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HANSARDWar Criminals: International Mechanisms for ProsecutionMy Lords, taking the noble Baroness’s second question first, I think we have seen the first steps with the passing of Resolution 2379 and the budget of £90 million for the…21 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Bilateral Relations with European Union Member StatesMy Lords, I assure the noble Lord that we continue to strengthen our relationships across the piece. He will recall that we are expanding our diplomatic missions in many parts of…20 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Bilateral Relations with European Union Member StatesI agree with the noble Lord about the Council of Europe, which remains an important body that we will continue to be part of. As Minister for the United Nations, I can say that we…20 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Bilateral Relations with European Union Member StatesMy noble friend speaks from experience in this regard and is absolutely right. As I said in my Answer to the Question, the strength of relationships is important. We welcome the…20 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Bilateral Relations with European Union Member StatesMy Lords, it is important and I agree with the noble Baroness that relationships matter. Of course, not just in the context of the EU but in any relationship, the ability to pick…20 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Bilateral Relations with European Union Member StatesThe short answer is absolutely, and I pay tribute to the noble Earl’s work with young people. It is not just the European Union that is important in this context; I put on record…20 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Bilateral Relations with European Union Member StatesMy Lords, we remain strongly committed to our bilateral relations with EU partners. We have an extensive and well-established diplomatic network throughout the European Union,…20 Mar 2019HANSARDYemen: Women and GirlsThe noble Lord will know from his own experience that teaching does not happen in one day; it is a consistent effort over a period of time. It is important to know that, in any…07 Mar 2019HANSARDYemen: Women and GirlsAs I said in response to the noble Lord, Lord Collins, while humanitarian assistance is getting through, a real challenge remains around the safety and security of getting those…07 Mar 2019HANSARDYemen: Women and GirlsThe noble Baroness will be aware that the United Kingdom adopts the very stringent system of rules that exists across the EU, as well as a national code, on any military…07 Mar 2019HANSARDYemen: Women and GirlsThe short answer to both questions is yes. Through some of our programmes in Yemen, particularly those led by DfID, £39 million has been allocated to address issues such as forced…07 Mar 2019HANSARDYemen: Women and GirlsMy Lords, last weekend, my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary visited Yemen to push for progress, becoming the first western Foreign Minister to visit since the…07 Mar 2019HANSARDYemen: Women and GirlsI thank the noble Lord. He and I have spent a fair bit of time on this issue and will continue to work together; I think we are very much at one on it. My right honourable…07 Mar 2019HANSARDKimberley Process Certification Scheme (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 20 December 2018 be approved. Relevant document: 14th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (Sub-Committee…28 Feb 2019HANSARDNord Stream 2 PipelineThe noble Baroness is quite right to raise the work that is being done. We have certainly played our part in strengthening the role of regulation and the gas directive, for the…28 Feb 2019HANSARDNord Stream 2 PipelineFirst and foremost, this is an issue of European security. In that regard, we have been working with the European Union. However, as I have already indicated from the Dispatch…28 Feb 2019HANSARDKimberley Process Certification Scheme (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I think we are at risk of having as long a debate as we did in Grand Committee. I am glad to see that the diamonds issue is creating a lot of interest in your Lordships’ House, in…28 Feb 2019HANSARDNord Stream 2 PipelineI agree with the noble Lord, as I agree with my noble friend. It is quite clear from the UK’s perspective. We are so against this project for the very reasons the noble Lord…28 Feb 2019HANSARDNord Stream 2 PipelineAs my noble friend may well be aware, Germany is still pursuing and moving forward with Nord Stream 2. The operational challenge at the moment comes from Denmark, which has not…28 Feb 2019HANSARDNord Stream 2 PipelineI agree with my noble friend. I reassure him that we are working with Poland. He is right that it has reservations about this project, as does Denmark. We will continue to work…28 Feb 2019