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HANSARDHuman Rights Sanctions Designations: MyanmarOn International Human Rights Day, 10 December, the UK announced a further tranche of sanctions in response to the military coup in Myanmar under the Myanmar (Sanctions)…13 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady is right: we do need to deal with the culture in our politics, and we need to make sure that we have rational, reasonable debates. I think we are demonstrating that…24 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am sure we would be very keen to do that.24 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am delighted that Katharine Birbalsingh has begun her new role as the chair of the Social Mobility Commission. By expecting high standards and not indulging in the soft bigotry…24 Nov 2021HANSARDConversion Therapy Ban: Faith-based SettingsWhat is important is that we ensure that people are not coerced into conversion therapy, but it is also important to protect freedom of speech, the ability of adults to consent…24 Nov 2021HANSARDConversion Therapy Ban: Faith-based SettingsThere is no place for the abhorrent practice of conversion therapy in our society. Our proposals will ensure that LGBT people can live their lives free from harm, will stop…24 Nov 2021HANSARDRape and Sexual Violence in ConflictMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right. We are restoring the development budget for women and girls back to its previous levels, and will shortly be allocating funding for such…24 Nov 2021HANSARDRape and Sexual Violence in ConflictIt is grotesque that sexual violence and rape is used as a weapon of war. It is wrong that it is treated less seriously than chemical warfare or landmines. That is why we are…24 Nov 2021HANSARDPublic Records: Landing of BA Flight 149 in KuwaitToday the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) will release files covering the events surrounding British Airways flight 149 (BA149) to the National Archives. BA149…23 Nov 2021HANSARDConversion Therapy: Consultation on BanThis Government are committed to building a society in which the abhorrent practice of so called “conversion therapy” no longer takes place. It is clear that, at present, gaps…29 Oct 2021HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI do not agree with the hon. Lady’s analysis at all. We are making very positive progress on COP26; only this morning, we heard Australia’s announcement about its commitment to…27 Oct 2021HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI do not agree with the hon. Lady’s analysis at all. We are making very positive progress on COP26; only this morning, we heard Australia’s announcement about its commitment to…27 Oct 2021HANSARDEconomic and Security Ties with AlliesI completely agree with my hon. Friend. I was in New Delhi and Mumbai last week doing just that. India is a key strategic partner for the United Kingdom. It is the world’s largest…26 Oct 2021HANSARDEconomic and Security Ties with AlliesWe are deepening our economic and security ties with allies, including the United States, members of the comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-Pacific partnership, and…26 Oct 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI completely agree with the hon. Gentleman about the terrible situation in Afghanistan. I travelled to the region this week—I went to Qatar, where I met evacuees from…26 Oct 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right: we absolutely must stop Iran securing those nuclear capabilities, and we are working closely with our allies across the world. I have chaired a meeting of…26 Oct 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI do not agree with the hon. Lady’s analysis at all. We are making very positive progress on COP26; only this morning, we heard Australia’s announcement about its commitment to…26 Oct 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs Foreign Secretary, I will work to deepen our economic and security partnerships, to challenge malign actors from a position of strength. In our development budget, I will…26 Oct 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIran has no credible civilian justification for its nuclear escalation. As I made clear to my Iranian counterpart, Iran urgently needs to return to the negotiating table and, if…26 Oct 2021HANSARDAUKUS: Shared Security PrioritiesIndia is a very strong ally of the United Kingdom and we want to work more closely together across a range of security and defence issues. While I was in Mumbai, the UK carrier…26 Oct 2021