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HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Benches, I too thank the Lord Speaker for his work in this House, his decades of public service and the very personal nature of his…16 Oct 2025HANSARDChinese Espionage: ParliamentMy Lords, the former director-general of the Security Service has warned the country that Chinese espionage has been carried out on an industrial scale, including by seeking…13 Oct 2025HANSARDGaza: UN Commission of Inquiry ReportMy Lords, I respectfully say to the Minister that the noble Baroness, Lady Helic, and I have read that letter in full. The Minister refers to preventable famine in Gaza.…18 Sept 2025HANSARDGaza: UN Commission of Inquiry ReportMy Lords—18 Sept 2025HANSARDIsrael: Royal College of Defence StudiesMy Lords, there is a case for overseas military students to be exposed to British military training on the protection of civilians in military doctrine. But will the Minister…17 Sept 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of London said this morning that to change the law is to change society. The reality is that society has already changed, and it…12 Sept 2025HANSARDQatar: Israeli StrikeCould the Minister confirm whether there were British nationals within the vicinity of the strikes? What advice is being provided to British nationals in that part of Doha and…11 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillI have listened to the Minister. He said that the Government are intending to move when parliamentary time allows. This is the time of Parliament, so why are the Government not…09 Sept 2025HANSARDFriendly Wifi CertificationMy Lords, I will take the noble Lord’s lead in asking a serious question. Having a fast and reliable wifi service in Parliament is vital for us to carry out our parliamentary…02 Sept 2025HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, I too thank the Minister for repeating the Statement. Since this is my first occasion to speak in the Chamber since my predecessor, my noble friend Lord Newby, retired…01 Sept 2025HANSARDStrategic Defence Review 2025My Lords, today is a very welcome opportunity to consider the defence review. But I am sure that, as the debate develops, it will also cover the wider aspects, including the China…18 Jul 2025HANSARDSudanMy Lords, I declare my interest in my continuing active involvement with the Sumoud civilian network, which is seeking an end to the war and a future civilian Government of Sudan.…17 Jul 2025HANSARDSyria: Druze CommunityMy Lords, I commend the Arab and Turkish efforts in the most immediate ceasefire, and I agree with the most recent comments of Secretary of State Rubio from the United States. Are…17 Jul 2025HANSARDTackling Unsustainable DebtMy Lords, further to my noble friend’s question on the scale of the debt servicing costs as related to health and education costs, we know from Center for Global Development…17 Jul 2025HANSARDIndia and Pakistan: Peace RepresentationsMy Lords, I commend my noble friend Lord Hussain on securing this short but significant debate. I have been struck by the expertise and knowledge of all those who have contributed…17 Jul 2025HANSARDDiplomatic Missions: Unpaid ChargesMy Lords, one of the highlights of the diplomatic calendar in London is the Foreign Office diplomatic reception. Given that many of those attending will be those who have refused…16 Jul 2025HANSARDUnited Kingdom: Soft PowerMy Lords, notwithstanding English football, one reason why we are among the top for soft power reputation around the world has been the very partnerships to which the Minister has…15 Jul 2025HANSARDFalkland Islands: Fisheries Exports TariffsDo not take it away!10 Jul 2025HANSARDFalkland Islands: Fisheries Exports TariffsMy Lords, regarding credibility and consistency, because the previous Government forgot about the Falklands at the start of the Brexit negotiations, I asked the then Foreign…10 Jul 2025HANSARDActions of Iranian Regime: UK ResponseMy Lords, hundreds of both Iranian and Israeli citizens were very regrettably injured and killed as a result of the strikes. We were told by our American friends that the Iranian…08 Jul 2025