Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill

Debate between Lord Craig of Radley and Lord Kennedy of Southwark
Tuesday 14th April 2026

(2 weeks, 3 days ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Kennedy of Southwark Portrait Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op)
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We will hear next from the Cross Benches. Can we have short, sharp, succinct questions, please, not speeches?

Lord Craig of Radley Portrait Lord Craig of Radley (CB)
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My Lords, the Minister has made it clear that the treaty, as it was, has not been “binned”. If and when there is agreement with the Americans to proceed, will the Government consider also the Maldive interest that has been expressed? If so, have the Government had any formal approach from the Maldivian Government over the sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory?

Drones: RAF Bases

Debate between Lord Craig of Radley and Lord Kennedy of Southwark
Wednesday 27th November 2024

(1 year, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Kennedy of Southwark Portrait Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op)
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My Lords, the House will hear from the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Craig.

Lord Craig of Radley Portrait Lord Craig of Radley (CB)
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My Lords, does the deployment of Armed Forces personnel indicate that the local police forces do not have the ability to investigate drones, as required by the Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act 2021?