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Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 12 Jun 2025
European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service

"My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, for securing this important debate on the Government’s plans to reinstate the UK’s membership of EGNOS. We are committed to, and will work with the Government on, upholding the best safety standards for aircraft, pilots and passengers.

As the noble Lord, …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 29 Apr 2025
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Visit

"My Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating the Statement and I welcome the meeting held yesterday between the Government and Prime Minister Mustafa. We on these Benches are clear that an effective Palestinian Authority is vital for lasting peace and progress towards a two-state solution in the region. The …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 20 Mar 2025
HIV/AIDS: US Withdrawal from WHO

"My Lords, taking into account the withdrawal of the United States from the WHO, can the Minister inform the House how we are working with other international partners to fill that void?..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 17 Mar 2025
Overseas Companies: UK-registered Subsidiaries

"My Lords, following my noble friend’s Question, does the Minister’s department have a list of countries in which UK companies are not allowed to bid for public procurement projects? What conversations are the Government having with these countries’ Governments?..."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 13 Mar 2025
Biodiversity and Conservation

"My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Grayling for enabling us to discuss this important subject. Nature-based solutions and the enhancement of our biodiversity are our greatest ally in tackling climate change and mitigating flood risk, yet we are in the midst of an ecological crisis both in the …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 05 Mar 2025
Armed Forces Commissioner Bill

"My Lords, I begin by congratulating the noble Baroness, Lady Carberry of Muswell Hill, on her excellent maiden speech, particularly her relevance to the subject and her background as coming from an Army family.

I also reiterate the statement from my noble friend Lady Goldie that we on these Benches …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 27 Feb 2025
Iranian Regime: British Citizens

"My Lords, I thank the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Chelmsford for bringing forward this important and timely debate, and I join with other noble Lords in congratulating her on her speech, which was informative and personal in so many different ways.

First and foremost, let us remember that …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 10 Feb 2025
Belarus: Elections

"My Lords, I join the Minister in thanking my noble friend for bringing this important subject to the attention of the House. While I understand that His Majesty’s Government do not comment on the possible imposition of future sanctions, could the Minister say what criteria are used to determine election …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 10 Feb 2025
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

"My Lords, in relation to this issue and, in particular, to the release of further hostages, can the Minister tell the House what actions the Government are utilising for humanitarian access to those still being held hostage? In addition, does the Minister have any plans to further investigate UNRWA, after …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 06 Feb 2025
Moldova: Russian Interference

"My Lords, we have also seen reports this week concerning allegations of Russian interference in German politics. Can the Minister confirm whether the Prime Minister discussed the issue of Russian interference in international politics with our European partners during the meetings with EU leaders this week?..."
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