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HANSARDSt 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, 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 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, 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 2021HANSARDClergy: EU Visas and Residence PermitsMy Lords, I believe that what we have negotiated is a fair deal. It allows anyone from the UK to travel to the European Union—the Schengen area specifically—for 90 days without…13 Apr 2021HANSARDClergy: EU Visas and Residence PermitsMy Lords, the noble Lord raises an important issue on reciprocal arrangements. There are a whole range of areas where we have seen reciprocal arrangements put in place. The whole…13 Apr 2021HANSARDClergy: EU Visas and Residence PermitsMy Lords, I will write to my noble friend on the specific question he raises and, of course, place a copy in the library.13 Apr 2021HANSARDClergy: EU Visas and Residence PermitsMy Lords, I assure the right reverend Prelate that, as he may well be aware, we are working very closely with the Church of England—for example, on citizens’ rights—as it is one…13 Apr 2021HANSARDClergy: EU Visas and Residence PermitsMy Lords, I can of course assure the noble Lord that we will work with all organisations, including the Church of Scotland. If there are specific issues that he wishes to raise…13 Apr 2021HANSARDClergy: EU Visas and Residence PermitsMy Lords, the withdrawal agreement protects UK nationals who were lawfully resident in the EU before the end of the transition period. Thirteen member states require them to apply…13 Apr 2021HANSARDClergy: EU Visas and Residence PermitsMy Lords, the noble Baroness will be aware that, as part of the trade and co-operation agreement, we have agreed various protocols. There is not a specific resolution for each and…13 Apr 2021HANSARDClergy: EU Visas and Residence PermitsI agree with my noble friend Lord Cormack, and indeed with my noble friend Lord Hague. That is why we work very constructively, including on citizens’ rights, with the European…13 Apr 2021HANSARDChina: Convictions of Democracy Campaigners in Hong KongMy Lords, I say to my noble friend that Hong Kong’s prosperity and its way of life rely on the respect for fundamental freedoms, an independent judiciary and the rule of law. I…13 Apr 2021HANSARDChina: Convictions of Democracy Campaigners in Hong KongMy Lords, I reassure the noble Baroness that BNO status is a generous scheme and extends to family members. As I said in answer to the noble Baroness, Lady Northover, if specific…13 Apr 2021HANSARDChina: Convictions of Democracy Campaigners in Hong KongMy Lords, we have been successful. For example, following the action we have taken in the context of the Human Rights Council, there has been an increase in the number of…13 Apr 2021HANSARDChina: Convictions of Democracy Campaigners in Hong KongMy Lords, I assure the noble Lord that we are working with the United States. However, in applying any sanctions to anyone across the world, or to any organisation, we need to…13 Apr 2021HANSARDChina: Convictions of Democracy Campaigners in Hong KongMy Lords, I note what the noble Lord has said. Again, I pay tribute to his work in standing up for the rights of people in both China and Hong Kong. We will continue to observe…13 Apr 2021HANSARDChina: Convictions of Democracy Campaigners in Hong KongI totally agree with my noble friend’s second point and I assure him that we are working directly with partners. He will be aware that on 9 January the Foreign Secretary released…13 Apr 2021HANSARDChina: Convictions of Democracy Campaigners in Hong KongMy Lords, we remain deeply concerned about the targeting of politicians and activists in Hong Kong and are following these cases closely. The apparent focus of the Hong Kong and…13 Apr 2021HANSARDChina: Convictions of Democracy Campaigners in Hong KongI will first share with the noble Baroness that the BNO passport route and applications for BNO are functioning smoothly and effectively. On her second point about those who do…13 Apr 2021