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HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillThat is not too much to ask. We are talking to the Mauritian Government about this, because we want the same thing as the noble Lord. I had hoped that we would be able to say…25 Nov 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy Lords, as the noble Lord opposite has indicated, it is slightly surprising that the four amendments on establishing a joint UK-Mauritius parliamentary commission or committee…25 Nov 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillIn relation to Amendment 20J, the House has dedicated at least 15 hours to debating the Government’s rationale for entering this treaty. It has been subject to two reports, by the…25 Nov 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillIt is really important that there is not a dispute with regards to Gibraltar. There is an arrangement that is agreed with Spain and it is not in question at all, in any sense.25 Nov 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI am really sorry, but we have an agreement with Spain. The matter is settled. Madrid takes the same view that London takes; it is the same view that the Government of Gibraltar…25 Nov 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillIt is agreed.25 Nov 2025HANSARDUkraine: Forcible Removal of ChildrenI am reluctant to get into dissecting the 28-point plan and the things that have been put forward. The issue of children has absolutely been raised, and it is vital that those…24 Nov 2025HANSARDUkraine: Forcible Removal of ChildrenThe noble Lord often reminds us of this, and I share his admiration for the work of the Qataris, not just in this process but in many others too. They are exceptionally…24 Nov 2025HANSARDUkraine: Forcible Removal of ChildrenI cannot imagine that that would be the case. I know that the noble Lord has a personal close interest in this, and I understand completely why he is pushing me on it, but I am…24 Nov 2025HANSARDUkraine: Forcible Removal of ChildrenI am not sure that I understand the very last point that my noble friend made about young people being unemployed, but on the coalition of the willing, that has proved useful and…24 Nov 2025HANSARDUkraine: Forcible Removal of ChildrenAccountability and responsibility for breaches of international humanitarian law and atrocities matter a great deal to this Government, and we will not compromise on that in any…24 Nov 2025HANSARDUkraine: Forcible Removal of ChildrenI am very mindful of what the noble Lord says. We have heard calls from across this House and in the other place encouraging us to move on this. The fundamental premise of this,…24 Nov 2025HANSARDUkraine: Forcible Removal of ChildrenSpeaking personally and for the Government, I think that the removal of 20,000 Ukrainian children is one of the most horrific elements of this whole awful war. We are doing…24 Nov 2025HANSARDUkraine: Forcible Removal of ChildrenMy Lords, as noble Lords will know, talks are continuing today, and it is not the Government’s intention to provide any kind of running commentary on this, and I know that that…24 Nov 2025HANSARDUkraine: Forcible Removal of ChildrenFirst, I pay tribute to the right reverend Prelate for his knowledge and experience and the care and consideration that he brings to this and other matters. I know that he will…24 Nov 2025HANSARDUkraine: UK-USA DiscussionsI agree with that. The politics of the UN are complex, as the noble Lord well knows, but it is clear to see at the moment that in regard to Ukraine the Security Council will not…19 Nov 2025HANSARDUkraine: UK-USA DiscussionsSadly, the noble Lord is right in what he says about the United Nations. We are where we are. We believe the United Nations remains the single most important multilateral…19 Nov 2025HANSARDGaza and SudanWe will continue to fund the World Food Programme, because it is often the agency that can best get supplies mobilised at speed and at scale in these situations. The situation in…19 Nov 2025HANSARDUkraine: UK-USA DiscussionsThat is absolutely right. Russia must not be rewarded for its actions here. That would send a bad signal to others around the world and would leave other states in the region…19 Nov 2025HANSARDGaza and SudanI thank both noble Lords for their thoughtful contributions, and I agree with much of what has been said. The noble Earl started by talking about the ceasefire in Gaza. We very…19 Nov 2025