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HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]I am grateful. Just so that the Minister writes the correct letter to me, I am fully aware that sub-paragraph 19(a) relates to agreements about “the stationing of military…04 Jul 2022HANSARDCommonwealthMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, with the great experience on these issues, particularly in Africa, which he brings to bear in the House. I join him in…30 Jun 2022HANSARDAiden Aslin and Shaun PinnerMy Lords, I understand that the Government will not recognise these courts, because we do not recognise these territories, but I also understand that the defence team of the…28 Jun 2022HANSARDBritish Council Contractors: AfghanistanMy Lords, we owe these contractors gratitude and safety because they kept British officials safe, in the British Council and elsewhere. I understand that the pathway to which the…27 Jun 2022HANSARDRyanair: Afrikaans Language TestMy Lords, the South African Government have recognised that this is not UK government policy, and I also recognise that. But, as the Minister said, Ryanair operates under…09 Jun 2022HANSARDUkraine: Defence RelationshipsMy Lords, “it has always been the case that our security at home is best advanced through global co-operation, working with institutions that support that, including the EU … This…09 Jun 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselMy Lords, if the noble and learned Lord had been in the previous debate, he would have heard of the serious concerns about our reputation around the world on this issue. He is…09 Jun 2022HANSARDUkraine: International ConferenceThe President of Senegal, as chairperson of the African Union, met representatives at the EU summit last week. He warned of the collateral damage that is putting between 8 million…07 Jun 2022HANSARDFood Insecurity: EnglandMy Lords, given that farms are reporting that only 25% of seasonal workers have received their visas, would the Minister have another attempt at answering the question from the…07 Jun 2022HANSARDNigeria: Killing of Church WorshippersMy Lords, no one could see the images and reports of this horrific attack and not be moved. I share in the Minister’s condolences to those affected. This will be a scar for many…06 Jun 2022HANSARDInternational Development StrategyMy Lords, on 12 July last year the Chancellor told the House of Commons that “the Government commit to spending 0.7% of GNI on ODA when the independent Office for Budget…06 Jun 2022HANSARDRussia and Ukraine: SettlementMy Lords, the element of futility in Putin’s human rights atrocities and slaughter of the people of Ukraine is that the current bombardments are purely within the buffer area of…26 May 2022HANSARDXinjiang Internment Camps: Shoot-to-Kill PolicyMy Lords, the fact that we have been able to witness this dreadful information is testimony to there being a free and open media, in stark contrast to what the people of China…25 May 2022HANSARDBorder Checks on Imported Goods: New IT SystemsMy Lords, this is the fourth deliberate and previously unannounced delay. The Minister has said that it is to save businesses’ costs, so what are the estimated business savings of…25 May 2022HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 9) Regulations 2022My Lords, the Liberal Democrats support this instrument, having consistently maintained views the Minister has indicated. This is the ninth sets of such regulations that we have…23 May 2022HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 9) Regulations 2022I am grateful to the Minister for responding. I question two aspects. One regards VPNs. I understand entirely the point the Minister made, which is sensible, but he will be aware…23 May 2022HANSARDWorking Practices (International Agreements Committee Report)My Lords, as always, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Viscount in these debates. I am a happy member of the all-party group on trade and trade promotion, which he leads with…19 May 2022HANSARDWorking Practices (International Agreements Committee Report)I hope the Minister does not feel that I am being unnecessarily irked if I question the utility of him referring us to the Treaties and Memoranda of Understanding: Guidance on…19 May 2022HANSARDWorking Practices (International Agreements Committee Report)I am grateful to the Minister for giving way. What are the mechanisms for the Home Secretary and the Minister in this House to correct the record? They have actively misled…19 May 2022HANSARDWorking Practices (International Agreements Committee Report)It is in Hansard .19 May 2022