My Lords, first, I declare an interest as a former board member and regional chairman of the British Insurance Brokers Association and as the current chairman of an insurance organisation.At the
My Lords, we are today being invited to confront a rather peculiar situation. The international community agrees that torture is unacceptable and should be eradicated, yet we all know that torture
My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Hameed, on initiating the debate on interfaith dialogue, which is a subject very dear to my heart. Unfortunately, in view of the time constraint I am not
Lord Sheikh asked Her Majesty’s Government: What steps are they taking to achieve peace in Sri Lanka. The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Lord Malloch-Brown): My Lords, my right
My Lords, this is a most timely debate and one that will find a resonance across most parts of our country. I congratulate the most reverend Primate the Archbishop of Canterbury on raising the matter
My Lords, the issue of financial inequality is an important challenge confronting the country today and I pay tribute to the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Harries of Pentregarth, for securing
Lord Sheikh asked Her Majesty’s Government: What is their assessment of progress towards a peace settlement in Darfur? The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Lord Malloch-Brown):
The Conservative Muslim Forum held an event in Westminster to celebrate Milad un Nabi (The birthday of Prophet Muhammad PBUH). The event was attended by many members of the Conservative Muslim Forum
My Lords, we live in a changing world and the importance of foreign policy becomes greater as time progresses. Britain is a key player in the European context, but our interests are wider and the
Lord Sheikh asked Her Majesty’s Government: What assistance they are providing with regard to the establishment of a truth and reconciliation commission and to the proposed work to be