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HANSARDUK Development Partnership AssistanceCan the Minister provide clarity on the move from being a donor to an investor? Before the cuts, what proportion of UK ODA was purely a donation and not linked to a partnership…29 Jan 2026HANSARDUK Development Partnership AssistanceCan the Minister clarify where the donations came from? If there were any, what proportion of UK ODA was from donations? The Minister said that we have gone from a donor model to…29 Jan 2026HANSARDUK Development Partnership AssistanceMy Lords, it is a particular pleasure to immediately follow my noble friend and to agree with his compelling arguments for UK-Africa relations. I also agree with his remarks…29 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy Lords, with regard to the 1966 treaty, it is worth acknowledging that Article 2 is the basis upon which, under the euphemism of what the treaty calls an administrative measure,…26 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia: Comments by the President of the United StatesIf the reporting is correct, the leader of His Majesty’s loyal Opposition asked the House Speaker Johnson to ask President Trump to change his position on the treaty—I heard a…22 Jan 2026HANSARDGreenland: Proposed US TariffsMy Lords, I feel that it is obvious to everyone that the US President is an unserious person whose actions have very serious consequences. The threat from the US to not only a…19 Jan 2026HANSARDIranMy Lords, we must show solidarity and support the young Iranians seeking democratic rights, and we must protect those such as journalists and those in BBC World Service radio who…15 Jan 2026HANSARDChinese EmbassyMy Lords, does the Minister agree with me that it is a material circumstance that this will be the largest Communist Party of China building in Europe? It will co-ordinate…15 Jan 2026HANSARDIran: ProtestsMy Lords, the murder of those people in Iran who wish simply to have a say in who governs them is utterly contemptible. There are early signs that these protests will become more…12 Jan 2026HANSARDElection of Lord SpeakerMy Lords, on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Benches, I too give warm congratulations to the noble Lord, Lord Forsyth, on his election and an efficiently run election. I suspect…12 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy Lords, this has been an important debate on an important Bill and a considerable treaty that impacts on people’s lives and on international law, and which has direct relevance…12 Jan 2026HANSARDVenezuelaMy Lords, the Minister has repeated today that we have been the only Five Eyes country to have a diplomatic presence in Caracas. The Minister told me last night in the House that…07 Jan 2026HANSARDMiddle East and North AfricaI am also grateful for the Statement, but I am also slightly disappointed that, given the linkages between the Middle East and North Africa and the crisis in Sudan, there was no…07 Jan 2026HANSARDVenezuelaMy Lords, I also associate these Benches with the condolences on the terrible incident in Switzerland. I start by simply quoting from my right honourable friend Ed Davey, speaking…06 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy Lords, I gave very careful consideration to the points raised in these amendments by both noble and gallant Lords. They raise significant issues, which I am very sympathetic…05 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Callanan, for his indication of support, and to the Minister for her reply. I listened carefully to what she said. Of course, the…05 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill05 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI accept the admonishment with regard to the spelling and drafting. I cannot blame the clerks for that; it is my fault. If, in proposed new subsection (5)(b), “participation in…05 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy Lords, it is always informative to follow the noble Lord, apart from when he is having his witty barbs against my party, which is often the case. He made a very strong case…05 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI read it carefully and I think my amendment covers the concerns in that committee’s report and the concerns raised in the IRDC. That is why my amendment has been drafted…05 Jan 2026