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HANSARDDevolved Governments: Public ExpenditureMy Lords, the Minister is aware, as he says, of the billions of pounds that are transferred to the Scottish Government under what is known as the Barnett consequentials, but does…20 Jan 2022HANSARDDevolved Governments: Public ExpenditureMy Lords, on behalf of my noble friend Lord Foulkes of Cumnock—who is self-isolating, according to law—and with his permission, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in his…20 Jan 2022HANSARDArmed Forces BillMy Lords, I speak to Amendment 27, in my name and those of other noble Lords, which calls for an independent defence representation unit. The amendment moved by the noble and…23 Nov 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillWill the noble Baroness give way for a moment? She admits that she is not implementing all the recommendations in the Henriques report in relation to the prosecution and then she…02 Nov 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillMy Lords, I can tell my noble friend that I left the Ministry of Defence in October 1999, so I cannot claim the credit.02 Nov 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillMay I ask the Minister to be more specific and tell us which of his recommendations in relation to this specific part raise policy implications that will have to be considered…02 Nov 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillMy Lords, it is a great privilege to follow the former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales in making the valuable and very firm points that he made. The question he asks is…02 Nov 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 48 and will follow what the noble Lord, Lord Dannatt, and the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Houghton, said. I will say why the amendment and more care…02 Nov 2021HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, over two decades, NATO and those who served with ISAF did much to reduce the terrorist threat to the people of this country. Those who served can be justifiably proud.…18 Aug 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, I am grateful for the clarification by the Whip on the Bench. I am going to talk about Amendment A only at the moment, but the Minister clearly was trying to save us…28 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, I welcome the Minister’s opening statement today. I, and many others, have a genuine sense of relief that the voice of this Chamber last week, so overwhelmingly…26 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillLeave out “1A to 1Q in lieu” and insert “1A to 1G, 1J, 1K, 1M and 1N, do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 1Q and do propose Amendment 1R as an amendment thereto, and do…26 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillI am delighted with what the Government have said and with the support that has been given to this amendment in this House. We are doing absolutely the right thing by our troops.…26 Apr 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign PolicyMy Lords, it is more than an ordinary pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Godson, making his maiden speech. In Scotland, one of the great put-down lines is “I kent his…22 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, Amendment 3 is in my name and that of the noble Lord, Lord Alton, and my noble friends Lord Campbell and Lord West. The amendment will provide that the presumption…13 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, I do not have to repeat the respect that the House has for the Minister, but she does not speak with any great enthusiasm. That is not surprising because her case is so…13 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill13 Apr 2021HANSARDIntegrated ReviewMy Lords, it would be nice to welcome the integrated review, because much of it is sensible, thought through and comprehensive. But if it is to be more than just fine sentiments…17 Mar 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill09 Mar 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, the amendment stands in my name and those of the noble Lords, Lord Alton and Lord Campbell of Pittenweem, and my noble friend Lord West. It provides that the presumption…09 Mar 2021