Speech in Grand Committee - Mon 01 Feb 2021
The UK’s Relationship with the Pacific Alliance (International Relations Committee Report)
"My Lords, the Victorian commentator on the constitution, Walter Bagehot, said in 1867 that the committees of the House of Lords, as is well known, do a great deal of work and do it very well. I think we would all agree that this is still true, over 150 years …..."Baroness Quin - View Speech
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Written Question
Friday 17th January 2020
Asked by:
Baroness Quin (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent representations they have made about the continuing imprisonment of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe.
Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
The Foreign Secretary raised his concerns about dual national detentions with Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif on 6 January. The Prime Minister raised his concerns with Iranian President Rouhani on 9 January. The Minister for the Middle East and North Africa called for their release in his call with Deputy Foreign Minister Araghchi on 12 January. We remain extremely concerned about the welfare of all British-Iranian dual nationals detained in Iran, including Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe. We have made clear to Iran that we expect them to ensure she is treated humanely and in line with international standards. We continue to request immediate consular access.
Written Question
Monday 9th September 2019
Asked by:
Baroness Quin (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government when the inquiry into the leaking of confidential messages from Sir Kim Darroch will conclude.
Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
On 12 July, the Metropolitan Police Service announced it would be carrying out an investigation under the terms of the Official Secrets Act. That investigation is on-going.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 25 Jul 2019
United Kingdom’s Ambassador to the United States: Leaked Messages
"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the leaking of confidential messages from Sir Kim Darroch and their subsequent publication...."Baroness Quin - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 25 Jul 2019
United Kingdom’s Ambassador to the United States: Leaked Messages
"My Lords, I am pleased to have the opportunity to raise this issue. I should perhaps apologise to the Minister and other Front-Bench spokespeople for bringing them to the Chamber at the end of a busy time when the summer is beckoning, but I hope that he and others agree …..."Baroness Quin - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 10th April 2018
Asked by:
Baroness Quin (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government in which areas of foreign policy cooperation with the EU they hope to continue participating after Brexit.
Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
We intend to work closely on all existing areas of co-operation.
Written Question
Tuesday 10th April 2018
Asked by:
Baroness Quin (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what institutional mechanisms for future involvement in EU foreign policy cooperation they envisage for the UK after Brexit.
Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
On leaving the EU, the UK will pursue an independent foreign policy. The future security partnership with the EU should respect both the EU's decision-making autonomy and the UK's sovereignty, and enable us to combine our efforts to the greatest effect where this is in our shared interest. We aim to be able to consult regularly with the EU, deliver operationally through EU mechanisms where this is in our shared interest, and work together on developing defence, cyber and space capabilities.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 06 Jul 2016
Outcome of the European Union Referendum
"My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Earl and I hope to pick up on some of his points during my own remarks. I make no apologies for talking about the referendum campaign itself and sharing my own experience of it. This is not because I want …..."Baroness Quin - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 17 Jun 2014
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (EUC Report)
"My Lords, I, too, very much welcome this debate and the fact that it is taking place shortly after the publication of our report, which means that the timing is appropriate. As a member of the sub-committee, I should also like to say how much I enjoyed working on the …..."Baroness Quin - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 24 Jan 2014
European Union (Referendum) Bill
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