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HANSARDMissile Incident in PolandMy Lords, I first thank the noble Lords, Lord Collins and Lord Purvis, for their strong support of the Government’s position. I align myself totally with the condolences extended…17 Nov 2022HANSARDMissile Incident in PolandMy Lords, I note what the noble Lord says. In the context of Ukraine, we have already committed to the funding we gave previously to Ukraine for military support. That £2.3…17 Nov 2022HANSARDHuman Rights: ChinaPerhaps I will cover that specifically in the note but, as I said, I certainly agree with the principle of the importance of jurists, and of asking whether they are able to fulfil…17 Nov 2022HANSARDRussia in GeorgiaThe noble Lord has valuable insights on these matters and I agree with him. The situation in Transnistria and Moldova is of extreme concern to us, particularly with the Russian…16 Nov 2022HANSARDRussia in GeorgiaMy Lords, with the implementation of our sanctions policy, we are acutely aware that there will be attempts to circumvent measures taken on both individuals and organisations. Of…16 Nov 2022HANSARDRussia in GeorgiaMy Lords, on my noble friend’s final point, there has of course been a refocus on the occupation and break away of the republics of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. That shows that…16 Nov 2022HANSARDRussia in GeorgiaMy Lords, first and foremost, on the issue of Russians fleeing forced conscription, I think that it is a recognition that the people of Russia themselves do not support what Mr…16 Nov 2022HANSARDRussia in GeorgiaHow Georgia chooses to move forward with the EU is very much a matter for Georgia. However, I can say that we are working very closely with our European colleagues on, first and…16 Nov 2022HANSARDRussia in GeorgiaMy Lords, the noble Lord knows that I agree with him totally, not just in the context of support for civil society in Georgia but generally. Civil society is core to any…16 Nov 2022HANSARDRussia in GeorgiaI assure my noble friend that I am all for cross-party co-operation when it comes to good governance in our Parliaments. Despite our different perspectives and challenges, I think…16 Nov 2022HANSARDRussia in GeorgiaMy Lords, first, I recognise the noble and right reverend Lord’s important work in support of Georgia over a number of years, not least since 2008. He raises some important issues…16 Nov 2022HANSARDRussia in GeorgiaMy Lords, we fully support Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and we work closely with the Government of Georgia to strengthen their resilience with regard to malign…16 Nov 2022HANSARDTigray Province: Ceasefire AgreementMy Lords, I join all other noble Lords in thanking the noble Lord, Lord Browne, for tabling this timely debate and for his powerful introduction. I have been listening very…15 Nov 2022HANSARDIran: Women ProtestersMy Lords, I assure my noble friend that we have been very robust. He raises a very important issue and colleagues in both the FCDO and the Ministry of Defence have made that case…09 Nov 2022HANSARDIran: Women ProtestersMy Lords, I speak both for the Government and the FCDO. I thank the noble Baroness for her kind remarks about me personally. The issue of media freedom both at home and abroad is…09 Nov 2022HANSARDIran: Women ProtestersMy Lords, we will and I do so now.09 Nov 2022HANSARDIran: Women ProtestersMy Lords, the noble Baroness rightly raises the issue of sanctions. The sanctions are consistent in their application in terms of travel bans, finances and bank accounts held. She…09 Nov 2022HANSARDIran: Women ProtestersI agree that the World Cup provides an opportunity to celebrate. The fact that Iran is in the same group as two of the home nations also reflects the fact that football is a real…09 Nov 2022HANSARDIran: Women ProtestersI can give the noble Lord that assurance. I lead on the freedom of religion or belief, and indeed on engagement with civil society, and the noble Lord knows how important and…09 Nov 2022HANSARDAlaa Abd el-Fattah: Hunger StrikeMy Lords, I am not going to go into the detail of what our next steps may be, but I will pick up specifically the point on consular access. The noble Lord is fully aware of the…09 Nov 2022