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HANSARDZimbabweMy Lords, my noble friend raises a number of cases and I assure him that we are fully aware of them. We remain deeply concerned by the failure to address the allegations of…06 Jul 2023HANSARDInternational Anti-corruption CourtMy Lords, while I appreciate the long-standing commitment and work of the noble Lord, where I disagree with him is that I believe that much has been achieved and is being done. As…06 Jul 2023HANSARDInternational Anti-corruption CourtMy Lords, this is an ever-evolving challenge, and I fully accept the principle that more needs to be done; we continue to work on that. The noble Lord raised issues about Africa,…06 Jul 2023HANSARDHong Kong: Bounties for Exiled Pro-democracy ActivistsMy Lords, as my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary said, we will not tolerate any attempts by the Chinese authorities to intimidate individuals in the United Kingdom.…06 Jul 2023HANSARDHong Kong: Bounties for Exiled Pro-democracy ActivistsMy Lords, on the noble Lord’s second point, he will be aware that we have been very critical of the fact that the justice systems in Hong Kong are not as per the agreement signed…06 Jul 2023HANSARDViolence in the West BankI totally agree with my noble friend. For the record, again, the United Kingdom’s position on the settlements is clear: they are an impediment to peace. As my noble friend…06 Jul 2023HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023I thank the noble Lord for that clarification. Obviously there are assessments and forecasts made. I will take that back and write on those points. As someone who many years ago…05 Jul 2023HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023That the Grand Committee do consider the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023. Relevant document: 45th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny…05 Jul 2023HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023My Lords, these regulations amend the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. This instrument was laid on 19 June 2023, under powers provided by the Sanctions and…05 Jul 2023HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023My Lords, first, I again put on record our thanks to His Majesty’s Official Opposition for their strong support of the Government’s actions when it comes to sanctions on Russia…05 Jul 2023HANSARDRepublic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2023That the Grand Committee do consider the Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2023. Relevant document: 44th Report from the Secondary Legislation…28 Jun 2023HANSARDRepublic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, this statutory instrument was laid on 8 June under the powers provided by the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. It amends the Republic of Belarus (Sanctions)…28 Jun 2023HANSARDRepublic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lords, Lord Collins and Lord Purvis. I note that the noble Lord, Lord Purvis, informed me and the noble Lord, Lord Collins, that he is unable…28 Jun 2023HANSARDSituation in Russia and Ukraine Recovery ConferenceWe have had different perspectives on nuclear weapons over history, but it is very clear that this instability in Russia, as several noble Lords have said, is to no one’s benefit.…26 Jun 2023HANSARDSituation in Russia and Ukraine Recovery ConferenceI agree with my noble friend. As others have expressed, this weekend’s events have made very clear the instability within Russia and the nuclear challenge, through both threats…26 Jun 2023HANSARDSituation in Russia and Ukraine Recovery ConferenceMy Lords, I do not believe that I or any member of His Majesty’s Government or His Majesty’s Opposition have ever said that the end objective is instability and the implosion of…26 Jun 2023HANSARDSituation in Russia and Ukraine Recovery ConferenceMy Lords, I cannot agree with the noble Baroness in her depiction of our relationship with key partners, including the UAE. They are important partners and we have candid and…26 Jun 2023HANSARDSituation in Russia and Ukraine Recovery ConferenceMy Lords, sometimes a non-answer contains the answer itself. The noble Baroness is correct that I cannot speculate about what may or may not happen. What is very clear, as we have…26 Jun 2023HANSARDSituation in Russia and Ukraine Recovery ConferenceOn her second point, I assure my noble friend that we are of course working with key partners, NATO and the G7. We are all acutely aware and deeply concerned about the situation…26 Jun 2023HANSARDSituation in Russia and Ukraine Recovery ConferenceMy Lords, the noble Lord speaks with an extremely valuable insight into world events, and I thank him for his constant insights and advice, which are always welcome. I can give…26 Jun 2023