Sub-Saharan Africa (Report from the International Relations and Defence Committee)

Debate between Lord McNicol of West Kilbride and Lord Howell of Guildford

Wednesday 8th September 2021 Grand Committee

[Lord Howell of Guildford (Con)]

My Lords, this is a massive and impressive report. I for one am very proud to see this committee, which was born only in 2016—in the teeth, I remind your Lordships, of strong opposition, as the noble Lord, Lord Hannay, and the noble Earl, Lord Sandwich, will vividly remember—taking such a lead under the excellent chairmanship of my noble friend Lady Anelay in reaching out to issues and areas that other committees do not reach and where much more illumination is vital for our future.

It really is time to piece together fresh approaches to a continent that is going to contain, as the report tells us, one-quarter of the world’s population—

[The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lord McNicol of West Kilbride) (Lab)]

My Lords, the Grand Committee now stands adjourned for five minutes.