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HANSARDUK Foreign Policy: China and Hong KongI thank the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael) for initiating this debate and for continually highlighting developments in Hong Kong. I also express my…10 Jun 2019HANSARD Hong KongI thank my right hon. Friend for his question and I broadly agree with what has been said. I hope that the work of democracy and diplomacy will ensure that we are able to do our…10 Jun 2019HANSARDUK Foreign Policy: China and Hong KongAbsolutely, and I entirely endorse what the right hon. Gentleman says. We note that the Hong Kong Government have tried to provide reassurance that no one will be transferred to…10 Jun 2019HANSARDGreat Britain China Centre: Tailored ReviewI am announcing today the publication of the recent tailored review of the Great Britain China Centre (GBCC), an arm’s-length body of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).…10 Jun 2019HANSARD Hong KongI thank the hon. Lady for her comments, although I think some of them are a little unkind to officials, Ministers and also more particularly our excellent consul general, Andy…10 Jun 2019HANSARD Hong KongAs I have pointed out to the hon. Lady in our previous exchanges, we never stint from making our concerns clear in relation to issues in Xinjiang in the north-west of the country…10 Jun 2019HANSARDFCO ServicesFCO Services operates as a trading fund of the FCO. I have set it the following performance targets for 2019-20: 1. Achievement of a return on capital employed of at least 3.5%…23 May 2019HANSARDUK Soft PowerWe have strengthened our diplomatic network, increased programme funding and produced bilateral strategies for each and every EU country, as I mentioned. I am happy to engage with…14 May 2019HANSARDUK Soft PowerOur soft power influence globally on climate change is extremely strong and—I think we all would recognise—extremely important. The Climate Change Act 2008 has inspired numerous…14 May 2019HANSARDUK Soft PowerI am grateful to my hon. Friend for mentioning that. We believe the UK is at the forefront of international efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance through a variety of UN…14 May 2019HANSARDUK Soft PowerI thank the hon. Lady for raising that point. I know this matter is very close to her heart, not least because of a constituency interest. The Foreign Secretary will meet the…14 May 2019HANSARDUK Soft PowerI must confess that I will travel to Paris next week for the OECD ministerial meeting, and I will endeavour to have a line—those from my private office are waiting in the wings…14 May 2019HANSARDUK Soft PowerThe hon. Gentleman talks about the flight, and it is worth pointing out, as I have said—I am the City of London MP—that some jobs have of course been lost, but not to one…14 May 2019HANSARDUK Soft PowerWe could always be doing much more. From our tradition of democracy and our internationally acclaimed justice system, to our inclusive values of free speech, freedom of religion…14 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman is right, and we have noted with great concern the widespread concern in Hong Kong about the proposed changes, including the protests of 28 April and the…14 May 2019HANSARDUK Soft PowerWith permission, Mr Speaker, I will answer Questions 10, 11, 14, 15 and 19 together. [ Interruption. ] What a terrible bunch they are on the Opposition Benches! Needless to say,…14 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt seems an eminently sensible idea, although there are great trade links between much of the UK and many cities in China, and we look forward to the formal bid. I am sure the…14 May 2019HANSARDUK Soft PowerI thank the hon. Gentleman for what he says. The earlier exchanges made it very clear how seriously we take the issue of the persecution of Christians. India is one of many…14 May 2019HANSARDUK Soft PowerI congratulate Somerset on reaching the Royal London cup final, Obviously, that comes alongside commiserations to my hon. Friend’s local football club. Those of us who follow…14 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would be delighted. They are lucky also to have an excellent trade envoy. I look forward to going to Indonesia later in the year and meeting counterparts in the new Government.…14 May 2019