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HANSARDLondon Sudan ConferenceI thank the noble Lord, Lord Callanan, for his agreement with us about the nature of the conflict in Sudan and, as he quite rightly said, the horrific impact it is having on…28 Apr 2025HANSARDMyanmar EarthquakeThe noble Baroness is right and, yes, we are working in particular to ensure that health assistance is available, as well as getting the food, the medicines, the water and the…03 Apr 2025HANSARDMyanmar EarthquakeThe Government are prepared to consider any measures that might bring about the peace, security and stability that we wish to see. We are aware of reports such as those the noble…03 Apr 2025HANSARDMyanmar EarthquakeYes, that is right. I commend the noble Lord’s work, particularly on sexual violence in conflict, which he has led over many years. Fortunately, the epicentre of the earthquake…03 Apr 2025HANSARDMyanmar EarthquakeThe noble Lord is completely right; we do not regard the military regime in Myanmar as a legitimate Government. We will take any steps that we are able to with our friends and…03 Apr 2025HANSARDMyanmar EarthquakeI am very happy to provide that assurance to the House today and I will take the opportunity to thank the noble Baroness, Lady Curran, as well as very many other Members of this…03 Apr 2025HANSARDMyanmar EarthquakeI thank the noble Lord for the support for the action that the Government have been able to take so far. Noble Lords will understand the reasons why we work through local partners…03 Apr 2025HANSARDMyanmar EarthquakeThe noble Lord is quite right to remind us that this earthquake follows years of difficulty and tragedy for the people of Myanmar. We will continue to work with our international…03 Apr 2025HANSARDMyanmar EarthquakeMy Lords, our £10 million of humanitarian assistance will be directed to our existing local partners on the ground to ensure it reaches those most affected throughout Myanmar. No…03 Apr 2025HANSARDLandmines and Cluster MunitionsMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Verdirame, for securing this debate and to all noble Lords who have contributed. We could have done with longer, because this is…03 Apr 2025HANSARDBosnia and HerzegovinaWe see EUFOR as vital for maintaining peace and security, and upholding the military aspects of the peace agreement. The UK regularly engages with the EU delegation to Bosnia and…03 Apr 2025HANSARDBosnia and HerzegovinaWe support the role of the high representative and the use of his executive powers as the situation has required them. This role remains vital for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s future…03 Apr 2025HANSARDBosnia and HerzegovinaThat is a very important question in many contexts around the world, but specifically this one. I was pleased that we were able to protect and enhance the funding that we provide…03 Apr 2025HANSARDBosnia and HerzegovinaSince Brexit we have tried to work more and more closely with our EU partners, particularly on defence and security, for the reasons the noble Baroness has outlined. We are…03 Apr 2025HANSARDBosnia and HerzegovinaI echo the noble Lord’s comments about the noble Baroness, Lady Helic. Her work has kept this House focused on the western Balkans over many years. On ODA and protecting various…03 Apr 2025HANSARDBosnia and HerzegovinaI thank the noble Lord for acknowledging that we continue in the way that his previous Government acted on this issue. On NATO membership, there is a great deal of work to do for…03 Apr 2025HANSARDMyanmar EarthquakeThat is a very good question, and it is why we work with partners on the ground in a localised approach. We have trusted partners on the ground in Myanmar who we have worked with…03 Apr 2025HANSARDMyanmar EarthquakeI hear what the noble Baroness has said. At the moment, we have committed to match up to £5 million and I am sure, as she says, that the British public will rise to the challenge.…03 Apr 2025HANSARDChagos IslandsWhat I am embarrassed by is that we inherited such a mess in our overseas development spend, with asylum accommodation being paid for by our development spend, and an Army that…02 Apr 2025HANSARDChagos IslandsWe have received formal confirmation from the White House that the United States supports the UK proceeding with the deal. This follows a rigorous US inter-agency process. We…02 Apr 2025