"My Lords, I do not want in any way to underestimate the importance of the bilateral efforts that the Government are making and that the Prime Minister has personally made, but, surely, given the strategic importance of Egypt to the United States and the significant aid from the United States …..." Lord McInnes of Kilwinning - View Speech
"My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Harper on such an accomplished maiden speech. I look forward to future contributions in this debate and other debates in the House.
"My Lords, I was amused to hear from the noble Lord, Lord Kerr, about the lack of activity of the noble Lord, Lord Cameron, during the referendum. Unlike the noble Lord, I was involved in that campaign; my job was to be sent along, by my Labour and Liberal Democrat …..." Lord McInnes of Kilwinning - View Speech
"My Lords, this thought-provoking, challenging and important debate has more than adequately answered the rhetorical question asked by the noble Lord, Lord Whitty, of why this subject matters.
I begin by paying tribute to the noble Baroness, Lady O’Grady of Upper Holloway, for her introduction and chairmanship of this important …..." Lord McInnes of Kilwinning - View Speech
"My Lords, I begin by thanking my noble friend Lady Verma for bringing this very important and timely debate before your Lordships’ House. Her own personal testimony got us off to a very strong start and set the tone for an excellent debate. It has also been my great privilege …..." Lord McInnes of Kilwinning - View Speech
"My Lords, I refer to my register of interests. The Minister referred to the Caucasus. What reassurance can she give to the Government of Armenia that the current instability with Azerbaijan will not be allowed to be used as an opportunity for Russia to once again get greater influence in …..." Lord McInnes of Kilwinning - View Speech
"My Lords, I will follow the point raised by the noble Lord, Lord Alton, on minorities. One of the minority groups that is very concerned in the Aleppo region is the Armenian community. In 2011, there were 200,000 Armenians in the Aleppo region, but that figure is now 10,000. If …..." Lord McInnes of Kilwinning - View Speech
"My Lords, in the debate on the humble Address, I asked the Minister about the future of the Prime Minister/First Ministers council in relation to the setting up of the new Council of the Nations and Regions. I did not receive a satisfactory answer. In opposition, the now Government’s position …..." Lord McInnes of Kilwinning - View Speech
"My Lords, I was delighted to read my noble friend Lady Sanderson’s report and of her commitment to books remaining, as the noble Baroness, Lady Fox, said, at the centre of our library network across the United Kingdom. We all know how important it is to low-income families, who would …..." Lord McInnes of Kilwinning - View Speech