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HANSARD Cuba: Humanitarian SituationI thank my hon. Friend for his question and for the work he does as the chair of the APPG. I have been pleased to engage with him since he took on that role. Just to reassure him,…08 Jun 2026HANSARDEbola: Democratic Republic of the CongoMy noble Friend the Minister of State for International Development and Africa (the right hon. Baroness Chapman of Darlington) has today made the following statement: I would like…21 May 2026HANSARDBritish International Investment: 2026 to 2031 StrategyMy noble Friend the Minister of State for International Development and Africa has today made the following statement: I wish to update the House on British International…23 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are, of course, against reparations, and when the right hon. Gentleman was a member of the Conservative party, I think he was against them, but who knows what he is for or…21 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for her question and offer my condolences to her young constituent. The British embassy in Mogadishu has raised e-visas with the Federal Government of…21 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI can offer my hon. Friend that reassurance, and I pay tribute to Rotarians who have worked for the eradication of polio over so many decades. We will continue to support global…21 Apr 2026HANSARDBBC World Service Objectives, Priorities and TargetsThe Foreign Secretary has agreed with the BBC the objectives, priorities and targets for the BBC World Service for 2025–26, as required under the BBC framework agreement. The…16 Apr 2026HANSARDBritish Council Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25The British Council is an important international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities for the UK. It supports peace and prosperity by building…26 Mar 2026HANSARD Freedom of Religion or Belief in ChinaIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine, I think for the second time since you joined the Panel of Chairs. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for St Helens South…18 Mar 2026HANSARDPoints of Orderindicated assent.04 Mar 2026HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI start by paying tribute, as all Members of the House have, to our deeply dedicated and professional civil servants in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Speaking…04 Mar 2026HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI will make a bit of progress, but I can assure the right hon. Gentleman that I will give way later. As you know, Madam Deputy Speaker, I am a pedant for procedure in this House,…04 Mar 2026HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI thank the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee for his question. As I set out at the beginning of my speech, the announcements will be made shortly. I want to expand on some…04 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI assure the hon. Member and the House that we are prioritising those areas of continued support in the health sphere of development funding.03 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsImproving road safety is a global challenge. Every year, 1.2 million people die on the roads—it is the biggest killer of young people. I thank my hon. Friend for bringing this to…03 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Member for his question. [ Interruption. ] Tomorrow is estimates day, and perhaps he would like to raise it then. On the wider point, he and I have been in…03 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe take this extremely seriously. Journalists on frontlines across the world are often how we find out where atrocities have taken place. Tomorrow I am hosting a Media Freedoms…03 Mar 2026HANSARDGaza: Support for ChildrenTens of thousands of children have been killed, injured, orphaned, or separated from their family during this conflict. The UK has medically evacuated 50 children for treatment in…03 Mar 2026HANSARDGaza: Support for ChildrenInternational NGOs remain indispensable to the UN-led humanitarian response, and we have supported key INGO partners, including through the Disasters Emergency Committee. In…03 Mar 2026HANSARDGaza: Support for ChildrenWe would like all borders, including Rafah, to be open as quickly as possible and not in a phased process. We are making representations to the Israeli Government in that regard.03 Mar 2026