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HANSARDAiden Aslin and Shaun PinnerI am sure the noble Baroness will appreciate that I am not going to comment on the specifics, particularly in the sensitive situation which currently applies to the detainees. I…28 Jun 2022HANSARDCommonwealthMy Lords, again I agree with my noble friend. As he will be aware, within the Commonwealth context, there is the Commonwealth Youth Forum. Together with a number of other…28 Jun 2022HANSARDAiden Aslin and Shaun PinnerI agree with the noble Lord. That is why we have been absolutely at one—and I appreciate the position of Her Majesty’s Opposition in this regard—in staying strong in our position…28 Jun 2022HANSARDWomen’s Rights to Reproductive Healthcare: United StatesMy Lords, I believe I have already stated that my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary has prioritised spending on women and girls, including on sexual and reproductive…28 Jun 2022HANSARDCommonwealthMy Lords, over the last four years, the United Kingdom, as chair-in-office, has worked closely with our Commonwealth partners to pursue the shared priorities that leaders set out…28 Jun 2022HANSARDWomen’s Rights to Reproductive Healthcare: United StatesMy Lords, the noble Baroness’s final point is of course very much a matter of discussion. Various initiatives and discussions are currently under way to ensure, as I have stated…28 Jun 2022HANSARDCommonwealthThe right reverend Prelate raises an important issue. It seems to be a continuum. As someone who is overseeing the FoRB conference as well, I was wondering whether the “Minister…28 Jun 2022HANSARDCommonwealthOn the noble Lord’s second point, there is a very strong and objective criterion assessment. No new member state joins unless the existing members of the Commonwealth agree. On…28 Jun 2022HANSARDCommonwealthAgain, I agree with my noble friend in his expert analysis and the wise counsel he offers to the FCDO. It is important that we remain vigilant. Indeed, it is not just across…28 Jun 2022HANSARDBritish Council Contractors: AfghanistanMy Lords, first, I put on record my sincere thanks to the noble Lord for his constructive engagement on this important issue both during Operation Pitting and subsequently. He…27 Jun 2022HANSARDBritish Council Contractors: AfghanistanMy Lords, I will certainly follow up with my noble friend Lord Harrington. I fully accept that there are undoubtedly cases; I am aware of several and am grateful to the noble Lord…27 Jun 2022HANSARDBritish Council Contractors: AfghanistanMy Lords, first, as the noble Lord is aware, there are two different schemes: the ARAP scheme has its eligibility criteria and the ACRS—which is now open as this particular…27 Jun 2022HANSARDBritish Council Contractors: AfghanistanI thank the noble Baroness for her work in this area. The picture is different across Afghanistan. There are about eight or nine provinces where girls are being allowed to go to…27 Jun 2022HANSARDRussia and Ukraine: SettlementMy Lords, I had the opportunity to meet Dr Kissinger a couple of years ago. When we look at any conflict, all wise words need to be listened to, of course. What is equally…26 May 2022HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 9) Regulations 2022That the Regulations laid before the House on 27 April be approved. Relevant document: 1st Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered in Grand Committee…26 May 2022HANSARDEvacuations from AfghanistanMy Lords, as I have always acknowledged, there are always improvements that can be made—the same is true in the current crisis in Ukraine. You cannot say that any Government have…26 May 2022HANSARDRussia and Ukraine: SettlementMy Lords, we applaud Ukraine’s efforts to engage in dialogue in the face of continued Russian aggression. The United Kingdom and our allies support Ukraine’s efforts to secure a…26 May 2022HANSARDEvacuations from AfghanistanMy Lords, with the leave of the House, I shall now repeat an Answer to an Urgent Question in the other place given by my right honourable friend the Minister for Europe and North…26 May 2022HANSARDEvacuations from AfghanistanMy Lords, I first acknowledge all the work that the noble Baroness engaged in both during the crisis and subsequently. She and I have worked on the important issue of vulnerable…26 May 2022HANSARDEvacuations from AfghanistanMy Lords, again, the noble Lord speaks with great insight and knowledge of the situation. Yes, there was a decision that had been taken by the United States in relation to the…26 May 2022