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Iran was in the spotlight in the House of Lords on Monday 23 March. Members pressed government in an urgent question on UK homeland defence in light of the long-range missile capabilities demonstrated by Iran in their strike on the Diego Garcia military base.
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Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
The Lord Speaker has accepted an urgent question from Lord Harris of Haringey on what assessment the government has made of UK homeland defence in light of the long-range missile capabilities demonstrated by Iran in their strike on the Diego Garcia military base. Watch live from 3.15pm on Monday 23 March.
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Pubs, business rates and online vs physical retailers were all on the agenda on 18 March as members pressed the government on support for struggling high streets and towns.
Members quiz the government and call for action on a range of topics every sitting Monday to Thursday.
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The Strait of Hormuz was in the spotlight in the House of Lords this week as members quizzed the government on steps it’s taking to keep the waterway open for shipping.
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What are your views on national resilience in the UK? The new House of Lords National Resilience Committee wants to hear from you.
➡️ Hear more from committee chair, Baroness Coussins and share your views by 20 April https://orlo.uk/LyyVR
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The Lord Speaker has accepted an urgent question from the Earl of Effingham on the recent military strikes in Iran and Qatar and what steps the government is taking to secure UK energy sources and reduce the cost of energy for UK citizens. Watch live from 11.45am on Thursday 19 March.
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The Post Office Horizon scandal was in the spotlight on Tuesday 17 March as Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom quizzed the government on Fujitsu making payments towards the costs of the investigation.
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What are your views on childhood vaccination rates in England? The new House of Lords Childhood Vaccinations Committee wants to hear from you.
➡️ Hear more from committee chair, Baroness Walmsley and share your views by 22 April https://orlo.uk/h7PYC
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The Lord Speaker welcomed 🇺🇦 #Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy UK Parliament this evening to address members of both Houses, alongside the Speaker of the House of Commons.
Speaking about the event, the Lord Speaker said:
‘I was honoured to welcome President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Parliament with Mr Speaker. President Zelenskyy spoke of the challenges faced by the courageous people of Ukraine resisting Russian aggression. We pay tribute to their bravery as they stand strong for liberty, justice & peace.
Courage is not just daring in battle. It is endurance, constancy, loyalty and hope under unbearable pressure. That is why Ukraine’s struggle speaks so powerfully to all of us. We stand by them and will never stop doing so.’
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Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
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