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HANSARDPalestineI refer the House to my interest as president of Conservative Friends of Israel, as set out in the register. It seems that some noble Lords are failing to experience and…07 Jul 2021HANSARDBBC: Freedom of Information LegislationMy Lords, if the new team at the BBC want to return it to the British Broadcasting Corporation we have been so proud of, and are sincere in their wish to draw a line under the…24 Jun 2021HANSARDG7 and NATO SummitsMy Lords, I congratulate the organisers of the summit, including the police and other authorities, in ensuring not only its success but its safety. The Foreign Secretary said…17 Jun 2021HANSARDGenocide: Bringing Perpetrators to JusticeMy Lords, I, too, congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Alton, on securing this important debate and thank him for all that he does. I commend the Government on its proactive work on…27 May 2021HANSARDDormant Assets Bill [HL]My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lady Fleet on her terrific maiden speech. It reminded me of my school days in Liverpool, at King David High School, where music was key.…26 May 2021HANSARDPost Office UpdateMy Lords, over the weekend I checked in with my friend Rita Threlfall, one of the 555 claimants who brought the successful action against the Post Office in 2019 but received…24 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechI refer the House to my registered interest as president of Conservative Friends of Israel. I congratulate my noble friend on his thoughtful maiden speech. He has given his life…19 May 2021HANSARDViolence in Israel and PalestineI refer the House to my interests as set out in the register. Leaders make choices for their people. Some will choose to save lives by purchasing vaccines or investing in Iron…13 May 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review: Development AidI too pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for his thoughtful introduction and remember fondly my friend Frank Judd. I pray that his memory will be for a blessing. I…28 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Pupil Referral UnitsMy Lords, Stephen Lawrence’s memory should be for a blessing. I commend JW3’s Gateways programme, which provides integrated education and vocational provision for vulnerable young…22 Apr 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign PolicyI refer the House to my interests, as laid out in the register, and congratulate my noble friend Lord Godson—he is my friend—on his thoughtful maiden speech. I associate myself…22 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am pleased to follow the noble Lord, Lord Russell, who I have had the pleasure of working with on different areas of the Bill. He is very wise. Let me congratulate the…21 Apr 2021HANSARDChinese Government Sanctions on UK CitizensMy Lords, on 23 February I said in this House that the Uighurs were calling out for justice and freedom. Our colleagues have been sanctioned by the same Chinese authorities who…14 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghMy Lords, Psalm 133 begins: “Hinneh mah tov umah na’im Shevet achim gam yachad.” “How good and how pleasant it is that people sit together in unity.” His Royal Highness the Duke…12 Apr 2021HANSARDBahrain: Human Rights AbusesMy Lords, the recent publication of the second edition of the Human Rights and Democracy report by the embassy of Bahrain is progress. Together with the amazing, life-saving,…25 Mar 2021HANSARDHuman Rights UpdateMy Lords, as a result of coronavirus, the world, in so many ways, is upside down. Yesterday in the other place 29 Members from my party voted for the genocide amendment and were…23 Mar 2021HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I am pleased that this Bill will become law, because it is important for the welfare and prosperity of this country. I pay tribute to my noble friend Lord Grimstone, the…23 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I was pleased to table my amendment in Committee. I welcomed the debate and the overwhelming support from around the House. In particular, I acknowledge the support of…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I spoke in support of my noble friend Lady Meyer’s amendment in Committee and do so again. I congratulate my noble friend Lord Cormack, for I agreed with his every word.…08 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillIt is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Mann, who, as a non-Jew, has done, and continues to do, so much in the fight against anti-Semitism. The well-informed debate in…08 Mar 2021