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HANSARDFalkland Islands: LandminesFirst, on the earlier point raised by the noble Lord, and made earlier, I agree with him: the terrain has proved challenging. However, we are confident that, with the Ottawa…08 Oct 2019HANSARDFalkland Islands: LandminesAbsolutely, and I am sure I speak for everyone in your Lordships’ House in paying tribute to the late Princess Diana for her incredible leadership on this, drawing attention to…08 Oct 2019HANSARDSyria: Withdrawal of US TroopsI agree with the noble Baroness. She is quite right to say that Turkey is a partner in NATO. We provide continued support for many Syrian refugees who have taken refuge in Turkey,…08 Oct 2019HANSARDFalkland Islands: LandminesMy Lords, under the anti-personnel mine ban convention, the UK is obliged to clear the Falkland Islands as its only mined territory. After the conflict in 1982, the UK cleared all…08 Oct 2019HANSARDSyria: Withdrawal of US TroopsI challenge the noble Lord; I do not agree with him. It is not we who have made any declarations; it is the United States. It is entitled to make decisions of its own. The United…08 Oct 2019HANSARDFalkland Islands: LandminesMy noble friend is correct that in the Falkland Islands the areas containing mines are clearly and carefully designated, but important work continues to ensure that we can rid the…08 Oct 2019HANSARDSyria: Withdrawal of US TroopsMy Lords, with the leave of the House, I shall now repeat in the form of a Statement the Answer to an Urgent Question asked in another place on the withdrawal of US troops from…08 Oct 2019HANSARDFalkland Islands: LandminesI pay tribute to my noble friend and all those involved in this important work. Demining areas that were previously conflict zones is a key priority and we pay tribute to those…08 Oct 2019HANSARDFalkland Islands: LandminesThe noble Baroness is quite right. That is why I mentioned the Ottawa convention. We are abiding by the extension granted by the convention as part of fulfilling our mandate in…08 Oct 2019HANSARDFalkland Islands: LandminesI am sure many are full of admiration for the noble Lord and the work he did in Her Majesty’s Navy. I agree with him on the important role that the Navy played during the…08 Oct 2019HANSARDSyria: Withdrawal of US TroopsMy Lords, the Government’s position on foreign fighters has consistently been and remains very clear: those who have committed crimes should face justice for their actions. We…08 Oct 2019HANSARDSyria: Withdrawal of US TroopsMy Lords, first, as I said, my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary spoke to Secretary of State Pompeo and relayed our concerns to him directly. We have also made very…08 Oct 2019HANSARDHong Kong: Emergency PowersI agree with my noble friend that any kind of violence—I am sure that I speak for every Member of your Lordships’ House—is to be condemned totally, but it is also vital that the…07 Oct 2019HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeI thank the noble Lord for his questions and for the consistent support that has been offered on this important issue. It is difficult to predict the specific date on which we…07 Oct 2019HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeMy Lords, with the leave of the House, I shall now repeat in the form of a Statement the Answer to an Urgent Question asked in another place on the case of Nazanin…07 Oct 2019HANSARDHong Kong: Emergency PowersAs I said in my earlier answer, as the noble Lord will be aware, the Foreign Secretary has spoken to, among others, Carrie Lam. To my knowledge, he has not spoken to her since…07 Oct 2019HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeI know that she has the status of a detainee. I cannot say anything more specifically because I do not want to speak inappropriately and I want to ensure that I get the right…07 Oct 2019HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeOn the return of Gabriella, speaking as a parent I know that the hardest choice that a parent has to make is sometimes separation. That applies to any parent, father or mother, if…07 Oct 2019HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeThat is Iran’s position but not ours.07 Oct 2019HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffePerhaps I can help. It is very much down to the countries themselves. We in the United Kingdom recognise the basis of dual nationals and react accordingly. However, the Iranians…07 Oct 2019