Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale (Lab)

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 rebui

To ask His Majesty’s Government what support they intend to make available to those affected by the earthquake in Mindanao in the Philippines.

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 f

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,

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 followin

My Lords, I draw attention to my interests in the register, in particular my occasional mediation work for the World Bank and the CHD. I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Featherstone, on not just