Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 14 Jan 2020
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill
"My Lords, I support these two amendments. I do so as the roommate of my noble friend Lord Kerslake, who sends his apologies for not being here but has strengthened my arguments for supporting the amendments. I speak as someone who, after the 1997 election—oh glorious days—spent two years in …..."Lord Warner - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 14 Jan 2020
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill
"I am sorry to interrupt the Minister’s flow, but how many people who have already registered have sought hard copy or physical evidence of their registration and status?..."Lord Warner - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 14 Jan 2020
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill
"I am sorry, but that is not my point. How many people have applied for a document saying that they have settled status, which they can show to a GP or a landlord?..."Lord Warner - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 14 Jan 2020
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill
"Before the Minister moves on, sticking with this issue, I am totally confused—more than usual. The Minister said earlier that, if I have been sent my letter from the Home Office describing my status, I can then apply for another document of some kind that I can produce to other …..."Lord Warner - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 14 Jan 2020
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill
"The second document—..."Lord Warner - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 14 Jan 2020
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill
"Regarding the document that I apply for after my first letter—the Minister is saying that there is a second document—why would I apply for something that I already have?..."Lord Warner - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 14 Jan 2020
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill
"This is rather a critical issue. Is the Minister saying that the document I have can be used? It apparently cannot be used to satisfy landlords and GPs, so what is the person going to do if the landlord, the GP and everybody else is not satisfied with the Home …..."Lord Warner - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 23rd October 2014
Asked by:
Lord Warner (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question
to the Department for International Development:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with any European Union partners on the development of (1) an international port, and (2) an international airport, in Gaza; and what assessment they have made of such developments.
Answered by Baroness Northover
The UK has ongoing discussions with EU partners on encouraging sustainable economic development in Gaza. The UK and the EU continue to call for the lifting of economic restrictions in place in Gaza. Allowing the free movement of goods and people in and out of Gaza will improve conditions for trade, economic development and job creation.
Written Question
Thursday 23rd October 2014
Asked by:
Lord Warner (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question
to the Department for International Development:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how much financial assistance they pledged at the recent Cairo conference to the rebuilding of Gaza; whether such resources will be passed to the Palestinian Authority directly or through a third party; and when they expect to release the first tranche of resources.
Answered by Baroness Northover
The UK pledged £20 million at the conference for Gaza reconstruction. These funds will be channelled through both the Palestinian Authority (via a Trust Fund administered by the World Bank), and through implementing partners with an established presence in Gaza, including UN agencies. The first tranche of resources will be released rapidly, to fund the removal of unexploded ordnance, facilities to offer reconstructive surgery, and the mechanism to monitor the import of construction materials.
Written Question
Thursday 23rd October 2014
Asked by:
Lord Warner (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question
to the Department for International Development:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what contact they have had with the government of Israel about ensuring the smooth flow of rebuilding materials into Gaza; and what assurances they have been given by that government that such materials will not be blocked by Israel.
Answered by Baroness Northover
The UK has an ongoing dialogue with the Government of Israel on issues relating to humanitarian access and reconstruction in Gaza. DFID funds the UN Access Coordination Unit to facilitate the movement of goods and people in and out of Gaza. We welcome the agreement between Israel, the Palestinian Authority and the UN on the mechanism for the import of construction materials, and stand ready to support its continued implementation.