Hong Kong Military Veterans: Settlement

Debate between Lord Flight and Lord Sharpe of Epsom

Wednesday 29th March 2023 Lords Chamber

[Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)]

I am unable to give precise details on that but the noble Lord should rest assured that I shall be keeping a watchful eye.

[Lord Flight (Con)]

My Lords, the support for this measure by this House is particularly welcome and encouraging. Soldiers from Hong Kong are different from others in many ways. They have risked their lives to fight for this country for well over 100 years. I too congratulate the Minister on having organised what has been announced.

[Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)]

I thank my noble friend very much for that.

Counterterrorism: Martyn’s Law

Debate between Lord Flight and Lord Sharpe of Epsom

Wednesday 23rd November 2022 Lords Chamber

[Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)]

As I say, the Government are still working on this and all aspects of it will be included in the legislation and in the other things I have referenced, such as the Contest and Protect strategies.

[Lord Flight (Con)]

My Lords, do the Government consider counterterrorist measures the most suitable measures to deal with the security of public venues?

[Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)]

As outlined in the Queen’s Speech, yes.

American War of Independence: Semiquincentennial Commemorations

Debate between Lord Flight and Lord Sharpe of Epsom

Thursday 14th July 2022 Lords Chamber

[Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)]

My Lords, I have read The Steel Bonnets, which is a very fine book, and I agree with his strong character remarks, which he phrased very artfully. I will certainly take the haggis suggestion back, although I am not sure that I can make any promises.

[Lord Flight (Con)]

My Lords, what form of commemoration might the Government consider if we remember that this was a war of independence against the UK?

[Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)]

I thank my noble friend for his question—I think. I am not entirely sure how to answer that. I think we have all moved on over the last 250 years—or, I should say, over the last semiquincentenary.