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HANSARDEnvironment Bill: Royal AssentMy Lords, it is unfortunate that the Bill was delayed. I think most will understand why it was delayed—we have had extraordinary circumstances—but during this pause we have seen a…10 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillI thank noble Lords for their contributions to this wide-ranging debate. I pay tribute to the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Salisbury for his wise words, for his service,…07 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register. I am delighted to commence Second Reading. As we progress with the Bill’s passage, I will be assisted by my noble…07 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.07 Jun 2021HANSARDOverseas Development AssistanceMy Lords, as I and colleagues have said, cutting aid from 0.7% to 0.5% is not a choice that was made easily and was not what any of us wanted to do. However, the Prime Minister,…26 May 2021HANSARDOverseas Development AssistanceMy Lords, I am afraid that I am not aware of that report, but I will ensure that whichever colleague in the department in whose portfolio this sits will respond to the noble Lord.…26 May 2021HANSARDOverseas Development AssistanceMy Lords, the Foreign Secretary is looking very carefully at this issue. We will act in line with the International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Act 2015,…26 May 2021HANSARDOverseas Development AssistanceMy Lords, I am sorry, but I did not hear the main part of that question. I heard the comment on multilateral commitments and, if it helps, I can say that we are honouring those.…26 May 2021HANSARDOverseas Development AssistanceMy Lords, the UK remains one of the largest humanitarian donors to Yemen as well, providing over £1 billion in aid since the conflict began, supporting millions of vulnerable…26 May 2021HANSARDOverseas Development AssistanceMy Lords, even with the reduction in funding, the UK remains a major donor to the UN. The UK is currently the fifth biggest contributor towards the UN’s regular and peacekeeping…26 May 2021HANSARDOverseas Development AssistanceMy Lords, the Prime Minister has always put quality education for girls alongside climate change and the environment as top priorities, and that remains the case. This year, the…26 May 2021HANSARDOverseas Development AssistanceMy Lords, the UK is, and remains, one of the most generous funders in the health sector, in terms of delivery of urgent care—particularly in the context of Covid—and of research…26 May 2021HANSARDOverseas Development AssistanceMy Lords, the UK economy has undergone the worst shock for 300 years, and it is against that backdrop that we were forced to prioritise public spending, including the temporary…26 May 2021HANSARDOverseas Development AssistanceMy Lords, we are continuing to support Afghanistan, with £145 million of investment next year. Since 2001, we have provided £3 billion in development and government assistance to…26 May 2021HANSARDBelarus: Roman ProtasevichMy Lords, I apologise for the repetition, but I am not able to speculate publicly on future designations. Our previous actions demonstrate the United Kingdom’s willingness to act…25 May 2021HANSARDBelarus: Roman ProtasevichMy Lords, the Foreign Secretary had a useful, positive discussion with opposition leader Svetlana Tsikhanovskaya on 1 February. The Minister for European Neighbourhood and the…25 May 2021HANSARDCOP 26My answer to the question about Mozambique is that we have committed in policy to stopping any subsidies for fossil fuel projects overseas, so with any luck the Mozambique project…25 May 2021HANSARDCOP 26My Lords, one of the main challenges we face, in line with every developed country, is rendering our existing housing stock, including heritage buildings, more energy efficient.…25 May 2021HANSARDCOP 26My Lords, China has made significant commitments on emissions reductions. It has committed to net zero by 2060; we hope it will be able to bring that date forward and be even more…25 May 2021HANSARDCOP 26At the G7 just a few days ago, we were able under UK leadership to secure commitments around phasing out fossil fuel subsidies internationally. We also secured commitments from…25 May 2021