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HANSARDUnited States: Migrant Detention CampsMy Lords, as I said before, United States immigration policy is for the United States.16 Jul 2019HANSARDUnited States: Migrant Detention CampsMy Lords, as I understand it, we have not been in discussion with the US Administration on this issue. I understand noble Lords’ feelings on this matter, but the fact is that US…16 Jul 2019HANSARDUnited States: Migrant Detention CampsMy Lords, the right reverend Prelate makes some good points. Our long-standing position on our own immigration system is that it should bring control, be fair to those who are…16 Jul 2019HANSARDUnited States: Migrant Detention CampsMy Lords, the noble Lord draws attention to the appalling conditions of some of these refugees, who come from distant countries such as El Salvador, Haiti and Honduras. This…16 Jul 2019HANSARDUnited States: Migrant Detention CampsMy Lords, I am glad that the noble Lord has raised this important issue, and that he referred to the views expressed by my right honourable friend the Prime Minister. As she said…16 Jul 2019HANSARDUnited States: Migrant Detention CampsMy Lords, this subject was not raised at the recent G20 summit, but we will continue to monitor the situation. However, immigration policy in the US is of course a matter for the…16 Jul 2019HANSARDUnited States: Migrant Detention CampsMy Lords, we share concerns over the recent reports on the conditions faced by children in US detention facilities. I welcome the fact that on 1 July the President passed a Bill…16 Jul 2019HANSARDUnited States: Migrant Detention CampsI could not agree more with the noble Baroness; she is quite right. The use of that sort of wording is quite improper in this instance.16 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I apologise to the House but I think it is time that the noble Lord brought his speech to an end.10 Jul 2019HANSARDNHS: Future UK Trade DealsMy Lords, perhaps I will be able to get a little further information on this while I continue with my speech, but if not, I will confirm one way or another in writing. These…04 Jul 2019HANSARDNHS: Future UK Trade DealsThe noble Lord mentions the Trade Bill, as he did in his speech. The Government are still considering the amendments that this House made to the Bill; we await whatever happens to…04 Jul 2019HANSARDNHS: Future UK Trade DealsMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Desai, is quite right. I speak in relation to any future trade deal and how we protect the NHS. Of course, the NHS is open to private companies in…04 Jul 2019HANSARDNHS: Future UK Trade DealsMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe, for bringing this topic to the House for debate and for the insightful contributions by Peers from all parts…04 Jul 2019HANSARDArms Exports to Saudi ArabiaMy Lords, at this stage I am not sure whether I can add much to what I said on Thursday relating to the question from the noble Lord, Lord Hannay. We are carefully considering the…25 Jun 2019HANSARDArms Exports to Saudi ArabiaMy Lords, we did not disregard evidence of breaches of humanitarian law. We took note of what was said by NGOs and the UN panel of experts as well as what JIAT has reported…25 Jun 2019HANSARDArms Exports to Saudi ArabiaMy Lords, the noble Lord has made a number of points. The fact is that, as far as existing UK military personnel are concerned, we are providing information, advice and training…25 Jun 2019HANSARDArms Exports to Saudi ArabiaMy Lords, my noble friend makes a point regarding the granting of licences and how we should go about doing so in the future. As I have already said, we are considering the…25 Jun 2019HANSARDArms Exports to Saudi ArabiaMy Lords, I thank the right reverend Prelate for his question. The key test for granting export licences in these circumstances is criterion 2c of the consolidated EU and national…25 Jun 2019HANSARDArms Exports to Saudi ArabiaMy Lords, Her Majesty’s Government take their arms export responsibilities seriously. We draw on a range of sources in making assessments, including from NGOs and international…25 Jun 2019HANSARDArms Exports to Saudi ArabiaMy Lords, as noble Lords are aware, there have been exports to Saudi Arabia, including air platforms and air-to-ground munitions and associated matters. BAE Systems works in Saudi…25 Jun 2019