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HANSARDSaudi Arabia: Execution of Hussein Abo al-KheirMy Lords, the whole House acknowledges the contribution the Minister makes in this important area, but there are real concerns as to whether His Majesty’s Government are as intent…16 Mar 2023HANSARDSEND and Alternative ProvisionMy Lords, I too thank His Majesty’s Government for the improvement plan. I commend what they are doing to try to get a much more integrated approach and some of the resources…09 Mar 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillMy Lords, I will not detain the Committee for very long but perhaps I could say one or two things. Briefly, I come at this by thinking about rural sustainability and rural…07 Mar 2023HANSARDWater Companies: Water PollutionTo ask His Majesty’s Government what recent discussions they have had with water companies regarding water pollution.01 Mar 2023HANSARDWater Companies: Water PollutionMy Lords, the water companies are themselves responsible for monitoring the quality of water. They are awarding themselves top marks and bonuses when they are clearly failing, as…01 Mar 2023HANSARDFood Price Rises: Public Sector Food ProvisionMy Lords, security is one of the most fundamental responsibilities of any Government, yet with huge hikes in the cost of food from overseas, our domestic market is declining.…27 Feb 2023HANSARDBritish-Iranian RelationsMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for obtaining this debate, for his superb introductory talk and not least for his powerful call that we should oppose the persecution…23 Feb 2023HANSARDHealthcare in Rural AreasMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, for obtaining this debate. She is a powerful champion for these issues; we are grateful that she continues to raise them. I…23 Feb 2023HANSARDHorn of Africa: FamineTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to alleviate the consequences of the famine in the Horn of Africa.07 Feb 2023HANSARDHorn of Africa: FamineMy Lords, it is perhaps fitting that this debate takes place on the day of the memorial service for the late Lord Chidgey, who was so passionate about all things to do with Africa…07 Feb 2023HANSARDCoroners (Determination of Suicide) Bill [HL]That the order of commitment be discharged.31 Jan 2023HANSARDCoroners (Determination of Suicide) Bill [HL]My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a wish to move a manuscript amendment or to speak in Committee.…31 Jan 2023HANSARDWindrush: 75th AnniversaryMy Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness, Lady Benjamin, for this important and timely debate. I thank other Members who have spoken so eloquently about the contribution of…19 Jan 2023HANSARDDemocracy Denied (DPRRC Report)My Lords, as has already been noted by other speakers in this debate, delegated legislation is indeed a necessary part of the process, but I echo the concerns about the increasing…12 Jan 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillMy Lords, theologians sometimes discuss the personal and social ethics in the teaching of Christ under the three headings of money, sex and power, those three areas which can be…10 Jan 2023HANSARDChinese Consul General: Attack on Protesters in ManchesterMy Lords, as was said, this is part of a much larger testing of what we do in this country. This is also being lived out and spelled out in our university campuses, where meetings…20 Dec 2022HANSARDTributesMy Lords, I will not detain the House for long but, on behalf of the Lords spiritual, we thank all those extraordinary staff who, through their dedication, have served us so well.…20 Dec 2022HANSARDCryptocurrenciesMy Lords, following the collapse of FTX there is great concern at just how volatile this sector is. Many young people presume that, because it is called a currency, it is more…20 Dec 2022HANSARDMigration and Economic Development Partnership with RwandaMy Lords, in the recent Statements, and in the Prime Minister’s comment piece in the Telegraph , there was a stated commitment to create more safe and legal routes, but no…20 Dec 2022HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Bruce of Bennachie, for his excellent introduction, which was informed and passionate. I would also like to highlight and underline my…15 Dec 2022