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HANSARDSouth SudanMy Lords, as the Minister said earlier, political stability and inclusive politics are important for the future of Sudan to improve the dreadful situation there. The previous…01 Dec 2025HANSARDGaza and SudanMy Lords, I thank the Minister for giving the House the opportunity to respond to the Government’s Statement in the other place on two of the most serious conflicts in the world…19 Nov 2025HANSARDEnergy Market ReformsMy Lords, the decision not to implement zonal pricing will mean the continuation of payments to turn off wind farms when they produce excess power, which are projected to reach £8…04 Nov 2025HANSARDJamaica: Hurricane MelissaMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her update on the actions that His Majesty’s Government are taking in relation to Hurricane Melissa. I understand that the FCDO website went…29 Oct 2025HANSARDOffshore Oil and Gas: Venting and FlaringMy Lords, in his answers the Minister has mentioned many different forms of energy that make up the sector in this country. Can he tell the House how many jobs have so far been…28 Oct 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillMy Lords, I am extremely grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Brennan, for giving the House the opportunity to debate this Bill. I regret that we did not manage to pass these measures…24 Oct 2025HANSARDMBRRACE-UK Report 2025My Lords, the report makes clear that many women who died experienced multiple intersectional disadvantages—as was highlighted by the noble Baroness, Lady Berger, and the noble…23 Oct 2025HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillMy Lords, I support the Bill wholeheartedly and congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Trees, on introducing this excellent legislation to this House. On many occasions, this subject…05 Sept 2025HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceMy Lords, on these Benches we are clear that the primary duty of any Government is to their own people and country. We will always view ODA in that context. A new Independent…21 Jul 2025HANSARDStrategic Defence Review 2025My Lords, as other noble Lords have said, this has been a highly informative and fascinating debate, wide-ranging in many ways, from the forensic speech of the noble and gallant…18 Jul 2025HANSARDSudanMy Lords, the situation in Sudan, as we have heard, is now a catastrophe. No part of the country or indeed any neighbouring country has been unaffected. Some 11 million people are…17 Jul 2025HANSARDSyria: Druze CommunityMy Lords, as the Minister said, we are clear that de-escalation and stability have to be an urgent and immediate priority for all those involved. The Syrian Government are in the…17 Jul 2025HANSARDHeathrow Substation Outage: NESO ReviewMy Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating the Statement. I also thank NESO for its swift and diligent work. The findings of the report are deeply concerning. It is clear, as…08 Jul 2025HANSARDIndia: MinoritiesMy Lords, as the Minister said in her earlier answers, it is vital that His Majesty’s Government leverage their influence to try to ease tensions arising between communities.…02 Jul 2025HANSARDEuropean Geostationary Navigation Overlay ServiceMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, for securing this important debate on the Government’s plans to reinstate the UK’s membership of EGNOS. We are committed to, and…12 Jun 2025HANSARDPalestinian Authority Prime Minister VisitMy Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating the Statement and I welcome the meeting held yesterday between the Government and Prime Minister Mustafa. We on these Benches are…29 Apr 2025HANSARDHIV/AIDS: US Withdrawal from WHOMy Lords, taking into account the withdrawal of the United States from the WHO, can the Minister inform the House how we are working with other international partners to fill that…20 Mar 2025HANSARDOverseas Companies: UK-registered SubsidiariesMy Lords, following my noble friend’s Question, does the Minister’s department have a list of countries in which UK companies are not allowed to bid for public procurement…17 Mar 2025HANSARDBiodiversity and ConservationMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Grayling for enabling us to discuss this important subject. Nature-based solutions and the enhancement of our biodiversity are our greatest…13 Mar 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillMy Lords, I begin by congratulating the noble Baroness, Lady Carberry of Muswell Hill, on her excellent maiden speech, particularly her relevance to the subject and her background…05 Mar 2025