Contributions
730 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDBritain in the WorldIt is an honour to address this House on behalf of the Government and to close this debate on Britain in the world. I am grateful for the insightful contributions from all the…13 Jan 2020HANSARDConsular Support: UK Nationals OverseasThe Minister for the Middle East and North Africa is doing everything he can for the hon. Gentleman’s constituent. Providing consular assistance in Yemen is, of course, far from…05 Nov 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe UK is a world leader on tax compliance, with one of the lowest tax gaps in the world. The UK was a major sponsor of the OECD’s base erosion and profit shifting project and has…05 Nov 2019HANSARDHuman RightsI pay tribute to the right hon. Lady for her years of service to the House, particularly her years of service on the Foreign Affairs Committee, and for always keeping a laser-like…05 Nov 2019HANSARDHuman RightsI pay tribute to my hon. Friend for always doing all he can to speak up for his constituents. The United Kingdom Government have expressed sincere regret over this issue; however,…05 Nov 2019HANSARDConsular Support: UK Nationals OverseasOur consular staff help more than 20,000 British people abroad every year, and we constantly strive to improve support, with more online services, updated information and…05 Nov 2019HANSARDHuman RightsAs a fellow Lancastrian MP, may I add my congratulations to you, Mr Speaker? The UK has a strong history of protecting human rights and promoting our values globally. We do that…05 Nov 2019HANSARDHuman RightsThe UK has committed to finding a sustainable solution to the Rohingya crisis. We will continue to work in Myanmar and Bangladesh to ensure safe and dignified returns, and ensure…05 Nov 2019HANSARDHuman RightsThe UK has a long tradition of protecting human rights domestically and fulfilling our international human rights obligations, but, as my hon. Friend the Chair of the FAC has just…05 Nov 2019HANSARDHuman RightsThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia remains a Foreign and Commonwealth Office human rights priority country, particularly because of its use of the death penalty and its restrictions of…05 Nov 2019HANSARDHuman RightsAs the hon. Gentleman will be aware, the International Trade Secretary apologised for any export licences that were issued in error. We are carefully considering the implications…05 Nov 2019HANSARDHuman RightsMay I start by paying tribute to my hon. Friend for all the work he does and his recent appointment as the Prime Minister’s envoy for freedom of religion or belief? As he says,…05 Nov 2019HANSARDConsular Support: UK Nationals OverseasI thank the hon. Lady for her question. I have seen her letter, and I will be responding to it later today. I am also happy to meet her. The details of this case are rather more…05 Nov 2019HANSARDConsular Support: UK Nationals OverseasI thank my hon. Friend for that question. He did tireless work as the trade envoy to Canada, and I know that it is a country very close to his heart. I will certainly look at his…05 Nov 2019HANSARDConsular Support: UK Nationals OverseasMay I thank the hon. Gentleman for the tireless work that he does for his constituency and for the family in question? We are not always able to resolve cases as satisfactorily as…05 Nov 2019HANSARDConsular Support: UK Nationals OverseasI am reading the hon. Lady’s report, and, unfortunately, I find it rather one-sided. I know that my predecessor agreed to meet the all-party group, but the meeting never took…05 Nov 2019HANSARDConsular Support: UK Nationals OverseasMy right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary will speak to the Iranian Foreign Minister later today. The treatment of British Iranians particularly is of grave concern. We…05 Nov 2019HANSARD Disability-inclusive DevelopmentIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Evans, for what I think is the first time. It is good to see my constituency neighbour in the Chair. I congratulate the hon.…31 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsHumanitarian needs are rising in Zimbabwe, due to a combination of poor and erratic rains and the deteriorating economic situation. DFID has committed £49 million to a new…02 Oct 2019HANSARD YemenThe UK takes its exporting licence obligations extremely seriously. We operate one of the most robust export control regimes in the world.01 Oct 2019