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HANSARDInfectious Disease SurveillanceWe have been one of the leading donors to the global fund, and there is no suggestion that that should end. My father was a graduate of St Andrews and was also at Dundee, and we…13 Feb 2019HANSARDInfectious Disease SurveillanceMy right hon. Friend points to a remarkable innovation that, recognising the importance of wet and damp weather for the spread of cholera, used the resources of the Met Office to…13 Feb 2019HANSARDInfectious Disease SurveillanceThe hon. Lady, who understands this issue very well, is right to point to the importance of the global polio eradication initiative, which has been the bedrock for disease…13 Feb 2019HANSARDYemenThe hon. Gentleman is right. I spoke to the World Food Programme director, David Beasley, last week. The situation is that it has been difficult to get to the Red sea mills…13 Feb 2019HANSARDYemenThe ports of Hodeidah and Salif are open and they are taking in more ships. My hon. Friend is absolutely right that the test of whether the political agreement in Stockholm is…13 Feb 2019HANSARDInfectious Disease SurveillanceAbsolutely. Much of our work in global health is designed to support particular projects to eradicate individual diseases, but it is also crucial that we support and sustain…13 Feb 2019HANSARDYemenYemen remains the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with nearly 80% of the population requiring humanitarian assistance. The UN is set to launch a new $4 billion appeal for…13 Feb 2019HANSARDForeign and Commonwealth OfficeI met the Prime Minister of Lebanon, as did my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary, on his visit to the United Kingdom. We work very closely with all parties in Lebanon to…23 Jan 2019HANSARDForeign and Commonwealth OfficeI met the Prime Minister of Lebanon, and my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary spoke to him on the telephone , on his visit to the United Kingdom. We work very closely with…23 Jan 2019HANSARDUN Aid to Palestinian RefugeesThe UN Relief and Works Agency, UNRWA, is a necessary humanitarian and stabilising presence in the region, providing vital services to millions of Palestinian refugees every day.…22 Jan 2019HANSARDIraqNo, the policy has not changed. The short answer is soon, of course.22 Jan 2019HANSARDIraqI spoke to Foreign Minister Alhakim on the telephone on 14 November. I saw him in Rome with President Barham Salih at the end of November, and the noble Lord Ahmad spoke to him in…22 Jan 2019HANSARDIraqThat is absolutely right. The future of Iraq, which has real possibilities now following the elections some months ago, has to be built not only on the understanding that all…22 Jan 2019HANSARDIraqWe have an active and thriving Iraq-UK business council. Baroness Nicholson has been involved for many years in efforts in this area, particularly in the south of the country in…22 Jan 2019HANSARDIraqThe Kurdish community is represented through the Kurdish Regional Government, and we keep in regular contact with them. Relationships between Baghdad and Irbil are vital for…22 Jan 2019HANSARDIraqYes, soon. It seems the best possible word to use. The definition of quarter has obviously stretched a little bit too far, but it is important both to keep up the relationship…22 Jan 2019HANSARDSyriaThe Government support and keep in close contact with the UN-led political process to end the Syrian conflict. We have used our relationships and convening power to encourage…22 Jan 2019HANSARDSyriaI think both states are extremely conscious of the impact of any of their decisions on Syria. We have engaged regularly with the United States as it works through its process of…22 Jan 2019HANSARDSyriaThe actions of Iran in supporting the Assad regime and the way in which it has conducted a civil war against its own people have caused deep concern. Iran can improve its position…22 Jan 2019HANSARDSyriaI met the Prime Minister of Lebanon, as did my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary, on his visit to the United Kingdom. [Official Report, 23 January 2019, Vol. 653, c. 4MC.]…22 Jan 2019