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HANSARDSenior Deputy SpeakerThat Lord Gardiner of Kimble be appointed as Senior Deputy Speaker (Chairman of Committees) for this Session.07 Nov 2023HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, the convention is to say that it is always a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Smith of Basildon, and the noble Lord, Lord Newby, but I have to say, having…07 Nov 2023HANSARDRoyal CommissionMy Lords, it not being convenient for His Majesty personally to be present here this day, he has been pleased to cause a Commission under the Great Seal to be prepared for…26 Oct 2023HANSARDProrogation: His Majesty’s SpeechMy Lords and Members of the House of Commons, by virtue of His Majesty’s Commission which has now been read, we do, in His Majesty’s name, and in obedience to His Majesty’s…26 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, we are making every diplomatic effort to secure that. Obviously, one is constrained by the environment in which everybody is operating and the people who have authority…23 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, I had not seen those particular remarks. To say that they were disappointing would be a bit of an understatement. However, I repeat that there are many working with…23 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, I shall now repeat a Statement made in another place. The Statement is as follows: “Mr Speaker, last week I visited the Middle East, bringing a message of solidarity…23 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, marching is part of a free society, as is protest. I venture to say that my first move out into the streets was marching against the provision of arms to apartheid South…23 Oct 2023HANSARDHolocaust Memorial Bill1. That if a Holocaust Memorial Bill is first brought to this House from the House of Commons in Session 2023-24 the Standing Orders of the House applicable to the bill, so far as…23 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaI agree with a great deal that my noble friend said, and I echo his words about the support that has come from all communities and across parties. There will be difficult and sad…23 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, the noble Baroness makes three challenging contributions. It is not the case that every part of aid offered and sent is used for the purposes it ought to be. That cannot…23 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, I do not have an answer to that specific question. A voice in my ear says that we are talking to all NGOs, but I will confirm the situation in that respect and must…23 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaI thank my noble friend for his comments about my right honourable friend and for his general comments. He picked up what the Prime Minister said in the Statement: that we must…23 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, the position that the Prime Minister expressed was that the United Kingdom would of course wish to see humanitarian aid flowing. I think the phrase that the Prime…23 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness and the noble Lord for their constructive and thoughtful responses in this difficult situation. I of course begin by echoing, as the Prime…23 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, on the second part I am not able to comment. I am grateful for the welcome that has been given to the degree of support the Prime Minister and Government have already…23 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaI agree with that. I said in the Statement that the Government’s position is that we should return to seek the two-state solution, and ultimately seek the way of peace. The way of…16 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, broadcasters are independent in this country, a free country, but as the noble Baroness will know, the Culture Secretary took up certain matters, which she has referred…16 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, I can add little to what was said in the Statement, but I of course express the fullest solidarity that we—I am sure I speak for all Members of this House—have with…16 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, I pray for all innocent souls created under God. If it would help the House, I can say that we have had discussions in the usual channels. I am sad that my noble friend…16 Oct 2023