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HANSARDGibraltar Loan GuaranteeI am writing to provide an update on the UK loan guarantee to Gibraltar, regarding which the former Foreign Secretary, the right hon. Member for Esher and Walton (Dominic Raab),…04 Sept 2023HANSARDWestern Balkans: StabilityI do agree and I think it is a hugely valuable platform. We must ensure that efforts to deliver good impact from the OSCE are not derailed by Putin’s machinations.18 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am grateful to the hon. Friend for raising that matter. I will investigate and provide an update.18 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe idea of an international day of play is very important, and we take it seriously. I will pick the matter up with the noble Lord Ahmad and keep in touch with my hon. Friend.18 Jul 2023HANSARDStrengthening NATO UnityMy right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary engages regularly with NATO allies, and did so most recently at the NATO leaders’ summit in Vilnius last week, where allies were united…18 Jul 2023HANSARDStrengthening NATO UnityAt the historic summit in Vilnius, NATO leaders agreed that Ukraine would become a member of NATO at a time when allies agree and “conditions are met”. Like the Foreign Secretary,…18 Jul 2023HANSARDStrengthening NATO UnityNo.18 Jul 2023HANSARDWestern Balkans: StabilityWe are working with western Balkan states and our allies to create a secure, safe and prosperous region, built on strong foundations of democracy, the rule of law and regional…18 Jul 2023HANSARDWestern Balkans: StabilityI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his question and for his conveying his experience. We engage on all sides diplomatically to encourage positive progress, and we urge all…18 Jul 2023HANSARDUN High-level Meetings in 2023It is a pleasure to have you in the Chair today, Mr Twigg. I am very grateful to all right hon. and hon. Members who have spoken today, particularly the hon. Member for Ealing,…11 Jul 2023HANSARD Hong Kong National Security Law AnniversaryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir George. I am very grateful to my right hon. Friend the Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir Iain Duncan Smith) for…28 Jun 2023HANSARD Hong Kong National Security Law AnniversaryI am grateful to my right hon. Friend. My understanding from officials is that Mr Lai has never rescinded his Chinese nationality, and we therefore refer to him as a British dual…28 Jun 2023HANSARD Repurposing Russian Assets to Rebuild UkraineIt is not a Government discussion; it is a discussion within the new organisation that will disburse and utilise those funds. We will keep colleagues updated as and when that…27 Jun 2023HANSARD Repurposing Russian Assets to Rebuild UkraineThat is a non-governmental body. There are ongoing discussions with regard to the focus and the use of those funds—whether it be in Ukraine or outside Ukraine to benefit…27 Jun 2023HANSARD Repurposing Russian Assets to Rebuild UkraineThe hon. Member should not put words in my mouth. Details remain outstanding. A discussion is under way within the institution with regard to the focus and the utility of these…27 Jun 2023HANSARD Repurposing Russian Assets to Rebuild UkraineOur Canadian friends have legislated, but they have not yet found a legally watertight route to seizing those assets. The right hon. Lady speaks about other concepts that are of…27 Jun 2023HANSARD Repurposing Russian Assets to Rebuild UkraineIt is our ambition to find a legally workable route to repurpose Russian assets. As yet, no country has found one. We are working with partners to do so. As the House will…27 Jun 2023HANSARD Repurposing Russian Assets to Rebuild UkraineI am very happy to give the right hon. Lady an absolute assurance that it is not a mechanism for circumvention or for granting immunity. It is to ensure that those funds, if…27 Jun 2023HANSARD Repurposing Russian Assets to Rebuild UkraineThat legislation, which is a statutory instrument made using the affirmative procedure, gives us options in the future to extend sanctions, up until the point where Russia has…27 Jun 2023HANSARD Repurposing Russian Assets to Rebuild UkraineI am grateful for that intervention, as I entirely agree with it. If we look at the work that has been carried out by G7 allies, European nations and other states around the world…27 Jun 2023