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HANSARDTributes: Lord LamingMy Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord True, and the Leader, and their very eloquent and emotional tributes to Herbert. Herbert was Convenor of the Cross…22 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, I will take this opportunity also to welcome the continuation in their role of the Leader and the Chief Whip.21 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI apologise to the Chief Whip if I have just doomed his chances in the reshuffle. Now all of his Back-Benchers are keeping a beady eye on their phones to learn his fate. I also…21 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe noble Baroness is well aware that there are recognised ways that the usual channels operate. She may protest, and if she wishes to intervene again, I am happy to take it.21 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, I indicated that these Benches were not consulted or written to with regard to the noble Lord. That is perfectly clear. When the press were told at 9.38 pm, when the…21 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe usual channels were not convened, informed or written to. When we were notified that a Motion had been tabled, that is not the way that the usual channels operate our…21 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Chief Whip, who is back in his place, or the Opposition Chief Whip might be able to confirm to the House whether the Motion had been tabled before the noble Baroness informed…21 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, as Hansard will show and as I indicated very clearly, there was no debate on the Government’s priorities, political or legislative, in this House, as the noble Lord is…21 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIf he will forgive me, I am just—21 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseBy popular demand, I shall give way to the noble Lord.21 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is not exactly Churchillian to ask for a take-note debate. I do not think that “We will take note of them on the beaches, we will take note of them on the landing grounds, we…21 Jul 2026HANSARDSudan: Operational Restrictions on Humanitarian ActorsMy Lords, in the skies above El Obeid as we speak are reconnaissance drones identifying women civilians as potential targets. There is the technology to ensure that there are…15 Jul 2026HANSARDWomen’s Representation in Peace ProcessesMy Lords, in March, the Commons International Development Committee reported on its inquiry into women, peace and security. It said that “our report finds that the Government has…30 Jun 2026HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, I welcome the noble Lord, Lord Ravensdale, back from his brief sabbatical; his contributions will continue to be welcome. I also welcome the questions from the noble…15 Jun 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Iran ConflictMy Lords, it is a long way before we will know whether this will be a sustainable end to the conflict, as the Question asks, but if there is a welcome opening of the strait, will…15 Jun 2026HANSARDIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: ProscriptionMy Lords, these Benches support this legislation and, when it comes to us in the next few weeks, we will ensure that there is a very constructive process. The IRGC and similar…11 Jun 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, given that we had the opportunity yesterday to discuss Lebanon, I will focus today on Iran, Palestine and Sudan. I agree with the noble Lord that we are feeling the…10 Jun 2026HANSARDConcealed Surveillance Equipment in Government Offices and VehiclesTo return to an element of the original Question from the noble Lord, Lord Alton, does the Minister agree with the director-general of MI5 that China is seeking to influence our…10 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble AddressDoes the Minister know how many Ministers were communicating with Peter Mandelson using disappearing messages on official government devices?09 Jun 2026HANSARDRussian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureMy Lords, we have seen in the conflicts in the Middle East we have just been discussing in the House, in Sudan and now in Ukraine, that there has been a systematic targeting of…08 Jun 2026