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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI was out in Cyprus recently, as I have already discussed, and spoke to President Anastasiades and to Ersin Tatar, the new Turkish Cypriot leader. That is, of course, the starting…02 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI again say to the hon. Lady that we were already right out in the lead in imposing asset freezes and visa bans on 20 of the most directly responsible. She refers to the US…02 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady takes a heartfelt interest in this matter. I have recently spoken to the families of all three British-Iranian dual nationals. Of course, we accept that there is a…02 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI appreciate that there are concerns on this issue; we have a large Indian diaspora and have had lots of constituents writing in. I did raise the matter with Foreign Minister…02 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend raises an important point. The truth is that I would not be here today if it was not for this country’s proud tradition of offering sanctuary to those fleeing…02 Mar 2021HANSARDGirls’ Education: Covid-19Over the past five years, UK aid has helped 8 million girls get a decent education, and, as the House knows, our global ambition is to ensure that 40 million girls have 12 years…02 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady is a bit behind the curve here. Of course, we have an important relationship with Saudi Arabia on security, on trade and on other things, but the reality is that it…02 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe will of course continue to make sure that we provide vital humanitarian support. I agree with the hon. Lady that the ongoing crisis in Syria is appalling. I think she asked…02 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinesI pay tribute to my hon. Friend for the great work she is doing locally but also for raising the issue of international access to the vaccine. She will know that the UK has…02 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinesThe UK will use its G7 presidency this year to advance equitable access to safe and effective vaccines through widespread international co-operation.02 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady is right to draw attention to the treatment of Palestinians. The reality is that I do not think there is a bar on the use of military systems of justice under…02 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend raises an important issue. Iran’s systemic non-compliance with its obligations under the joint comprehensive plan of action are rightly a concern of the whole…02 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinesThe hon. Gentleman is right to pay tribute to the work that the UK has done internationally not just on COVAX and the vaccine for this pandemic but on TB, malaria, polio and a…02 Mar 2021HANSARDMyanmarThe UK condemns the coup in Myanmar in the strongest possible terms and we stand with the people of Myanmar who were clear at the elections in November that they want a democratic…25 Feb 2021HANSARDGuarantCo: Callable Capital AgreementIt is normal practice, when a Government Department proposes to undertake a contingent liability in excess of £300,000 for which there is no specific statutory authority, for the…23 Feb 2021HANSARDZimbabweOn 1 February 2021, I imposed asset freezes and travel bans on four individuals under the Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. The four individuals designated were…01 Feb 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Government PrioritiesAs agreed with the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer at the last spending review, I have completed the cross-Government review of how Official Development…26 Jan 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI understand the hon. Gentleman’s concerns. I discussed the protests with Foreign Minister Jaishankar when I visited India in December. Of course, this is a major, Government-led…19 Jan 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are aware of the factsheet. I have had discussions with Secretary of State Pompeo about this, and will continue to discuss it, I am sure, with the new Administration. Our focus…19 Jan 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI gave an update to the House on the situation recently, just a few days ago. We regard the reports of forced labour, the conditions of detention and the forced sterilisation of…19 Jan 2021