Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 10 Feb 2014 Afghanistan
"German Foreign Minister Steinmeier has said that Germany will not agree to Bundeswehr training missions unless that agreement is signed. Have we been as explicit, saying that unless it is signed ASAP we will simply not enter into further agreements?..." Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston - View Speech
"I am sure that Ministers will join me in congratulating the shadow Secretary of State for Defence on winning the Opposition Front Bencher of the year award last week. On world war one, I want to make sure that Ministers recognise, not just this year but over the whole period, …..." Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston - View Speech
"The Secretary of State still seems confident that these are initial difficulties that can be overcome. I am not so convinced. I think that they are systemic problems. These problems shed light on his decision to reduce the regular Army before the reservists are fully tested. Now that he knows …..." Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston - View Speech
"In the scenario planning assessing the security of the supply chain, has the Minister considered the possibility of the Suez canal being closed? What provision has he made for such a scenario?..." Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston - View Speech
"For the record, it is not just a question of the mess that it all was; it is a question of the mess that it still is. My understanding is that the new clause will help to put the mess right...." Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston - View Speech
"Often the problem is the availability of housing. Will the Minister update the House on what discussions have been had with local authorities in general and Birmingham city council in particular about the provision of extra housing?..." Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston - View Speech
"Given that the office of the hon. Member for New Forest East (Dr Lewis) is on the same corridor as mine, I think it would be wise for me to share the time with him, in the interest of long-term relationships.
"Given that the security situation in Syria is likely to deteriorate or certainly change, will the Secretary of State tell the House why last Thursday’s vote, whereby in essence the House did not agree to two motions, should not be revisited in future?..." Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston - View Speech
"On a similar theme, what have been the discussions with the United States about the transfer of classified information in this context?..." Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston - View Speech