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HANSARD Jagtar Singh JohalThe specific question that we have before the House today looks at the welfare and treatment of a British national in India, where there are specific concerns about his welfare…07 Sept 2022HANSARD Jagtar Singh JohalAllegations. If I may finish, what I would say is that the accusations and allegations that have been made with regard to the situation of a British national abroad need to be…07 Sept 2022HANSARDSanctions on RussiaAlthough I cannot comment on specific cases, I point out that measures have been taken against 1,100 individuals, including 123 oligarchs and their family members with a global…06 Sept 2022HANSARDSanctions on RussiaUK sanctions are aimed at undermining Putin’s war effort, inflicting cost at scale, and demonstrating strong support for Ukraine. Our response is in lock-step with allies and has…06 Sept 2022HANSARDSanctions on RussiaI thank my hon. Friend and parliamentarians in all parts of the House for the united approach we have taken in applying maximum pressure on Putin for his aggression in Ukraine. We…06 Sept 2022HANSARDGlobal BritainThe integrated review of foreign policy, defence and security sets out the Government’s vision for global Britain. We are delivering this though our diplomatic, economic,…06 Sept 2022HANSARDGlobal BritainOn what the hon. Member says about alienating the world, we should look at what really happened in practice. The United Kingdom led the world on stepping up and supporting the…06 Sept 2022HANSARDGlobal BritainI thank the hon. Member for that question. I know he has had a written response from the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, who leads on this matter, and had a conversation…06 Sept 2022HANSARDGlobal BritainI will be delighted to do that—and, as a previous envoy, I appreciate my hon. Friend’s brilliant work.06 Sept 2022HANSARDRepublic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022I will raise the point with my officials tonight, to make sure that it—irrespective of what may happen tomorrow or the day after—can be put into the system today and fully looked…05 Sept 2022HANSARDRepublic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022Sure. I am grateful, Mr Hosie. I was trying to reiterate that the point was so important that it needed to be conveyed, taken away and looked at. I get the point on that very…05 Sept 2022HANSARDRepublic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022With regard to the answer given by the former Minister on the figures, I want to be frank and clear, because it is a specific question on the numbers and details that the hon.…05 Sept 2022HANSARDRepublic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022I will ensure that every Department that is relevant and connected, with regards to the imposition of sanctions and the figures that he has asked for, makes sure that it answers…05 Sept 2022HANSARDRepublic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (SI, 2022, No. 748). The statutory instrument was laid…05 Sept 2022HANSARDRepublic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022I thank my hon. Friend for his remarks. I have a huge amount of respect for him and for his expertise in foreign affairs—he sat on the Foreign Affairs Committee. He is absolutely…05 Sept 2022HANSARDRepublic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022I am grateful to members of the Committee for their contributions to today’s insightful and timely discussion and I will address the important questions that they have raised. I…05 Sept 2022HANSARDRepublic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022Yes. I thank my officials for the note over here, but let me just answer that point. I am trying to multitask in reading, reflecting and answering; hopefully my lawyer’s training…05 Sept 2022HANSARDHuman Rights Abuses and Corruption: UK SanctionsLet us look at what we have done in comparison with partners around the world, as the hon. Gentleman mentions what we have done with regard to other European partners. We have…21 Jul 2022HANSARDHuman Rights Abuses and Corruption: UK SanctionsThe hon. Gentleman says that that is not true. I am very happy to have that conversation with him and officials, but my understanding is that for the number of sanctions we have…21 Jul 2022HANSARDHuman Rights Abuses and Corruption: UK SanctionsThe hon. Gentleman knows, having been a parliamentarian here for many, many years, that as a Minister of the Crown I cannot comment on specific cases. What I can say is that I…21 Jul 2022