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HANSARDCovid-19: Surplus Vaccine DosesMy Lords, on the noble Baroness’s second point, the Government have made their position clear. It was a difficult decision, but a necessary one. Nevertheless, it still guarantees…22 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Surplus Vaccine DosesMy Lords, our initial funding of the AMC was very much based on match funding. We have seen that coming through and there are valuable contributions that other key partners can…22 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Surplus Vaccine DosesMy Lords, the United Kingdom has committed to equitable access to safe and effective vaccines through multilateral collaboration. COVAX is the best way to deliver this. By pooling…22 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Surplus Vaccine DosesMy Lords, I assure the noble Lord that that is exactly the objective of the COVAX AMC commitment, and it is why the UK Government have led on it. Not only have we led on it but…22 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Surplus Vaccine DosesMy Lords, the details of how and when the vaccines will be shared are still being confirmed, but there are further discussions to be had on the point my noble friend raises with…22 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Surplus Vaccine DosesMy Lords, I hear my noble friend, who speaks with great experience of the health sector. As he is aware, COVAX is explicitly designed to work for high-income, low-income and…22 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Surplus Vaccine DosesMy Lords, I have already said where we are on ODA. As ever, I make note of the strong sentiments in your Lordships’ House.22 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Surplus Vaccine DosesMy Lords, on the noble Lord’s second point, by working with key partners we will ensure that the most vulnerable communities receive the vaccine irrespective of where they are…22 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Surplus Vaccine DosesMy Lords, I welcome my noble friend’s support. On his specific questions, we are not at the point where we can make specific pledges about excess vaccines, but I note what my…22 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Surplus Vaccine DosesMy Lords, on the noble Lord’s first point about vaccine distribution, we welcome all countries that are helping to meet the challenge of the pandemic. The noble Lord will be aware…22 Feb 2021HANSARDMyanmarMy Lords, as the noble Lord will be aware, the imposition of sanctions means that any accounts held or travel undertaken is limited, so there are specific powers in the sanctions…11 Feb 2021HANSARDMyanmarMy Lords, I take on board what my noble friend said about the military and the need to look at the situation regarding the arms embargo. As she will be aware, the UK is a…11 Feb 2021HANSARDMyanmarMy Lords, the noble Baroness said that I have warm words for China; I was merely reiterating our practical engagement with that country. We should not forget that China is a P5…11 Feb 2021HANSARDMyanmarMy Lords, I join the right reverend Prelate in paying tribute to the courage of many voices in civilian society, including those of religious leaders who are calling for peace.…11 Feb 2021HANSARDMyanmarMy Lords, again, I assure my noble friend that I agree with him. Our challenge is not with the people of Myanmar and they should not be punished for the military coup. He is right…11 Feb 2021HANSARDMyanmarMy Lords, I assure you, and as I already alluded to, we are working on the ground through our ambassador. He is co-ordinating with other like-minded partners within country, and…11 Feb 2021HANSARDMyanmarI cannot state firmly what the chances are, but I assure the noble Lord that we are doing all we can to ensure the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and the return of the democratically…11 Feb 2021HANSARDMyanmarMy Lords, that should exactly be the approach of the sanctions regime.11 Feb 2021HANSARDMyanmarMy Lords, first, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Collins, and the noble Baroness, Lady Northover, for their contributions. They rightly raised a series of issues, which I will seek…11 Feb 2021HANSARDMyanmarMy Lords, the noble Lord, who served as a Foreign Office Minister himself, knows that I cannot make those specific commitments from the Dispatch Box, but I have noted what he said…11 Feb 2021