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HANSARD Gaza and LebanonAs I mentioned, the UK Government are looking carefully at all reports. There has been considerable footage that is extremely disturbing—not just the footage that many of us have…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonIt is very important that the UK takes its responsibilities seriously. The hon. Member talked about some of the reports that we have seen—the UK Government are looking very…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonWe are very much aware that more than 85% of Gaza is under evacuation orders. That is causing chronic overcrowding, with people desperately seeking shelter. Last month, the number…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonMy hon. Friend mentioned the critical issue of healthcare in Gaza, which has been of considerable concern to the UK Government. That is why we announced £5.5 million of new…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonI could not disagree more with the right hon. Gentleman’s characterisation of the UK Government’s approach. I mentioned a few moments ago the engagement that has taken place, but…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gibraltar-Spain Border ChecksI would not seek to speak for the people of Gibraltar; that would not be appropriate. What is most important is that we ensure progress on the UK-EU deal on these matters. The…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Gibraltar-Spain Border ChecksI am grateful to my hon. Friend for his question, and the clearest answer that I can give is yes, yes and yes.14 Oct 2024HANSARD Gibraltar-Spain Border ChecksI know the whole House would want to send our very best wishes to the hon. Member’s grandmother and that it regrets the really difficult situation that her family was placed in.…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Gibraltar-Spain Border ChecksI am afraid I have to wholly reject the claims made by the right hon. Member. The agreement on the British Indian Ocean Territory is unique, and based on the unique history and…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Gibraltar-Spain Border ChecksI am disappointed by the tone of the right hon. Gentleman’s claims, particularly given his interest in historical and particularly military matters. I hope that he is aware,…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Gibraltar-Spain Border ChecksI believe that the UK Government could not have been clearer in our representations on this matter, including to the Spanish Government. On 11 October, the Minister of State,…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Gibraltar-Spain Border ChecksI am grateful to the hon. Member for his question. First, he asked about whether the interests and concerns of Gibraltarians will be paramount. They absolutely will be. We remain…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Gibraltar-Spain Border ChecksThe peculiar and unfounded analogy that those on the Conservative Benches appear to be attempting to draw has been rejected by those living in those overseas territories, who can…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Gibraltar-Spain Border ChecksIt is important that we ensure that we negotiate to obtain the treaty that is needed. It is that treaty—the EU-UK treaty—that will ultimately ensure that the interests of the…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Gibraltar-Spain Border ChecksEnsuring the fluid movement of people across the Gibraltar-Spain land border is a top priority for the UK Government. Border fluidity is important for shared prosperity and for…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Gibraltar-Spain Border ChecksI have to say that I regret the tone adopted by the hon. Gentleman. Many of us in this House are friends of our overseas territories and very much respect their right to…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Gibraltar-Spain Border ChecksAbsolutely, and I am grateful to my hon. Friend for being so clear about this matter. It is very important for the UK Government to underline that commitment to sovereignty;…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Gibraltar-Spain Border ChecksThat commitment is one that we share within this House. We cannot be clearer on that. The right hon. Gentleman specifically asked about the details of recent events. Just to…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Gibraltar-Spain Border ChecksI am very grateful to my hon. Friend for making that point. I absolutely can make that confirmation. The UK Government are committed to the double lock. We will never enter into…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Gibraltar-Spain Border ChecksBefore I begin, I would like to associate myself with the remarks made across the House a few moments ago, after the passing of Alex Salmond. My thoughts and sympathies are with…14 Oct 2024