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HANSARDTigrayMy Lords, the noble Lord is right that there are important discussions to be had. I have already alluded to the UN Security Council meeting. In addition to this, we are talking to…08 Feb 2021HANSARDTigrayMy Lords, there are many elements in the G7 discussions, but the noble Lord is right to raise the issue of food security. In any conflict zone, that becomes an immediate personal…08 Feb 2021HANSARDTigrayMy Lords, the noble Lord raises extremely important points, particularly in respect of strategic locations. This is why we have taken a very strong approach through a direct…08 Feb 2021HANSARDTigrayMy Lords, on the noble Baroness’s final point, we need to ensure that all the facts are fully available before any assessment is made, but undoubtedly the Eritrean forces have…08 Feb 2021HANSARDTigrayMy Lords, I can assure the noble Baroness that we are focused very much on ensuring that the most vulnerable are supported in this conflict, particularly those in Tigray, and our…08 Feb 2021HANSARDTigrayMy Lords, the noble Baroness is right to raise those camps. We have raised concerns directly. Our ambassador on the ground has also raised concerns with the Eritrean authorities.…08 Feb 2021HANSARDTigrayMy Lords, the noble Lord is right to raise bilateral support. Ethiopia remains one of the largest recipients of UK support, although, as I said in my original Answer, we are…08 Feb 2021HANSARDTigrayMy Lords, my noble friend makes a very pertinent point. The situation on humanitarian access remains dire in country, as was emphasised by my right honourable friend the Foreign…08 Feb 2021HANSARDTigrayMy Lords, I can assure my noble friend that that very much remains our focus and approach.08 Feb 2021HANSARDTigrayMy Lords, we are concerned about the impact of the conflict in Tigray on the humanitarian situation and wider regional stability. My right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary…08 Feb 2021HANSARDShawcross Report: Compensation for VictimsMy Lords, the noble Baroness rightly raises the issue of the US, French and German Governments’ claims for atrocities. She will also note that these were direct…08 Feb 2021HANSARDShawcross Report: Compensation for VictimsMy Lords, I note what the noble Lord has said but, as he will appreciate, I cannot respond to the specific terms of his proposals. He will be aware that in January 2020, in the…08 Feb 2021HANSARDShawcross Report: Compensation for VictimsMy Lords, in accordance with international law, when assets are frozen they continue to belong to the sanctioned individual or entity—in this case, the Libyan state. Any revenue…08 Feb 2021HANSARDShawcross Report: Compensation for VictimsMy Lords, as ever, I note the concerns that noble Lords are expressing on this important and sensitive matter. Again, I assure the noble Lord that we are looking at this with the…08 Feb 2021HANSARDShawcross Report: Compensation for VictimsMy Lords, at the risk of repeating myself, as I have said, yes, I accept the premise of the noble Baroness’s question about the delays caused by Covid, but equally the report…08 Feb 2021HANSARDShawcross Report: Compensation for VictimsMy Lords, I note what the noble Lord has said. On the delay, the challenges of the pandemic have meant that we wanted to give the report appropriate discussion across Westminster.…08 Feb 2021HANSARDShawcross Report: Compensation for VictimsMy Lords, I am sure I speak for the whole House in expressing our deepest sympathies to the victims of Gaddafi-sponsored IRA terrorism, and indeed to all the victims of the…08 Feb 2021HANSARDShawcross Report: Compensation for VictimsAs I have said before, I note what my noble friend said; it is a practical suggestion and I will certainly take that back.08 Feb 2021HANSARDEconomy: RemittancesOn the noble Lord’s first point, I can give him that assurance. The cost of transactions for remittances in Q4 2020 stood at 6.48%, which is beyond the SDG target. We will use our…04 Feb 2021HANSARDEconomy: RemittancesMy Lords, we are committed to working with the World Bank. It is noticeable that the World Bank has talked about the challenge of the decline in remittances. Across the key…04 Feb 2021