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HANSARDHeather and Grass etc. Burning (England) Regulations 2021I thank noble Lords who have contributed to today’s debate. As we look forward to COP 26 this autumn, it is essential that we debate such matters fully. I will address as many of…18 Mar 2021HANSARDMozambique: Militant ViolenceMy Lords, we are of course deeply concerned by numerous reports that we have received more recently and the horrific videos released in September showing alleged human rights…17 Mar 2021HANSARDMozambique: Militant ViolenceMy Lords, I am afraid that I am not able to shed any light on future programming, although I hope that I or my colleagues will be able to do so very soon. I have no doubt about…17 Mar 2021HANSARDMozambique: Militant ViolenceMy Lords, the UK is deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in north-east Mozambique due to increasing attacks by groups with links to Islamic extremism. To date,…17 Mar 2021HANSARDMozambique: Militant ViolenceOn the project that the noble Lord refers to, UK Export Finance committed up to $1.15 billion to support the liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique. The project is designed…17 Mar 2021HANSARDMozambique: Militant ViolenceThe noble Viscount makes an extremely important point. We understand—and our response reflects the understanding—that this problem in Mozambique is not a localised one, an…17 Mar 2021HANSARDMozambique: Militant ViolenceMy Lords, as I said, the UK is working with the Mozambique Government to develop a coherent strategy on the conflict. That means addressing the root causes of conflict and…17 Mar 2021HANSARDMozambique: Militant ViolenceMy Lords, we are committed to supporting the Government and people of Mozambique to address, among other things, the conflict’s root causes. We do not see this as a purely…17 Mar 2021HANSARDMozambique: Militant ViolenceThe UK provides significant ODA to Mozambique, worth £179 million in 2019-20. This supports work in a number of different sectors, including health, education, water, sanitation,…17 Mar 2021HANSARDMozambique: Militant ViolenceMy Lords, we have worked closely with the Government of Mozambique to encourage a response to the insurgency that addresses its root causes. This includes ensuring that local…17 Mar 2021HANSARDZimbabwe: Human Rights AbusesOf course, we are very concerned by the failure to address the allegations of abduction and abuse of three MDC Alliance members: Joana Mamombe, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova.…16 Mar 2021HANSARDZimbabwe: Human Rights AbusesI pay tribute to the noble Baroness’s work on supporting democracy for the Zimbabwean people, and I recognise that she has not only been present in Zimbabwe during previous…16 Mar 2021HANSARDZimbabwe: Human Rights AbusesMy Lords, we remain concerned by the human rights situation in Zimbabwe, particularly the continued targeted arrests of, violence against and abductions of journalists, civil…16 Mar 2021HANSARDVSO: Volunteering for Development ProgrammeMy Lords, the FCDO and VSO were able to work together to pivot over 80% of programming to pandemic response in just 10 days, including supporting educating girls and children…16 Mar 2021HANSARDVSO: Volunteering for Development ProgrammeMy Lords, the current phase of the V4D programme was originally due to end on 31 March last year, but we extended it for a year principally so that VSO could support vulnerable…16 Mar 2021HANSARDVSO: Volunteering for Development ProgrammeMy Lords, despite the changes that were recently announced, our aid budget will continue to serve the primary aim of reducing poverty in developing countries through a number of…16 Mar 2021HANSARDVSO: Volunteering for Development ProgrammeMy noble friend is right to value our ODA in the context of the tremendous soft power that it brings the United Kingdom. I will convey his message to the Government. The creation…16 Mar 2021HANSARDVSO: Volunteering for Development ProgrammeThe noble Lord is right: no development intervention is more transformational than 12 years of quality education for girls. That is why it is a major priority for the Government.…16 Mar 2021HANSARDVSO: Volunteering for Development ProgrammeMy Lords, it is in all our interests that this decision is taken quickly, and I will convey the noble Lord’s message to the FCDO. If I may make a broader point, despite the…16 Mar 2021HANSARDVSO: Volunteering for Development ProgrammeMy Lords, I am afraid that that is not an announcement I am at liberty to make. However, as I said, it is in all our interests that the decision is taken as quickly as possible.16 Mar 2021