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HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryThe right hon. Gentleman is well aware that of course we know about that ICJ carve-out in relation to the Commonwealth. That is common knowledge. I find it slightly strange that…26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryI agree with the chuntering; it is risible that the Conservatives undertook 11 rounds of negotiations on this subject, and they simply will not admit to having done so. The right…26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryI will not be invited down any route by the Conservative party. We all know where that leads—to rack and ruin. Of course, the situation for many Chagossians has been very…26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryI was just about to come on to that. There have been some changes to enable a limited element of front-loading, but the overall net present value of the treaty payments, which…26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryNo, I will not take another intervention from the right hon. Gentleman. My response was very clear. On the subject of inaccurate speculation about the cost of the treaty, Prime…26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. As I was saying, in that kind of situation, we would unfortunately see international organisations following that determination, such as the…26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryNo, I will keep speaking, as is my right. Without a negotiated solution with Mauritius, it would pursue its legal campaign; it has made that very clear, as the shadow Minister…26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryI could not have said it better myself. That is indeed the nub of the point. I want to inform the House that, separate from the agreement, we will increase our support to…26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryI am more than happy to go into the financial question in a few moments, because this too, sadly, is an issue about which the Opposition have been deeply confused. As for the…26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryI will happily give way to the right hon. Gentleman.26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryI will continue to explain why the Conservatives cannot compare speculative figures for the lifetime cost of a 99-year-long agreement to protect our national security with an…26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryI do appreciate the kind tone in which the hon. Gentleman expressed his remarks. However, I would say, respectfully, that the running sore is the situation that has led to our…26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryI will take one last intervention.26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryI am happy to give way to the hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham (Dr Johnson).26 Feb 2025HANSARDSudanEnding the conflict in Sudan, and the appalling consequences of it, is a UK priority. Both the Foreign Secretary and I have visited the region, including Chad and South Sudan. We…25 Feb 2025HANSARDSudanThe hon. Member is right to raise the disturbing accounts of atrocities that we have heard. She will be pleased to know that the UK led efforts to renew the UN Human Rights…25 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am grateful to my hon. Friend for that important question. We have been working closely with Egypt, which has sought to support many of those requiring medical assistance.…25 Feb 2025HANSARDSudanI thank my hon. Friend for raising that issue, because the situation she has described is intolerable. I was grateful to the international counterparts who attended a discussion…25 Feb 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationI know that many Members on both sides of the House will share my hon. Friend’s revulsion and concern at those scenes. We are committed to working with Israel, the Palestinian…25 Feb 2025HANSARDTackling HIV and AIDSTests and treatment are critical. I am pleased that the Prime Minister recently announced that, together with South Africa, the UK will co-host the eighth replenishment of the…25 Feb 2025