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HANSARDIllicit Finance: War in UkraineI thank my right hon. Friend for his intervention. Turkey, in particular, is making incredible efforts and has continuing negotiations and conversations as a close neighbour and…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Hong Kong UpdateWith permission Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to update the House on recent developments in Hong Kong. Last week, I came to the House to speak on the egregious arrest…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Hong Kong UpdateI thank the hon. Lady for her support. I think we are all in agreement in our condemnation of the behaviour we are seeing. On the security of individuals here, colleagues will…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Hong Kong UpdateI am pleased that we were able to make a statement. The question in an urgent question is always to ask whether a Department will make a statement. I am pleased that Mr Speaker…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Hong Kong UpdateWe work very closely with our international partners on all those matters, including on sanctions, through international forums where we can work together to use the tools that…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Hong Kong UpdateMy hon. Friend raises an important point. I have not had a chance to read the ISC’s report, which I understand has come out this morning, but I will do so and, with officials,…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Hong Kong UpdateI think we are all agreed that that is exactly what we want. Indeed, our police and security authorities do that, and have done so successfully, for many vulnerable groups…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Hong Kong UpdateI thank my hon. Friend for his comments. As I say, over the weekend, I will read in detail the report from a Committee that always has a depth of wisdom, because it includes those…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Hong Kong UpdateThe Government and those from the FCDO more widely have discussions with our Five Eyes partners on a regular basis about all these matters, as the House would expect. As I say, on…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Hong Kong UpdateI thank my hon. Friend for his questions. The reports of undeclared police stations in parts of the UK were very concerning and were taken very seriously, because any foreign…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Hong Kong UpdateWe are aware of the difficulties that BNOs are experiencing in seeking the early withdrawal of their pensions, which are held by the Mandatory Provident Fund in Hong Kong. We have…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Hong Kong UpdateThe challenge we are seeing—the bounties placed on those who have chosen to seek safety here in the UK in order to continue using their voice to express their concerns—is…13 Jul 2023HANSARDIllicit Finance: War in UkraineI am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Harwich and North Essex (Sir Bernard Jenkin) and the Backbench Business Committee for securing the debate. I also thank all Members…13 Jul 2023HANSARDUK-Mongolian RelationsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Harris. I thank the team for making sure the debate could go ahead, despite the challenges at the start. I am grateful to my…12 Jul 2023HANSARDUK-Mongolian RelationsSunday.12 Jul 2023HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023, No. 665). The regulations amend the Russia…10 Jul 2023HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023I thank my hon. Friend for his support and for that important question. As we are the first to introduce such legislation, we hope that it will act as a basis from which others…10 Jul 2023HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023The right hon. Member raises an important question and I will ensure that he is given a full written answer on the legal position. However, I think he would agree—he has stated…10 Jul 2023HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023I thank all the Committee members who have contributed to the debate and for their continued support in this, sadly, ongoing and growing area of policy that we need to continue to…10 Jul 2023HANSARDCommonwealth Parliamentary AssociationMy right hon. Friend’s extremely helpful suggestion is duly noted, by all, I am sure.06 Jul 2023