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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 15 Apr 2021
NATO: Russia and Ukraine

"My Lords, the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, published last month, makes much of the UK’s new freedom to pursue different economic and political approaches to those of the EU, but does the Minister agree that, when the threat is such as that posed by …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 15 Mar 2021
India: Restrictions on Freedom

"My Lords, it is very sad to see the retrograde steps being taken towards civil society in India and how NGOs are being shut down there. I speak as a former member of the UK-India round table, a bilateral organisation that fostered free and frank discussion on such issues between …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 01 Mar 2021
United States: Diplomatic Relations

"My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Wallace of Saltaire, referred to the unequal nature of the UK extradition treaty with the US. On February 12 last year, the Prime Minister referred to the treaty and said:

“I do think that elements of that relationship are unbalanced, and it is certainly …..."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Wed 10 Feb 2021
Bank for International Settlements (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2021

"My Lords, I welcome the establishment of the hub in London, which is renowned for its skills in the financial sector and in regulation. This testimony to that is therefore very welcome. I understand why a degree of what we might call diplomatic immunity may be required, although the total …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 29 Jan 2015
Exports: Government Support

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That this House takes note of the Government’s support for British exports...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 29 Jan 2015
Exports: Government Support

"My Lords, I am delighted to be opening this debate on such an important subject. We all know that exporting is good for the country and I hope that we will all be able to agree that the Government are making great strides in getting their act together to help …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 29 Jan 2015
Exports: Government Support

"My Lords, I thank my noble friend for his reply. It was as thorough and thoughtful as I would have expected. I thank all noble Lords who have taken part in today’s debate, demonstrating and sharing such wide knowledge and experience. Because it has been such an upbeat and positive …..."
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Written Question
Saudi Arabia
Wednesday 28th January 2015

Asked by: Baroness Wheatcroft (Crossbench - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking over the treatment of Raif Badawi.

Answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns

We are seriously concerned by Raif Badawi’s case. The UK condemns the use of cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment in all circumstances. The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr Hammond), has raised the matter with the Saudi Ambassador. We have previously raised the case at a senior level with the Saudi authorities.

The UK is a strong supporter of freedom of expression around the world. We believe that people must be allowed to freely discuss and debate issues, peacefully challenge their governments, exercise the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion, and speak out against violations of human rights wherever they occur.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 23 Jan 2014
International Trade

"My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Harrison, on securing this debate on such an important subject. I reassure the House that I will not be quoting George Monbiot.

I believe that there is scope for taking a much more upbeat look at the situation than that of the …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 07 Nov 2013
United Kingdom and China

"My Lords, I add my congratulations to my noble friend Lord Dobbs on securing this important debate and leading it so skilfully. I also applaud the two insightful and interesting maiden speeches we have heard today. I look forward to hearing more from both our new Members.

This is an …..."
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