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HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, on the right reverend Prelate’s first question, I have already said in response to the noble Lord, Lord Alderdice, that I accept that it has been very challenging and…27 May 2021HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhThe noble Lord rightly raises the concerns of Armenia, particularly with regard to various other countries extending their support to Azerbaijan. We believe that we have dealt…27 May 2021HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, as the noble Lord is aware, we have brought forward specific support, including funding for key organisations working in the region, which is very difficult. Indeed, an…27 May 2021HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, I totally agree with the noble Lord. Whatever the final settlement between the two countries, the importance of retaining and protecting heritage is a key priority for…27 May 2021HANSARDCommonwealth Heads of GovernmentMy Lords, as chair-in-office the UK has worked hard with the whole Commonwealth family to deliver on the leaders’ CHOGM 2018 commitments. This has included over £500 million of…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 2021HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, again, the noble and right reverend Lord raises an important point. Certainly, exactly those points have been pushed through the various engagements we have had with…27 May 2021HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, I note what my noble friend has said, and my colleague Minister Morton has been working on this agenda. However, very much the first priority is to ensure that the Minsk…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 2021HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, on the specific issue of the United Nations, we had sought and certainly worked towards a presidential statement, notwithstanding the challenges and representations from…27 May 2021HANSARDGenocide: Bringing Perpetrators to JusticeMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for tabling this debate. He can be assured that, as the Minister responsible for, among other things, human rights, I not only have…27 May 2021HANSARDCommonwealth Heads of GovernmentMy Lords, my noble friend is quite right that the issue of prosperity was a declared priority. We are working with associations within the Commonwealth, including that led by my…27 May 2021HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, the UK Government continue to closely monitor the situation in and around Nagorno-Karabakh and we are deeply concerned by reports of human rights violations stemming…27 May 2021HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, I agree with my noble friend: Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people. We have seen interview upon interview with innocent residents of Gaza who have been…20 May 2021HANSARDNepal: Covid-19 Vaccine RequestThe challenges—the noble Lord mentioned the Serum Institute of India, which I know well as the Minister for India, and the challenges in India in terms of the current wave…20 May 2021HANSARDNepal: Covid-19 Vaccine RequestMy Lords, I have received my noble friend’s letter and I will be responding to him. The list is well known to me, and I have already talked about engaging with the diaspora. I…20 May 2021HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, I agree with the right reverend Prelate and have already indicated what the sustainable solution is, which is clear and in front of us. It goes back to the importance of…20 May 2021HANSARDNepal: Covid-19 Vaccine RequestMy Lords, I can give the noble Baroness that assurance. Our experience of the support we have extended to India lends to the strength of our diaspora communities. I have asked my…20 May 2021