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HANSARDHealth Partnership Schemes: FundingMy Lords, I concur with the noble Baroness’s view; indeed, I have friends and family who have shared such experiences with me. We will continue to work with the profession to see…07 Jun 2021HANSARDMyanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021That the Grand Committee do consider the Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021.07 Jun 2021HANSARDIran: British-Iranian PrisonersMy Lords, I think that I followed the train of the noble Lord’s question. He will be aware that Iran does not recognise dual nationalities. We are aware of all dual nationals,…07 Jun 2021HANSARDIran: British-Iranian PrisonersMy Lords, as I have already said, on the issue of the debt, we continue to explore options to resolve this case at the earliest opportunity, but that is all that I can say at this…07 Jun 2021HANSARDIran: British-Iranian PrisonersMy Lords, I have not seen the statement, so I will write to the noble Lord on the specifics of his question. I assure him that we continue to make the case through multilateral…07 Jun 2021HANSARDIran: British-Iranian PrisonersMy Lords, I can assure the noble Lord that we will continue to work very constructively with our key partners to ensure that the obligations Iran has under the JCPOA are fully met…07 Jun 2021HANSARDIran: British-Iranian PrisonersMy Lords, on the noble Lord’s last point, in one or two cases we have received information for added diplomatic protection and we are looking at that issue. The noble Lord is…07 Jun 2021HANSARDIran: British-Iranian PrisonersMy Lords, the noble Baroness is right to raise the issue of journalists. As she will be aware, media freedom remains a key priority for Her Majesty’s Government. We are working…07 Jun 2021HANSARDIran: British-Iranian PrisonersMy Lords, I assure the noble Lord that, as I have already said, we are taking direct steps through bilateral engagement with the Iranian Government, and that, as we receive…07 Jun 2021HANSARDIran: British-Iranian PrisonersMy Lords, we are working on specific measures on a raft of issues with our allies, as my right honourable friend Minister Cleverly indicated, including, without my going into the…07 Jun 2021HANSARDHealth Partnership Schemes: FundingMy Lords, UK health professionals have made a substantial contribution to achieving global health goals in developing countries by giving their time voluntarily through health…07 Jun 2021HANSARDIran: British-Iranian PrisonersMy noble friend is right to highlight the limitations of the JCPOA—specifically on arms, for example, ballistic missiles are not included. As I said earlier, we continue to work…07 Jun 2021HANSARDIran: British-Iranian PrisonersMy Lords, on the latter point, we continue making the case to attend any hearings that we can. Of course, those are subject to the approval of the Iranian authorities. On the…07 Jun 2021HANSARDCommonwealth Heads of GovernmentMy Lords, I would say that it was not a delusion. We have already seen practical initiatives, including SheTrades, which has supported 3,300 women entrepreneurs. It is good that…27 May 2021HANSARDCommonwealth Heads of GovernmentI can certainly say yes to my noble friend on the commitment and prioritisation that we need to give and assure her that I will raise this issue directly with Rwanda and press for…27 May 2021HANSARDCommonwealth Heads of GovernmentMy Lords, on the noble Earl’s second question, this is of course ongoing. Dealing with discrimination is never a job done, whether at home or abroad, and we need to remain…27 May 2021HANSARDCommonwealth Heads of GovernmentMy Lords, I can certainly share with the noble Baroness, including in my responsibilities as Minister for South Asia, how we have invested specifically not just in school building…27 May 2021HANSARDCommonwealth Heads of GovernmentMy Lords, on the first question, we continue to focus on that issue, which has informed much of our research. On spending on research, as the noble Baroness is aware, we have…27 May 2021HANSARDCommonwealth Heads of GovernmentThe noble Lord makes a very practical suggestion and I can assure him that we are talking with the Government of Rwanda, with Foreign Minister Biruta and with the…27 May 2021HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, I am aware of the media reports of this morning and of 25 May of military forces exchanging gunfire that the noble Baroness alludes to. What is encouraging in what…27 May 2021