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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 17 Jun 2021
G7 and NATO Summits

"My Lords, I congratulate the organisers of the summit, including the police and other authorities, in ensuring not only its success but its safety.

The Foreign Secretary said yesterday in relation to the JCPOA that Iran must return to full compliance—and it is not just the stockpile of enriched uranium, …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 12 Apr 2021
His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

"My Lords, Psalm 133 begins:

“Hinneh mah tov umah na’im Shevet achim gam yachad.”


“How good and how pleasant it is that people sit together in unity.”


His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh has brought us together in unity as we pay our respects and celebrate a …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 23 Sep 2020
Covid-19

"Following the lead of the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Rochester, I thank the Government for the clear, helpful and sensitive guidelines given to the Jewish community for celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, last weekend. It was Rosh Hashanah, but not entirely as we have always known …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 25 Jun 2020
Covid-19 Update

"I, too, have some sympathy with the view of the noble Lord, Lord Newby, on cricket. There is no doubt that the return of first-class sport on TV is important for morale around the country. I noted that in the debate on the Statement in the other place, the honourable …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 22 Jul 2019
Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill

"My Lords, I would like to bring us back to my noble friend Lord Cormack’s amendment. I have great respect for my noble friend, who sits beside me and advises me on the procedures of this House; perhaps he is not doing such a great job, but I thank him …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 22 Jul 2019
Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill

"I will come on to the actual footprint of the site in a minute, if I may.

The noble Baroness, Lady Deech, raised the issue of security. I just pose the question: what does it say about our society that a Holocaust memorial is deemed a security risk? That is …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 22 Jul 2019
Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill

"For the record, I forgot to mention that I am a trustee of the Holocaust Memorial Charitable Trust. I apologise for not saying that at the beginning of my contribution...."
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