"My Lords, I begin my remarks with a simple reflection: the true test of diplomacy now is not how eloquently we respond to conflict but how effectively we prevent it. I draw Members’ attention to my registered interests with the World Humanitarian Forum and the International Communities Organisation, and as …..." Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon - View Speech
"My Lords, as a former Minister for the Overseas Territories, I worked closely with our OTs. Many of them represent the best of British and we should stand by and support them. They operated a scheme of exchange of notes, which allowed for legal authorities and tax authorities to get …..." Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank the Minister for his answers to the two Front Benches, and note the proud tradition of the Conservative Party —not just Lord Carrington, who called out the E1 settlement which was the trigger here, but successive Conservative Prime Ministers also. I declare my interests in working …..." Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon - View Speech
"My Lords, as a former Overseas Territories Minister, I too welcome the noble Baroness to the Dispatch Box, and her strong statement. I also recognise the services of the noble Baroness, Lady Chapman. What representations have been made to Argentina directly? As someone who served in the Foreign Office for …..." Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon - View Speech
"My Lords, with the Chief Whip’s permission, and drawing attention to my interests on the register, I welcome the noble Lord to his position and look forward to working with him. In the context of the responses he has given, what assessment have His Majesty’s Government made of the Mecca …..." Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon - View Speech
"My Lords, it is always a distinct privilege to rise in your Lordships’ House, particularly when the subject matter before us concerns the key priority of any nation: the defence and security of the realm in an era of unprecedented global volatility and conflict.