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HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord for his insights. He brings great experience to our discussion. I agree with him about the importance of co-ordination, and categorically reassure…29 Feb 2024HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, nothing surprises or shocks us in what Mr Putin articulates. It is not the first time he has made such comments. It is irresponsible and it is wrong. The use, or…29 Feb 2024HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I appreciate the noble Lord’s valuable insights from transport. He touched on an important issue: it is about not just the transport system but the recreational element.…29 Feb 2024HANSARDUkrainePerhaps I could extend that patience to the great Lady Ahmad as well; she has endured much over the years. Picking up on the specific points, I raised the case directly at the…29 Feb 2024HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I am afraid that I have to disagree with the noble Baroness on that point. We work very closely with France and all our European allies. The noble Lord, Lord Ricketts,…29 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, I shall now repeat a Statement given by my right honourable friend the Minister for Development and Africa in another place on Israel and Gaza. It reads as follows: “Let…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, I do not think there is a contradiction per se. First and foremost, Hamas has kidnapped Israeli citizens. As challenging as it may be, we need to ensure that, when it…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, I think I have made our Government’s position clear: it needs to happen. The Palestinians deserve a state, and that is what we are working on. My noble friend Lord…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, I am grateful to both the noble Baroness, Lady Smith, and the noble Lord, Lord Collins, for their questions. I first put on the record my thanks to the noble Lord; he…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaObviously, the situation in Gaza is fluid, but there are processes that we have to go through that include Israeli checks as the aid goes into Gaza, so there are mitigations in…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaI can make that assurance to the noble Viscount. To pick up on the previous point, such aid deliveries could not be achieved unless they were co-ordinated with Israel. The UK…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy noble friend will know from his time in government that there are details that are currently under way with regard to securing what is necessary for Israel and providing it…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaI think I have already stated what the immediate step is. Before we can go anywhere in terms of the political horizon, we need the fighting to stop; that must be the first part of…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaI thank the noble Lord for his kind remarks. He has also demonstrated his insights as a very distinguished former diplomat. I can assure the noble Lord that is exactly what we are…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaThe noble Lord raises an important point. He will know that the Israeli army is one of the most sophisticated. It has said that its operation has moved into a new phase in which…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaI assure my noble friend that we are considering all elements. When we look at the two combatants, as he described them, Israel is a recognised state with international…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaUNRWA has been severely challenged over the reports and allegations made against specific members of UNRWA staff. In that regard, I am sure the noble Lord will agree with me that…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, my noble friend will know from his own time at the Foreign Office that the current Prime Minister and Government of Israel do not articulate the two-state solution.…27 Feb 2024HANSARDDeath of Alexei NavalnyMy Lords, I recognise what the noble Baroness raises. As I said, we are very much seized of the situation with Mr Kara-Murza and making sure that his welfare is very much a matter…19 Feb 2024HANSARDDeath of Alexei NavalnyMy Lords, I thank the noble Lords, Lord Collins and Lord Purvis, for their statements and questions. I agree with the noble Lord, Lord Purvis, that it is incredible to think that…19 Feb 2024