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HANSARDGreenland: Proposed US TariffsI appreciate that the noble Baroness takes a strong personal interest, for reasons that I understand, in what happens in Denmark and Greenland. I do not think it helps anybody to…19 Jan 2026HANSARDGreenland: Proposed US TariffsAs I think we examined at length through the progress of the Bill, the right to self-determination is not something that you can claim for yourself; it is something that can be…19 Jan 2026HANSARDGreenland: Proposed US TariffsAs noble Lords would imagine, we are speaking constantly—this is happening in real time—with our friends, allies and partners in NATO and beyond. Any meetings that are needed to…19 Jan 2026HANSARDGreenland: Proposed US TariffsThe noble Lord is encouraging us to be calm and to respond thoughtfully but clearly. Luckily, that is the approach that our Prime Minister is taking.19 Jan 2026HANSARDGreenland: Proposed US TariffsIt is called diplomacy. Our aim is to de-escalate the situation and not take measures which would inevitably cause this to escalate and become more damaging for our manufacturers…19 Jan 2026HANSARDGreenland: Proposed US TariffsWe talk with relevant partners as appropriate, but the main conversations that have happened between the United Kingdom and the United States have taken place between our Prime…19 Jan 2026HANSARDGreenland: Proposed US TariffsI watched the Prime Minister’s statement this morning and I would not at all describe it as softly-softly. It was made very clear what the United Kingdom stands for and what we…19 Jan 2026HANSARDGreenland: Proposed US TariffsI am grateful to the noble Lord. It is always good to hear him speak on these issues. As the Prime Minister stated this morning, the use of tariffs against our allies is…19 Jan 2026HANSARDGreenland: Proposed US TariffsI am afraid I am not responsible for interpreting statements of anybody other than myself.19 Jan 2026HANSARDGreenland: Proposed US TariffsMy response is the same, essentially. Decisions on the measures we use and the institutions we involve will be made using the test of whether those decisions are likely to improve…19 Jan 2026HANSARDGreenland: Proposed US TariffsI completely agree with the noble Baroness on what she says about unity of purpose. That is why the Prime Minister made the statement that he did this morning. When it comes to…19 Jan 2026HANSARDBiodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction BillThat the Bill do now pass.19 Jan 2026HANSARDBiodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction BillMy Lords, I am pleased to update the House that both the Scottish Parliament and the Northern Ireland Assembly have now granted legislative consent to the Bill. I express my…19 Jan 2026HANSARDGreenland: Proposed US TariffsI would not dream of advising noble Lords or my good friends at the other end of the building on what they should and should not say to a visiting speaker from the United States.…19 Jan 2026HANSARDGreenland: Proposed US TariffsThere are many ways that the current situation and the concerns that the United States has could be resolved. What matters is that that is done collegiately, diplomatically and in…19 Jan 2026HANSARDBiodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction BillVery quickly, given that there is such a high level of agreement and support, I thank noble Lords for their co-operation and efforts in getting this done. I note what the noble…19 Jan 2026HANSARDGreenland: Proposed US TariffsIt is Monday, and these announcements were made at the weekend, so further announcements will be made. I agree that the defence investment strategy is incredibly important, but it…19 Jan 2026HANSARDIranI need to repeat what I said: the future should be for the people of Iran to determine, not the UK Government. On the issue of asylum claims and the closure of the embassy, I…15 Jan 2026HANSARDIranObviously, we all have opinions about that, but I think it is probably better that I do not speculate about that kind of intervention at this point.15 Jan 2026HANSARDIranI do not think there is really anything to disagree with there. There needs to be greater co-operation internationally, not least in Europe, around support for refugees, and…15 Jan 2026