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HANSARD Joint Comprehensive Plan Of ActionMy right hon. Friend makes a good point, but he also highlights a conundrum. On the one hand, we do not want to relieve the pressure on Iran in relation to its nefarious…14 Jan 2020HANSARD Joint Comprehensive Plan Of ActionWe have had no formal indication of that description. It would be deeply regrettable if that were the case. We need to keep the diplomatic channels open, and futile gestures like…14 Jan 2020HANSARD Joint Comprehensive Plan Of ActionI thank my hon. Friend for his question. We obviously keep the security of our armed forces under constant review. We do the same in terms of shipping in the Gulf, and…14 Jan 2020HANSARD Joint Comprehensive Plan Of ActionThe meetings that the Prime Minister has will be publicised in the usual way through the usual channels, but I have met Richard Ratcliffe. We of course understand the concern of…14 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldOn 12 December, the British people had their say. They delivered a clear majority for this Government and a mandate to take Britain forward. That mandate, set out in the Queen’s…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldI entirely agree with my hon. Friend. I will come on to say a little bit more about that, because it is one of the crucial campaigns we are taking forward. We should not be so shy…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldI thank the hon. Gentleman. The important thing, when we are dealing with Saudi Arabia, China, Iran and all those partners with whom we have, let us say, difficult issues to…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. If Brexit was in part a reaction by the British people to having decisions imposed on them, I think there is a wider lesson in foreign policy…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldI thank my hon. Friend and pay tribute to him for his extraordinary work and dedication to implementing the Truro conclusions. I confirm that we absolutely want to protect not…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldI agree with all of those things and pay tribute to the hon. Lady for the way in which she articulated her intervention. We need to make sure we have the legislation in place, we…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldI will, for the last time.13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldMy hon. Friend is right: those three areas remain a priority. There is a huge amount of diplomatic work. We talk to our international partners, including not only our traditional…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldFor my hon. Friend, I will—one more time.13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldI entirely agree. The Indian community make an incredible contribution and help us to sell UK plc abroad not just in India, but around the world, as do many other communities. The…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldWrong.13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldIt is not true. We take issue with the report. There have been a whole series of initiatives to take this forward, and it remains a key priority and agenda item for the…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldWe have committed £46 million since 2012. Our upcoming international conference in November will bring together countries from around the world to focus on justice and…13 Jan 2020HANSARD IranFurther to the oral statement made by the Defence Secretary on 7 January, I will make a statement on Iran in response to the urgent question from my right hon. Friend. Let me…13 Jan 2020HANSARD IranMy right hon. Friend makes a range of powerful points, and I pay tribute to him for his experience in this area. He is right to say that there is a pattern of behaviour by the…13 Jan 2020HANSARD IranI thank the hon. Gentleman and welcome his condemnation of the conduct of the Government of Iran, including their non-compliance with the JCPOA and their treatment of our…13 Jan 2020