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HANSARDYemen: Humanitarian Aid FundingMy Lords, simply put, we need to work with other countries in the region, in particular those that have not yet pledged compared to last year—the noble Lord, Lord Collins,…04 Jun 2020HANSARDYemen: Humanitarian Aid FundingMy Lords, the schism in Islam between Sunni and Shia Islam is well known. We do not believe that our foreign policy should focus on resolving that conflict; we believe that we can…04 Jun 2020HANSARDYemen: Humanitarian Aid FundingMy Lords, as the noble Lord will be aware, I am delighted that we, the United Kingdom, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, are hosting the Gavi conference today. We have…04 Jun 2020HANSARDYemen: Humanitarian Aid FundingMy Lords, on the second point, the noble Baroness will be aware that we are not currently supplying any further arms. We are respecting the decision that was taken and we will…04 Jun 2020HANSARDYemen: Humanitarian Aid FundingMy Lords, I have already alluded to the fact that we are working through UN agencies, and in particular the World Health Organization. However, I implore all parties, including…04 Jun 2020HANSARDYemen: Humanitarian Aid FundingI am very much aware of its work there, and it underlines the importance of a collaborative approach on the ground. Some 80% of the population of Yemen needs assistance, and that…04 Jun 2020HANSARDYemen: Humanitarian Aid FundingI assure the noble Baroness that we are working on that, and I believe that very shortly we will be able to release the first tranche, which will be 30% of the funding. We are…04 Jun 2020HANSARDHong Kong: Human RightsMy Lords, I first join all noble Lords in thanking my noble friend Lady Anelay for tabling this debate and thank them for their very focused contributions from the outset. There…04 Jun 2020HANSARDYemen: Humanitarian Aid FundingMy Lords, the noble Lord will be aware that we have a very stringent regime when it comes to arms and arms supplies. It is perhaps one of the most robust regimes in the world and…04 Jun 2020HANSARDYemen: Humanitarian Aid FundingThe noble Lord makes two important points. I assure him that we share the disappointment over the fact that the target for the summit was not met. He is indeed correct that…04 Jun 2020HANSARDYemen: Humanitarian Aid FundingThe noble Lord raises an important point about countries in the region and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I was pleased that it participated in the conference, and it has also made…04 Jun 2020HANSARDHong KongMy Lords, my noble friend speaks with great insight and expertise in this area, and I have noted some of his particularly helpful suggestions. I acknowledge the action by 762…02 Jun 2020HANSARDHong KongMy Lords, I assure the noble Lord that our priority is ensuring the well-being of the citizens of Hong Kong in terms of economic prosperity, security and human rights.02 Jun 2020HANSARDHong KongMy Lords, I assure my noble friend that we continue to stand by our obligations as a co-signatory to “one country, two systems”. We give hope to those human rights defenders who…02 Jun 2020HANSARDHong KongMy Lords, we are deeply concerned at the decision of China’s National People’s Congress to impose a national security law on Hong Kong. If implemented, the imposition of a…02 Jun 2020HANSARDHong KongMy Lords, as I said, we are deeply concerned by these actions. The action of the National People’s Congress in invoking this law has caused great concern, both in Hong Kong and…02 Jun 2020HANSARDHong KongMy Lords, I assure the noble Lord that we take our obligations to BNO passport holders very seriously. Both the Foreign Secretary and the Home Secretary are directly engaged on…02 Jun 2020HANSARDHong KongI agree with the noble Baroness. As she knows, the existing rights of Hong Kong are enshrined in the Basic Law of Hong Kong, and the Sino-British agreement has also been deposited…02 Jun 2020HANSARDHong KongFirst, I agree with my noble friend. I am sure that I speak for all noble Lords when I say that racism in any form in any place in the world is abhorrent and that we should…02 Jun 2020HANSARDHong KongI agree with the noble Lord that that is important. The independence of the judiciary in Hong Kong is well recognised. In due course, if China proceeds along these lines, I am…02 Jun 2020