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HANSARDXinjiang: Forced LabourMy Lords, the noble Lord is right to raise this issue. One of the specific announcements that we made was that, while there were obligations on the private sector within the…19 Jan 2021HANSARDXinjiang: Forced LabourMy Lords, there were a series of questions there. Some I believe have already answered, and I am sure my noble friend would acknowledge that. Of course, I share with him—as do the…19 Jan 2021HANSARDXinjiang: Forced LabourI agree with the noble Baroness. I can assure her that we are working closely with our European allies and friends on the important issue of global human rights sanctions. Indeed,…19 Jan 2021HANSARDXinjiang: Forced LabourThe noble Baroness makes a powerful point. We will look carefully at strengthening communications in this area.19 Jan 2021HANSARDXinjiang: Forced LabourI assure the noble Lord, with whom I have engaged previously on this issue, that we take this very seriously. He makes some very pertinent points that I shall reflect upon. Seeing…19 Jan 2021HANSARDXinjiang: Forced LabourMy noble and learned friend may know the answer I am about to give before I give it. He makes very powerful points about the importance of the end result of the human rights…19 Jan 2021HANSARDXinjiang: Forced LabourMy Lords, my noble friend is indeed correct. We have consistently talked about the importance of competent legal authorities—the courts—ruling on these issues. When it comes to…19 Jan 2021HANSARDXinjiang: Forced LabourI assure the noble Lord, and indeed all within your Lordships’ House, that we are not just listening very carefully in a number of areas; we are acting quite decisively, and we…19 Jan 2021HANSARDXinjiang: Forced LabourMy Lords, I can assure the noble Lord that the government of China has not been, in any way, pleased with the leadership that the United Kingdom has shown on this important issue,…19 Jan 2021HANSARDXinjiang: Forced LabourMy Lords, I hear what the noble Baroness says. The new sanctions regime was only launched last summer. I am sure she would agree with me that many, if not all, the designations…19 Jan 2021HANSARDXinjiang: Forced LabourMy Lords, on the noble Lord’s second point, I know that my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary and his team will look at all requests that we receive from colleagues…19 Jan 2021HANSARDXinjiang: Forced LabourMy Lords, I cannot—and I am sure the noble Baroness would not expect me to—give 100% affirmation that every single public sector body and contract has complied fully with the…19 Jan 2021HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, I assure the noble Baroness that we continue to raise these issues at the highest level. My honourable friend Minister Morton, as well as my right honourable friend the…18 Jan 2021HANSARDInternational Soft Power Strategy: Role of BBCMy Lords, I agree with the noble Lord on the important role that the BBC plays. Funding is of course being considered alongside other FCDO spending priorities, as part of the 2020…18 Jan 2021HANSARDInternational Soft Power Strategy: Role of BBCMy Lords, I agree with my noble friend and, through her role as chair, congratulate the committee on its important report. The FCDO is supportive of the BBC’s delivery of…18 Jan 2021HANSARDInternational Soft Power Strategy: Role of BBCMy Lords, I fully recognise what the noble Lord has said about the important role that the BBC World Service plays, for the very reasons that he says.18 Jan 2021HANSARDInternational Soft Power Strategy: Role of BBCI agree with the noble Baroness in her opening remarks. On the issue of finance, we are currently reviewing FCDO priorities. She may press me, and she is entitled to, but I cannot…18 Jan 2021HANSARDInternational Soft Power Strategy: Role of BBCI have listened very carefully to my noble friend and I agree with her. Like many noble Lords, indeed all noble Lords, I welcome the role the BBC continues to play, and the…18 Jan 2021HANSARDInternational Soft Power Strategy: Role of BBCAs I have already said, the integrated review is a vital part of that, and all these component elements will be in the announcement of the findings of the integrated review. The…18 Jan 2021HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, I assure the noble Lord that the points he made are important areas to consider, not just in this conflict but in any conflict. I also assure him that those very points…18 Jan 2021