"My Lords, referring back to a previous answer by the Minister, can she reassure the House—and any international partners who may be listening—that the Government’s intention is to permanently return the Bayeux Tapestry after its sensational run here? I understand that it has had more than 200,000 visitors...." Lord Ricketts - View Speech
"My Lords, I can agree that the Government have an excellent track record on sanctions implementation, as did the previous Government. But while we are talking about Russian shipping, we have today’s news that the Black Sea is becoming more murderous than even the Strait of Hormuz for Ukrainian ships …..." Lord Ricketts - View Speech
"My Lords, a very precious object that is on tour arrived in the UK recently from an EU country. Will the Minister join me in celebrating the launch very shortly of the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition as an example of cultural diplomacy and the benefits of this—not least in inspiring a …..." Lord Ricketts - View Speech
"My Lords, over a long diplomatic career, I have seen a lot of the British Council’s work around the world and just how respected it is as a torch-bearer for British culture and education around the world. Is it true that the British Council has to dispose of properties and …..." Lord Ricketts - View Speech
"My Lords, I am delighted to lead this debate on the report from the European Affairs Committee, which it was my privilege to chair until last month, when I handed the baton to the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Stirrup. I am glad to see such a distinguished group of …..." Lord Ricketts - View Speech
"That this House takes note of the Report from the European Affairs Committee Unfinished Business: Resetting the UK-EU relationship (1st Report, HL Paper 202)...." Lord Ricketts - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank the Minister for such a comprehensive speech—delivered at pace, if I may say so—and I am glad that our report has stimulated such a wide-ranging and lively debate. Noble Lords will see that I am trying to be the eternal diplomat again. Many Members raised points …..." Lord Ricketts - View Speech
"Are Ministers seeking to persuade President Trump that he can achieve all US security objectives in and around Greenland by working with Denmark through NATO and using the existing treaty it has with Denmark? Also, to show that Arctic security is a genuine NATO priority, is the UK considering deploying …..." Lord Ricketts - View Speech
"My Lords, I too am much looking forward to the maiden speech of my friend and long-time colleague, the noble Lord, Lord Barrow. The House is about to discover that, unlike the present speaker, the noble Lord really knows what he is talking about, having been ambassador in Ukraine and …..." Lord Ricketts - View Speech