranian State ThreatsMy Lords, I declare an interest: the noble Lord, Lord Alton of Liverpool, and I are the two people proscribed by the Iranian regime, and have been for the past couple of years. I…06 Mar 2025HANSARDPost Office Horizon Compensation SchemeMy Lords, I pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Beamish, not only for securing this debate but for all that he has done. I pay tribute to my noble friend Lord Arbuthnot. I guess…27 Feb 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationI refer the House to my registered interests. It was deeply shameful this morning to see that young girl, Agam Berger, come out after 15 months, surrounded, harassed and jeered by…30 Jan 2025HANSARDGaza: Healthcare System SupportMy Lords, I declare my interests as in the register. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Kennedy, for securing the debate. I was honoured to serve on the justice committee that she…16 Jan 2025HANSARDCultural Sector: Freedom of SpeechMy Lords, since 7 October 2023 the atmosphere in the cultural sector towards Jewish artists, writers and performers has been chilling. The Tate has been threatened with a boycott…08 Jan 2025HANSARDEuropean Convention on Human Rights: 75th AnniversaryMy Lords, Article 9 of the ECHR guarantees the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. The impact of the Saturday pro-Palestinian marches on central London…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTaipei Representative Office in the United KingdomMy Lords, during the election campaign, the Labour Party talked about change. Does the Minister not think that change should take place in this area—in Taiwan and Somaliland?…25 Nov 2024HANSARDInternational EngagementsThe Statement talks about the Prime Minister announcing “a new UK trade centre of expertise”, based at the Foreign Office. Do I read into that the demise of the Department for…31 Oct 2024HANSARDHorn of AfricaMy Lords, I thank the Minister, the noble Lord, Lord Collins, for initiating this debate and for his collaborative nature, involving us in these discussions. I look forward to the…29 Oct 2024HANSARDIran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024My Lords, I totally support these regulations and agree with every word that the Minister has just spoken. The Iran regime is the problem, not the Iranian people. I remind the…21 Oct 2024HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, I refer the House to my registered interest as a trustee of the Holocaust Memorial Charitable Trust. I begin by praising the noble Lord, Lord Khan, for the way he…04 Sept 2024HANSARDMiddle East UpdateMy Lords, I refer the House to my registered interests. In his Statement, the Foreign Secretary—using interesting English—said: “This Government are not an international court. We…03 Sept 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I refer the House to my registered interests and I welcome the noble Baroness, Lady Anderson, and the noble Lord, Lord Coaker—who seems to have just nipped out—as well…25 Jul 2024HANSARDSouth AfricaMy Lords, at the United Nations, in stark contrast to South Africa politics under Nelson Mandela, South Africa has increasingly voted with the so-called axis of resistance as it…21 May 2024HANSARDRelationships, Sex and Health Education: Statutory GuidanceMy Lords, while I warmly welcome this Statement, while of course I have not read everything I would like to follow up on the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Russell of…16 May 2024