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HANSARDGaza: Post-conflict ReconstructionMy Lords, I welcome the Prime Minister’s visit to Israel, which is an important statement. Does my noble friend agree that, before we can talk about the construction of a new…19 Oct 2023HANSARDAccess to Musical Education in SchoolMy Lords, I also thank the noble Lord, Lord Boateng—and, if I may, the three teachers who inspired him—for initiating this debate. I went to King David High School in Liverpool, a…18 Oct 2023HANSARDAdult Social Care (Adult Social Care Committee Report)My Lords, it is a great honour to follow the right reverend Prelate. In the same way, it was a great honour to have been a member of the Adult Social Care Committee. I pay tribute…16 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords—16 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, I was in Jerusalem last week. Before I say my few words, I will say that I sat in the other Chamber and watched the Prime Minister and the leader of the Opposition…16 Oct 2023HANSARDIran: Prisoner SwapMy Lords, as President Raisi shamefully got to his feet to address the United Nations General Assembly yesterday, the world sat silently. Only Gilad Erdan, the Israeli ambassador,…20 Sept 2023HANSARDAbraham AccordsMy Lords, I refer the House to my registered interests. Tomorrow marks the three-year anniversary of the signing of the Abraham accords. On 15 September 2020, the world witnessed…14 Sept 2023HANSARDAbraham AccordsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they will take to ensure the success of the Abraham Accords.14 Sept 2023HANSARDTerrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for the Statement and the Home Secretary for giving the Statement yesterday. This is the right thing to do; maybe it is a bit late in the day but it…14 Sept 2023HANSARDReducing Parental ConflictMy Lords, has the Minister seen the report by Domestic Abuse Commissioner Nicole Jacobs, The Family Court and Domestic Abuse: Achieving Cultural Change , produced this week? I…20 Jul 2023HANSARDViolence in the West BankMy Lords, I refer the House to my entry in the register of interests. There is a clear pattern of behaviour, which—whether it is drones targeting Ukrainian citizens, the support…06 Jul 2023HANSARDLow Traffic NeighbourhoodsMy Lords, I declare an interest: I was invited to a speed awareness course for travelling at 25 mph on Park Lane. Can my noble friend explain how Park Lane, with three lanes and a…03 Jul 2023HANSARDWindrush Generation: 75th AnniversaryMy Lords, the 75th anniversary is perhaps a good moment for the Government to look at the issue of frozen pensions. Many people came over, helped to rebuild Britain, went back to…24 May 2023HANSARDBrain TumoursMy Lords, I have three interests here. One is that my mother is currently suffering from brain cancer in a hospice in Liverpool. Secondly, I was successfully operated on 35 years…24 Apr 2023HANSARDIsrael and Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesMy Lords, I refer to my registered interest as the president of Conservative Friends of Israel. I was in Israel for Passover with my family. The attack was horrific. In fact, the…24 Apr 2023HANSARDSocial CareMy Lords, it is an honour to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Campbell. I learned so much from her. It was also an honour to have served on the Adult Social Care Committee under…30 Mar 2023HANSARDPorts and Airports: QueuesMy Lords, I would like to support the comments of the noble Baroness, Lady Deech. I visited Washington last week and, while waiting in the queues, the whole line of US citizens…28 Mar 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland and Great Britain: Regional ConnectivityMy Lords, while this Question is on the collapse of Flybe, I ask the Minister to pass on congratulations to the Prime Minister and the Chancellor on HMG finding a buyer, with no…13 Mar 2023HANSARDNational Security BillMy Lords, my noble friend Lord Leigh led the way, and I shall follow. Along with the noble Lord, Lord Alton, I am one of the two Members of this House who have been proscribed by…07 Mar 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineMy Lords, I refer the House to my non-financial registered interest as president of Conservative Friends of Israel. I also pay tribute to the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord…07 Mar 2023