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HANSARDNATO: Russia and UkraineMy Lords, I know my noble friend speaks from great insight and expertise about our Armed Forces, but I assure him that Her Majesty’s Government are fully committed to our Armed…15 Apr 2021HANSARDNATO: Russia and UkraineMy Lords, we stand by our commitment to the convention that was signed and are fully supportive of the efforts in the defence of Ukraine and its sovereignty and integrity.15 Apr 2021HANSARDNATO: Russia and UkraineMy Lords, I agree with my noble friend. We are doing exactly that through the NATO alliance. As I said in my original Answer, the Foreign Secretary has engaged directly with key…15 Apr 2021HANSARDNATO: Russia and UkraineI recognise the role my noble friend played in this respect in his previous role as Minister for the Armed Forces. UK military support for Ukraine, as he will be aware, covers…15 Apr 2021HANSARDNATO: Russia and UkraineMy Lords, we continue to play a pivotal role in the NATO alliance, to which we are strong contributors in both strategy and financing. That will continue to be the case. We are…15 Apr 2021HANSARDNATO: Russia and UkraineMy Lords, I agree with my noble friend’s second point in the sense that we continue to work with our NATO partners to ensure exactly that free operation in the Black Sea. On his…15 Apr 2021HANSARDChinese Government Sanctions on UK CitizensMy Lords, first, on the letter and the response to a specific question, I shall of course follow up on that with my officials. Without speculating on future sanctions, an evidence…14 Apr 2021HANSARDChinese Government Sanctions on UK CitizensMy Lords, I agree with the noble Lord, and that is exactly what the Government are doing.14 Apr 2021HANSARDSt Vincent: Volcanic EruptionMy Lords, the noble Baroness is right to point to the issue of vaccinations. Currently, about 12% of the population in St Vincent has been vaccinated and there is a lot of…14 Apr 2021HANSARDSt Vincent: Volcanic EruptionMy Lords, our primary contact is through the relief efforts of the International Committee of the Red Cross. As for specific liaisons on the ground, we are working directly with…14 Apr 2021HANSARDChinese Government Sanctions on UK CitizensMy Lord, in agreeing with much of what the noble Lord said, let me assure him that we totally and utterly condemn China’s attempt to silence those highlighting human rights…14 Apr 2021HANSARDSt Vincent: Volcanic EruptionMy Lords, the noble Lord is right to point out that we have a permanent presence in the Caribbean and work very closely with the relief organisation CDEMA. We have invested, since…14 Apr 2021HANSARDChinese Government Sanctions on UK CitizensMy Lords, the noble Baroness is right to raise the recent decisions taken by the Chinese authorities about the future operation of the legislative bodies within Hong Kong. She…14 Apr 2021HANSARDSt Vincent: Volcanic EruptionMy Lords, I welcome the insights that my noble friend has provided. I reassure him that we are working very closely in any support we can provide. The noble Lord, Lord West, asked…14 Apr 2021HANSARDSt Vincent: Volcanic EruptionMy Lords, while I also welcome the valuable insights of the noble Lord, first and foremost, I assure him that we have given an immediate response, as I said to the noble Lord,…14 Apr 2021HANSARDSt Vincent: Volcanic EruptionMy Lords, I am sure I speak for the whole House in saying our thoughts and prayers are with those impacted and affected by the shocking volcanic eruption in St Vincent. We, the…14 Apr 2021HANSARDSt Vincent: Volcanic EruptionMy Lords, first and foremost, let me assure the noble Lord that I, too, am in touch with the authorities. Even this morning, I spoke to the high commissioner of St Vincent and the…14 Apr 2021HANSARDSt Vincent: Volcanic EruptionMy Lords, I always welcome gentle reminders from my noble friend. I assure him that we recognise the importance of biodiversity, especially in the context of climate change and…14 Apr 2021HANSARDSt Vincent: Volcanic EruptionMy Lords, I fully acknowledge what the right reverend Prelate says about the important role that church authorities play. Indeed, on the question raised by the noble Baroness,…14 Apr 2021HANSARDSt Vincent: Volcanic EruptionMy Lords, we are working with all international agencies, including the United Nations, but I reiterate that the lead agency on disaster response is CDEMA. We are working…14 Apr 2021