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HANSARDSue Gray ReportThe Metropolitan Police put out a statement this afternoon in which it said it was working “at pace”, but it did not give a specific timescale. I am afraid that I cannot say more…31 Jan 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportI am sure there will be a lot of discussions around this issue.31 Jan 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportI thank noble Lords for their comments. May I first wish the noble Baroness, Lady Smith, well, and hope she gets better soon? I thank the noble Lord, Lord Collins, for stepping in…31 Jan 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportI certainly hope that the noble Lord does not think that I am trivialising anything; I certainly am not. As I say, in his Statement and repeatedly, the Prime Minister has…31 Jan 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportThe Prime Minister has said that he will act and make changes to the way that No. 10 and the Cabinet Office are run. I do not want to prejudge that, but he has said that in the…31 Jan 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportAs I said to the noble Lord, Lord Butler, I am afraid that some of these questions are jumping ahead. What I can say is what I have already said: that the Prime Minister has said…31 Jan 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportAs I have said, I cannot comment on the ongoing Met investigation, but what I can say is that the Prime Minister has said—or the Government have now said—that at the end of the…31 Jan 2022HANSARDSocial Care Sector: Private EquityMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, wishes to speak virtually, and I think that this is a convenient point to call her.27 Jan 2022HANSARDNHS: Nurse RecruitmentMy Lords, it is the turn of the Liberal Democrats and the noble Lord, Lord Jones of Cheltenham, wishes to speak virtually. This is a convenient point to call him.27 Jan 2022HANSARDUkraineI thank the noble Lord for his contribution, and recognise his great expertise in this area. I will most certainly take it back to make sure that people are aware of it.26 Jan 2022HANSARDUkraineI agree with the noble Lord. Certainly, we are absolutely committed to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and to providing it with a full range of support.26 Jan 2022HANSARDUkraineI thank the noble Lord and the noble Baroness for their comments. They are both absolutely right that Russia’s pattern of military build-ups on the border of Ukraine and in…26 Jan 2022HANSARDUkraineI am afraid I do not agree with the noble Lord. NATO does not pose an aggressive threat to Russia.26 Jan 2022HANSARDUkraineI have said that we are working closely with our allies to co-ordinate sanctions to maximise their deterrent impact and to limit as far as possible any negative impact on the UK…26 Jan 2022HANSARDUkraineI thank the most reverend Primate. He is absolutely right: diplomacy is the only way out of the current situation, but Russia must uphold the international commitments it has…26 Jan 2022HANSARDUkraineAs I have said in answer to a number of questions, we stand ready to engage in constructive dialogue with Russia to discuss mutual security concerns. Last week, for the first time…26 Jan 2022HANSARDUkraineWe are working very closely with our allies. I am sure my noble friend will be aware that, today, there is a political advisers meeting taking place in Paris of the Normandy…26 Jan 2022HANSARDUkraineIn answer to questions at the beginning, I set out a whole range of things that we have done, and are doing, to tackle money-laundering and economic crime. We will continue with…26 Jan 2022HANSARDUkraineAs I said in response to the noble Baroness’s question about Nord Stream 2, we do not believe that it is compatible with Russia’s aggressive actions. We remain opposed to it and…26 Jan 2022HANSARDUkraineAs I said, the UK is committed to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and we are providing a full range of support. There is no justification for Russia’s aggressive…26 Jan 2022