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HANSARDUkraine: Post-conflict ReconstructionMy Lords, I take on board what my noble friend has said. I assure him that we are working to ensure that the infrastructure within Ukraine is developed in a more resilient…07 Sept 2023HANSARDUkraine: Post-conflict ReconstructionFirst of all, I thank the noble Lord again for underlining the strong support of His Majesty’s Opposition. I have been very clear on the international stage that we speak as…07 Sept 2023HANSARDUkraine: Post-conflict ReconstructionMy Lords, the noble Lord knows that I respect him greatly, but I am surprised by both the tone and the substance of his question. This Government, together with the full support…07 Sept 2023HANSARDUkraine: Post-conflict ReconstructionMy Lords, the United Kingdom and international partners are resolute and united in supporting Ukraine to rebuild and emerge from the war with a modernised economy resilient to…07 Sept 2023HANSARDZimbabwe: ElectionMy Lords, the noble Lord speaks from great insight about Zimbabwe. First and foremost, he will be aware of the work that Zimbabwe must do with the African Development Bank on the…05 Sept 2023HANSARDZimbabwe: ElectionMy Lords, the noble Lord and I have often had exchanges on the importance of all aspects of society being represented, and of civil society organisations and groups having their…05 Sept 2023HANSARDZimbabwe: ElectionI did not catch that, because of other voices. I will reflect on the Hansard and respond to my noble friend, because I missed the first part of his question.05 Sept 2023HANSARDZimbabwe: ElectionI answered the noble Baroness’s question in part in response to my noble friend, but I agree with her. I commend her efforts, and those of all the observer missions, in observing…05 Sept 2023HANSARDZimbabwe: ElectionMy Lords, I agree with my noble friend, who speaks on these matters with great insight and experience. Membership of the Commonwealth and its unique nature as an institution…05 Sept 2023HANSARDZimbabwe: ElectionMy Lords, the noble Baroness refers to the arrival of our new ambassador. He arrived today and brings both diplomatic and development experience. I am sure he will play an…05 Sept 2023HANSARDZimbabwe: ElectionMy Lords, the United Kingdom commends the Zimbabwean voters for their peaceful participation in Zimbabwe’s recent elections. However, the UK shares the view expressed in…05 Sept 2023HANSARDZimbabwe: ElectionYes, I can assure the noble Lord we will make exactly those representations, because they are vital to the discussions we are having with key partners about Zimbabwe.05 Sept 2023HANSARDZimbabwe: ElectionMy Lords, I understand the point my noble friend is making, and that is why it is extremely important that we continue to engage both pre-election but also importantly now…05 Sept 2023HANSARDZimbabwe: ElectionMy Lords, I commend the noble Lord’s work as an observer of Zimbabwe, and I am sure that he has seen the two statements that we have issued since the elections. I agree with him…05 Sept 2023HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, both the noble Lords, Lord Purvis and Lord Collins, referred to the important role of Africa. I will be travelling to Kenya at the start of next week, and that will be…20 Jul 2023HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I agree with my noble friend. That is why my right honourable friend convened a meeting of the UN Security Council. The UN, as an organisation, is set up for exactly…20 Jul 2023HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord and reiterate what I said in the Moses Room yesterday in thanking the lead shadow spokesmen on foreign affairs for both the Labour Party and the…20 Jul 2023HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2023That the Regulations laid before the House on 29 June be approved. Relevant document: 46th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (special attention drawn to the…20 Jul 2023HANSARDUkraineI am sure that the noble Lord is well-intentioned but I cannot agree with this proposition.20 Jul 2023HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, the first thing I would say is that there is someone who can stop this war. That is Mr Putin, and he can stop it right now. We welcome the role China has played in…20 Jul 2023