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Lord Beamish

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Venezuela

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Wednesday 7th January 2026

(3 days, 5 hours ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Chapman of Darlington Portrait Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab)
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I think that, from a factual perspective, that is indeed correct.

Lord Beamish Portrait Lord Beamish (Lab)
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My Lords, I do not want the Minister to comment on events in the North Atlantic, but does she agree that the UK has a proud tradition of enforcing international maritime law, especially against unregistered vessels and those being used, for example, in the grey fleet, and that we should support allies who are doing the same?

Baroness Chapman of Darlington Portrait Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab)
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Yes, I do agree with my noble friend on that.