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HANSARDSt Helena: UK ImmigrationMy Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating the Statement. As noble Lords will remember, the previous Government were often criticised, sometimes justifiably, for making…22 Oct 2024HANSARDTaiwanMy Lords, the Minister mentioned the importance of dialogue in this relationship. Does he also recognise that supporting Taiwan’s democratic self-governance is essential for peace…17 Oct 2024HANSARDSomalilandMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Hoey, for bringing this matter to the attention of the House. It is an important issue. As the Minister said, stability in the region is…10 Oct 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Kramer, and to have had the opportunity to hear so many wise contributions from across your Lordships’ House today.…02 Sept 2024HANSARDCriminal Justice Act 2003 (Requisite and Minimum Custodial Periods) Order 2024My Lords, I first thank the Minister, the noble Lord, Lord Timpson, for explaining the purpose of these regulations. As the House recalls, we had a repeat of the Statement on…29 Jul 2024HANSARDSocial Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2024That the draft Order laid before the House on 15 January be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 27 February .28 Feb 2024HANSARDSocial Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2024My Lords, on behalf of my noble friend Lord Younger of Leckie, I beg to move the Motions standing in his name on the Order Paper.28 Feb 2024HANSARDNHS Dentistry: Recovery and ReformMy Lords, with apologies to the House, I am afraid that the noble Lord, Lord Young, was not in his place at the start of the Statement and, with the greatest apologies, it is the…07 Feb 2024HANSARDFinancial Services Act 2021 (Overseas Funds Regime and Recognition of Parts of Schemes) (Amendment and Modification) Regulations 2024My Lords, I beg to move the two Motions standing in the name of my noble friend Lady Vere of Norbiton.29 Jan 2024HANSARDFinancial Services Act 2021 (Overseas Funds Regime and Recognition of Parts of Schemes) (Amendment and Modification) Regulations 2024That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 4 and 11 December 2023 be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 23 January .29 Jan 2024HANSARDSmokingMy Lords, I think the House would like to hear from my noble friend Lord Young.25 Jan 2024HANSARDAction Against Houthi Maritime AttacksMy Lords, it is the turn of the Cross Benches.24 Jan 2024HANSARDTributesMy Lords, as we move towards the Recess, we should take time to pay tribute to members of staff who are leaving your Lordships’ House after periods of long and exemplary service.…19 Dec 2023HANSARDHomelessnessMy Lords, there is plenty of time. Can we have the noble Lord, Lord Bird, and then my noble friend Lord Naseby?18 Dec 2023HANSARDBuilding Repairs: VATMy Lords, there is plenty of time. It is the turn of the Liberal Democrat Benches.14 Dec 2023HANSARDLimiting Global Temperature IncreaseMy Lords, it is the turn of the noble Baroness, Lady Fox.13 Dec 2023HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionMy Lords, can we hear from the noble Lord, Lord Wallace of Saltaire? There is plenty of time for my noble friend.06 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaWe have only three and a half more minutes. Can people be as quick as they can with their questions?16 Oct 2023HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, Tuesday brought devastating news of the resumption of armed conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Government urge Azerbaijan to cease military action and return to peaceful…21 Sept 2023HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, I could not agree more with the right reverend Prelate. As he is aware, the situation is unclear at present. That is why we are pushing so hard for talks and a lasting…21 Sept 2023