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HANSARDRussian Assets: SeizureI thank my hon. Friend for setting out one of the important issues that we are making sure we work on as effectively as possible. We are working very closely with our allies on…14 Mar 2023HANSARDRussian Assets: SeizureI will take note of that request and make sure that Treasury officials get back to the hon. Gentleman. I draw the House’s attention to the economic deterrence initiative, which…14 Mar 2023HANSARDCox's Bazar Refugee CampI was in Cox’s Bazar just on Saturday, when I was able to visit the site of the terrible fire that affected 12,000 people and destroyed 2,000 homes. I was able to announce a new…14 Mar 2023HANSARDCox's Bazar Refugee CampThe UK has been a leading donor to the Rohingya crisis, providing over £350 million since 2017. Last week at the UN, the joint response plan was published; it is only just over…14 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe UK’s long-standing position is that it is for India and Pakistan to find a lasting political resolution on Kashmir, taking into account the wishes of Kashmiri people. We…14 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn the integrated review published yesterday, we set out a comprehensive list of tools that we will be using to help us to continue to grow our Mandarin speakers, and more widely…14 Mar 2023HANSARDSanctions DesignationsOn the 8 March, to mark International Women’s Day, the UK announced a package of sanctions demonstrating the UK’s resolve to take action against those that seek to supress women…08 Mar 2023HANSARD North and East Syria: Autonomous AdministrationI am grateful to the hon. Member for Brighton, Kemptown (Lloyd Russell-Moyle) for securing this debate. The Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development…02 Mar 2023HANSARD North and East Syria: Autonomous AdministrationI thank my hon. Friend for his points. Clearly, the challenges are great, but we will use all the tools at our disposal to try to drive towards lasting and inclusive peace, which…02 Mar 2023HANSARD North and East Syria: Autonomous AdministrationI have no doubt that that has been noted and we will make sure that a response is forthcoming. I can give some information that I have to hand. In the first half of financial year…02 Mar 2023HANSARDHuman Rights and Religious Minorities: SudanAs the sanctions Minister, I absolutely hear the hon. Lady’s question, and we have indeed been using our sanctions tools to a degree, but I will take that back and discuss it with…23 Feb 2023HANSARDHuman Rights and Religious Minorities: SudanMy ministerial colleagues are always grateful to receive any such evidence to consider. We have obviously sought assurances recently from the OHCHR, but we should always feed in…23 Feb 2023HANSARDHuman Rights and Religious Minorities: SudanI am grateful to the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for securing this debate and for bringing attention to the human rights situation in Sudan. I commend him for his…23 Feb 2023HANSARDHuman Rights and Religious Minorities: SudanThere are many moving parts. I will ask the relevant Minister to write to the hon. Lady with more up-to-date details so that she is appraised of the latest situation from the UN.…23 Feb 2023HANSARDDRAFT INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (TWELFTH REPLENISHMENT) ORDER 2023I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft International Fund for Agricultural Development (Twelfth Replenishment) Order 2023. The Minister of State, Foreign,…20 Feb 2023HANSARDDRAFT INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (TWELFTH REPLENISHMENT) ORDER 2023I will cover that. The hon. Gentleman raises exactly the point about the challenges of food insecurity and the extended challenges that so many communities and countries face, not…20 Feb 2023HANSARDDRAFT INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (TWELFTH REPLENISHMENT) ORDER 2023As I set out, redirecting our funding towards a more bilateral programme was a decision taken by the Foreign Secretary. My right hon. Friend the Member for Sutton Coldfield, the…20 Feb 2023HANSARDDRAFT INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (TWELFTH REPLENISHMENT) ORDER 2023I will ensure that my right hon. Friend the Member for Sutton Coldfield writes to the hon. Gentleman with the appropriate information in the coming days. I will set out IFAD’s…20 Feb 2023HANSARDDRAFT INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (TWELFTH REPLENISHMENT) ORDER 2023IFAD is an important partner in supporting the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world. Its work helps to build resilience to crises, from natural disasters to the impact…20 Feb 2023HANSARDMyanmarYesterday marked two years since the military seized power from the democratically elected Government in Myanmar. The military continues to instigate violence across the country…02 Feb 2023