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HANSARDCataloniaThis is a matter for the Spanish courts. Every democracy has its own rules, laws and procedures. We fully support the proper implementation of the rule of law in Spain, and it is…22 Jan 2019HANSARDUS Trade Restrictions on CubaAs we have said on many occasions, we consider the US embargo to be counterproductive, and we oppose any possible tightening of it in the future. US sanctions and other unilateral…22 Jan 2019HANSARDUS Trade Restrictions on CubaI totally agree with my hon. Friend. We consistently vote in support of UN resolutions to end the US-imposed embargo, but we do more than that because, under the UK Protection of…22 Jan 2019HANSARDRegisters of Beneficial Ownership of CompaniesMy noble Friend Lord Ahmad, the Minister responsible for the overseas territories, along with the Prime Minister’s anti-corruption champion, my hon. Friend the Member for…22 Jan 2019HANSARDRegisters of Beneficial Ownership of CompaniesAs required by the 2018 Act, we will prepare draft legislation by the end of 2020. All the overseas territories are expected to have fully functioning public registers in place by…22 Jan 2019HANSARDRegisters of Beneficial Ownership of CompaniesWe will stick by the timing, but I think that a lot of work has already been done so that they could perhaps be in place before that date. I am confident that progress is being…22 Jan 2019HANSARDRegisters of Beneficial Ownership of CompaniesNo. I share the hon. Lady’s view that overseas territories with financial centres should meet international standards on tax transparency and anti-money laundering, but most…22 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are working very closely with the Lima group. I made a very firm statement in the last few days and indeed only yesterday 25 members of the National Guard revolted against…22 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are in regular dialogue with the Turkish Government, as is the Minister for the Middle East, specifically in respect of Syria and the Kurds.22 Jan 2019HANSARDCataloniaI share the hon. Gentleman’s view and am very grateful to him for expressing it so clearly, so cogently and so sensibly.22 Jan 2019HANSARDForeign Affairs CouncilMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs will attend the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) on 21 January. It will be chaired by the high…17 Jan 2019