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HANSARDOffshore Petroleum Licensing BillMy Lords, we are reliably informed that there will be a Division in the Chamber in about half an hour—hint, hint. Clause 2: Extent, commencement and short title Amendment 2023 Apr 2024HANSARDMiddle East: Deployment of British Armed ForcesTo ask His Majesty’s Government how they intend to consult Parliament on the deployment of British armed forces in the Middle East.17 Apr 2024HANSARDMiddle East: Deployment of British Armed ForcesMy Lords, I thank the Minister for that Answer. He is quite right that the Government have kept the House updated and given the Opposition the opportunity to continue to express…17 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillMy Lords, for the convenience of the Committee and in view of the forthcoming votes, I think it would be helpful to pause here and return after the two votes have taken place. Is…17 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillAll right, we shall make as much progress as we can. Amendment 197A17 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillMy Lords, I find myself in a fortunate position: we have made progress fast enough to enable me to go from one end of the Room to the other and play a modest part in this debate.…17 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillI do not have the benefit of seeing a Hansard update to know after which word I was interrupted and we had to leave to vote, so I will just repeat, I hope not unduly, the main…17 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillCan the Minister reassure the Committee that, under the Government’s proposals, there will be sufficient reporting to Parliament, every year, from all the various bodies to which…17 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillWill the Minister write to the Committee, having taken advice from his Home Office colleagues?17 Apr 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I will make one point in support of Motion F1. I yield to no one in my commitment to the democratic legitimacy of the House of Commons, but this House does have a…16 Apr 2024HANSARDCabinet ManualTo ask His Majesty’s Government when the revised version of the Cabinet Manual will be published.25 Mar 2024HANSARDCabinet ManualMy Lords, that is a disappointing reply, because the Government are not living up to their word. The Leader of the House described the Cabinet Manual as “a document of fundamental…25 Mar 2024HANSARDProcedure and Privileges Committee: Third ReportMy Lords, I rise as a Member without notes. I want to make one point to the Senior Deputy Speaker about this report, which I understand and support. It is not so much about…19 Mar 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian AidMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, because humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza and the release of the hostages are top priorities.12 Mar 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian AidMy Lords, the House understands that aid from the air is problematic and aid from the sea takes time. Can the Foreign Secretary explain to the House why he has been unable to…12 Mar 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian AidTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs what steps he is taking to increase the amount of humanitarian aid to Gaza.12 Mar 2024HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, it seems strange on International Women’s Day to begin a speech by saying “My Lords”, so I will say, colleagues, that I am very pleased to take part in this debate and…08 Mar 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords—27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords—27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords—27 Feb 2024