"My Lords, we commemorate International Women’s Day at a time when commitments to development aid and to diversity, equality, and inclusion programmes face unprecedented strain. Supporting education for women and girls, particularly in STEM subjects, remains a vital lifeline for millions who are disproportionately affected by poverty, gender-based barriers, and …..." Lord Loomba - View Speech
"My Lords, I welcome this debate and thank the noble Baroness, Lady Anelay, for bringing this important issue before the House. I approach it as someone with many decades of experience at the heart of UK-India trade relations. Indeed, I had the privilege of playing a central role in the …..." Lord Loomba - View Speech
"My Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Chisholm, for initiating this vital debate. Domestic abuse devastates lives, families and communities. Despite increased awareness and legislative progress, the scale of the issue remains alarming. According to the Office for National Statistics, 2.4 million adults aged 16 to 74 …..." Lord Loomba - View Speech
"My Lords, I rise to contribute to this important debate with gratitude to the most reverend Primate the Archbishop of York for bringing our attention to the vital issue of social cohesion and the strength of supportive community life in an era of rapid change and global uncertainty. The Motion …..." Lord Loomba - View Speech
"My Lords, I support this vital Bill and commend the noble Baroness, Lady Hodgson, for her dedication to women, peace and security. This legislation presents a clear opportunity to address the persistent challenges that obstruct the empowerment and safety of women, both here and globally.
"My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Collins, for introducing the debate on this urgent and important topic. To those who are tempted to dismiss the conflict in Sudan as a quarrel in a faraway country between people of whom we know nothing, I say that a glance at …..." Lord Loomba - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Anderson, for introducing today’s important debate on the humble Address. I congratulate His Majesty’s Government on their commitment to engage with the international community and to secure the UK’s reputation as a reliable partner in creating a secure, peaceful and sustainable world. …..." Lord Loomba - View Speech
"My Lords, I declare my interest as chairman and trustee of the Loomba Foundation. A court in India is currently considering an application by a young woman, aged 25, to allow the medical termination of her pregnancy on the grounds that she suffered cruelty and marital rape by her husband, …..." Lord Loomba - View Speech
"My Lords, I declare my interest as a vice-president of Barnardo’s. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Bird, for bringing this important subject before the House and pay tribute to him for all he has done to bring hope to those in our society who most need it. With the …..." Lord Loomba - View Speech
"My Lords, I am most grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, for bringing this timely debate to the House. I also pay tribute to the Justice and Home Affairs Committee, which the noble Lady chairs, for its thorough and detailed appraisal of this important aspect of migration policy.