"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the scale of humanitarian need in Venezuela following the earthquakes on 24 June; and what (1) immediate, and (2) long-term, support they intend to provide in addition to the £2 million UK aid match contribution to the Disasters Emergency …..." Baroness Bi - View Speech
"I thank my noble friend the Minister for her reply and for the generosity and speed of the response shown by the department. As vice-chair of the Disasters Emergency Committee, I am delighted to say that the Venezuela earthquake appeal has now raised £12 million, including £2 million of the …..." Baroness Bi - View Speech
"My Lords, I remind the Committee of my interest as the chair of Norton Rose Fulbright. Although my firm was located in the City of London for more than 200 years, from its founding in 1794, we are no longer within the jurisdiction of the corporation, having ventured south of …..." Baroness Bi - View Speech
"My Lords, I declare an interest as chair of Norton Rose Fulbright. Some of my firm’s clients are regulated by the FCA and the PRA. I am not a member of the Financial Services Regulation Committee, which is why I am probably breaking what I have heard as unanimity by …..." Baroness Bi - View Speech
"I am not sure that we disagree very much on what the purpose of Parliament is and its relationship with the people of Britain, but the FCA asked for a risk metric from Parliament and did not get one. I have heard a lot about the obligations to the people …..." Baroness Bi - View Speech
"My Lords, it is a pleasure to take part in this debate and to follow the remarks of the noble Baroness, Lady Noakes. I declare my interest as chair of Norton Rose Fulbright, a law firm.
I thank my noble friend the Minister for his comprehensive introduction to this Bill. …..." Baroness Bi - View Speech
"My Lords, in following that speech, I will cover many of the areas covered by the noble Lord, Lord Johnson, but I welcome the focus on economic growth, trade and our partnership with the EU contained in the gracious Speech.
"My Lords, I begin by sharing my tribute to the noble Lord, Lord St John of Bletso. I am a newcomer, so I have not had the benefit of his expertise on southern Africa. I am sorry about that because it is a region I am very optimistic about. I …..." Baroness Bi - View Speech
"My Lords, I feel deeply honoured to be making my maiden speech today. I thank noble Lords on all sides of the House, as well as Black Rod and his team, the doorkeepers, police officers and all the other amazing staff for their warm welcome—not least in being so patient …..." Baroness Bi - View Speech