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HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I apologise to the House because it is very difficult to say anything original after about 20 speeches. What is nice about this debate is that there is nothing party…25 Oct 2024HANSARDUkraine: North Korean TroopsMy Lords, I doubt anybody in NATO would wish to see a shooting war with Russia, far less, God forbid, a nuclear conflict. The aggressor, Putin, threatens the West throughout with…23 Oct 2024HANSARDUkraine: North Korean TroopsTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they regard the deployment of North Korean troops to Ukraine as an escalation of the conflict by Russia.23 Oct 2024HANSARDPedal CyclesIt is always good to do so. All vulnerable road users should take more care and show greater consideration, but we do not need lots more laws to enforce that.12 Sept 2024HANSARDPedal CyclesMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Hogan-Howe, for initiating the debate. He made a very balanced speech, much of which I agree with, although I profoundly disagree with…12 Sept 2024HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, not least because I agree with most of what she said. It is quite difficult to say anything original at this stage of the…04 Sept 2024HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, does the Minister not agree that we should not accept the red lines laid down by the aggressor, Putin? His red line is apparently NATO weapons being used against Russia.…03 Sept 2024HANSARDCoronavirus: UK DeathsI welcome the noble Baroness to her position. She may not remember, but I did ask the same question of the last Government. I am sorry that the noble Lord, Lord Vallance, is not…29 Jul 2024HANSARDCoronavirus: UK DeathsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what initial assessment they have made of the number of deaths in the United Kingdom from coronavirus compared to other countries, and of whether…29 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, five minutes is too a short a time to develop a proper argument, but I will abide by the Chief Whip’s strictures and keep to it. I say to the Government Front Bench—I am…25 Jul 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillCould the Minister just respond to what my noble friend Lord Howard of Rising said? Supposing I am a foreign investor and I buy 100 flats. After the marriage value is put down, I…24 May 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillI am grateful to the noble Baroness for giving way, but she said in her earlier speech that she wanted clarity. It may have been discussed before, but she wanted clarity, I want…24 May 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, this is the first time I have taken part in the debates on this Bill so I should state, for the avoidance of doubt, that I have no leasehold interest whatever. With the…24 May 2024HANSARDCovid-19 Pandemic: Educational AttainmentMy Lords—22 May 2024HANSARDCovid-19 Pandemic: Educational AttainmentIt is true. Does my noble friend agree that the questionable benefits of those lockdowns were extremely dubious, given the appalling damage that was done to people’s education,…22 May 2024HANSARDCovid-19 Pandemic: Educational AttainmentMy Lords, the House will recall that during the pandemic, the opposition parties wanted longer and fiercer restrictions than we got. Indeed, I have to tell the right reverend…22 May 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaI am very pleased with what my noble friend has just said. Does he also agree that if we and the rest of the West were to suspend arms sales, it would allow Hamas to regroup and…21 May 2024HANSARDUK Armed Forces in Middle EastMy Lords, can my noble friend update us on the situation regarding the malign influence of Iran, which has of course recently attacked Israel? It has certainly armed Hamas in the…01 May 2024HANSARDPandemic PreparednessMy Lords, my noble friend the Minister has talked about lessons learned. Is not one lesson that was learned the terrible impact that the lockdowns had on our economy and society,…15 Apr 2024HANSARDFoetal Sentience Committee Bill [HL]My Lords, first, I apologise to the noble Baroness, Lady Smith, for my inability to read. Secondly, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Moylan on bringing forward this Bill. To…22 Mar 2024