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HANSARDCommonwealth Heads of GovernmentMy Lords, the pandemic has shown the devastation that is caused by a global health crisis. What action has been taken since the 2018 CHOGM to address, as promised there,…27 May 2021HANSARDBelarus: Roman ProtasevichMy Lords, it is clearly vital that actions are synchronised in this appalling situation, especially on sanctions. We are hearing from the Belarusian protest leaders that they are…25 May 2021HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, does the Minister accept that the international community failed to address the underlying causes and grievances following earlier wars on Gaza, and this time a simple…20 May 2021HANSARDNepal: Covid-19 Vaccine RequestThis disastrous surge in cases has now, unsurprisingly, spread to Nepal. We are likely to see this pattern replicated worldwide, yet it is reported that the UK stopped adding to…20 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Goldie, for introducing today’s wide-ranging debate on the Queen’s Speech. I enjoyed the maiden speech by the noble Lord, Lord…19 May 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Landmine ClearanceTo ask Her Majesty’s Government whether their financial support for landmine clearance will be reduced as a result of the overall reduction in Official Development Assistance.17 May 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Landmine ClearanceMy Lords, I am sure the Minister will note that the first Oral Question of this Session is on the cut to ODA, something which is not in keeping with the aims of the integrated…17 May 2021HANSARDViolence in Israel and PalestineMy Lords, this is an extremely dangerous situation, and we condemn violence on all sides, particularly today, as many—including, no doubt, the Minister the noble Lord, Lord…13 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19: SyriaI too thank the Lord Speaker. What impact assessment has been made of the UK cut in aid to Syria and UN agencies operating in Syria? If that has not happened, why not?29 Apr 2021HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeMy Lords, I too express my sympathy to Nazanin and her family. Two more European dual nationals are being tried today—one German, one British. The German authorities have said…28 Apr 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review: Development AidMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for securing this vital debate and enabling us to demonstrate how wide and deep the concern is about this matter. I am very proud…28 Apr 2021HANSARDGlobal Anti-Corruption SanctionsMy Lords, I too thank the Minister for bringing us this Statement. I welcome the introduction of this new sanctions regime and pay tribute to the extraordinary courage of Sergei…27 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for IndiaMy Lords, does the Minister agree that the catastrophe in India could soon spread wider in the region and globally? It is therefore vital that vaccination is rolled out globally,…27 Apr 2021HANSARDRussia: Alexei NavalnyMy Lords, what liaison are the Government having with our European allies over Mr Navalny’s case? Does he agree that we must ensure that sanctions are comprehensive and effective,…22 Apr 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign PolicyMy Lords, we waited a long time for this review. What arrived has some extraordinary omissions, contradictions and, frankly, double-speak. The words on the page do not square with…22 Apr 2021HANSARDLatin America: Future Foreign PolicyMy Lords, with vaccine diplomacy tipping Latin American countries further into China’s influence, is the Minister concerned about the current Peruvian elections, where the…21 Apr 2021HANSARDHong Kong: Pro-Democracy CampaignersMy Lords, these are friends and allies who have been locked up, people we all know. The Foreign Secretary has stated that Beijing is now in permanent breach of the Sino-British…19 Apr 2021HANSARDNATO: Russia and UkraineMy Lords, the integrated review claims that we “will remain the leading European Ally in NATO, working with Allies to deter … threats … particularly from Russia”. Are we playing a…15 Apr 2021HANSARDSt Vincent: Volcanic EruptionMy Lords, we understand that only those who have been vaccinated are being evacuated, potentially leaving behind children, young people and others. What engagement are we having…14 Apr 2021HANSARDChina: Convictions of Democracy Campaigners in Hong KongMy Lords, it is welcome that BNO passport holders have a route to UK citizenship, but the current crackdown shows how vital it is that younger people who may not have that…13 Apr 2021