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HANSARDUkraine Recovery ConferenceOn my noble friend’s second question—and I thank her for her strong support of the Government’s position—ultimately His Majesty’s Treasury will lead on this issue. The proceeds…15 May 2023HANSARDUkraine: CeasefireMy Lords, I refute my noble friend’s assertion. We do not fan war. The aggressor is Russia. As my noble friend knows, Russia is also a P5 member. It is about time Russia stood up…15 May 2023HANSARDUkraine: CeasefireMy Lords, I totally concur with the noble Lord. I thank him once again for both his support from the Front Bench and that of Her Majesty’s Official Opposition for the Government’s…15 May 2023HANSARDUkraine: CeasefireMy Lords, I recognise the valuable insights of the noble and gallant Lord, and I assure him that we are doing just that by ensuring that we replenish any support we are giving to…15 May 2023HANSARDUkraine: CeasefireMy Lords, on today’s visit of His Excellency President Zelensky, the UK remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine’s brave defence against Russia’s brutal and unprovoked…15 May 2023HANSARDUkraine Recovery ConferenceMy Lords, we stand very clearly in support of meeting whatever requirements Ukraine has; that guarantee has been given by successive Prime Ministers, including my right honourable…15 May 2023HANSARDUkraine: CeasefireWithout going into the details of the full deployment, we are working very closely with not just the Ukrainians but our other key partners to ensure that not only do they receive…15 May 2023HANSARDUkraine: CeasefireMy Lords, the noble Lord raises a very important question about the devastation that has taken over Ukraine: cities damaged, lives destroyed, lives taken. Of course, it is…15 May 2023HANSARDUkraine Recovery ConferenceMy Lords, I have already alluded to the importance of accountability. The noble Lord will have seen the co-operation that we have had on the issue of justice for those who are…15 May 2023HANSARDUkraine Recovery ConferenceThe insights provided by the noble and gallant Lord are most welcome. We need to capture and leverage the insights and experience of your Lordships’ House to ensure that our…15 May 2023HANSARDUkraine: CeasefireOf course, I agree with my noble friend. It has been the long-standing position of His Majesty’s Government that ultimately it is for Ukraine to determine and to be at the…15 May 2023HANSARDUkraine: CeasefireI have in part already answered the noble Lord’s second question. We welcome all peace initiatives and anything leading towards that. The grain deal was a good example of working…15 May 2023HANSARDUkraine: CeasefireMy Lords, as my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary has said, we welcome all initiatives to bring about lasting peace, but we are equally clear that the sovereignty and…15 May 2023HANSARDUkraine: CeasefireMy Lords, I agree with the entirety of the noble Lord’s opening statement. It is a mark of the unity we have seen in your Lordships’ House and in the other place on this important…15 May 2023HANSARDIsrael: Palestinian Civilian CasualtiesMy Lords, I know, from being directly involved in our relations with both Israel and the Palestinians, the importance of negotiating what one hopes will be a lasting dialogue…10 May 2023HANSARDIsrael: Palestinian Civilian CasualtiesMy Lords, all countries, including Israel, have a legitimate right to self-defence. Where there is evidence of excessive force, we advocate swift and transparent investigations.…10 May 2023HANSARDIsrael: Palestinian Civilian CasualtiesMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness for raising the direct conversations that we are having with the Israeli authorities and assure her that we are doing exactly that. During…10 May 2023HANSARDIsrael: Palestinian Civilian CasualtiesMy Lords, my noble friend speaks from deep insight into the Middle East. I alluded in my Answer to our direct engagement with Foreign Minister Cohen, and let me assure her that in…10 May 2023HANSARDIsrael: Palestinian Civilian CasualtiesMy Lords, my noble friend rightly talks about the loss of life and the missiles launched against Israel, which raise questions about the security and safety of Israeli citizens. I…10 May 2023HANSARDIsrael: Palestinian Civilian CasualtiesMy Lords, first, the noble Lord speaks with great insight. I agree with him. I have been in this role for a while now; one thing I have certainly learned about what is needed in…10 May 2023