United Kingdom parliament
Jonny Oates
Member of the House of Lords · Liberal Democrat
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Lords Grand Committee · House of Lords · 17 September 2026
Locally led development, women’s voices and the Global Health Volunteer Programme
“My Lords, I join other noble Lords in thanking the noble Lord, Lord Crisp, for securing this debate and for his long-standing leadership in global health. And I also pay tribute to the work of the Global Health Partnerships, who…”
Watch from 3:28:44
House of Lords · House of Lords · 11 September 2026
Youth Justice Board Restoration Bill: restoring independent oversight
“My lords, I beg to move that this bill be now read a second time. In doing so, I want to thank the noble lord the minister and his Commons ministerial colleague Jake Richards for the constructive and proactive manner…”
Watch from 2:41:21Youth Justice Board Bill: closing remarks and commitment to Committee
“My lords, I thank all noble lords for taking part in this debate and for so many bringing their unique perspectives to the discussion. I reiterate my thanks to the noble Lord the Minister and his colleague for having met…”
Watch from 3:35:10
National Resilience Committee · House of Lords · 7 September 2026
Multilateral cooperation and European partners
“Thanks very much and good afternoon. Thanks for coming in to give us evidence. My question is in two parts really, but in the interest of time I'll ask them both together so you can pick through who to answer…”
Watch from 21:14Overseas territories: resilience, climate and finance
“Just very briefly, you specifically mentioned the financial centers as being a significant benefit, although you said there were some risks around that. But I mean, what about the risks of those financial centers themselves being used by hostile actors…”
Watch from 26:28Informing youth about defence careers: UK vs French models
“Just very briefly, since the end of conscription in France, I understand they have a national defence day every year in which there's a touchpoint with I think all 18-year-olds so that they can explain the opportunities, what the armed…”
Watch from 46:58
House of Lords · House of Lords · 3 September 2026
Debate: Business taxation, worklessness, justice and health
“I'm delighted to follow the noble Baroness Hazerika and her excellent eloquent speech which I agree with entirely. Today I want to focus on the justice system and in particular the contrast between the crisis in the adult justice system…”
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House of Lords · House of Lords · 22 July 2026
EU touring: summit agenda, Brexit legacy and sector impacts
“This problem, as we've heard, has gone on for many, many years now, despite the protestations of the government that they're doing all they can. Isn't it now time for the government to take a much more ambitious approach to…”
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