My Lords, I, too, thank the noble Lord, Lord Avebury, for securing this debate. The recent developments in Zimbabwe do not reflect the aims stipulated in the historic global political agreement.
My Lords, I, too, thank the noble Baroness, Lady Gould, for securing this important debate. International Women’s Day gives us an opportunity to draw attention to the achievements made by
My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Young, for securing this debate and for an excellent speech. The noble Baroness is an expert on cultural matters who has enjoyed a successful career in both
Lord Sheikh recently asked several questions in the House of Lords on the situation in Ivory Coast. Please click here, here and here to view his questions together with the Minister’s
Lord Sheikh: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the situation in the Ivory Coast. The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Lord Howell of Guildford): The
Lord Sheikh: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assistance they have given to victims of the conflict in the Ivory Coast. Baroness Verma: The Department for International Development’s
Lord Sheikh: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the number of claims for asylum from countries which share a border with the Ivory Coast. The Minister of State,
Lord Sheikh: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to focus international development aid on fragile and conflict-affected states. Baroness Verma: My Lords, focusing
My Lords, I welcome the opportunity to contribute to a second debate on defence matters in your Lordships’ House today. The subject that we are discussing now is as important as the topic of
My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord King of Bridgwater for securing this important debate. The state in which a number of our veterans find themselves on leaving service should fill us all with