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HANSARD Business of the HouseI have not quite your stamina, Mr Speaker, but I have been on these Benches for many hours listening to the barrage of invective that my Front Bench have been on the receiving end…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseOn the Chancellor’s desk since last July has been a shortlist of candidates to succeed Mark Carney as Governor of the Bank of England. Is the Leader of the House aware of the…05 Sept 2019HANSARD Girls’ EducationIn this difficult week, it is wonderful to hear the Secretary of State shine a spotlight on this incredibly valuable and important part of what the UK does. It is such good value…05 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillI appreciate the spirit in which the hon. Gentleman is approaching this debate and his amendments. Will he clarify whether the 10 changes that he outlines would involve changing…04 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillI thank my hon. Friend for the thoughtful way in which he is setting out his case. He and I both just voted against the principle of this Bill on Second Reading, largely because…04 Sept 2019HANSARD G7 SummitI warmly welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement at the G7 to give more money to Education Cannot Wait and the leadership he has consistently shown on the importance of girls’…03 Sept 2019HANSARDPublic Services: Developing CountriesThe UK is committed to supporting countries to achieve the global goals, including through the development of strong public services. We are working with low-income countries to…17 Jul 2019HANSARDPublic Services: Developing CountriesI welcome my hon. Friend’s bid, and I can commit to him that these are exactly the sorts of issues that will be discussed in the future spending review. Topical Questions17 Jul 2019HANSARDPublic Services: Developing CountriesI am glad the hon. Gentleman got to ask his question because, of course, clean drinking water is crucial. We take it so much for granted, and I am pleased that, working with NGOs,…17 Jul 2019HANSARDMalnutritionThe UK Government are working closely with the Government of Japan to ensure that next year’s summit secures meaningful and transformational commitments from Governments. We have…17 Jul 2019HANSARDPublic Services: Developing CountriesI always welcome the opportunity to thank rotary clubs not only here in the UK but around the world for their fundraising. We are nearly there. We have nearly eradicated polio…17 Jul 2019HANSARDPublic Services: Developing CountriesThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to raise this important issue, and we continue to work in countries where we can help with some of the sexual and reproductive health…17 Jul 2019HANSARDPublic Services: Developing CountriesI am very pleased to say that we have taken probably the most powerful practical step of all by setting up a specialist tax department—the hon. Gentleman rightly highlights the…17 Jul 2019HANSARDPublic Services: Developing CountriesI am pleased to add my voice of welcome for the report commissioned by the Foreign Secretary. My hon. Friend is absolutely right to highlight some of the important points made in…17 Jul 2019HANSARDMalnutritionMy right hon. Friend is right to highlight this important issue. I am pleased to be able to tell him that, since his visit, the work we have been doing in Zambia specifically,…17 Jul 2019HANSARDPublic Services: Developing CountriesMy hon. Friend will be aware that the UK has long-standing partnerships with a range of developing countries. Indeed, it forms part of our work when we award Chevening…17 Jul 2019HANSARDMalnutritionThe UK was very proud to present its voluntary national review at the UN yesterday—[Hon. Members: “Hear, hear.”] It is a strong document and was warmly received. It clearly…17 Jul 2019HANSARDMalnutritionI think that the hon. Gentleman is referring to the safeguarding issues. He will be aware of the leadership that the UK has shown in this area and the rigorous way in which we…17 Jul 2019HANSARD Climate Change, the Environment and Global DevelopmentThe hon. Gentleman will be aware that we are spending £45 million on supporting this technology, and we published an action plan last November, but of course we need to do more.…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Climate Change, the Environment and Global DevelopmentIt is great privilege to reply to this debate. In this Parliament over the last few months, a 93-year-old man, Sir David Attenborough, has spoken powerfully of the need for us to…10 Jul 2019