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HANSARDReligious Minorities in NigeriaThe hon. Lady raises an important issue. We have seen this done in other countries, possibly for good reasons, but that does create disputes, so I will ensure that it is picked up…18 Apr 2023HANSARDPandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response: International AgreementI think we have all looked closely at that. My hon. Friend highlights a question, but the whole point of the negotiations and discussions is that all member states bring their…17 Apr 2023HANSARDPandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response: International AgreementMy hon. Friend speaks with a passion that we all know and respect. I am not the expert on this, but there is much commentary on whether there is the full clarity and transparency…17 Apr 2023HANSARDPandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response: International AgreementYes, absolutely I can. The speculation that somehow the instrument will undermine UK sovereignty and give WHO powers over national public health measures is simply not the case. I…17 Apr 2023HANSARDPandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response: International AgreementI am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Don Valley (Nick Fletcher) for leading this debate on behalf of the Petitions Committee and, importantly, on behalf of the…17 Apr 2023HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeThe hon. Lady mentioned the anniversary of the death of respected Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. It seems extraordinary that we are already a year on. The UK is…27 Mar 2023HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeWe voted no on the resolution pertaining to referral to the International Court of Justice because we consider that is not helpful to bringing the parties back to dialogue.27 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesAs my hon. Friend is aware, this is a Home Office issue, and as I have said, Prime Minister Netanyahu will be meeting the Home Secretary tomorrow on his visit. We continue to work…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesAs I have said, the UK’s position on settlements is absolutely clear. Settlements are illegal under international law and they call into question Israel’s commitment to a…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesAs I say, the UK Government continue to ask all parties to take urgent measures to reduce those tensions and de-escalate the situation. Because of what the hon. Gentleman has…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesAs I have said before, and I am happy to say again, the UK has condemned the Israeli Finance Minister’s comments calling for the Palestinian village of Huwara to be wiped out, and…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe United Kingdom is opposed to the unilateral annexation of all or any part of the west bank. Such a move would be contrary to international law and damaging to peace efforts,…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesWe are appalled by the multiple terror attacks that have killed and injured Israelis and, indeed, Palestinian civilians in the early part of this year. While Israel has a…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesWe continue to call on Hamas and other terrorist groups to permanently end their incitement and rocket fire against Israel. The Government have assessed that Hamas in its entirety…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesAs I have set out, the Foreign Secretary speaks regularly with his counterparts, and our ambassador and teams in-country in both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem work very closely day by…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe Abraham accords have provided an opportunity to move forward, and we were pleased to see progress at the Aqaba and Sharm el-Sheikh meetings earlier in the year, and we…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe UK’s position on settlements is clear: settlements are illegal under international law and call into question Israel’s commitment to the two-state solution. We have urged…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe UK is intensely focused on, and concerned by, the increasing violence on the west bank. The Foreign Secretary spoke to his Israeli counterpart, Eli Cohen, on Tuesday to…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI know the Prime Minister’s team will have heard the hon. Gentleman’s questions, and I will ensure that they are passed on to No.10 later this afternoon.23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI agree with the right hon. Lady that relationships are strengthening through economic and academic ties. When I visited the Occupied Palestinian Territories last year, I met some…23 Mar 2023