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HANSARD World Immunisation WeekIt is a pleasure to welcome my very good friend the Secretary of State for International Development to his new role. We all know what a tremendous background he brings to this…02 May 2019HANSARD World Immunisation WeekThe hon. Lady is absolutely right. I have not been able to discern whether a poor El Al flight attendant who fell seriously ill in the past couple of weeks has recovered, but I am…02 May 2019HANSARD World Immunisation WeekAbsolutely, and I think that that is the model to take forward for the development of healthcare systems. We need to bear in mind the nature of that relationship, because it will…02 May 2019HANSARD World Immunisation WeekI am grateful to my hon. Friend, who speaks for all of us in the House in thanking Rotary. I also want to thank one or two more people while I am on my feet. The first is the hon.…02 May 2019HANSARD World Immunisation WeekI am grateful to my hon. Friend for saying so. The expertise in the Department has been much commented upon, and we are fortunate to have it there and across the Government. We…02 May 2019HANSARD World Immunisation Weekrose—02 May 2019HANSARD World Immunisation WeekDr Burt.02 May 2019HANSARD World Immunisation WeekWe cannot mention AMR in this House without mentioning Dame Sally Davies, who has done such a fantastic job. If my memory serves me right, she is standing down relatively soon as…02 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State is right to draw attention to the dangers of the anti-vaccination campaigns. In addition to thanking health workers across the world…01 May 2019HANSARDExiting the European Union (Sanctions)Forgive me, Madam Deputy Speaker, but I need to duck out immediately after my speech, as I have explained to the Whip on duty. I intend to return, I hope in time for the wind-ups.…29 Apr 2019HANSARDExiting the European Union (Sanctions)The sanctions have been imposed on a series of individuals connected with the regime. They affect their financial transactions. Many of them remain involved internationally; they…29 Apr 2019HANSARD Saudi Arabia: Mass ExecutionsI share the sentiments expressed by my right hon. Friend at the Dispatch Box. The security and stability of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia matters a great deal in the region, and is…24 Apr 2019HANSARD Sri LankaI thank the Foreign Secretary and the right hon. Member for Islington South and Finsbury (Emily Thornberry) for the tone of their statements today. Through the Foreign Secretary…23 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilI also support the Prime Minister’s efforts in continuing to seek a resolution to this problem, and I share her concerns about being where we are, but I am concerned that the next…11 Apr 2019HANSARD Section 1 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2019Will the right hon. Lady also take into consideration the 14-page letter that was sent to Cabinet Ministers recently by the Cabinet Secretary, Mark Sedwill? It details some…09 Apr 2019HANSARDInternational DevelopmentThe hon. Gentleman asked about the situation of the Kurdish community on the north- eastern border. In response to my right hon. Friend the Member for Sutton Coldfield (Mr…25 Mar 2019HANSARDInternational DevelopmentThe hon. Gentleman asked about the situation of the Kurdish community on the north-western border. [Official Report, 11 March 2019, Vol. 656, c. 62.] In response to my right hon.…25 Mar 2019HANSARDInternational DevelopmentIn relation to the extent of aid, I absolutely agree—the £2.81 billion has been an extraordinary contribution. Last year in Brussels, we made the third largest pledge of £750…25 Mar 2019HANSARDInternational DevelopmentHowever, in the camps, where the women and children of foreign fighters are concerned, there are no cash transfers. The Secretary of State has taken the view that that would not…25 Mar 2019HANSARDInternational DevelopmentIn relation to the extent of aid, I absolutely agree—the £2.81 billion has been an extraordinary contribution. Last year in Brussels, we made the third largest pledge of £750…25 Mar 2019