Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 17 Jun 2025 Gibraltar
"My Lords, I declare my interest, as listed in the register. I have been privileged to visit Gibraltar on many occasions as a member of the all-party group. I pay tribute to Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and his colleagues in His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar for their hard work over …..." Lord Rogan - View Speech
"My Lords, electric cycles that meet the specific regulations are allowed to be used on public roads. There are numerous parts of the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, where electric scooters are banned on public roads. Despite this, they are often ridden openly and recklessly in these locations. What can …..." Lord Rogan - View Speech
"My Lords, the Police Service of Northern Ireland currently has an all-time low of 6,300 officers. The chief constable is seeking approximately £200 million additional funding to increase the headcount to 7,000 in 2028. While I acknowledge that responsibility for funding the PSNI is devolved, national security is clearly the …..." Lord Rogan - View Speech
"My Lords, defence spending in Northern Ireland lagged far behind the UK average for many years. In the new era of increased national defence spending, what does the Minister believe he can do, alongside colleagues from other government departments, to boost Northern Ireland’s contribution to the defence sector and in …..." Lord Rogan - View Speech
"My Lords, while I welcome that the noble Lord, Lord Skidelsky, initiated this debate, there was little of what he said that I could agree with.
Last week in relation to Ukraine I referred to the importance of maintaining cross-party unity in this House and the other place. Four days …..." Lord Rogan - View Speech
"My Lords, I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this most timely of debates. I also welcome the noble Lord, Lord Pitkeathley, to this House.
There can be no doubt that the United Kingdom’s place in the world order has been in question for some time. In relative terms, we …..." Lord Rogan - View Speech
"My Lords, an estimated 30% of the population of the UK are burdened with a painful and debilitating MSK condition. That is over 20 million people in the United Kingdom. Given the Government’s priority of shifting treatment into communities in the 10-year health plan, will the Minister meet again with …..." Lord Rogan - View Speech
"My Lords, despite being banned in public places in Northern Ireland, e-scooters remain a common and worrying sight on the Province’s streets and roads. Last month, on the Floor of this House, the noble Lord, Lord Hendy, gave me a welcome commitment to launch a UK-wide consultation with all enforcement …..." Lord Rogan - View Speech
"My Lords, aside from its historic support for terrorism, murder and mayhem, Sinn Féin/IRA is unique in the United Kingdom political system because it receives much of its funding from the Irish Republic and the United States. Over the past five years, Friends of Sinn Féin, the party’s fundraising arm …..." Lord Rogan - View Speech