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HANSARD Sudan: Government SupportI am conscious of time and will continue my speech, although I may be able to give way in due course. On humanitarian aid, the UK remains one of the largest donors to Sudan, and…04 Nov 2025HANSARD Sudan: Government SupportI thank the hon. Member for her contribution. Perhaps I can reassure her by saying that the UK remains extremely concerned about the persecution of individuals on the basis of…04 Nov 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance ReductionsI have a number of points to make, but I will come back once I have made them. On changing from donor to investor, a number of comments were made about British International…04 Nov 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance ReductionsI am conscious of time, so I will make some progress.04 Nov 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance ReductionsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Desmond, and to respond to an incredibly thoughtful and important debate. I am grateful to the hon. Member for West Dorset…04 Nov 2025HANSARD Sudan: Government SupportI will try to give way later. In relation to support from the UK—04 Nov 2025HANSARD Sudan: Government SupportWe continue to work with the members of the Quad, and with others across the international community. In our role as penholder we continue to engage with the international…04 Nov 2025HANSARD Sudan: Government SupportI will, very briefly.04 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for her letter, and I am very happy to meet her to discuss this matter.28 Oct 2025HANSARDHong Kong: Human Rights ViolationsI can absolutely confirm that we continue to oppose the national security law. As outlined in the report that the Foreign Secretary presented to Parliament last week, the Hong…28 Oct 2025HANSARDHong Kong: Human Rights ViolationsIndeed, we agree that any attempts by foreign Governments to coerce, intimidate, harass or harm their critics or others abroad, especially in the UK, will not be tolerated. The…28 Oct 2025HANSARDHong Kong: Human Rights ViolationsThe continued erosion of democratic rights and freedoms in Hong Kong is deeply concerning. Last week, the Foreign Secretary submitted to this House the Government’s latest…28 Oct 2025HANSARD Black History MonthI will.23 Oct 2025HANSARD Black History MonthI thank my hon. Friend for his comments. I think we are all shocked by such sentiments. I am the daughter of two people who came to the UK in the 1960s, and I think that the…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Black History MonthThat is a very powerful point. It is vital that we recognise the contribution made by those from minority ethnic communities to our history, public services, economy and society.…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Black History MonthI thank my hon. Friend for her question and the work she does. She will be aware of the importance of tackling barriers to opportunity, and that everyone, regardless of their…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Black History MonthI thank the hon. Gentleman for his comments. He describes powerfully the contribution to his community and our country of those from all backgrounds and nations.23 Oct 2025HANSARD Black History MonthI beg to move, That this House has considered Black History Month. I am honoured to open this debate on Black History Month, which, for the second year running, is being held in…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Black History MonthIndeed, the hon. Lady and I have sat on many a Committee to scrutinise legislation, and I understand the desire for clarity. There are still stages to go through to ensure that we…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction BillI reiterate what I said: both the UK and Mauritius attach great importance to the need to protect marine biodiversity. Indeed, the UK will still have responsibility for managing…16 Oct 2025