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HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized Enterprises: Public Procurement ContractsMy Lords, one area where there is a ready-made opportunity for boosting our industrial output and supporting struggling —and, indeed, collapsing—SMEs is defence. The Prime…07 Sept 2020HANSARDHong Kong British National (Overseas) VisaMy Lords, as captain of a ship based in Hong Kong in the early 1970s, I had a number of locally enlisted personnel in my ship’s company and during my career came across a large…29 Jul 2020HANSARDSpain: TravelMy Lords, it is absolutely right that our Government should take action for the safety of our people, despite what any other nation might say. My concern, however, is that many of…28 Jul 2020HANSARDEnglish Language LearningMy Lords, it is difficult to overestimate how important it is for an individual in this country to read and speak English. The dreadful manslaughter of Police Constable Andrew…27 Jul 2020HANSARDParliament: Restoration and Renewal ProjectMy Lords, I agree with the noble Earl because the situation is now confusing in terms of its accountability. Options seem to be coming out of No. 10 like chaff from an aircraft…22 Jul 2020HANSARDBritish Overseas Troops: Civil Liability ClaimsMy Lords, there are pressing reasons for this Bill, as military personnel have felt let down by successive Governments and the nation they serve. Historically, there was an…20 Jul 2020HANSARDTaiwanMy Lords, as has already been stated, there was hope that perhaps “one country, two systems” might have been a way of unlocking the Taiwanese issue which has been a problem for so…14 Jul 2020HANSARDSaudi Arabia: Arms SalesMy Lords, there are a number of Royal Air Force officers and ex-officers—British ex-pats—in Saudi Arabia in the various programmes involving aircraft. Last year, when this was…10 Jul 2020HANSARDOneWebMy Lords, I am convinced that we should capitalise on our world-leading satellite capability and, if possible, expand it. Although there are risks, putting Galileo in the shade…08 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationMy Lords, I welcome the Government’s Statement but we must tread very carefully. There is no doubt that events have seriously damaged the current economy of Hong Kong and its…02 Jul 2020HANSARDChina: Supply ChainsMy Lords, it is understandable that there have been growing concerns about Chinese state involvement in the UK, which is focused in a number of key areas that could have…01 Jul 2020HANSARDKoreaTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the situation on the border between North Korea and South Korea; and what residual responsibilities they have, if…30 Jun 2020HANSARDDavid FrostMy Lords, in his own words, the Prime Minister recently said that we have embarked on the most significant reassessment of the UK’s position in the world, its allies and…30 Jun 2020HANSARDKoreaI thank the Minister for his Answer. Seventy years ago this Friday, HMS “Triumph” and an American carrier made the first carrier strikes against North Korean airfields. This was…30 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, the Minister is probably not aware that today is the International Day of the Seafarer, recognising the efforts of 1.8 million seafarers—of many nations, manning 96,000…25 Jun 2020HANSARDReading Terrorist AttackMy Lords, I share the concerns of my noble friends Lord Rosser and Lady Ramsay that the ISC has not met recently. It is too important to be messed up by internal party-political…23 Jun 2020HANSARDUK-EU NegotiationsMy Lords, on this auspicious day, with President Macron visiting our Prime Minister, we are forced to focus on the past impact of war and, hence, unusually, defence. What is clear…18 Jun 2020HANSARDArmed Forces: Racism and DiversityMy Lords, the Royal Navy is very conscious of the need to tackle racism and improve diversity, not only because it is right to do so but because it enhances its effectiveness—and,…17 Jun 2020HANSARDEU: Trade and Security PartnershipMy Lords, a lightning rod for EU seriousness on defence and security co-operation is Project Galileo. Is it still the intention to have scientific, technological and industrial UK…09 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: AviationMy Lords, with an estimated 16,000 of the world’s commercial aircraft grounded and stored, airlines are doing whatever they can to cancel orders and delay the delivery of ordered…04 Jun 2020