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HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I endorse what the noble Lord, Lord Callanan, said about the vile harm of increasing antisemitism in our nation. I am glad that widespread condemnation is being matched…21 May 2026HANSARDLocal Resilience ForumsMy Lords, guidance on emergency preparedness issued under the Civil Contingencies Act to the emergency responders who make up local resilience forums includes reference in chapter…16 Apr 2026HANSARDZimbabwe: ConstitutionMy Lords, as I have said on previous occasions, my diocese of Southwark is linked with four of the five Anglican dioceses in Zimbabwe, and I have visited our link dioceses on many…15 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness for coming to the House to answer questions on the Statement on the Middle East and to the Prime Minister for his diplomatic efforts…14 Apr 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy Lords, I fully understand the sensitivities of the status of the islands in the light of the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice, but will the Minister…14 Apr 2026HANSARDStatement of Changes in Immigration RulesMy Lords, it is a privilege to follow noble Members of this House speaking with wisdom, compassion and conviction. I understand that, in the current polarised climate, the…14 Apr 2026HANSARDClerk of the ParliamentsMy Lords, from these Benches I echo the comments of those noble Lords who have gone before me. I pay tribute to Simon Burton, whose service as Clerk of the Parliaments has been of…13 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I am glad to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Fox of Buckley, because I added my signature to Amendment 673 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Fraser, as did the…27 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I support the amendments in this group, particularly Amendment 171 in the names of the noble Baronesses, Lady Nicholson of Winterbourne and Lady O’Loan. Clause 5, as we…20 Mar 2026HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, I too wish to speak in good faith. That is what all our Committee consideration has been about, in almost every speech I have heard and listened to—and I have made an…30 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I acknowledge with deep respect that those arguing for the passage of this Bill are often speaking from personal experience of the pain and suffering of someone’s final…12 Sept 2025HANSARDConflict in the Middle EastMy Lords, I pray for wise judgment and a swift end to the current conflict between Israel and Iran. I pray for restraint and for the safety and well-being of Jewish people, here…16 Jun 2025HANSARDCraft Industry: SupportMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Freyberg, for securing this debate and for his expertise. Like the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Chichester, who will speak…12 Jun 2025HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentMy Lords, like other Peers, I welcome this decision. The other day, I asked the Minister something to which he did not respond, and I wonder if I might ask it again. Is one of the…12 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 2 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Russell of Liverpool, as it encapsulates my concern. I intend to speak briefly. During the debate on ping-pong…11 Jun 2025HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentMy Lords, I welcome the reversal of the decision on winter fuel payments, having spoken, like others, cautioning against so many pensioners who are vulnerable and in need being…10 Jun 2025HANSARDSocial Care and Special Education Charities: Employer National Insurance ContributionsThe Minister will recall from the amendment I tabled in Committee to what was then the Bill that my twin brother was an early beneficiary of SEND transport. Will the Government…09 Jun 2025HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesMy Lords—09 Jun 2025HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister and to His Majesty’s Government for the Statement on Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. May I press the Minister on two…09 Jun 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, the diocese in which I serve covers one of the most diverse parts of the country. Indeed, arguably, south London is one of the most ethnically diverse places in the…02 Jun 2025