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HANSARDRussia: Tactical Nuclear Weapon DeploymentMy Lords, we are not in any respect taking our foot off support for Ukraine. I mentioned earlier the financial and military support we have provided and hinted at the non-military…11 Oct 2022HANSARDRussia: Tactical Nuclear Weapon DeploymentThe noble and gallant Lord makes an extremely important point. While I cannot go into the details of diplomatic engagement with China on this issue or many others, the point he…11 Oct 2022HANSARDRussia: Tactical Nuclear Weapon DeploymentMy Lords, it is precisely the existence of NATO that gives us some hope that we can check President Putin’s power. NATO has been very clear, as we as an active member of it have…11 Oct 2022HANSARDRussia: Tactical Nuclear Weapon DeploymentMy Lords, in the grimness of the situation in Ukraine and the aggression that has been brought on by Vladimir Putin, one silver lining that has perhaps resulted is that Europe…11 Oct 2022HANSARDRussia: Tactical Nuclear Weapon DeploymentMy Lords, the UK has been a proud contributor to Ukraine’s heroic efforts. We have given £2.3 billion so far in military support to Ukraine, and we are committed to meeting or…11 Oct 2022HANSARDRussia: Tactical Nuclear Weapon DeploymentMy Lords, there is no one in the House and, indeed, the country who would welcome the threats that we have heard from Russia being realised, but it is important that we reiterate,…11 Oct 2022HANSARDRussia: Tactical Nuclear Weapon DeploymentMy Lords, I am not aware of an assessment that has been made by government, so I do not want to provide an answer which would, I am afraid, be off the hoof from my point of view,…11 Oct 2022HANSARDRussia: Tactical Nuclear Weapon DeploymentLikewise. My Lords, President Putin’s comments are deeply irresponsible. No other country in the world is talking about nuclear use. President Putin should be clear that, for the…11 Oct 2022HANSARDRussia: Tactical Nuclear Weapon DeploymentThat is very much the view of the British Government. As the noble Lord knows, we have maintained and will continue to maintain our deterrent for all eventualities.11 Oct 2022HANSARDRussia: Tactical Nuclear Weapon DeploymentMy Lords, these discussions are happening all over the world; it is in no one’s interests whatever that President Putin comes even close to realising the mindless threats that he…11 Oct 2022HANSARDEthiopia: Humanitarian and Security SituationThe noble Lord makes a really important and valid point. My understanding is that there have been no recent discussions with the Government of Ethiopia on this issue. The tablets…06 Sept 2022HANSARDEthiopia: Humanitarian and Security SituationThe noble Lord makes such an important point. I am tempted to depart from the current line to take on Somaliland, but I will simply say that it is one of the most extraordinary…06 Sept 2022HANSARDEthiopia: Humanitarian and Security SituationThe noble Lord has a long track record on these issues and I appreciate the very regular updates I get from him, all of which I transfer to my colleague in the other place in…06 Sept 2022HANSARDEthiopia: Humanitarian and Security SituationI thank the noble Lord for his efforts in the wider region. The UK is a major humanitarian donor to the East African region. UK-funded activities are making a measurable…06 Sept 2022HANSARDEthiopia: Humanitarian and Security SituationHMA Addis Ababa and the UK special envoy to the Horn of Africa met Prime Minister Abiy on 12 May and Deputy Prime Minister Demeke and National Security Adviser Redwan on 16…06 Sept 2022HANSARDEthiopia: Humanitarian and Security SituationMy Lords, as I said, 22 months of fighting has shown that the only solution is a political one and we have been very forthright in urging all parties to reinstate the previously…06 Sept 2022HANSARDEthiopia: Humanitarian and Security SituationMy Lords, the UK is gravely concerned about the resumption of fighting between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front and the Ethiopian Government. There is no military solution to…06 Sept 2022HANSARDWater Companies: BorrowingsMy noble friend makes an important point. Although I do not have the numbers at the tips of my fingers, it is very clear that the record levels of investment would not have…05 Sept 2022HANSARDWater Companies: BorrowingsI have to admit that I am not familiar with the leak that the noble Baroness describes, but there are certainly problems with leaks, and not just in government. We have a serious…05 Sept 2022HANSARDWater Companies: BorrowingsWe very much share the overwhelming view of the population of this country that more action needs to be taken to protect not just the health of our waters but the resilience of…05 Sept 2022