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HANSARDStrategic Priorities Statement: DefenceMy Lords, many of our European partners, particularly Poland, are seeking to diversify satellite technology to overcome the reliance on certain technologies in the context of…25 Mar 2025HANSARDConflict in GazaMy Lords, the ferocity of the return to war has shocked many. Even in the days since the Statement was made in the House of Commons, we have seen strikes within Lebanese territory…24 Mar 2025HANSARDHIV/AIDS: US Withdrawal from WHOMy Lords, with regard to our approach, this week marks the 10th anniversary of the 0.7% legislation passing this House. I mourn that, because I was naive; I felt that subsequent…20 Mar 2025HANSARDG7My Lords, the seriousness of the issues addressed by the G7 are such that, from the welcome Statement that the House of Commons received on Monday, events have changed between…20 Mar 2025HANSARDUS Tariffs on EU GoodsMy Lords, given that all parts of the UK economy are so integrated with that of the European single market already, and that the tariffs from the Trump Administration are economic…18 Mar 2025HANSARDGaza: CeasefireMy Lords, given the unacceptable civilian casualties, the withholding of life-sustaining aid and the comments by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, representing the Israeli…18 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraine: UK PolicyMy Lords, as events move apace, it is absolutely right that we in this House ask the Government to restate their policy, and in that regard the Government know of these Benches’…17 Mar 2025HANSARDMedia Freedom CoalitionMy Lords, further to that, the Minister and the House know that countering mis- and disinformation, especially in hostile environments, is a key part of our national security and…17 Mar 2025HANSARDOverseas Companies: UK-registered SubsidiariesMy Lords, on the concerns of the noble Lord, Lord Sharpe, about value, for any country that we have an FTA with, regardless of how restrictive its domestic procurement laws are,…17 Mar 2025HANSARDPalestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL]My Lords, there are times when we are reminded that we are all privileged to have a voice in public life. I am grateful to my noble friend for giving us the opportunity to have…14 Mar 2025HANSARDSyriaMy Lords, I thank the Government for the Statement. Obviously, we have national security, regional and humanitarian interests in respect of Syria, and I wish to ask the Minister…13 Mar 2025HANSARDUnited Kingdom: Global PositionMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the very thoughtful contribution of the noble Lord. I join others in thanking the noble Lord, Lord Howell, for bringing us this debate. It…13 Mar 2025HANSARDPrime Minister: Meeting with Prime Minister of CanadaMy Lords, we on these Benches welcome Mr Carney’s election to the leadership of our long-standing sister party in Canada. He is reported to be assembling his Cabinet on an…12 Mar 2025HANSARDHong Kong Democracy ActivistsMy Lords, I have met someone who has a bounty on them. This is clear transnational repression because it not only seeks to intimidate the person who has the bounty placed on them,…06 Mar 2025HANSARDIranian State ThreatsMy Lords, just last week in the Chamber we debated the unacceptable practice of the Iranian regime holding joint nationals in detention. My noble friend Lady Brinton spoke…06 Mar 2025HANSARDIndia and Southeast Asia: Free Trade AgreementsMy Lords, I am very grateful to the noble Baroness for bringing this debate to us and the very sensible way in which she opened it. It is a regrettable fact, notwithstanding the…06 Mar 2025HANSARDGazaMy Lords, I have read the E3 statement, and I agree with every word of it. These Benches support the Government’s statement, including the fact that the withholding of aid access…05 Mar 2025HANSARDTariffs: Canada and MexicoBut, my Lords, our trade is so integrated with that of the European Union, and our trade policy is based on WTO rules. The Trump Administration imposing tariffs based not on trade…04 Mar 2025HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceMy Lords, I congratulate the Minister. Will she agree with me that a key part of our national security and defence is working with allies, especially those smaller vulnerable…04 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I agree with the Prime Minister’s comments on President Putin’s appetite for chaos. I assume that the Government believe that he should not be rewarded for that. I…04 Mar 2025