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HANSARDBritish CouncilMinisters are aware of the issues in relation to the £200 million. As the hon. Member said, the loan was made on commercial terms in order to be compliant with the UK subsidy…14 Jan 2025HANSARDBritish CouncilMay I pay tribute to the hon. Member for her overseas work as the British Council’s former director of communications? [Hon. Members: “Hear, hear!”] I understand that she was…14 Jan 2025HANSARDIranWe continue to work closely with the American Administration, and we look forward to doing so with the new Administration. It is regrettably true that Iran’s nuclear programme has…14 Jan 2025HANSARDIranI recognise that the hon. Member has asked questions about proscribing the IRGC a number of times in this Chamber, and I can assure him that we are working urgently on measures to…14 Jan 2025HANSARDSyria: Religious MinoritiesAs the House would expect, we follow reports of such incidents in Syria very closely. I was discussing some of those incidents with members of Syrian civil society just last…14 Jan 2025HANSARDSyria: Religious MinoritiesIt is vital that the new Syria includes representation of all its people and that all Syrians can see themselves represented in the Government that will follow. We are supporting…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe continue to consider the advisory opinion of the ICJ carefully. It is a far-reaching opinion that took months in the production, and we hope to be able to report back soon.14 Jan 2025HANSARDIranWe unequivocally condemn Iran’s attacks on Israel in April and October 2024. These attacks, and Iran’s ongoing support for its proxies and partners, have destabilised the region…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have set out our position on the designation of genocide, so I will not enter into that discussion again, but I will respond to my hon. Friend on the questions of aid access,…14 Jan 2025HANSARDSyria: Religious MinoritiesI welcome the appointment of my hon. Friend as the new UK special envoy for freedom of religion or belief. As part of our intensive diplomatic engagement with international…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe UK Government consistently urge Pakistani authorities to act in line with their international obligations and respect fundamental freedoms and human rights. I raised these…14 Jan 2025HANSARDNorthern GazaMr Speaker, as you would expect, my Department takes careful stock of all reports, including those that my hon. Friend mentions, and we include them as part of our regular…07 Jan 2025HANSARDNorthern GazaSorry, I was just taking a breath. On the vital question about hostages, we are continuing to use all of our influence to try to ensure an early resolution to the crisis, which…07 Jan 2025HANSARDNorthern GazaThe shadow Foreign Secretary rightly raises the important role of the special representative for humanitarian affairs. He remains in post and continues to have dialogue with the…07 Jan 2025HANSARDNorthern GazaThis Government have taken a very different approach from the one that came before us. We have taken immediate, rapid action, calling for a ceasefire, making decisions on arms,…07 Jan 2025HANSARDNorthern GazaI can confirm that it is the view of the Government that Palestinians must be able to travel freely between north and south Gaza, that there can be no further illegal settlements,…07 Jan 2025HANSARDNorthern GazaThere are places where I will take lessons about shame, but it is not from the Conservative Benches, and particularly not on this issue. If they want to give me a hard time about…07 Jan 2025HANSARDNorthern GazaI am familiar with the testimony of Professor Nizam Mamode, and I saw his videos from when he was in Gaza. He is an impressive surgeon and a friend to many in this Chamber, and…07 Jan 2025HANSARDNorthern GazaEnsuring adequate provision of medical assistance is an obligation that falls on the Israeli Government. We are clear about the status of these facilities under international…07 Jan 2025HANSARDNorthern GazaI know many others in this House have done so as well, but I saw the hostage families in December, and my hon. Friend is absolutely right. They are desperate for the safe return…07 Jan 2025