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HANSARDBilateral Relations with Caribbean CountriesThe noble Lord makes a hugely important point. I cannot say is it true of all the engagements that we have on a bilateral basis with members of the Commonwealth, particularly…28 Apr 2022HANSARDBilateral Relations with Caribbean CountriesObviously, the UK has a particularly strong and valued relationship with those English-speaking countries with which we share a very close history, but our involvement and…28 Apr 2022HANSARDBilateral Relations with Caribbean CountriesThe noble Lord makes an important point about ODA. In the current system, the unique vulnerability of small island developing states to issues such as climate change and shocks…28 Apr 2022HANSARDBilateral Relations with Caribbean CountriesI can. The United Kingdom, not least through its presidency of COP, has raised the issue of adaptation to climate change. We know that, whatever we do in mitigation, change is…28 Apr 2022HANSARDZimbabwe: ElectionsMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Oates, for tabling this debate and for his continued interest and tenacious advocacy as co-chair of the APPG on Zimbabwe, which has been of…26 Apr 2022HANSARDFalkland IslandsMy Lords, in this poignant anniversary year we will continue to defend the Falkland Islanders’ democratic rights and celebrate the modern and diverse community they have built. We…04 Apr 2022HANSARDFalkland IslandsThe noble Lord makes an extremely important point. It is worth saying, as many have said in the past few weeks, that the bravery being shown by the people of Ukraine, playing out…04 Apr 2022HANSARDFalkland IslandsMy Lords, the future of the Falkland Islands is one that only the people of the Falkland Islands should decide. The United Kingdom’s relationship with the Falkland Islands and the…04 Apr 2022HANSARDFalkland IslandsMy Lords, I thank the noble Viscount for his question; I will follow up with a letter. This issue is obviously associated with but not directly relevant to this Question. I am…04 Apr 2022HANSARDFalkland IslandsI strongly agree with the noble Lord. I think that the position of the UK Government, and our historic position, in relation to countries that are part of our family is a model…04 Apr 2022HANSARDFalkland IslandsI did see the op-ed, and obviously that has been shared around the FCDO and Government. But the reality is that this is not a bilateral issue between the UK—or, indeed, anyone—to…04 Apr 2022HANSARDFalkland IslandsI am very, very happy to enthusiastically echo and support those remarks. I particularly point to the support that Margaret Thatcher received from the Opposition at the time,…04 Apr 2022HANSARDFalkland IslandsThe noble Lord can certainly have more detail, but I am going to have to follow up this discussion with a letter providing that detail—not least since most of the actions that are…04 Apr 2022HANSARDFalkland IslandsI cannot provide a date, but I can say that the MoD conducts routine and regular assessments of any threats to the Falklands and it is our policy that we must retain appropriate…04 Apr 2022HANSARDFalkland IslandsI think I caught the first part of the question; it was a follow-up to the noble Lord’s question about local democracy. The reality is that Hong Kong is in a very difficult…04 Apr 2022HANSARDAnimals (Penalty Notices) BillMy Lords, I start by congratulating my noble friends Lord Randall and Lord Shrewsbury on progressing the Bill to this stage. I echo the thanks to Andrew Rosindell, not only for…01 Apr 2022HANSARDAgriculture (Lump Sum Payment) (England) Regulations 2022That the Grand Committee do consider the Agriculture (Lump Sum Payment) (England) Regulations 2022 Relevant document: 30th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee21 Mar 2022HANSARDDirect Payment to Farmers (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2022I thank all noble Lords who have contributed to the debate. I will do my best to answer the many questions that have been put to me without exceeding my time slot. The noble…21 Mar 2022HANSARDDirect Payment to Farmers (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2022I said six to nine months; I am afraid that is the answer I received. I shall check on the timescale, but I assume six to nine months is correct, since that is what my colleague,…21 Mar 2022HANSARDAgriculture (Financial Assistance) (Amendment) Regulations 2022That the Grand Committee do consider the Agriculture (Financial Assistance) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 Relevant document: 30th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny…21 Mar 2022