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HANSARDMedia Freedom CoalitionThe United Kingdom remains steadfast in its commitment to media freedom around the world, and we recognise the vital role that journalists play in upholding human rights,…23 Feb 2026HANSARDDraft Caribbean Development Bank (Eleventh Replenishment of the Special Development Fund (Unified)) Order 2026If the hon. Member will give me two moments, I will get the correct name for him, because the list is not in front of me. It is in fact Canada—I am grateful to the officials on my…23 Feb 2026HANSARDDraft Caribbean Development Bank (Eleventh Replenishment of the Special Development Fund (Unified)) Order 2026I thank the official Opposition for their support and I want to come back to as many of the shadow Minister’s points as I can. As I canter through the questions, the usual caveat…23 Feb 2026HANSARDDraft Caribbean Development Bank (Eleventh Replenishment of the Special Development Fund (Unified)) Order 2026I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Caribbean Development Bank (Eleventh Replenishment of the Special Development Fund (Unified)) Order 2026. It is a…23 Feb 2026HANSARDTackling Forced Labour PracticesWe of course support voluntary human rights due diligence by businesses, as recommended in the UN’s “Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights”. As I mentioned in answer to…20 Jan 2026HANSARDTackling Forced Labour PracticesWe are clear that no company in the UK should have forced labour in its supply chain. We are committed to promoting and protecting human rights, including in Xinjiang, and we…20 Jan 2026HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceI know what a hugely important issue this is to all Members across the House. I can confirm that additional funding has been allocated in relation to the Sudan conflict. We are,…20 Jan 2026HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceI am pleased to say that the international development Minister in the other place, Baroness Chapman, is due to meet the group imminently. We will continue that work, including…20 Jan 2026HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceWe are committed to international development, but we must modernise our approach to reflect the world we live in and the threats that our country faces, while maintaining…20 Jan 2026HANSARDTackling Forced Labour PracticesThere is no place for forced labour in our global economy, especially when the victims are so often women, children and persecuted minority groups. We are working through a range…20 Jan 2026HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceI cannot comment on the US’s decision; it is a matter for its Administration. As I have mentioned, one of the focuses of our ODA support will be on health. We have announced to…20 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe UK has long promoted global disability rights through our global programme to support disability inclusion in health, education and employment, plus access to innovative…20 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have consistently advocated for peaceful and credible elections, and we encourage any disputes to be addressed through peaceful and legal means. In relation to the opposition…20 Jan 2026HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceI am, of course, more than happy to meet my hon. Friend, as diaries allow.20 Jan 2026HANSARDUK Small Island Developing States StrategyI wish to update the House on the Government’s decision to publish a refreshed UK-SIDS strategy for 2026-2030. This strategy sets out the major strands of UK support to SIDS…13 Jan 2026HANSARDSudan: Humanitarian SituationI know how much these issues matter to the hon. Gentleman. We are working as quickly and as robustly as we can at the UN level, and we are working with European and American…15 Dec 2025HANSARDSudan: Humanitarian SituationThe hon. Gentleman raises an extremely important point in relation to children, as have other Members. Conflict is unimaginable in any form, but the killing of children…15 Dec 2025HANSARDSudan: Humanitarian SituationLet me give the hon. Gentleman one example. Over the past two years we have provided the World Food Programme with £55 million, which has been explicitly targeted at populations…15 Dec 2025HANSARDSudan: Sanctions on RSF CommandersMy noble Friend the Minister of State for International Development and Africa, the right hon. Baroness Chapman of Darlington, has made the following statement: On 12 December…15 Dec 2025HANSARDSudan: Humanitarian SituationAs I mentioned, we support the work of the International Criminal Court and its investigation is happening in real time. On healthcare, the humanitarian aid will help to support…15 Dec 2025