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HANSARDNord 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 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 2019HANSARDKimberley Process Certification Scheme (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019In passing this SI, we are committed to ensuring that in any kind of gap that would occur—irrespective of whether we are formally part of the Kimberley process or not—our own…13 Feb 2019HANSARDKimberley Process Certification Scheme (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I am truly grateful for the noble Lord’s participation, without which we might not be having this SI debate. I thank and pay tribute to the noble Lord. It is often said…13 Feb 2019HANSARDKimberley Process Certification Scheme (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019That the Grand Committee do consider the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.13 Feb 2019HANSARDKimberley Process Certification Scheme (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My note here starts with: “My Lords”. I am also addressing the public, but I am glad that the Deputy Chairman of Committees is also present, so the term applies most…13 Feb 2019HANSARDChina: Uighur MuslimsMy noble friend makes some important points. On organ harvesting, I am fully cognisant of the issue of Falun Gong, which I know the noble Lord, Lord Alton, has raised several…11 Feb 2019HANSARDChina: Uighur MuslimsMy Lords, as I said, the United Kingdom has taken a very serious stance on this issue. I mentioned the Human Rights Council. At the latest UPR last November, we raised not the…11 Feb 2019HANSARDChina: Uighur MuslimsLike the noble Lord, Lord Dholakia, the noble Lord raises the issue of Turkey and other countries. I assure them that we are working with all international partners on this…11 Feb 2019HANSARDChina: Uighur MuslimsMy Lords, we remain seriously concerned about the human rights situation in Xinjiang, including the use of political re-education camps and widespread surveillance and…11 Feb 2019HANSARDChina: Uighur MuslimsI too have seen those images and anyone who has cannot help but be appalled by them. The noble Lord raises the issue of building alliances. I have talked about the Human Rights…11 Feb 2019HANSARDChina: Uighur MuslimsMy Lords, the noble Baroness raises a number of issues, including the allegations of children being caged. All these matters are very much on our radar. Specifically on the…11 Feb 2019HANSARDChina: Uighur MuslimsThe noble Lord rightly raises important issues and concerns. Reports have also indicated that even basic expressions of religious symbolism, such as the growing of a beard or the…11 Feb 2019HANSARDVenezuelaMy Lords, first, on the issue of humanitarian aid, I think we have all watched pictures on the television showing the desperate plight of the Venezuelan people. I assure my noble…07 Feb 2019HANSARDVenezuelaI ask the noble Lord again. We are addressing it and I have given a clear indication of what the Government are doing, but the Opposition need to step up to the mark. If you ask…07 Feb 2019HANSARDVenezuelaI will, but I am answering the question first. I was struck by the fact that the shadow Foreign Secretary said that we should be led by the countries of the region. Well, the…07 Feb 2019HANSARDVenezuelaMy noble friend makes an important point. As I said, along with other nations in the region and our European partners, we have asked Maduro to step aside. In terms of the economy…07 Feb 2019HANSARDVenezuelaWith any matters relating to the Bank of England, it is appropriate for the Bank of England, in terms of confidentiality, to respond. The noble Viscount’s point is important. In…07 Feb 2019HANSARDVenezuelaThe noble Baroness raises an important point about the Bank of England. I am sure that, with its independent role, the Bank will abide by all rules and is looking at the situation…07 Feb 2019HANSARDVenezuelaMy Lords, on 4 February my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary announced that the United Kingdom recognised Juan Guaidó as the constitutional interim President of…07 Feb 2019