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HANSARDRelations with EuropeMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Bilimoria, particularly because I agree with him. The speaking order at the close of this debate is like the old days,…10 Oct 2024HANSARDFilm IndustryMy Lords, I think the whole House will agree with the Minister that film production is a real driver for regional growth, including in Scotland, where I live, like the noble…10 Oct 2024HANSARDSomalilandMy Lords, given that Ethiopia has recognised Somaliland in return for Red Sea access, and Egypt has signed a military and security defence arrangement with Somalia, and with…10 Oct 2024HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean Territory: NegotiationsMy Lords, these Benches believe that the UK has a very special responsibility for the overseas territories and the people who live within them. There should be a fundamental…09 Oct 2024HANSARDCommonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [HL]My Lords, following the noble Baroness, I congratulate her on her work when this was a Private Member’s Bill, which I was able to contribute to in the debate, even though I was…08 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastDoes the Leader agree that, at this time, it is of the greatest importance that we have an independent, impartial media that can provide analysis? That is needed more than ever.…08 Oct 2024HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryMy Lords, I agree with the Minister that the human rights of the Chagossians have been denied for generations. However, during the rounds of negotiations, and now with the…08 Oct 2024HANSARDEthiopia and SomaliaAs a result of the pre-existing conflict there are 1.1 million Ethiopian, Somali and Eritrean refugees in Sudan. As a result of the conflict in Sudan, they are now stranded twice…07 Oct 2024HANSARDSudanMy Lords, this has been an exceptionally well-informed debate, and I thank the Minister for securing it in government time and for opening it in such a powerful way. I commend him…13 Sept 2024HANSARDIsrael: Arms SalesMy Lords—05 Sept 2024HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, there are signs that the most recent American sanctions are having an impact on the Russian dark fleet, which the Minister has previously mentioned in the House. Will…05 Sept 2024HANSARDIsrael: Arms SalesMy Lords, we support the Government’s moves regarding the situation in Gaza, but I hope all parts of the House have been shocked by the extreme violence of the outpost settlers in…05 Sept 2024HANSARDMiddle East UpdateMy Lords, I welcome the Government’s decision in the Statement. I consider it balanced and welcome not only the Statement but the summary that was published. It means that this…03 Sept 2024HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I welcome the noble Lord to his new portfolio on the Opposition Front Bench. Can the Minister confirm that secondary sanctions are an option that can be considered with…03 Sept 2024HANSARDBangladesh: Aid and DevelopmentMy Lords, I declare my interest in the register. Does the Minister agree that in the peaceful protests, young women in particular were at the forefront of asserting their…03 Sept 2024HANSARDInternational Anti-Corruption CourtI welcome the Minister to her portfolio and wish her well in that role. I also share her commendation of the noble Lord, Lord Hain, for his consistency on this issue, including a…02 Sept 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, as this debate concludes, I am delighted to join others who have given very warm congratulations to the new Government Front Bench. The noble Lord, Lord Coaker, who will…25 Jul 2024HANSARDAntimicrobial ResistanceMy Lords, I also welcome the Minister to his brief; he brings a huge amount of experience to this, and I wish him well in his role going forward. He will be aware that the…23 Jul 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaDoes the Foreign Secretary recall that in the 2014 conflict between Israel and Hamas, during which there were just over 2,000 Palestinian casualties, he agreed with us on these…21 May 2024HANSARDRussia: SanctionsMy Lords, in previous debates on sanctions I have raised questions about the ability of Ministers to exempt British Overseas Territories from the shipping components of our…21 May 2024