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HANSARDTuberculosisMy Lords, the Minister has stressed that health is a priority for this Government, so what assessment has been made of the impact of UK aid cuts on global efforts to build…24 Mar 2021HANSARDHuman Rights UpdateMy Lords, I am pleased that sanctions against Chinese officials have finally been confirmed. This is a welcome step. I also welcome the moves made yesterday by the EU and other…23 Mar 2021HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, throughout the debate on this Bill, we have had a focus on ministerial accountability and parliamentary scrutiny. I would like to acknowledge that there has been…23 Mar 2021HANSARDHong Kong Courts: British JudgesMy Lords, I suppose the issue is whether the presence of British judges legitimises a political and legal system which is compromised as a consequence of the Chinese Government’s…22 Mar 2021HANSARDChina: Treatment of Uighurs and Taiwanese Airspace IncursionsMy Lords, the Minister keeps repeating that the UK is leading the way on this issue. Yesterday’s FT reported Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State, identifying 24 officials whose…18 Mar 2021HANSARDSheikha Latifa bint Mohammed al-MaktoumMy Lords, my noble friend Lord Hain mentioned the wider abuse of women in the UAE. I draw particular attention to its labour law, which excludes from its protection domestic…17 Mar 2021HANSARDMozambique: Militant ViolenceMy Lords, the World Food Programme has long warned that the violence is worsening food insecurity. The country representative said last week that it was important to join efforts…17 Mar 2021HANSARDVSO: Volunteering for Development ProgrammeMy Lords, today’s integrated review claims that the Government want to “shape the world of the future.” The failure to renew the volunteering for development grant in a timely…16 Mar 2021HANSARDZimbabwe: Human Rights AbusesMy Lords, there is evidence that President Mnangagwa is using Covid-19 restrictions as a cover for a crackdown on opposition and criticism. It is also clear that stakeholders,…16 Mar 2021HANSARDIndia: Restrictions on FreedomMy Lords, the strong relationship with India, built on trust and mutual respect, should give us the confidence to play the role of a critical friend. That means stressing the…15 Mar 2021HANSARDHong Kong: Electoral ReformsMy Lords, this morning Dominic Raab said that the action of the Chinese National People’s Congress would further undermine trust in China. Earlier this week, I asked the Minister…11 Mar 2021HANSARDMyanmar: ProtestersMy Lords, I was pleased that the United Kingdom promoted a draft Security Council resolution this week, but disappointed that no consensus has yet been reached. What steps will…10 Mar 2021HANSARDTigray Conflict: AxumMy Lords, the Minister said that we must stop people acting with impunity in violating human rights. How are we responding to the call by the United Nations High Commissioner for…09 Mar 2021HANSARDWomen’s EqualityMy Lords, malnutrition disproportionately affects girls and, as a result of Covid-19, rates of malnutrition around the world are soaring. Not only does that prevent girls reaching…09 Mar 2021HANSARDHong Kong: Democracy MovementMy Lords, perhaps I may pick up on the last point made by the Minister. I have previously asked about a co-ordinated response and, from the comments of the Five Eyes leaders, our…08 Mar 2021HANSARDAnti-slavery Projects: CommonwealthMy Lords, just to pick up the last point by the noble Lord, Lord Purvis, in relation to the UK’s investment in the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery, it has galvanised political…04 Mar 2021HANSARDYemen: Aid FundingMy Lords, in response to the global pandemic, every other G7 member has increased aid. The UK is alone in choosing to cut it. What impact will this cut have on the UN’s ability to…03 Mar 2021HANSARDEconomic Partnership Agreement: KenyaMy Lords, let me start by echoing the remarks of other noble Lords in welcoming the noble Lord, Lord McDonald. He showed remarkable ability in being able to say so much in such a…02 Mar 2021HANSARDUnited States: Diplomatic RelationsMy Lords, picking up the point made by my noble friend, the biggest humanitarian crisis the world faces is in Yemen. Surely it is now time for the UK to work with our biggest…01 Mar 2021HANSARDBuild Back Better Business CouncilBusinesses will be crucial to the delivery of the SDGs. However, the role of civil society will be equally important. Considering the emphasis on safe and secure work under goal…25 Feb 2021