My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing the debate and for the comprehensive and very helpful way in which he did so. I declare an interest as a chairman of the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce, and other interests listed in the Register. As the noble Lord said, the Arab...

My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing the debate and for the comprehensive and very helpful way in which he did so. I declare an interest as a chairman of the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce, and other interests listed in the Register. As the noble Lord said, the Arab...

My Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating the Statement and for the very helpful detail contained in it. We on this side of the House want to express our sympathy and condolences to the families and friends of the members of the Armed Forces who have lost their lives...

My Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating the Statement and for the very helpful detail contained in it. We on this side of the House want to express our sympathy and condolences to the families and friends of the members of the Armed Forces who have lost their lives...

My Lords, as the person who at the time was the Minister called upon most frequently in this House to defend the Government’s position over the military action in Iraq, I welcome this inquiry. I welcome the opportunity to learn for myself some parts of what went on that maybe...

My Lords, as the person who at the time was the Minister called upon most frequently in this House to defend the Government’s position over the military action in Iraq, I welcome this inquiry. I welcome the opportunity to learn for myself some parts of what went on that maybe...

My Lords, I begin by thanking the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Bath and Wells and congratulating him on his wide-ranging and very thoughtful maiden speech. One of our noble colleagues suggested earlier that he should be thanked twice—once as the Bishop of Bath and once as the Bishop...

My Lords, I begin by thanking the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Bath and Wells and congratulating him on his wide-ranging and very thoughtful maiden speech. One of our noble colleagues suggested earlier that he should be thanked twice—once as the Bishop of Bath and once as the Bishop...

Lords debate on motion to call attention to the economic, political and security developments in Iraq since the intervention in 2003 by United Kingdom armed forces. Motion withdrawn.

Lords debate on motion to call attention to the economic, political and security developments in Iraq since the intervention in 2003 by United Kingdom armed forces. Motion withdrawn.

What steps they are taking to join with European partners to assist in timely, free and fair presidential elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo. [HL 1001]. - Inc figures.

What steps they are taking to join with European partners to assist in timely, free and fair presidential elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo. [HL 1001]. - Inc figures.

What financial assistance they are providing towards next year's elections in (a) Iraq; and (b) the Democratic Republic of Congo. [HL 536]. - Inc figures.

What financial assistance they are providing towards next year's elections in (a) Iraq; and (b) the Democratic Republic of Congo. [HL 536]. - Inc figures.

Lords debate on Queens Speech (second day) on foreign and European affairs, defence and international development.

Lords debate on Queens Speech (second day) on foreign and European affairs, defence and international development.

What will be their contribution this year to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan for security during the elections and registration process [HL 2638] - Inc figures.

What will be their contribution this year to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan for security during the elections and registration process [HL 2638] - Inc figures.

What financial contribution they have made to the process of elections to the Constitutional Loya Jirga in Afghanistan; and what provisional assessment they have made of the extent of voter registration, turn-out and representation. [HL 396]. - Inc figures.

What financial contribution they have made to the process of elections to the Constitutional Loya Jirga in Afghanistan; and what provisional assessment they have made of the extent of voter registration, turn-out and representation. [HL 396]. - Inc figures.

What initiatives they have supported to build democracy and civil society in the southern Caucasus. [HL 25].

What initiatives they have supported to build democracy and civil society in the southern Caucasus. [HL 25].

Lords statement on Iraq and the Middle East peace process.

Lords statement on Iraq and the Middle East peace process.

Lords debate on motion to call attention to developments in the greater Middle East. Motion withdrawn.

Lords debate on motion to call attention to developments in the greater Middle East. Motion withdrawn.

What practical measures they are taking to support the electoral process in Nigeria. [HL 1195]. - Inc figures.

What practical measures they are taking to support the electoral process in Nigeria. [HL 1195]. - Inc figures.

Lords debate on motion to call attention to relations between the United Kingdom and Sierra Leone. Motion withdrawn.

Lords debate on motion to call attention to relations between the United Kingdom and Sierra Leone. Motion withdrawn.