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HANSARDUkraineThe hon. Member makes a very important point. In fact, that was part of the conversation I had today with the ambassador. Aid in country is needed—it is absolutely needed—and…01 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineThe hon. Lady has just made the case that I constantly make across Departments when it comes to accommodation. We do not want people in hotels. There is estate and Government…01 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineWe discuss all issues, some of which I cannot share on the Floor of the House because they are very sensitive in light of the attacks. I know my hon. Friend will respect that.…01 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineI give my hon. Friend that reassurance. This is a whole-of-Government effort. As I think I mentioned, we learn from previous efforts. Syria and Afghanistan were harrowing…01 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineAs I said, if the hon. Lady wants to send me the details we will look into that.01 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineThe hon. Gentleman makes a powerful point. At a time such as this, there should be no room for political issues or political points. That is really quite important. The world is…01 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineMy right hon. Friend makes some important points about the balanced and pragmatic approach that we are taking. First and foremost, as I have said to the House throughout this…01 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. I want to come back to a point I made earlier on. The situation is very difficult in-region and in Ukraine. Inevitably, UN agencies will be…01 Mar 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) BillFollowing the announcement made by the Prime Minister in his statement on Thursday 24 February in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Government are today introducing…01 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. This is not a moment for making flippant remarks or anything of that nature, which has obviously taken place in the House in some quarters…01 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineThe hon. Lady can send in the case and we will pick it up.01 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineIt is an important point. Discussions have taken place; the Immigration Minister started discussions last week with Neil Gray. Those discussions must take place on a near-daily…01 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineFirst, if my hon. Friend sends me the details of the church, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities will pick that up through the sponsorship group. We are…01 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineI thank the hon. Gentleman for his kind words and comments. He is absolutely right that we will hear many more cases of elderly relatives and grandparents—that is a fact—which is…01 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI completely reject the right hon. Lady’s latter point, and naturally I will always be happy to return to the House and take questions.28 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI think the hon. Gentleman knows my view and position on that, and of course the answer is yes.28 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere are no delays and bureaucracy, as the hon. Member has already heard me say, and on her last point, yes.28 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right in the case he makes about mental health, and I know that he is doing some great work on this as well. We are doing a huge amount in Government,…28 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend makes a very sensible point, because, of course, there is a conflict taking place. The work of the Government is absolutely right now to support the people of…28 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsYes.28 Feb 2022