"My Lords, cadets and our reservists have a crucial role to play in this national conversation on defence and resilience, because they are, after all, the Armed Forces’ local presence throughout the entirety of the United Kingdom. In the light of that, and so that the reserve forces and cadets …..." Baroness Goldie - View Speech
"My Lords, I apologise to the House for not being present last week for Report. I thank everyone who so thoughtfully sent good wishes. I also hope that the noble Lord, Lord Coaker, is making a return to full health. We certainly look forward to seeing him in his place. …..." Baroness Goldie - View Speech
"My Lords, this country can be proud of the unstinting support against the appalling illegal invasion by Putin that has been given to President Zelensky and Ukraine by successive Governments. Part of that support includes a robust framework of sanctions against Russia and Russian associates. Sanctions without enforcement is weakness, …..." Baroness Goldie - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the Russian shadow fleet vessel LERUO not being intercepted; and the potential implications of this for Russia’s on-going invasion of Ukraine...." Baroness Goldie - View Speech
"My Lords, last year the Government authorised offensive action against Houthi targets in response to threats to international security. Last week the Minister in the other place indicated that the RAF Typhoon aircraft will operate solely in a defensive role. May I ask the Minister why the Government have reversed …..." Baroness Goldie - View Speech
"My Lords, further to the point raised by the noble Lord, Lord Foulkes—as I think he likes to be addressed—in relation to bringing Oral Questions under control, I am grateful to the Senior Deputy Speaker for his efforts to do that and I think the proposals are sound, but may …..." Baroness Goldie - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of their progress towards spending three per cent of GDP on defence by 2030...." Baroness Goldie - View Speech
"My Lords, I am probably about to provide a less fascinating speech. I endorse everything said by my noble friend Lord Parkinson and, as such, I am pleased to support his amendment. Clause 48 will automatically expand the protection provided by the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 to every …..." Baroness Goldie - View Speech
"My Lords, there may be some among your Lordships who looked at this amendment in my name and had a flash of déjà vu. That is because, of course, we have in some manner been here before, except that I was the one facing a grilling from noble Lords, rather …..." Baroness Goldie - View Speech