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HANSARDIsrael: Palestinian Civilian CasualtiesAs part of my wider brief, I am the UK Minister for Human Rights. I assure the noble Lord that we do not deal directly with Hamas, but we do engage directly with the Palestinian…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 and Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesMy Lords, I thank my noble friend. On his final point, it is my firm belief that, ultimately, economic empowerment and education provide real opportunities to progress,…24 Apr 2023HANSARDIsrael and Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesMy Lords, I fully recognise that the situation and the violence that occurred at the al-Aqsa mosque during Ramadan and Israel’s response was called out quite directly by the UK…24 Apr 2023HANSARDIsrael and Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesMy Lords, I have already stated the Government’s position but, to be absolutely clear, we regard the settlements as illegal under international law. They call into question the…24 Apr 2023HANSARDIsrael and Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesMy Lords, first I also recognise and thank the noble Lord for going to the shiva. Having him present there was also helpful, I think, when you are trying to bridge certain…24 Apr 2023HANSARDIsrael and Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesMy Lords, first, I thank the noble Lords from the two Front Benches for their support for the Government’s Statement and add our unequivocal condemnation of acts of terrorism…24 Apr 2023HANSARDIsrael and Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesMy Lords, I thank my noble friend for his kind remarks. On his specific questions, I assure him that we have stressed to both the Palestinians and the Israelis—I did so directly…24 Apr 2023HANSARDYemen and South Sudan: Humanitarian CrisesI assure the noble Lord we are very seized of this. The discussions around the situation in Sudan took place at the G7 Foreign Ministers meeting. My right honourable friend the…20 Apr 2023HANSARDYemen and South Sudan: Humanitarian CrisesMy noble friend speaks with great insight and experience, and I am grateful for her work in this area. I totally agree with my noble friend about the importance of humanitarian…20 Apr 2023HANSARDYemen and South Sudan: Humanitarian CrisesMy Lords, I begin by referencing the devastating events in Sanaa last night. I offer the sincere condolences of the whole House to the families of those who lost their lives. The…20 Apr 2023HANSARDYemen and South Sudan: Humanitarian CrisesMy Lords, I know of my noble friend’s interest in the Commonwealth, which is an organisation that I know well. During the PSVI conference back in November, there was some hope…20 Apr 2023HANSARDYemen and South Sudan: Humanitarian CrisesMy Lords, I agree with the noble Lord that we all welcome what is a truce of some kind, but it is holding—that is the important thing. When I visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia…20 Apr 2023HANSARDYemen and South Sudan: Humanitarian CrisesMy Lords, I have often said from the Dispatch Box that we seek to return to the 0.7%, but notwithstanding the reduction in 2022-23, the UK Government have continued to provide…20 Apr 2023HANSARDSudanThe short answer to the noble Baroness is: absolutely. I recognise fully, as we all do, the importance of engaging women in bringing about conflict resolution and their role in…19 Apr 2023HANSARDSudanMy Lords, the noble Viscount raises specific questions, particularly on the activities of the Wagner Group. On the surface, there is no immediate information about Russian or…19 Apr 2023HANSARDSudanMy Lords, I too recognise the importance of religious communities. Again, reflecting on my last visit to Sudan, and as the right reverend Prelate will know, I regard inviting in…19 Apr 2023HANSARDSudanMy Lords, I recognise the important work that the noble Baroness had done in Sudan. Of course, I recognise her commitment. On her second question, yes, but it is planning. As I…19 Apr 2023HANSARDVladimir Kara-MurzaOn the noble Lord’s first question, of course sanctions remain an obvious tool for us. I assure the noble Lord that, in line with what my right honourable friend said in the other…19 Apr 2023HANSARDVladimir Kara-MurzaMy Lords, as the noble Lord is aware, we do work very much in lockstep with our key partners. Systems and structures of sanctioning are different in each country and processes…19 Apr 2023