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HANSARDGaza and LebanonWhen I reread Hansard after the noble Lord’s intervention on Monday, I found that what the noble Baroness, Lady Chapman, said was exactly what I said on the F35 situation: it is…16 Oct 2024HANSARDGibraltar-Spain Border ChecksI have no problem at all in reiterating the double lock that this Government are committed to in relation to Gibraltar. We will never enter into arrangements under which the…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGibraltar-Spain Border ChecksI think that is what the Government of Gibraltar desire, and it is certainly what the United Kingdom Government desire. I first visited Gibraltar when the border was closed. I…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGibraltar-Spain Border ChecksIt will be good for the people of Gibraltar to get an agreement with the European Union, and we are determined to do that. We are very close to achieving it. I agree with the…15 Oct 2024HANSARDSyria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024. Relevant document: Not yet reported by the Joint Committee on Statutory…15 Oct 2024HANSARDSyria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024My Lords, this instrument amends the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. It was laid on 30 July using powers provided by the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act…15 Oct 2024HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2024I was going to come to that point. I am more than happy to sit down and write on the question of secondary sanctions, because this is not simply about how we extend our regime; it…15 Oct 2024HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2024The first point of call is to ensure that all our allies who support our efforts to try to defeat Putin’s aggression deliver on those sanctions. Along with all the other nations,…15 Oct 2024HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2024We are working on that latter point and, obviously, taking safeguards. The point is that when people conduct illegal activity, you need to be able to police it. Again, that is…15 Oct 2024HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2024I start by thanking all noble Lords for their contributions. I totally accept that we are at one on ensuring that we are able to defeat the illegal efforts of the Putin regime,…15 Oct 2024HANSARDSyria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024My Lords, I thank both noble Lords for their contributions; they certainly have staying power, and I welcome that. I say again that it is important that there is cross-party…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGibraltar-Spain Border ChecksI agree. There is no comparison. This is not an issue where there can be any link. As the Chief Minister of Gibraltar has said, the important thing is that it is in the interests…15 Oct 2024HANSARDSyria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024Okay. The simple fact is that the movement of refugees across those borders is a consequence of conflict. We are trying to work closely with the UN and other partners to assess…15 Oct 2024HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2024My Lords, this instrument amends the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2019. It was laid on 30 July using powers provided by the Sanctions and Anti-Money…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGibraltar-Spain Border ChecksI completely agree with the Minister—sorry, the noble Lord; I was going back to the coalition days. The simple fact is that these checks have happened in the past—it is not…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGibraltar-Spain Border ChecksI assure my noble friend that Minister Doughty has, because I have been with him and the government officials. There was an event last night, and yesterday lunchtime. We are in…15 Oct 2024HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2024.15 Oct 2024HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2024Yes, I know. I will write to the noble Lord and see what we are able to estimate. I come to the final point, on the law firm Eversheds Sutherland. I am afraid I will have to write…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza CrisisThe noble Lord knows of my concern about this issue and our absolute determination. The Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary have made it clear that we want the fullest access…14 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza CrisisThe noble Lord has participated in many debates where I have called for something similar when I was in opposition. This is a matter for the Home Office, and my Foreign Office…14 Oct 2024