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HANSARD Deforestation in the AmazonThank you, Mr McCabe. As the UK Government encourage others to follow suit, they have to do enough domestically to protect the environment and to make sure that we reforest, as…23 Jun 2021HANSARD Deforestation in the AmazonIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr McCabe. I last spoke on the topic of deforestation in the Amazon less than two years ago, in a Westminster Hall debate…23 Jun 2021HANSARDPreventing Sexual Violence in Conflict InitiativeThe horrific nature of sexual violence in conflict, the deliberate, humiliating violation of those targeted, the fear that it instils in survivors and potential victims, the…17 Jun 2021HANSARDAid Budget Reduction: Humanitarian ImpactIt is apparent that no matter how many examples we give of why the aid cuts should be reversed, the Foreign Secretary is either unwilling or unable to answer, so let us try this…15 Jun 2021HANSARD EthiopiaMay I first put on the record my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of those murdered by terrorists last week in Afghanistan while in their line of work with the…14 Jun 2021HANSARD British CouncilThe decision by the UK Government to refuse to support the British Council in its hour of need is further evidence of the “little Britain” attitude at the heart of this…08 Jun 2021HANSARD 0.7% Official Development Assistance TargetIf there was ever a time for humanity to come together, it is now. Millions have lost their lives to covid-19, and millions more will continue to suffer the effects of this global…08 Jun 2021HANSARDIsrael and Gaza: CeasefireWe are witnessing the second week of horrific violence in Israel and Palestine. It has been reported that 10 have been killed by Hamas, and more than 200 have been killed by…19 May 2021HANSARD Government Support for IndiaThe scenes we have all seen emerging from India are truly tragic and our hearts go out to all those who are suffering. There is nothing more tragic than seeing people dying on…28 Apr 2021HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeThe SNP’s condemnation of the Iranian Government for the painfully outrageous detention of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is unequivocal. Iran has never followed the rule of law in…27 Apr 2021HANSARD ODA BudgetLast week, the Secretary of State admitted not only that 60% cuts would fall on Yemen, the world’s worst humanitarian disaster, but that no impact assessment had been undertaken.…26 Apr 2021HANSARDGlobal Anti-Corruption SanctionsI thank the Foreign Secretary for advance sight of his statement and welcome any effort that is made to tackle corruption that robs societies of both money and resources needed to…26 Apr 2021HANSARD ODA Budgetindicated dissent.26 Apr 2021HANSARD Human Rights: XinjiangThroughout this debate, we have all heard the harrowing stories of the mass human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other minorities in Xinjiang. We have heard about the mass…22 Apr 2021HANSARDFragile and Conflict-affected Countries: EducationThree weeks ago, the Prime Minister announced that the UK would endorse the safe schools declaration, which includes a commitment to the continuation of education in situations of…20 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn its annual report on human rights around the world, Amnesty International says that the UK Government’s increasingly hostile attitude towards upholding and preserving human…15 Apr 2021HANSARDGlobal Human SecurityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher, and I thank the Backbench Business Committee and the hon. Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) for enabling this…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNative Advertising in UK Newspapers: Departmental SpendingHow much his Department has spent on native advertising in UK newspapers since the end of the transition period.25 Mar 2021HANSARDNative Advertising in UK Newspapers: Departmental SpendingGood morning, Mr Speaker, and I also hope that the same press hold the UK Government to account. Does the Minister not agree that the fact that the UK Government need to buy news…25 Mar 2021HANSARDHuman Rights UpdateThe SNP wholly condemns the human rights violations taking place in China. Last week, the Prime Minister published the long-awaited integrated review, which stated: “Our first…22 Mar 2021