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HANSARDPoverty-focused AidHappy new year, Mr Speaker. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has a new strategic framework for official development assistance that focuses on poverty and delivery…19 Jan 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI could not agree more, and I am more than happy to visit Blyth Valley to talk to my hon. Friend’s constituents of all ages. Young constituents, in particular, are a powerful…19 Jan 2021HANSARDPoverty-focused AidI can reassure the hon. Lady that the UK Government remain one of the most generous donors in relation to ODA, with more than £10 billion focused on poverty reduction. Clearly, we…19 Jan 2021HANSARDPoverty-focused AidThe hon. Gentleman knows that we share a passion for international development. These specific targets do aim to alleviate and eradicate poverty, but the causes of poverty and the…19 Jan 2021HANSARDEthiopiaThe British Government remain concerned at the continued conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, and I urge both sides to end fighting, protect civilians and allow unfettered…19 Jan 2021HANSARD International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian PeaceI will speak later about people-to-people programmes in general. I am not sure what the opportunities are, and there are real sensitivities in education and other matters that the…17 Nov 2020HANSARD International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian PeaceI thought I had done that, but obviously not clearly enough. I will ask officials to look specifically at whether we should take one of those seats and at the timing of…17 Nov 2020HANSARD International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian PeaceThe UK is committed to spending its money on global Britain force for good development work across the board. I will not be led into a debate just before a fiscal event. We…17 Nov 2020HANSARD International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian PeaceI am conscious that this has been the subject of a number of debates. There is no funding of textbooks and there is careful selection of teachers. There is also a review, through…17 Nov 2020HANSARD International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian PeaceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford, and a pleasure to be back here in Westminster Hall. Life can be a bit soulless when sitting in an office or a back…17 Nov 2020HANSARDRefugee Communities: Covid-19It is good to be back at the Dispatch Box. We all worry about our own personal health and that of other families around us, so it is good to come together to discuss the health…12 Nov 2020HANSARDRefugee Communities: Covid-19Theoretically yes, but in reality no, on the basis that most places also need oxygen; it is more complicated. I am conscious of the time, so with the permission of the House I…12 Nov 2020HANSARDRefugee Communities: Covid-19We work very closely with the British Red Cross and fund a number of those pieces of work. The issue the hon. Member describes is not simple and is largely one for the Home Office…12 Nov 2020HANSARD SudanI am happy to give the hon. Gentleman the absolute assurance that, the next time I or another Minister visits Sudan, those issues will certainly be raised. This has been an…15 Oct 2020HANSARD SudanWhat a wonderful debate, and what wonderful passion from people who know and have visited Sudan. I should start by thanking by my hon. Friend the Member for West Worcestershire…15 Oct 2020HANSARDClimate Change: International Co-operationIt is important that everybody plays their part and that there is collective action. My hon. Friend may be alluding, in part, to China. I warmly received China’s commitment—in…13 Oct 2020HANSARDClimate Change: International Co-operationMay I apologise to the House? In my enthusiasm sharing a joke with you, Mr Speaker, I had the wrong page on my briefing and so answered in advance the question tabled by the hon.…13 Oct 2020HANSARDClimate Change: International Co-operationThe Government are fully committed to independent parliamentary scrutiny in this House. The Foreign Secretary has already announced our commitment to maintaining the Independent…13 Oct 2020HANSARDClimate Change: International Co-operationThe UK is leading by example on climate change. We are the first major economy to legislate on net zero by 2050. Globally, we have provided 33 million people with improved access…08 Sept 2020HANSARDClimate Change: International Co-operationAs a Government, we have worked for many years to tackle deforestation, and specifically deforestation caused by trade in unsustainable agricultural commodities, including timber.…08 Sept 2020