"My Lords, we should be relieved that we have a Prime Minister who is taking a leading role in the world, where we are and are seen to be a force for good. The UK is a leader on the world stage again. I welcome the Statement, including the fact …..." Baroness Royall of Blaisdon - View Speech
"My Lords, I understand that reforming marriage laws is a complex business, but in terms of removing discrimination against humanists who wish to get married, as their religious counterparts do, why do the Government not lay an order, just as an interim measure, which would enable humanists to marry?..." Baroness Royall of Blaisdon - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what support they are giving to grassroots movements in Israel which are working to bring Arab Israeli and Jewish Israeli communities together...." Baroness Royall of Blaisdon - View Speech
"My Lords, I am grateful for the Answer from my noble friend the Minister. At this time of yet more war and violence, we think of Jews and Arabs in Israel who are now in real danger, but we must not let the Israeli-Iranian hostilities obscure the evil destruction of …..." Baroness Royall of Blaisdon - View Speech
"The question is coming, my Lords. These organisations, together with the ones cited by my noble friend, are worthy of our support. I am glad that the Government are supporting them, but I ask all noble Lords to support these organisations, which deserve our solidarity...." Baroness Royall of Blaisdon - View Speech
"My Lords, I remind noble Lords of my interests in the register. My noble friend the Minister is the Oxford-Cambridge innovation champion, to ensure the success of this economic engine for the country as a whole. Would he agree, however, that, in addition to the brilliant research and innovation from …..." Baroness Royall of Blaisdon - View Speech
"My Lords, I remind noble Lords of my entry in the register. Will my noble friend the Minister join me in celebrating the fact that the vast majority of academic scholars and students recognise that freedom of speech is the lifeblood of our universities? I do not expect my noble …..." Baroness Royall of Blaisdon - View Speech
"May I ask my noble friend to pay tribute to BMW? These are very difficult times, with global headwinds making it extremely difficult for the automotive industry. BMW is an excellent employer, and I hope that there will not be redundancies, but should there, be I hope that the Government …..." Baroness Royall of Blaisdon - View Speech