Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 08 Jan 2026 Israel: Trade
"My Lords, I draw attention to my role as the UK’s trade envoy to Israel.
I start by welcoming the Minister and thank all noble Lords—especially the noble Baroness—who are here to discuss the contribution that trade with Israel makes to the UK, the businesses it supports, the jobs it …..." Lord Austin of Dudley - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the contribution that trade with Israel makes to the United Kingdom economy...." Lord Austin of Dudley - View Speech
"With 1 million young people not in education, training or work, and with the number of apprenticeships having collapsed in this country, how can it possibly make sense for us to waive the visa rules to bring in roofers, bricklayers, carpenters and care workers, let alone nurses and other NHS …..." Lord Austin of Dudley - View Speech
"My Lords, as has been said, this is the worst humanitarian crisis on the planet, with half a million children already dead from starvation, 10 million more starving and millions more internally displaced or leaving the country as refugees. Tragically, the number starving actually is more than Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Gaza, …..." Lord Austin of Dudley - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for that Answer, but defence companies, the MoD and businesses they work with were attacked by Palestine Action almost 400 times before it was proscribed. This is an industry of huge strategic importance; it keeps our country safe and is helping to defend Ukraine. These attacks …..." Lord Austin of Dudley - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the length of time between charging suspects and trials taking place...." Lord Austin of Dudley - View Speech
"My Lords, this is the world’s greatest humanitarian catastrophe. Famine alone has killed half a million children, and 10 million people are starving. That is more than in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Gaza, Mali and South Sudan combined. Some 9 million people have been internally displaced, 3.5 million have fled the country …..." Lord Austin of Dudley - View Speech