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HANSARD Citizens’ RightsI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his questions and for his warm endorsement of a statement that, I think, reflects the overwhelming success of the scheme on both sides. He…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Citizens’ RightsWe do stand ready. That information will primarily be sent out via our extensive consular network for UK nationals living in the EU—my hon. Friend will know that there are more…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Citizens’ RightsThe hon. Gentleman asked about the route via which rights were applied. The withdrawal agreement guarantees the rights of those joining family members with settled status, and no…14 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe condemn this outrageous detention, and we will continue to make representations in Moscow and elsewhere for consular access and Mr Navalny’s release.12 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhen it comes to Cyprus we have been working closely with our allies attending to the need for security, which may pertain to the release of hostages, so I think this is entirely…12 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are greatly encouraged by the joint statement from Azerbaijan and Armenia confirming their intention to normalise relations. As I made clear to both countries during my recent…12 Dec 2023HANSARDPakistanWe continue to press these individual cases with the Pakistani Government. The former Foreign Secretary, my right hon. Friend the Member for Braintree (James Cleverly) raised…12 Dec 2023HANSARDNATO Support for UkraineWe are leading by example.12 Dec 2023HANSARDNATO Support for UkraineThe UK regularly discusses support for Ukraine with NATO allies and partners, including at the recent NATO Foreign Ministers meeting and the NATO-Ukraine Council, which the…12 Dec 2023HANSARDNATO Support for UkraineMy hon. Friend makes a very good point. The maritime domain is hugely important. We will continue to work with NATO and Ukraine, including through NATO’s €500 million…12 Dec 2023HANSARDPakistanAs well as making representations at a senior level, we fund programmes in Pakistan working to address child and forced marriage and gender-based violence, discrimination and…12 Dec 2023HANSARDPakistanWe strongly condemn forced marriage and the forced conversion of women and girls, including in Pakistan. We regularly raise our concerns, including individual cases, at a senior…12 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineI am grateful to the Petitions Committee for allowing this important debate and to the hon. Member for Lancaster and Fleetwood (Cat Smith), who has led it. The Minister of State,…11 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineAs I have already stated and will state again, it is vital that all sides comply with international humanitarian law. Israel must take every possible step to minimise harm, and it…11 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineThe hon. Gentleman asks a valid question. I cannot give that assurance, because of course it is a question for the Leader of the House, but we note that question and I am sure we…11 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineThe hon. Gentleman asks a very good question, and I am pleased to confirm that the Foreign Secretary discussed that issue in the region just last month with his interlocutors. We…11 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineI will be delighted to give way if the hon. Lady will be very brief.11 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineThe conduct of the ICC is of course a matter for the ICC, but I can reassure colleagues that the UK of course will continue to work with our partners to ensure that the vision of…11 Dec 2023HANSARD Cyber Interference: UK DemocracyI am grateful for the tone and constructive content of the right hon. Gentleman’s response. He is right to say that 2024 is a bumper year of elections, involving some 70 elections…07 Dec 2023HANSARD Cyber Interference: UK DemocracyMy right hon. Friend makes a very good point. Clearly, this statement is about Russia, but she draws a comparison with the activity of China. That is an appropriate reference and…07 Dec 2023