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HANSARDOrganisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly: UK DelegationThe hon. Member for Stirling (Alyn Smith) has been appointed as a full representative of the United Kingdom Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organisation for…24 Jan 2023HANSARD Russia’s Grand StrategyWe will keep the hon. Gentleman up to date. The Chairman of the Defence Committee, my right hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth East (Mr Ellwood), put this matter in a cogent,…19 Jan 2023HANSARDJagtar Singh JohalI am grateful to the hon. Member for West Dunbartonshire (Martin Docherty-Hughes) for calling this debate, and I am grateful for the contributions of other Members, including the…19 Jan 2023HANSARD Russia’s Grand StrategyMy right hon. Friend will know from her time as a Minister that we never speculate or comment on possible future proscriptions from the Dispatch Box, but I am grateful for her…19 Jan 2023HANSARD Russia’s Grand StrategyI did acknowledge the remarks of my right hon. Friend the Member for Chelmsford. I did not dismiss them. I acknowledged them and said clearly that we do not speculate or comment…19 Jan 2023HANSARD Russia’s Grand StrategyIf the hon. Gentleman is very snappy.19 Jan 2023HANSARD Russia’s Grand StrategyI am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Harwich and North Essex (Sir Bernard Jenkin) for securing this important debate. I am also grateful for the other knowledgeable…19 Jan 2023HANSARDJagtar Singh JohalAs I said, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has issued its opinion about Mr Johal. We take this matter very seriously. We have consistently raised our concerns about Mr…19 Jan 2023HANSARDJagtar Singh JohalI will not comment on intelligence or security matters on the Floor of the House of Commons, in adherence to the Government’s long-standing and settled practice. Consular staff…19 Jan 2023HANSARDJagtar Singh JohalI will come to that in a moment. The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has issued its opinion about Mr Johal’s case. We take it very seriously. We are focused right now on…19 Jan 2023HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeIt is clear to me that an ongoing constraint is the deplorable security situation. Regrettably, there are crippling and pernicious constraints on the ability of any Afghan to move…16 Jan 2023HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeFirst, on the proportion of British Council contractors who have been notified and processed, I can confirm—that is a yes—a considerable number of principals have been processed…16 Jan 2023HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeFirst, on the proportion of British Council contractors who have been notified and processed, I can confirm—that is a yes—a considerable number of principals have been processed…16 Jan 2023HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI reiterate the fact that an ongoing constraint will be the highly unpredictable, regrettable and deplorable lack of security, and the actions of a regime entirely at odds with…16 Jan 2023HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeIt is clear to me that the constraint—the limiting factor—will be the deplorable security situation. Regrettably, there are crippling and pernicious constraints on the ability of…16 Jan 2023HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeThat is my firm expectation. I reiterate the fact that the constraint will be the highly unpredictable, regrettable and deplorable lack of security, and the actions of a regime…16 Jan 2023HANSARDIranThe Department will write to the hon. Lady on the question of sponsorship and whether or not it is a useful path. I cannot answer that now, I do not know, but we will write. In…12 Jan 2023HANSARDIranI am sure that the noble Lord Ahmad will give that matter consideration, as this is his portfolio. The hon. Member for Ealing Central and Acton (Dr Huq) spoke about the plight of…12 Jan 2023HANSARDIranColleagues will know that this portfolio lies with the noble Lord Ahmad, but, with him being in the other place, I am very pleased to stand at the Dispatch Box today to answer…12 Jan 2023HANSARDIranWe note the approach of the United States, and that will be taken into consideration when the Government form their view and make an announcement. Let me turn to the contributions…12 Jan 2023