To ask Her Majesty's Government why the scrutiny reserve resolution was overridden on the proposed Council Decision extending restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova; and what steps they are taking to avoid a repeat of those circumstances.

To ask Her Majesty's Government why the scrutiny reserve resolution was overridden on the proposed Council Decision extending restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova; and what steps they are taking to avoid a repeat of those circumstances.

My honourable friend the Exchequer Secretary has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. In a Written Ministerial Statement on 10 October 2006, the then Economic Secretary undertook to report to Parliament on a quarterly basis on the operation of the UK’s counterterrorism asset-freezing regime. This is the 14th of these...

My honourable friend the Exchequer Secretary has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. In a Written Ministerial Statement on 10 October 2006, the then Economic Secretary undertook to report to Parliament on a quarterly basis on the operation of the UK’s counterterrorism asset-freezing regime. This is the 14th of these...

In a written ministerial statement on 10 October 2006, Official Report, column 11WS, the then Economic Secretary, my right hon. Friend the Member for Normanton (Ed Balls), undertook to report to Parliament on a quarterly basis on the operation of the UK's counter-terrorism asset-freezing regime. This is the 14th of...

In a written ministerial statement on 10 October 2006, Official Report, column 11WS, the then Economic Secretary, my right hon. Friend the Member for Normanton (Ed Balls), undertook to report to Parliament on a quarterly basis on the operation of the UK's counter-terrorism asset-freezing regime. This is the 14th of...

My Lords, I hope that the envelope I have just been passed is not relevant to the debate. I thank the Minister for his explanation of the regulations and of their relationship—or non-relationship—to parallel legislation. The context in which we are debating the draft regulations includes the report of the...

My Lords, I hope that the envelope I have just been passed is not relevant to the debate. I thank the Minister for his explanation of the regulations and of their relationship—or non-relationship—to parallel legislation. The context in which we are debating the draft regulations includes the report of the...

Perhaps I may come back on that. The Minister has repeated what he already said, which is that the people under this regime can be dealt with by regulations that go through only the affirmative procedure, and that the regime will be kept separate from people under other procedures. I...

Perhaps I may come back on that. The Minister has repeated what he already said, which is that the people under this regime can be dealt with by regulations that go through only the affirmative procedure, and that the regime will be kept separate from people under other procedures. I...

My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing these regulations. I reiterate what I said last month when we debated the emergency legislation—that these Benches support the Government in their actions to deal with threats to the UK and the rest of the world from terrorist activity. For that reason...

My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing these regulations. I reiterate what I said last month when we debated the emergency legislation—that these Benches support the Government in their actions to deal with threats to the UK and the rest of the world from terrorist activity. For that reason...

It is pleasant to speak on an issue where there are no opportunities for banker bashing. I also remind noble Lords of my personal declarations of interest: I record my membership of Amnesty and Liberty. I am deeply concerned about many of the issues that lie at the heart of...

It is pleasant to speak on an issue where there are no opportunities for banker bashing. I also remind noble Lords of my personal declarations of interest: I record my membership of Amnesty and Liberty. I am deeply concerned about many of the issues that lie at the heart of...

My Lords, I am grateful for that. The person who is most delighted is probably my noble friend Lord Newby.

My Lords, I am grateful for that. The person who is most delighted is probably my noble friend Lord Newby.

That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Al-Qaida and Taliban (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2010.

That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Al-Qaida and Taliban (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2010.

My Lords, the regulations before the Committee seek criminal penalties for breaching the EC regulations giving effect to the United Nations asset-freezing regime against al-Qaeda and the Taliban within the European Union, and to give proper effect to that regulation in the United Kingdom. Noble Lords will be aware that...

My Lords, the regulations before the Committee seek criminal penalties for breaching the EC regulations giving effect to the United Nations asset-freezing regime against al-Qaeda and the Taliban within the European Union, and to give proper effect to that regulation in the United Kingdom. Noble Lords will be aware that...

My Lords, this is rather outside the ordinary territory which the noble Baroness, Lady Noakes, and I normally occupy of discussing issues relating to the economy, the banking system and finance. It is a particular delight to have the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, join us in this discussion to give...

My Lords, this is rather outside the ordinary territory which the noble Baroness, Lady Noakes, and I normally occupy of discussing issues relating to the economy, the banking system and finance. It is a particular delight to have the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, join us in this discussion to give...

I thank the noble Baroness for adding that observation. As I have said, these regulations implement EC regulations, but her observation is important. There is limited scope for us to determine how we implement the Bill, but given that the information-gathering powers largely replicate those of the Bill, we will...

I thank the noble Baroness for adding that observation. As I have said, these regulations implement EC regulations, but her observation is important. There is limited scope for us to determine how we implement the Bill, but given that the information-gathering powers largely replicate those of the Bill, we will...

Draft Al-Qaida and Taliban (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2010. Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee held in the Moses Room.

Draft Al-Qaida and Taliban (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2010. Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee held in the Moses Room.

My honourable friend the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (Sarah McCarthy-Fry) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. Following the decision of the Supreme Court quashing the Terrorism (United Nations Measures) Order 2006, and its indication that the Terrorism (United Nations Measures) Order 2009 was vulnerable to being quashed on...

My honourable friend the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (Sarah McCarthy-Fry) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. Following the decision of the Supreme Court quashing the Terrorism (United Nations Measures) Order 2006, and its indication that the Terrorism (United Nations Measures) Order 2009 was vulnerable to being quashed on...

Following the decision of the Supreme Court quashing the Terrorism (United Nations Measures) Order 2006, and its indication that the Terrorism (United Nations Measures) Order 2009 was vulnerable to being quashed on the same basis as the 2006 Order, Parliament passed the Asset-Freezing (Temporary Provisions) Act 2010 in February. The...

Following the decision of the Supreme Court quashing the Terrorism (United Nations Measures) Order 2006, and its indication that the Terrorism (United Nations Measures) Order 2009 was vulnerable to being quashed on the same basis as the 2006 Order, Parliament passed the Asset-Freezing (Temporary Provisions) Act 2010 in February. The...

SI 2010/767. With an explanatory memorandum from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Coming into force 8 April 2010.

SI 2010/767. With an explanatory memorandum from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Coming into force 8 April 2010.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he has had recent discussions at EU level on the export of gems originating in Burma from Asia to Europe.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he has had recent discussions at EU level on the export of gems originating in Burma from Asia to Europe.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether his Department has made a recent assessment of the effectiveness of sanctions designed to prevent the export of gems originating in Burma to the EU.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether his Department has made a recent assessment of the effectiveness of sanctions designed to prevent the export of gems originating in Burma to the EU.

To ask Her Majesty's Government following reports of recent attempts by North Korea to sell weapons and military equipment to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, what is their assessment of the effectiveness of the United Nations sanctions on the Democratic Republic of the Congo; and what steps they will...

To ask Her Majesty's Government following reports of recent attempts by North Korea to sell weapons and military equipment to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, what is their assessment of the effectiveness of the United Nations sanctions on the Democratic Republic of the Congo; and what steps they will...