Brunei: Anti-LGBT Laws

Debate between Lord Pearson of Rannoch and Baroness Goldie

Thursday 11th April 2019 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Goldie]

Let me reassure the noble Baroness that advice has been given to British citizens; it is available from the FCO. We are not advising against travel to Brunei. Advice will be given so that people can travel there and be safe. Perhaps we should consider the position of British forces in the garrison in Brunei. We have the necessary protections in place with the Government of Brunei to mitigate against any issues that might arise from the introduction of these new laws. In relation to the United Nations, the United Kingdom’s position is clear. The noble Baroness is correct that we wish Brunei to expedite its ratification of UNCAT. That is important and would be a welcome move, but we want Brunei to go further to safeguard against the use of inhumane punishments and to protect all individuals from discrimination on any grounds.

[Lord Pearson of Rannoch (UKIP)]

My Lords—

Further Developments in Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union

Debate between Lord Pearson of Rannoch and Baroness Goldie

Monday 11th March 2019 Lords Chamber

[Lord Pearson of Rannoch]

My Lords, that was not quite my question—

[Baroness Goldie (Con)]

I am sorry. A question was posed and the noble Lord has done his best to respond to it. I suggest that noble Lords exchange correspondence.

Brexit: European External Action Service

Debate between Lord Pearson of Rannoch and Baroness Goldie

Thursday 6th December 2018 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Goldie]

As I indicated to the noble Lord, Lord Collins, the detail of such arrangements and relationships will rest with the future, but as for the spirit in which the UK would approach these vital discussions I have tried to explain that we are in sympathy with many of the agencies, facilities, relationships and partnerships within the EU which have so helped both the EU and the UK. We would certainly want to approach these discussions constructively and in a positive manner.

[Lord Pearson of Rannoch (UKIP)]

My Lords, given that the EU is very largely responsible for the tragic situation in Ukraine, can the Minister tell us of any specific successes in Brussels foreign policy?

[Baroness Goldie]

With the greatest of ease I say to the noble Lord, Lord Collins, answer that. I have never heard such an extraordinary, illogical connection of unrelated events in my life. I was not aware that it was the EU that aggressively attacked three Ukrainian vessels and took captive their crews. Again, I think we have to be very careful about language in this Chamber.