"I note several entries in the register of interests in relation to work I have done recently for the World Bank, the CHD and Conciliation Resources, my position as a ministerial adviser on soft power and my attendance at more than a couple of conferences on mediation and conflict prevention …..." Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale - View Speech
"That this House takes note of the impact of mediation and conflict prevention globally, and the role of the United Kingdom in peacebuilding...." Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale - View Speech
"I thank noble Lords for such a fascinating, interesting and thought-provoking series of speeches in a debate that I am sure will live on in the minds of those of us who have been here to listen for days, weeks and perhaps even months to come. My thanks go in …..." Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale - View Speech
"I thank my noble friend for his Answer on behalf of the Government. The good people of General Santos in South Cotabato, in the Bangsamoro region of the Philippines, have spent the last 12 years rebuilding their economy and their communities after 50 years of civil war. They face these …..." Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what support they intend to make available to those affected by the earthquake in Mindanao in the Philippines...." Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale - View Speech
"My Lords, my work in the Philippines is recorded in the Lords register. I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper...." Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale - View Speech
"My Lords, I draw attention to my entries in the register of interests, but I start by congratulating my noble friends on their outstanding maiden speeches. If I may say so, I am particularly looking forward to the contribution that the noble Baroness, Lady MacLeod, will make to this House …..." Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale - View Speech
"My Lords, as chair of the UK-Japan 21st Century Group, I warmly welcome the Prime Minister’s visit to Japan, following his visit to China and emphasise how important it is that we visit, link up with, negotiate with and do deals with our best friends, as well as those who …..." Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale - View Speech
"My Lords, I am very grateful for the opportunity to follow these eloquent tributes on all sides to my friend, Lord Jim Wallace, and to extend my sympathy to Rosie, Helen, Clare and the family following his tragic death last week. I am also very grateful to have spent four …..." Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale - View Speech