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HANSARDEthiopia and SomaliaMy Lords, tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia remain heightened and are affecting the region’s prospects for growth and stability. Further escalation is a concern. Alongside…07 Oct 2024HANSARDEthiopia and SomaliaWe completely understand why Egypt and Sudan would be concerned about access to water through the Nile and the dam, but the only way that this gets resolved is through dialogue…07 Oct 2024HANSARDEthiopia and SomaliaAs the noble Baroness will know, the African Union has been very helpful in trying to support the resolution of these issues—specifically on security in Somalia in relation to…07 Oct 2024HANSARDEthiopia and SomaliaThe United Kingdom’s position is consistent and clear that, notwithstanding our long-term relationship with Somaliland, it is absolutely an issue for Somalia to resolve. I cannot…07 Oct 2024HANSARDUkraine: Military SupportMy Lords, our troops will receive all the training they need. We are generally very satisfied with the NAO report—it is very good and worth reading in full, as I know the noble…12 Sept 2024HANSARDUkraine: Military SupportThe right reverend Prelate mentions escalation and mission creep. I point out that this war could end very quickly—today—with a decision by the Russians to withdraw their troops.…12 Sept 2024HANSARDUkraine: Military SupportMy Lords, I invite my noble friend to read the National Audit Office report, which was very complimentary about the work that has been done and the support that has been provided…12 Sept 2024HANSARDUkraine: Military SupportMy Lords, the defence of Ukraine is the defence of the United Kingdom. For two and a half years, Ukrainians have bravely and fiercely defended themselves against Russia’s…12 Sept 2024HANSARDUkraine: Military SupportMy Lords, I do not think that it is helpful to speculate on the US election at this time, but I commit to the noble and gallant Lord and to the House that our support for Ukraine,…12 Sept 2024HANSARDUkraine: Military SupportIn no way at all is the strategic defence review clogging up our support for Ukraine. I have outlined some of the ways in which we are ensuring that that support is forthcoming,…12 Sept 2024HANSARDUkraine: Military SupportI do not have an update on timing, but I will ask questions about that and get back to the noble Lord. I do not know when that will happen, but I note his concern and he is right…12 Sept 2024HANSARDUkraine: Military SupportAs I said last week, the situation has not changed. The noble Lord will understand that we are having close conversations with the Ukrainians about their needs and objectives and…12 Sept 2024HANSARDUkraine: Military SupportMy Lords, UK support for Ukraine is ironclad, and that is why we are stepping up military aid to Ukraine. We are ramping up and speeding up delivery of military support for…12 Sept 2024HANSARDUkraine: Military SupportI am not going to say anything more about Storm Shadow today—noble Lords will understand that it would be a gift to President Putin were I to do so. However, I note what the noble…12 Sept 2024HANSARDUkraineI share the noble and gallant Lord’s thoughts on the wording of the Question from my noble friend. I too noted the emphasis on Ukraine’s “war with Russia” and I disagree with that…05 Sept 2024HANSARDIsrael: Arms SalesMy Lords, the UK remains and will always be committed to supporting Israel’s security and wider regional stability. The Foreign Secretary reaffirmed this with his Israeli…05 Sept 2024HANSARDIsrael: Arms SalesNo, I do not accept that. The legal test we have is that there is a clear risk, and the advice we received was that in the case of these 30 licences it could present a clear…05 Sept 2024HANSARDIsrael: Arms SalesAll I am going to say on that for today is that we recognise Israel’s need to defend itself against security threats, but we are deeply worried about the methods that have been…05 Sept 2024HANSARDIsrael: Arms SalesThe assessment process has not changed; this assessment was made on the basis of clear risk and our ability to have sight in theatre of what was being done, alongside reports…05 Sept 2024HANSARDIsrael: Arms SalesMy Lords, as was expected and as is understandable, the range of reactions to our suspension of some export licences to Israel illustrates the depth of feeling about the conflict.…05 Sept 2024