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HANSARDUN Ocean ConferenceThe UN ocean conference is an important moment for protecting the ocean and progress towards UN sustainable development goal 14, “Life Below Water”. The UK is attending and…13 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe will redouble our efforts to get into the legislative queue and do all that is necessary to maintain our leadership in this important area.13 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe British Council has no greater champions than Labour Ministers on the Front Bench. It does a fantastic job to promote the UK abroad. Across this House, we love the British…13 May 2025HANSARDInternational Nature Restoration and Resilience ProgrammesLet me wish a belated happy birthday to Sir David. His advocacy for the natural world is truly inspirational. We are committed to ratifying the agreement, and we will introduce…13 May 2025HANSARDHumanitarian Aid: Educational ProgrammesAs the Prime Minister set out, the UK will continue to play a leading humanitarian role, including in Gaza, where children must be allowed to return to school in safety. Through…13 May 2025HANSARD Prisoners of ConscienceIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairship, Madam Deputy Speaker, and to respond to Members in what has been a fascinating debate. I am very grateful to the hon. Member…01 May 2025HANSARD Prisoners of ConscienceOf course I agree that freedom of religion or belief, or the right to have no belief at all, is critical and paramount. I know that organisations such as Index on Censorship,…01 May 2025HANSARD Prisoners of ConscienceI reiterate my position that we uphold freedoms. On the specific point that the hon. Gentleman would like me to fall into a trap on, if he would write to me so that I can get…01 May 2025HANSARD Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesMy hon. Friend is right to say that funding is one thing and access is another. That is why it is crucial that we have been pressing the Government of Israel to ensure that vital…30 Apr 2025HANSARD Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI think my hon. Friend came into the House with me in 2015, and we have learned some very nice manners over the years. It is very important in these potentially heartfelt debates…30 Apr 2025HANSARD Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesWith my hon. Friend’s permission, I will write to her on that point or ask the Minister for the Middle East to write to her. With Israel being a close friend of the UK, we have a…30 Apr 2025HANSARD Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesAs my hon. Friend will, I think, appreciate, many Israelis say that people outside the region simply do not understand their desire for security. Equally, Palestinian communities…30 Apr 2025HANSARD Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair for this important debate, Madam Deputy Speaker. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West (Chi Onwurah)…30 Apr 2025HANSARD Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI thank the hon. Member for mentioning education, because it is so crucial. We do not want children to go uneducated and then, perhaps through a sense of the well of suffering,…30 Apr 2025HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeThe UK continues to support the visit by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and, through initiatives such as the voluntary principles on security and human rights, and the…22 Apr 2025HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeThe memorandum of understanding , which was signed off in 2024, is an agreement to create a policy framework that promotes good environmental, social and governance practices in…22 Apr 2025HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeThe UK continues to support the visit by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and, through initiatives such as the voluntary principles on security and human rights, and the…22 Apr 2025HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeThe memorandum of understanding—as you are aware, Madam Deputy Speaker, having signed off on it in 2024—is an agreement to create a policy framework that promotes good…22 Apr 2025HANSARDWest Papua Critical Minerals: Human RightsThe UK continues to support the visit by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and, through initiatives such as the voluntary principles on security and human rights, and the…01 Apr 2025HANSARDOverseas Estate: Urgent RepairsThe UK’s diplomatic estate directly supports the delivery of this Government’s missions. Maintenance of the diplomatic estate, with an emphasis on safety and security for staff…01 Apr 2025