Written Question
Wednesday 30th July 2025
Asked by:
Lord Wharton of Yarm (Conservative - Life peer)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Prime Minister has taken financial support or benefits in kind from anyone associated with Bangladesh’s Awami League party since July 2024.
Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent
- Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
I refer the Noble Lord to the Register of Members' Financial Interests.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 12 Mar 2021
Budget Statement
"My Lords, I draw attention to my interests in the register and congratulate all noble Lords who made their maiden speeches today—in particular my noble friend Lord Cruddas, who has an incredible life story, having built an impressive business and contributed significantly to our political life already. I am sure …..."Lord Wharton of Yarm - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 08 Jan 2021
EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
"My Lords, it is an honour to address your Lordships’ House for the first time. I thank those who have made me so welcome and been so helpful in my time here so far: the doorkeepers, the staff, Black Rod and of course Garter. I thank those who introduced me, …..."Lord Wharton of Yarm - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 01 Sep 2014
EU Council, Security and Middle East
"I was in Kiev on Saturday and heard at first hand about some of the challenges that Ukraine faces. Villagers there are banding together to buy body armour and helmets for soldiers going east. I ask the Prime Minister to look again at whether we can supply equipment to the …..."Lord Wharton of Yarm - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 04 Jun 2014
Debate on the Address
"Should a Member introduce a private Member’s Bill to legislate for an in/out referendum on our membership of the European Union in the coming Session, will the Prime Minister give that Member the same wholehearted support that he has shown to me during the past year?..."Lord Wharton of Yarm - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 14 May 2014
Oral Answers to Questions
"I absolutely agree with my right hon. Friend that we need to renegotiate and get a better deal from the European Union, but does he not also agree that it is about time we ended the uncertainty and that the only way we can do that is by giving the …..."Lord Wharton of Yarm - View Speech
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Written Question
Question Link
Thursday 13th March 2014
Asked by:
Lord Wharton of Yarm (Conservative - Life peer)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the Honours and Decorations Committee's report from its last meeting to consider the recommendations of Sir John Holmes will go forward for final approval.
Answered by Lord Maude of Horsham
The Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals (HD Committee) met in January 2014 and considered a number of recommendations put forward by Sir John Holmes regarding the rules for awarding military medals. The Committee’s report is now in the process of being formally approved.
Written Question
Question Link
Thursday 13th March 2014
Asked by:
Lord Wharton of Yarm (Conservative - Life peer)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the Honours and Decorations Committee last met to consider the recommendations put forward by Sir John Holmes regarding the rules for the awarding of military medals.
Answered by Lord Maude of Horsham
The Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals (HD Committee) met in January 2014 and considered a number of recommendations put forward by Sir John Holmes regarding the rules for awarding military medals. The Committee’s report is now in the process of being formally approved.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 11 Feb 2014
Oral Answers to Questions
"9. What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on reform of the law of contempt...."Lord Wharton of Yarm - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 11 Feb 2014
Oral Answers to Questions
"What success has my right hon. and learned Friend had in prosecuting jurors who ignore judges’ pre-trial advice, particularly with regard to the unlawful use of social media?..."Lord Wharton of Yarm - View Speech
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