Lord Sheikh hosted an event in the House of Lords which was to launch the BME Cancer Alliance. In his speech Lord Sheikh mentioned the fact that certain types of cancer are more prevalent amongst the
My Lords, the United Kingdom finds itself at an economic crossroads. This is due not just to the current financial crisis but also to the fact that changes need to be taken in our business and
My Lords, I am extremely thankful for the opportunity to speak in this debate, and I am most grateful to my noble friend Lord Popat for calling it and for his excellent speech. That is not least
My Lords, the successor framework is vital to ensuring that we maintain and build upon the aims of the millennium development goals. The international community has made great efforts to fulfil the
My Lords, this is a most important and welcome Bill. The Queen’s Speech which promised this Bill enticed us with the words that the Government would, “create the right conditions for
Lord Sheikh: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the Government of Ghana concerning the Presidential elections there in December. The Senior Minister of State,
Lord Sheikh: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the recent general elections in Angola. The Senior Minister of State, Department for Communities and Local
My Lords, at the outset, I thank my noble friend Lord Freeman, for securing this debate and for his excellent speech. As we begin the period leading to Remembrance Sunday, the contribution of all
My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Howell for initiating this debate. Although the Motion refers to the Middle East, my contribution will include developments in North Africa. I have visited some
My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Jenkin for securing this important debate and congratulate him on his excellent speech. The Motion covers many areas vital to the UK economy. My contribution