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HANSARDSt Helena: UK ImmigrationAs to whether the agreement was reached with the entire Legislative Council, we respect the democratic autonomy of St Helena. It is for St Helena to determine what consultation or…22 Oct 2024HANSARDSt Helena: UK ImmigrationIt is important to note that there would be no automatic right to entry rights or citizenship. It is for the Helenian Government to make a determination about anybody who arrives…22 Oct 2024HANSARDSt Helena: UK ImmigrationAgain, we are not anticipating migrants arriving, and this is very much a contingency measure. But should that happen, transport would be provided and they would be accommodated,…22 Oct 2024HANSARDSt Helena: UK ImmigrationMy Lords, the following Statement was made in the House of Commons on Monday 21 October: “The House is aware that a political agreement has been reached with Mauritius about the…22 Oct 2024HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2024That the Regulations laid before the House on 5 and 12 September be approved. Relevant document: 3rd Report from Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered in Grand…22 Oct 2024HANSARDSt Helena: UK ImmigrationThe noble Lord rightly says that £6.65 million is a lot of money, but I point out that the previous Government were spending £50 million every year on housing those migrants on…22 Oct 2024HANSARDIran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024I will hopefully improve my note-taking as we go on with this. Brokers would be specifically in breach of sanctions were they to facilitate or knowingly support in any way…21 Oct 2024HANSARDIran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024My Lords, I again thank noble Lords for their contributions and support for these measures. On the IRGC, I note the comments of the noble Lord, Lord Callanan, about the…21 Oct 2024HANSARDIran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024My Lords, these regulations amend the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023. The instrument was laid before Parliament on 12 September under powers contained in the Sanctions and…21 Oct 2024HANSARDIran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Iran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024.21 Oct 2024HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2024My Lords, I am grateful for the support of the noble Lords, Lord Purvis and Lord Callanan. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Purvis, in particular, for his ongoing—I will put it that…21 Oct 2024HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2024My Lords, these regulations amend the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. This instrument was laid on 5 September under powers in the Sanctions and Anti-Money…21 Oct 2024HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2024. Relevant document: 3rd Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny…21 Oct 2024HANSARDSomalilandI thank the noble Earl for the approach he has taken to this topic. It is our role to encourage dialogue, but I do not think it is our role to specify what the outcome should be,…10 Oct 2024HANSARDSomalilandMy Lords, the UK, alongside others in the international community, does not recognise Somaliland’s unilateral declaration of independence. The settlement of Somaliland’s status is…10 Oct 2024HANSARDSomalilandMy Lords, the noble Baroness is right in her strong support for Somaliland, but that does not change our position on the question of recognition of Somaliland as an independent…10 Oct 2024HANSARDSomalilandWell, I am very pleased to provide consistency in the Government’s approach. The UK needs to tread carefully in the Horn of Africa in regard to this, given the situation that the…10 Oct 2024HANSARDSomalilandThe noble Lord has summarised what I have tried to say very well, and I thank him for that.10 Oct 2024HANSARDSomalilandThat is an important question, and I will consider it further. I think we sometimes underestimate the impact soft power can have. We are well placed to act in that way, given our…10 Oct 2024HANSARDSomalilandMy noble friend makes an important point. He is a far more experienced parliamentarian than me, and I am sure that he is able to navigate the powers that be to enable such an…10 Oct 2024