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HANSARDYemenThe whole issue of arms exports is a delicate one—a dilemma honestly conceded by the committee of this House, which referred to “fine judgements”. Those are what successive…25 Feb 2019HANSARDCivil Procedure (Amendment) (EU Exit) Rules 2019Then let us start the debate. My Lords, the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 passed through this House last year. For noble Lords not familiar with this legislation,…25 Feb 2019HANSARDCivil Procedure (Amendment) (EU Exit) Rules 2019My Lords, I am very grateful to those who have contributed. Let me address the important questions raised. The noble Lord, Lord Foulkes, raised a wide range of issues. His…25 Feb 2019HANSARDCivil Procedure (Amendment) (EU Exit) Rules 2019I never cease to be amazed and surprised by the noble Lord, Lord Foulkes. I never quite know what will be aimed at me from that section of the Benches opposite, but I am very…25 Feb 2019HANSARDChina: Freedom of Religion and BeliefMy Lords, we are concerned about restrictions on freedom of religion or belief across China, and particularly about the deteriorating situation for minority groups in Xinjiang.…25 Feb 2019HANSARDChina: Freedom of Religion and BeliefI thank my noble friend for raising a very emotive issue. We keep the issue under review and welcome any and all new evidence. At the moment, our analysis remains that the…25 Feb 2019HANSARDChina: Freedom of Religion and BeliefI can reassure the noble Lord that the United Kingdom Government have spared no opportunity to express concerns, ask questions and seek clarification on what is actually happening…25 Feb 2019HANSARDChina: Freedom of Religion and BeliefAs the noble Lord will be aware, the United Kingdom takes seriously the issue of freedom of religion or belief and has taken a keen interest in activity in Xinjiang. As I said to…25 Feb 2019HANSARDChina: Freedom of Religion and BeliefMy noble friend raises an important point. He asks a specific question on which I do not have specific information, but perhaps I can undertake to inquire, and if I elicit…25 Feb 2019HANSARDChina: Freedom of Religion and BeliefI thank the noble Lord. I am not aware of the report to which he refers, and I shall be interested in looking further at it.25 Feb 2019HANSARDChina: Freedom of Religion and BeliefIt was interesting that China felt it appropriate to hold its three-hour briefing on Friday. I can only surmise that China felt it important to explain to the broader…25 Feb 2019HANSARDChina: Freedom of Religion and BeliefThe British Government have made clear to China our profound concern about these camps. We have sought detailed information, so far as we are able to get it, and have expressed…25 Feb 2019HANSARDYemenMy Lords, the only solution to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen is through a political settlement. The situation remains deeply concerning, with 80% of people needing humanitarian…25 Feb 2019HANSARDYemenMy noble friend raises a very important point. As she said, the upcoming pledging conference that starts tomorrow is a very important occasion. It is important that all donors…25 Feb 2019HANSARDYemenThe position of the United Kingdom Government in relation to exports of arms to Saudi Arabia is clear and well stated. I take this opportunity to thank the International Relations…25 Feb 2019HANSARDYemenFirst, in relation to the report to which the noble Lord referred, the Government will consider and respond to it. The report is of a fairly recent vintage and I do not think that…25 Feb 2019HANSARDYemenSuccessive Governments have had to contend with the challenges of a regime and an arms treaty which govern the sale and export of arms by this country to other states. It is a…25 Feb 2019HANSARDRules of the Court of Judicature (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) (EU Exit) 2019That the Rules laid before the House on 31 January be approved.25 Feb 2019HANSARDRules of the Court of Judicature (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) (EU Exit) 2019My understanding is that it ultimately depends on whether we have a deal or no deal. If we have a deal, the UK Government and the EU will be pledged to protect the Northern…25 Feb 2019HANSARDCivil Procedure (Amendment) (EU Exit) Rules 2019My Lords, I beg to move the two Motions standing in my name on the Order Paper.25 Feb 2019