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HANSARDUkraineIt is a great pleasure to follow the speech of my noble friend Lord Marlesford. I warmly congratulate my noble friend Lord Soames on his excellent maiden speech. I was his…09 Feb 2023HANSARDThe Importance of the Relationship Between the United Kingdom and IndiaMy Lords, it is an immense pleasure to congratulate my noble friend on his outstandingly good maiden speech. I was amused by his observation that his family started off as cattle…19 Jan 2023HANSARDHorseracing IndustryMy Lords, I welcome the opportunity to introduce this timely debate. First, I must declare that I have for some years been a government-appointed director of the Horserace Betting…17 Nov 2022HANSARDHorseracing IndustryTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to support the horse racing industry in the United Kingdom.17 Nov 2022HANSARDFood Insecurity in Developing Countries due to Blockade of Ukrainian PortsMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the right reverend Prelate. I particularly congratulate the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham on his most…21 Jul 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, there are clear lessons to learn from the Covid pandemic and the brutal war against Ukraine. While globalisation has brought many benefits, not least to this country, we…18 May 2022HANSARDUK-Ukraine Credit Support AgreementMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow on from my noble friend. If there is any idea that her stellar electoral performances during her political career had anything whatever…05 Jan 2022HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, for years, one of the major causes of tension and violence has been the lack of a clear and mutually acceptable demarcation of the international border. Although the…15 Nov 2021HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, I applaud the right reverend Prelate on her valedictory speech, which I thought was a wonderful combination of common sense and compassion. A year ago, perhaps the only…03 Nov 2021HANSARDUK–Commonwealth Trading RelationshipMy Lords, I warmly applaud my noble friend Lord Howell for initiating this debate and for so constantly bringing our attention to the Commonwealth over many years. I think it…08 Jul 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Udny-Lister on his excellent speech and warmly welcome him to your Lordships’ House. In the words of the Government’s integrated…19 May 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign PolicyMy Lords, the very first world leader to have a personal meeting with the new US President was the Prime Minister of Japan. The posture of China has understandably increased…22 Apr 2021HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, a year ago the OBR forecasted a horrendous rate of unemployment of 11.9%. It is now likely to be 6.5%—of course, that is bad enough. But, most fortuitously, our finances…12 Mar 2021HANSARDSpace IndustryMy Lords, first, I welcome the maiden speakers. The Sutherland spaceport will be the first spaceport in the United Kingdom, with the first launch as early as next year. I would be…04 Mar 2021HANSARDEconomy: RemittancesMy Lords, does my noble friend agree, particularly in current circumstances, that it would be desirable to have an international drive to scale up digital solutions, complete with…04 Feb 2021HANSARDSchools: Online LearningMy Lords, while I very much welcome the contribution that the Government are making to online learning and indeed to internet access, the Minister will be aware of the great…02 Feb 2021HANSARDEU-UK Trade and Cooperation AgreementMy Lords, I very much hope that, as an independent entity, we can enjoy a positive and productive relationship with the European Union. Its prosperity is in our interests. Our new…08 Jan 2021HANSARDComprehensive Economic Partnership (EUC Report)My Lords, it is a pleasure to be a member of the International Agreements Committee, and I warmly congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Darroch, on his speech. I begin my remarks by…26 Nov 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillMy Lords, we greatly look forward to the maiden speech of the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Manchester, but I think it is fair to say that in terms of a maiden speech, we…21 Sept 2020HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, it gives me the greatest pleasure to welcome my noble friend Lord Grimstone to today’s proceedings, bringing as he does immense experience and a distinguished business…08 Sept 2020