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Global Combat Air Programme International Government Organisation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2024 - Motion to Approve

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 4:47 pm on 29 July 2024.

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Photo of Lord Craig of Radley Lord Craig of Radley Crossbench 4:47, 29 July 2024

My Lords, I very much welcome this new arrangement. It is very encouraging that this was started under one Government and is being continued by another. I hope that will be a good example of further co-operation between the Government and His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition. The doubts that were expressed about this programme at one stage appear to have been pushed aside. Certainly, it is important, in an international agreement such as this, that we do not renege. I hope that when the noble Lord, Lord Robertson, comes to make his report, he will bear in mind the overriding importance of this, not only internationally but militarily.

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