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HANSARDCaribbean: US Military ActionTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of US military action in the Caribbean, including airstrikes on vessels and the threat to use force against…12 Nov 2025HANSARDCaribbean: US Military ActionMy Lords, the US claims that the boat strikes are justifiable as acts in self-defence, and because it contends that there is an armed conflict with drug cartels. It is fair to say…12 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have spoken. I will not press this to a vote, so the Whips do not need to worry. Instead, I would like to make a few points. My first point…21 Oct 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill21 Oct 2025HANSARDDeprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) BillMy Lords, I have tabled this amendment, which has the support of the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, to whom I am extremely grateful. There were other noble Lords who would have…21 Oct 2025HANSARDDeprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) BillMy Lords, I am grateful to everyone who has spoken. I know there is considerable concern around the House, beyond the noble Lords and Baronesses who have spoken today, about this…21 Oct 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, this amendment follows on from a previous amendment tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, in Committee. It also has support from the right reverend Prelate the…21 Oct 2025HANSARDDeprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Bill21 Oct 2025HANSARDDeprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Anderson of Ipswich, who brings so much expertise and wisdom to this debate. This is a short Bill, yes, on a narrow…14 Oct 2025HANSARDGlobal Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025My Lords, I thank the Minister for that introduction. I support the Government’s efforts in this area and appreciate the need for innovative policy solutions, but I have some…17 Sept 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, I will briefly respond to a point made by the noble Lord, Lord Newby. If we voted for this amendment now, it would probably apply from this Session, because of Section…09 Jul 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, I added my name in support of this amendment, which has been so admirably introduced by the noble Lord, Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay. I agree that the opportunity to…02 Jul 2025HANSARDG7 and NATO SummitsMy Lords, I am grateful to the Leader of the House for that statement. The Statement says that we need to “ensure a complete, verifiable and irreversible end to Iran’s nuclear…01 Jul 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, I will speak in support of the amendment because it raises, as the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, pointed out, a question of principle. Should a person who received…25 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, I was not planning to speak, but I thought I would say a couple of words. This is an important amendment and I support the objective that it is pursuing, although I also…25 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, I agree with many of the concerns that have been expressed in connection with this group, but I will say a few words specifically in support of Amendment 79B in the…16 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, I will be very brief. I very strongly support everything that the noble Lord, Lord Vaux, has said on these two amendments. They are some of the most important amendments…16 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial Bill11 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, I have two amendments in this group. The first is Amendment 4, and then I have an amendment to that amendment. I have been advised that in these cases it is best first…11 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial Bill11 Jun 2025