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HANSARDForeign Policy: UK-EU DialogueMy Lords, the noble Lord makes a practical suggestion. I am sure that in time, as we see the strength of E3 co-operation and with the new Administration in the United States,…14 Jan 2021HANSARDForeign Policy: UK-EU DialogueMy Lords, my noble friend speaks from insight and experience and I listen carefully to his suggestions. Let me assure him that we are already working closely with EU colleagues.…14 Jan 2021HANSARDForeign Policy: UK-EU DialogueMy Lords, I agree with the noble Baroness’s point about creating alliances against the human rights abuses that we have seen in places such as Xinjiang and the continued…14 Jan 2021HANSARDForeign Policy: UK-EU DialogueMy Lords, we have agreed with the European Union that we shall co-operate on current and emerging global issues of common interest, including co-ordinating positions and…14 Jan 2021HANSARDForeign Policy: UK-EU DialogueMy Lords, we liaise closely not just on issues of defence but on other areas. The global human rights sanctions regime that we led on and that is now being taken forward by the…14 Jan 2021HANSARDHong Kong: National Security LawMy Lords, we are acting in conjunction with our allies and have led international action in condemnation of the actions not just in Hong Kong but in mainland China. We regularly…07 Jan 2021HANSARDHong Kong: National Security LawMy Lords, we are working closely with all our allies, including the EU. The noble Baroness will have noticed the recent statement made by the EU, but also by key countries such as…07 Jan 2021HANSARDHong Kong: National Security LawMy Lords, as my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary made clear in his Statement on 6 January, the mass arrests of politicians and activists in Hong Kong are a grievous…07 Jan 2021HANSARDHong Kong: National Security LawThe continued suppression of the right to protest and a real decrease in the rights to representation, through the actions against the legislative body and indeed the recent Acts…07 Jan 2021HANSARDHong Kong: National Security LawAs the noble Baroness may know, an issue at the International Court of Justice requires both parties to consent. It would not, to my mind, be an option that we should pursue…07 Jan 2021HANSARDHong Kong: National Security LawMy Lords, China continues to be an important international and strategic partner, but where there are abuses of human rights or other challenges, issues and concerns, we will…07 Jan 2021HANSARDHong Kong: National Security LawMy Lords, let me assure the noble Lord that human rights will be paramount in our discussions on a range of trade deals around the world. On the specific issues of our work with…07 Jan 2021HANSARDHong Kong: National Security LawMy Lords, I agree with the noble Lord that it is important that we consider our actions in the light of the situation in Hong Kong and, equally, the implications of our continuing…07 Jan 2021HANSARDHong Kong: National Security LawI agree with my noble friend on his final point. As someone who worked in financial services for 20 years before joining the Government, I totally agree that Hong Kong has long…07 Jan 2021HANSARDHong Kong: National Security LawMy Lords, as the noble Lord will be aware, we look at the sanctions policy specifically to ensure that the evidence base and thresholds are met. As I said, while I cannot go into…07 Jan 2021HANSARDHong Kong: National Security LawMy Lords, we will look at all instruments available to us. On the issue of Magnitsky sanctions, as I said, I cannot speculate on the specifics but we keep the issue under review.…07 Jan 2021HANSARDHong Kong: National Security LawMy Lords, my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary has been at the forefront of strengthening international alliances and action in this respect. I have already alluded to…07 Jan 2021HANSARDHong Kong: National Security LawMy noble friend makes an important point. Let me assure him that my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary and I are working hard, including in my capacity as Minister for…07 Jan 2021HANSARDUnited States: Global Priorities and Climate ChangeMy Lords, we continue to enjoy strong discussions and progress in our trade negotiations with the US. Talks are at an advanced stage, and we remain committed and hopeful that we…16 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited States: Global Priorities and Climate ChangeMy Lords, we are proud of being co-chairs of COP 26—the noble Lord is, I am sure, aware that we are co-chairing COP 26 along with our colleagues from Italy. I am sure that as the…16 Dec 2020