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HANSARDUK’s Ambassador to the USA: ResignationI cannot comment further on the arrangements for the appointment of a successor; I have already indicated what they are. My noble friend asked a number of questions. It is vital…11 Jul 2019HANSARDUK’s Ambassador to the USA: ResignationI cannot add to what I have already said. The process is laid down, and I have no further information on that.11 Jul 2019HANSARDUK’s Ambassador to the USA: ResignationI think we are unanimous in our respect for and support of Sir Kim Darroch, but I return to the very wise point made by my noble friend Lord Howell: regardless of Prime Ministers…11 Jul 2019HANSARDReligious PersecutionI must confess that that is not what I was about to deal with, but I have noted the point; I undertake to obtain more information and write to the noble Lord. He also raised the…11 Jul 2019HANSARDCommemoration: Victims of Religious ViolenceMy Lords, the Government are deeply concerned at both the scale and severity of acts of violence based on religion or belief. We very much welcome the newly established United…10 Jul 2019HANSARDCommemoration: Victims of Religious ViolenceI thank the noble Lord, who refers to a tragic and deeply distressing incident from that past time. The United Nations designated day for commemorating the victims of acts of…10 Jul 2019HANSARDCommemoration: Victims of Religious ViolenceI thank the right reverend Prelate, who makes an extremely important point. To reassure him, the Government agree with his assessment. Indeed, education is key to our work on…10 Jul 2019HANSARDCommemoration: Victims of Religious ViolenceFirst of all, in relation to the independent review, we are very grateful to the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Truro for that hard-hitting report—and it is hard hitting—and…10 Jul 2019HANSARDCommemoration: Victims of Religious ViolenceThat encapsulates the general concept of training, and the noble Lord is absolutely right that training is vital in how we address issues in these difficult and sensitive…10 Jul 2019HANSARDCommemoration: Victims of Religious ViolenceMy Lords, my noble friend makes a most interesting suggestion that merits exploration. There is a symmetry in fact that nearly 400 years ago pilgrims left this country for the new…10 Jul 2019HANSARDNHS: Future UK Trade DealsMy Lords, we are very tight for time in this debate, so I ask for noble Lords’ co-operation in looking at the clock. When it flashes, that suggests that something should happen.04 Jul 2019HANSARDDisplaced Yazidis and Survivors of Daesh ViolenceThe noble Lord makes a very important point. I do not have detail as to the format of the conference, but I can certainly make further investigation and I shall undertake to write…02 Jul 2019HANSARDHong Kong ProtestsI thank the noble Lord. We try to ensure in our discussions with China that we are blunt, we are direct, we say exactly what we think and China is left in no doubt as to our…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDisplaced Yazidis and Survivors of Daesh ViolenceSince 2014, DfID has committed £252.5 million in humanitarian support to Iraq, and that is providing a vital lifeline of shelter, medical care and clean water to millions of the…02 Jul 2019HANSARDHong Kong ProtestsWe would advise anyone intending to visit any country to take the Foreign Office’s advice and pay attention to what that advice is. Last month and yesterday, there were…02 Jul 2019HANSARDHong Kong ProtestsI am not aware of that. I am assuming that the Chinese Government are as well versed as my noble friend is in the legal system of Hong Kong. I am not aware of any such refutal of…02 Jul 2019HANSARDHong Kong ProtestsI thank the noble Lord. There was widespread concern about the violence that took place yesterday, and the Government have condemned it. He is correct that it is unnecessary and…02 Jul 2019HANSARDHong Kong ProtestsMy Lords, with the leave of the House, I shall repeat in the form of a Statement the Answer to an Urgent Question in the other place earlier today with reference to Hong Kong. The…02 Jul 2019HANSARDHong Kong ProtestsMy Lords, I make it clear that the joint declaration remains as valid today as it did when it was signed over 35 years ago. It is a legally binding international treaty registered…02 Jul 2019HANSARDHong Kong ProtestsWith reference to the last part of the noble Baroness’s question, yes of course we do. The United Kingdom is regarded as one of the most significant participants in United Nations…02 Jul 2019