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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 25 Feb 2022
Ukraine

"My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Adonis; it was also a pleasure to be in the Chamber to listen to the maiden speech of the noble Lord, Lord Sedwill.

May I start by saying how much I agree with other speakers in condemning the …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 19 May 2021
Queen’s Speech

"My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Jopling.

The gracious Speech states:

“My Government will introduce measures to increase the safety and security of its citizens.”


The safety and security of their citizens is indeed every Government’s first duty but I wonder whether the …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 07 Jan 2020
Queen’s Speech

"My Lords, one of the reasons why I was passionate about staying in the EU, imperfect though it may be, is that world peace is fragile. In a post-war, fractured world, the EU in its various guises played a crucial role in securing and holding together different factions so that …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 17 Dec 2018
Occupied Palestinian Territories

"My Lords—..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 17 Dec 2018
Occupied Palestinian Territories

"Does the Minister agree that British companies must ensure that none of their products is used in the demolition of Palestinian homes and properties in the Occupied Territories? In her response, will she address in particular the use of JCB bulldozers in the flattening of Palestinian homes and schools?..."
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Written Question
Caribbean: Hurricanes and Tornadoes
Tuesday 26th September 2017

Asked by: Baroness Sheehan (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask Her Majesty's Government how many UK military personnel are engaged in relief efforts in (1) the British Overseas Territories, and (2) other Commonwealth nations, impacted by Hurricane Irma.

Answered by Earl Howe - Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Lords

The Ministry of Defence is providing significant support to the relief efforts in the Caribbean following the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma. As at 21 September 2017, there are 543 UK military personnel in the British Overseas Territories of the British Virgin Islands, Anguilla and the Turks and Caicos Islands. 671 personnel are in the Commonwealth nation of Barbados.

In addition there are 207 military personnel on RFA MOUNTS BAY, which was pre-positioned in the region ready for the hurricane season. HMS OCEAN arrived in the British Virgin Islands on Friday 22 September with an additional 632 personnel to support relief efforts.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 22 Jun 2017
Queen’s Speech

"My Lords, it is a pleasure to take part today in this first day of debate on the gracious Speech. I will restrain my remarks to those relating to the brief on which I speak on behalf of the Lib Dem Benches: international development.

That the 0.7% of GNI to …..."
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