Defending the UK and Allies

Debate between Baroness Williams of Trafford and Lord Craig of Radley

Monday 15th January 2024 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Williams of Trafford (Con)]

My Lords, let us hear from the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Craig of Radley, and then my noble friend.

[Lord Craig of Radley (CB)]

My Lords, the Statement mentioned that the performance of the Royal Air Force was supported by Australia and three other countries. That sort of support is very important to the crews, and I thoroughly encourage that as much of that sort of international support is obtained as is possible. Media reports suggested that France may have been approached but did not wish to support the RAF attack. Is there any truth in that?

Quarantine: Scientific Advice

Debate between Baroness Williams of Trafford and Lord Craig of Radley

Wednesday 10th June 2020 Lords Chamber

[Lord Craig of Radley (CB) [V]]

My Lords, objection to and ridicule of this devolved policy is widespread. The SI for England is 22 pages, for Wales 26 pages. They are massively complicated—a valiant attempt to cover every other department’s wish list of exemptions. Scotland and Wales have differing fixed penalties to the England-only SI. As there is no unified UK policy, would it not be better to scrap it now, and not even wait for the three-week review?

[Baroness Williams of Trafford [V]]

My Lords, we would wish to instigate a four-nations approach, and we engage across four nations in an attempt to get unified approach. That has been our aim all along.