"My Lords, I have not changed my opposition to the concept of assisted dying since the previous debates in your Lordships’ House in 2015 and 2021. My views, which are not influenced by religious teaching, are based on my opposition—like the noble Lord, Lord Deben—to the passing of laws that …..." Lord Jopling - View Speech
"My Lords, while the screening of genomes in newborn infants is of course very important, it is even more important to find a cure for some of these dreadful hereditary diseases—I am thinking particularly of Huntington’s chorea. Does the Minister have any information as to what progress is being made, …..." Lord Jopling - View Speech
"My Lords, in considering this matter, would the Government kindly remember that the lack of understanding of the meaning of, and rights under, wild camping is likely to be comparable to the lack of understanding of the meaning of national park? When I represented the southern part of the Lake …..." Lord Jopling - View Speech
"My Lords, I remember some years ago meeting President Sisi and being struck at that time by the very close relationship which the Egyptians, in personal and commercial terms, have with the Saudi Arabians. Might it be a good idea if we could, through diplomatic channels, encourage our representations in …..." Lord Jopling - View Speech
"My Lords, like everyone who has spoken so far in this debate, I give my general support to the Bill. Indeed, I am prepared to support almost anything which reduces the curse of smoking.
I had a similar thought to that of my noble friend Lord Howe in his speech—particularly …..." Lord Jopling - View Speech
"My Lords, if the Minister has any intentions of recognising the 75th anniversary, is she aware that I would be very glad to help? I suppose I am almost the only Member of your Lordships’ House who was present at the Grand Prix of Europe in May 1950, which was …..." Lord Jopling - View Speech
"My Lords, I want to talk about NATO. I had the honour of serving until recent years on the UK delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly over a period of rather over 30 years. Of course, for nearly all my adult life, we have seen NATO as a highly successful …..." Lord Jopling - View Speech
"My Lords, the Minister will recall that the Saudis have had many years of armed conflict with the Houthis. Now that the alliance of those who are opposed to the Houthis has been extended, would it not be helpful to ensure there is the largest possible co-operation and integration with …..." Lord Jopling - View Speech
"My Lords, I draw attention to my farming interests in the register. Does the Minister agree that perhaps the most susceptible group of farmers in these difficult times are those on marginal land which is rather too good to be supported through the upland support schemes? Those are very often …..." Lord Jopling - View Speech