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HANSARD Support for Civilians Fleeing GazaWe all have a responsibility. All developed nations have a responsibility to ensure that the urgent humanitarian disaster in Gaza is made less severe by our interventions. That is…06 Feb 2024HANSARDFreedom of Religion and Belief in NigeriaI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for raising that point. We note the tremendous positive energy of the various church groups. I am sure that the high commissioner and the team…06 Feb 2024HANSARD Support for Civilians Fleeing GazaAs the Foreign Secretary has set out, we want to see an immediate pause in the fighting to allow vital aid into Gaza and to give space for a deal that would get the hostages out.…06 Feb 2024HANSARD Support for Civilians Fleeing GazaThe only way that anyone will be able to come to safety is if there is a humanitarian pause and a sustainable ceasefire. So Ministers making statements about how many people we…06 Feb 2024HANSARDFreedom of Religion and Belief in NigeriaThe focus is currently on training police and working with local communities, but I know that the defence partnership dialogue will consider exactly that. I am happy to give the…06 Feb 2024HANSARD Support for Civilians Fleeing GazaNo, as I must make some progress. During his visit to al-Arish in Egypt, the Foreign Secretary met representatives from the Egyptian Red Crescent Society, who are co-ordinating…06 Feb 2024HANSARD Support for Civilians Fleeing GazaSafe and legal routes do exist and if there is a case —[Interruption.] The hon. Lady’s question describes elegantly the limits of the Government’s executive capacity. Of course…06 Feb 2024HANSARDDraft European Organization for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere and the European Space Agency (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2023I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft European Organization for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere and the European Space Agency (Immunities and…05 Feb 2024HANSARDDraft European Organization for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere and the European Space Agency (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2023I am grateful for the hon. Gentleman’s response. He raises some cogent questions, and he is indeed correct to say that those involved in space exploration are an inspiration to…05 Feb 2024HANSARDUkraineWe are very active in our diplomacy with Hungary and neighbouring states. I was actually in Slovakia last week, talking about a similar set of issues. Diplomacy does matter and…30 Jan 2024HANSARDUkraineI agree that there is a strong moral case for using Russian assets to repair the damage that Russia has wrought on Ukraine. We are clear about the fact that Russia should pay, and…30 Jan 2024HANSARDUkraineI am delighted to join my hon. Friend in thanking Tim and Tina Bamford, both of whom are in the Public Gallery. The response of the British people to the tragedy in Ukraine has…30 Jan 2024HANSARDUkraineMinisters engage constantly with counterparts around the world, including those in the US. When it comes to the NATO response, we have seen NATO expand and grow in the last two…30 Jan 2024HANSARDUkraineWe are not out of step; we are leading the pack, and have been doing so for the last two years. Our resolve is shown by our own financial commitment but also by our permanent…30 Jan 2024HANSARDUkraineSince February 2020 the UK has committed £357 million of humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. In response to winter we scaled up humanitarian support with additional funding to…30 Jan 2024HANSARDUkraineWe continue to make that point to all our interlocutors. I should also say that we continue to make the point to all NATO member states that investing 2% of GDP in defence…30 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn the road to Washington, we continue to make that point. The US will continue to be an integral part of European security, as will other European member states of NATO, which…30 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the Foreign Secretary has said, we are deeply concerned about the reports that Mr Kara-Murza has been moved from the penal colony in Omsk to an unknown location. We are…30 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Baltic states are on the frontline, and we therefore take great pride in the enhanced forward presence in the Baltic states, which includes our magnificent men and women in…30 Jan 2024HANSARDUkraineI assure the hon. Gentleman that we feel no fatigue when it comes to our Ukraine policy. We have exceeded last year’s commitment in terms of lethal aid, and we will be…30 Jan 2024