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HANSARDEU Ambassador to the UK: Diplomatic StatusI agree with the premise and context of the noble Earl’s question, but I assure him that we are currently in discussions for the very reasons he has articulated. The EU is an…25 Jan 2021HANSARDEU Ambassador to the UK: Diplomatic StatusMy Lords, I welcome the noble Lord’s poetic interlude and value his contribution, as ever. I assure him that the Government have not stated any public position in this regard,…25 Jan 2021HANSARDEU Ambassador to the UK: Diplomatic StatusMy Lords, I listened very carefully to my noble friend, as I always do. I assure her that, as I mentioned, we are engaging with the EU on the long-term arrangements for the…25 Jan 2021HANSARDEU Ambassador to the UK: Diplomatic StatusMy Lords, when the noble Lord rises to speak I often look to his expression. On this occasion it was one of deep concern, accompanied by a frown. I assure him that I hear very…25 Jan 2021HANSARDEU Ambassador to the UK: Diplomatic StatusMy Lords, I assure the noble Baroness that we will continue to work with EU representatives across the world, as well as the EU directly, on important priorities and our shared…25 Jan 2021HANSARDEU Ambassador to the UK: Diplomatic StatusMy Lords, it is not for me to answer about what other countries offer the EU in terms of privileges and immunities. I can confirm that the EU delegation has the necessary…25 Jan 2021HANSARDAlexei NavalnyMy Lords, I assure the noble Lord that I agree with his sentiments, and I look forward to working with him in this respect. Of course, we keep further sanctions under review but,…21 Jan 2021HANSARDAlexei NavalnyMy Lords, the noble Lord speaks with great expertise and insight; I agree with the thrust of what he proposes and the specifics that he mentioned. We want to work with Russia and…21 Jan 2021HANSARDAlexei NavalnyMy Lords, I do agree with former Secretary of State Pompeo’s words. That is why we work very closely with the United States in dealing with the issues and challenges that Russia…21 Jan 2021HANSARDAlexei NavalnyMy Lords, I apologise: some of my noble friend’s questions were not quite clear. However, I believe that she referred to the ISC report on Russia. As she will know, the…21 Jan 2021HANSARDProhibition of Nuclear WeaponsMy Lords, the Government have been clear that they will not sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. We do not believe that this treaty will bring us closer to a…21 Jan 2021HANSARDProhibition of Nuclear WeaponsMy Lords, I hear what the right reverend Prelate says but, to be clear, the United Kingdom will not support, sign or ratify the TPNW. The reasons are very clear to us: it fails to…21 Jan 2021HANSARDAlexei NavalnyMy Lords, on the principle that the noble Baroness raises, it is absolutely for Parliament to decide on issuing such statements. However, she will have seen the strong statement…21 Jan 2021HANSARDAlexei NavalnyMy Lords, suffice to say that I agree with the noble Lord. I add that we have already taken quite specific actions, both through multilateral organisations such as the OPCW and…21 Jan 2021HANSARDOverseas Development Aid: Covid-19 VaccinationMy Lords, the United Kingdom has committed £548 million to the COVAX Advance Market Commitment, the AMC, which is the international initiative to support global equitable access…21 Jan 2021HANSARDOverseas Development Aid: Covid-19 VaccinationMy noble friend makes two very practical points, especially that on the CDC. I will certainly look at what we can do. To be absolutely clear, we remain committed to the COVAX…21 Jan 2021HANSARDProhibition of Nuclear WeaponsMy Lords, I assure my noble friend, who speaks with a great deal of insight and expertise in this area, that we remain very much committed. Our commitment to our obligations and…21 Jan 2021HANSARDProhibition of Nuclear WeaponsMy Lords, I have to disagree with the noble Lord. I accept that the treaty the right reverend Prelate talks about has noble intent but there are existing mechanisms, treaties and…21 Jan 2021HANSARDProhibition of Nuclear WeaponsMy Lords, I assure the noble Baroness that we are fully aware of the challenges that currently confront us on the global stage and the importance of ensuring that we see…21 Jan 2021HANSARDOverseas Development Aid: Covid-19 VaccinationMy Lords, the most reverend Primate makes some very pertinent and important points. On the issue of countries which have oversubscribed, some countries have already announced…21 Jan 2021