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HANSARDAutonomous Weapons SystemsMy Lords, nations are sleepwalking to disaster. Engineers are already making autonomous drones the size of my hand that have cameras that act completely autonomously. They can,…01 Nov 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I rise to support the amendment in the name of the noble Duke, the Duke of Wellington. I am a sailor, and have sailed and swam in UK waters for six decades. I have…26 Oct 2021HANSARDFrance: AUKUSTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the government of France since the announcement of the AUKUS agreement.19 Oct 2021HANSARDFrance: AUKUSMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her Answer—what there was of it. This AUKUS treaty makes a lot of sense for the Australians. We often forget the huge sea ranges in that area.…19 Oct 2021HANSARDRoyal Navy: Ships and FrigatesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect to place orders for (1) the remaining five Type 26 frigates, (2) the three Fleet Solid Support Ships, (3) the new flagship, (4)…14 Oct 2021HANSARDRoyal Navy: Ships and FrigatesI thank the Minister for her Answer. Indeed, it sounds marvellous. Having a Prime Minister who says that nothing does more for the security of our nation than building a warship…14 Oct 2021HANSARDEnergy Prices: Electricity BillsMy Lords, for several years a number of us have been banging on about the looming national shortage of electricity. My concerns are that our present nuclear power stations are…13 Oct 2021HANSARDSovereign Defence Capability: Meggitt TakeoverTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of a takeover of Meggitt by Parker-Hannifin on the United Kingdom’s sovereign defence capability.15 Sept 2021HANSARDSovereign Defence Capability: Meggitt TakeoverMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his Answer. I thought that the Government had made very clear that they feel sovereign capability in these high-tech areas is hugely important…15 Sept 2021HANSARDSheffield ForgemastersMy Lords, Sheffield Forgemasters provides key parts for our deterrent submarines and, as such, it is absolutely right and proper that the Government should ensure its continued…08 Sept 2021HANSARDAfghanistan: SecurityMy Lords, nation building in countries awash with arms, with a narco economy, marred by corruption, with a totally different culture and where large portions of the population are…06 Sept 2021HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, there is little doubt that after the rapid success of NATO’s original invasion of Afghanistan, which smashed al-Qaeda and threw the remnants into the Pakistan FATA, we…18 Aug 2021HANSARDTransport DecarbonisationMy Lords, despite the maritime sector being economically larger than aviation and rail combined, it appears to be the poor relative in the Government’s net-zero drive. If we are…19 Jul 2021HANSARDAfghan Interpreters: UK RelocationMy Lords, I think it was Plato who said that only the dead have seen the end of war, and there is no doubt that our service men and women will continue to be involved in fighting…06 Jul 2021HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) BillMy Lords, those of you who participated in this House’s consideration of the National Security and Investment Act may, I am afraid, detect a few similarities in the nature of my…29 Jun 2021HANSARDSecurity of Ministers’ Offices and CommunicationsMy Lords, with 5G and the internet of things, CCTV cameras become much more than just a camera. They can store data, record conversations, compromise passports, identify phone…29 Jun 2021HANSARDDefence: Continuous At-sea DeterrenceMy Lords, for over 50 years, the submarine-based nuclear deterrent has ensured peace and acted as the ultimate guarantor of our nation’s security against nuclear blackmail. Those…23 Jun 2021HANSARDHuman Rights at SeaMy Lords, I declare an interest as president of the Merchant Navy Association. For the benefit of the media outlets which pay particular attention to our House, that is unpaid, as…22 Jun 2021HANSARDG7 and NATO SummitsMy Lords, there is much to welcome in the communiqué post the NATO conference. The continental European nations in particular are seeming to wake up to the wide-ranging threat…17 Jun 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Udny-Lister, on his maiden speech and welcome him to the House. After every Queen’s Speech, I bemoan the lack of reference to…19 May 2021