"I thank my noble friend the Minister for her Answer. As she will be aware, there are a number of parliamentary Questions outstanding on this matter, given the deterioration in Imran Khan’s health recently. I am aware that the FCDO has been particularly responsive to the case of Jimmy Lai …..." Baroness Alexander of Cleveden - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the government of Pakistan regarding the imprisonment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, particularly with regard to his access to medical care...." Baroness Alexander of Cleveden - View Speech
"Follow that, as they say. I begin my remarks by congratulating my noble friend Lady Hyde on an excellent maiden speech. I also look forward to that of the noble Lord, Lord Barber, whom I have known and admired for many years, and who shares a comparable commitment to public …..." Baroness Alexander of Cleveden - View Speech
"My Lords, the events of last week and this week demonstrate to us the difficulties of managing superpowers and the challenges they present, as well as the opportunities. So, while the noble Baroness, Lady Finn, is right to suggest that China presents areas where we must oppose, there must also …..." Baroness Alexander of Cleveden - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what recent progress the Defending Democracy Taskforce has made on protecting democratic institutions...." Baroness Alexander of Cleveden - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank my noble friend the Minister. It seems wholly appropriate to have a Question this afternoon on defending democracy and democratic elections, although that is, of course, entirely coincidental. The Defending Democracy Taskforce is the main mechanism for tackling foreign interference in our elections. It is concerning …..." Baroness Alexander of Cleveden - View Speech
"I thank my noble friend for his Answer. Since I tabled this Question, there have been changes to the planned settlement arrangements for the UK. It is encouraging to see that there are no changes for the global talent visa and high earners, but there are changes for their spouses. …..." Baroness Alexander of Cleveden - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the potential impact on economic growth of trends in the number of visas granted to highly skilled people...." Baroness Alexander of Cleveden - View Speech
"My Lords, I refer noble Lords to my registered interests. I welcome the Minister’s statement, in response to the noble Lord, Lord Fox, about the establishment of a task force, which has happened since the Statement was made in the other place. I declare an interest as a former Industry …..." Baroness Alexander of Cleveden - View Speech
"My Lords, I declare my interests as on the register. My noble friend the Minister will have the sentiment of the House on this matter and the overdue delay in resolving a Covid-era loan. Remembrance Day is the right day to remember that the British Council was founded 90 years …..." Baroness Alexander of Cleveden - View Speech