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Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 11 Mar 2021
International Women’s Day

"My Lords, it gives me great pleasure to contribute to this important debate, as I believe in gender equality and the empowerment of women in my business, political and social work. International Women’s Day is an important opportunity to highlight the many achievements of women in various fields while paying …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 04 Jun 2020
Covid-19: Educational Gaps

"My Lords, when some children go to school, they may experience anxiety, distress or low moods because of lockdown, which may affect their studies. Have teachers been trained to look at these issues? Will the children receive any counselling and will advice be given to parents?..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 12 May 2020
Schools: Relationships and Sex Education

"My Lords, three issues greatly concern me, which I have spoken about in the United Kingdom and during my visits abroad: FGM, forced marriages, and honour abuse. Can my noble friend say whether schools in certain areas will be able adequately to discuss these issues and whether teachers have appropriate …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 27 Feb 2020
Children and Families: Early Years Interventions

"My Lords, I am grateful to the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Gloucester for securing this important debate. I congratulate her on the excellence of her speech.

Early years intervention for the most vulnerable children and families is a multifaceted topic that requires a collaborative approach. The evidence which …..."
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Written Question
Overseas Trade: Côte d'Ivoire
Monday 4th November 2019

Asked by: Lord Sheikh (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the forecasts by multilateral financial institutions including the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, what plans they have to strengthen economic ties with the Ivory Coast.

Answered by Earl of Courtown - Opposition Deputy Chief Whip (Lords)

The Department for International Trade (DIT) works closely with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department for International Development (DFID) to advance our trade relationship with the Ivory Coast.

DIT has recently increased promotion of the UK commercial offer and facilitated new business by supporting trade missions. DIT continues to develop a strong pipeline of projects in the market, eligible for UKEF financing, that UK companies are well positioned to invest in and is working to increase the visibility of the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) that supports the building of businesses throughout Africa.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 27 Nov 2017
Exports: Africa and the Commonwealth

"My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Popat on securing this debate and on his excellent speech. I also welcome my noble friend the Minister to her new role on the Front Bench.

I was born and brought up in east Africa. I am a strong supporter of the …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 28 Feb 2017
Bilateral Trade: Sri Lanka

"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of opportunities to enhance bilateral trade between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 28 Feb 2017
Bilateral Trade: Sri Lanka

"My Lords, I thank my noble friend the Minister for his reply. Sri Lanka is expecting economic growth of 5.5% this year, and has signed free and regional trade agreements with other nations, with another under negotiation with China. Does the Minister agree that Sri Lanka should be an integral …..."
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