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HANSARDSudan: Humanitarian SituationI thank the hon. Gentleman for his further questions. He is not correct about ODA cuts for Sudan. The Prime Minister has already committed to that funding continuing over the next…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 SituationWe are alarmed by the use of drones to attack civilians. We are particularly concerned about the recent attack, which my hon. Friend mentioned and to which I referred in my…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 2025HANSARDHurricane Melissa: Government ResponseI am writing to update the House on the impact of Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean and the action the Government are taking in response, following my recent visit to Jamaica,…11 Dec 2025HANSARD International Human Rights Day 2025It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship for the first time, Ms Butler. I am grateful to the hon. Member for Penrith and Solway (Markus Campbell-Savours) for securing this…10 Dec 2025HANSARD International Human Rights Day 2025indicated assent.10 Dec 2025HANSARDDraft International Development Association (Twenty-First Replenishment) Order 2025I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft International Development Association (Twenty-First Replenishment) Order 2025. It is a privilege to serve under your…08 Dec 2025HANSARDDraft International Development Association (Twenty-First Replenishment) Order 2025I thank the shadow Minister. I will come back to her in writing on the issues around governance and transparency, because I would rather that she receive a substantive answer. I…08 Dec 2025HANSARDNigeriaMy 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 am writing…27 Nov 2025HANSARDDiplomatic Immunity: Alleged Serious and Significant Offences 2024In 2024, seventeen serious and significant offences allegedly committed by people entitled to diplomatic or international organisation-related immunity in the United Kingdom were…19 Nov 2025HANSARDDiplomatic Missions and International Organisations: Debts 2024-25Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) officials have regular contact with diplomatic missions and international organisations in the UK about outstanding national…19 Nov 2025HANSARDThe Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria: 2026-28My right hon. and noble Friend, the Minister of State for International Development and Africa, Baroness Chapman of Darlington, has today made the following statement: I wish to…11 Nov 2025HANSARDHurricane Melissa: UK ResponseI am writing to update the House on the impact of Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean and the action the Government are taking in response. Hurricane Melissa has caused severe…04 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe British Council plays a crucial role in supporting UK interests around the world, including helping people to learn English and promote the arts and culture. The Foreign…28 Oct 2025HANSARDBBC World ServiceI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his question. The Government wholeheartedly agree with him that the BBC World Service is one of our strongest areas of soft power. He will be…28 Oct 2025HANSARDBBC World ServiceThe BBC World Service remains the world’s most-trusted international news source and supports our national security, growth and development objectives. That is why we provided a…28 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is a long-standing advocate of polio eradication. The UK is a long-time supporter of the initiative and we have confirmed a £1.25 billion pledge to Gavi for…28 Oct 2025HANSARDUK-Mauritius Agreement on the Chagos Archipelago: FundingAs the hon. Gentleman knows from the many questions that I have answered on this issue, and indeed the debate we had in this place that secured the Bill’s Third Reading, the cost…28 Oct 2025