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HANSARDConflict in Sudan: El FasherMy Lords, first, I sympathise with the noble Baroness about having to get off a plane and come straight to the House. I know how that feels; I have had to go through that…16 May 2024HANSARDConflict in Sudan: El FasherMy Lords, I agree with the noble Lord’s second point. As I said in the original response, I assure him that we are taking all necessary steps, working with multilateral agencies…16 May 2024HANSARDConflict in Sudan: El FasherMy Lords, on the noble Lord’s last point, of course I agree with him. That is why only yesterday the noble Lord and I were outside your Lordships’ Chamber discussing the situation…16 May 2024HANSARDConflict in Sudan: El FasherFirst, of course I appreciate the role of the right reverend Prelate with regard to the situation in Sudan. If I may say also, the noble Lord, Lord Collins, often raises this, and…16 May 2024HANSARDConflict in Sudan: El FasherMy Lords, with the leave of the House, I shall now repeat in the form of a Statement the Answer given in the other place by my right honourable friend the Minister for the…16 May 2024HANSARDConflict in Sudan: El FasherMy Lords, as I already alluded to, we need all regional partners and those with influence over the two warring parties to focus on the importance of ending the conflict with…16 May 2024HANSARDUNRWAMy Lords, on the noble Lord’s first question, both the Foreign Secretary and I have raised these issues quite directly and have issued statements. Trucks were going through the…15 May 2024HANSARDUNRWAMy Lords, I am sure that I speak for everyone when I say that we of course join in recognising the importance of anniversaries. Indeed, the establishment of Israel was supported…15 May 2024HANSARDUNRWAMy Lords, immediately following the arson attack against UNRWA’s headquarters in east Jerusalem, I made clear through a statement that the attack was completely unacceptable. We…15 May 2024HANSARDUNRWAI assure the noble Lord that we are doing exactly that. Notwithstanding that, the funding that we have given has also been focused on other agencies like the World Food Programme,…15 May 2024HANSARDUNRWAMy Lords, I first pay tribute to my noble friend. Also, I am sure I speak for everyone in your Lordships’ House, irrespective of perspective on this conflict, in paying great…15 May 2024HANSARDUNRWAMy Lords, I agree with the noble Lord about the importance of ensuring that aid reaches Gaza, particularly those who are most vulnerable, the women and children. That is where the…15 May 2024HANSARDUNRWAMy Lords, I have already articulated the United Kingdom’s view on the important role that UNRWA plays. I have also said that we are looking to ensure not only that there are…15 May 2024HANSARDNATO: French Nuclear WeaponsI assure the noble Lord that we are always nice to President Macron and our friends across the channel. He raises a vital point. This is a key alliance and that is why, back in…09 May 2024HANSARDNATO: French Nuclear WeaponsMy Lords, French participation in NATO’s nuclear structures is a matter for France. None the less, we are pleased to see President Macron emphasising the European dimension to…09 May 2024HANSARDNATO: French Nuclear WeaponsMy noble friend speaks with deep insight, and I totally agree with her. The strength of NATO is in the support of its membership—particularly those who have the capacity and…09 May 2024HANSARDNATO: French Nuclear WeaponsMy Lords, one thing we are absolutely clear on is that we want to work with key partners across NATO to ensure a strengthened alliance. That underlies the independent deterrence…09 May 2024HANSARDNATO: French Nuclear WeaponsMy Lords I fear that the noble Lord might be tempting the noble Lord, Lord West, to come in again. On his serious point, we need to be very clear that loose language is extremely…09 May 2024HANSARDNATO: French Nuclear WeaponsMy Lords, as a long-standing Minister at the Foreign Office, the brilliance of our British diplomacy is well known to me, and I assure the noble Baroness that we use those very…09 May 2024HANSARDNATO: French Nuclear WeaponsMy Lords, I am not the spokesman for President Macron—I speak for the United Kingdom Government. What is important is that we show unity of words, purpose and action, when it…09 May 2024