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HANSARDJimmy Lai: Prison SentenceWe take the UN working group’s opinion on Jimmy Lai incredibly seriously, which is why we continue to call for his immediate release. My hon. Friend will also know the work that…09 Feb 2026HANSARDJimmy Lai: Prison SentenceI thank the hon. Member for his important question. It is essential that any attempt by a foreign state to harass, intimidate or harm individuals in the UK must not be tolerated.…09 Feb 2026HANSARDJimmy Lai: Prison SentenceThe right hon. Gentleman will know that the appeal is a matter for Jimmy Lai, his family and his legal team, but he is right that it is important that we continue to call for an…09 Feb 2026HANSARDJimmy Lai: Prison SentenceMy hon. Friend will know how important it is that the Sino-British declaration is upheld. We expect the standards established by the declaration to be upheld, and not just in…09 Feb 2026HANSARDJimmy Lai: Prison SentenceThe right hon. Member will perhaps disagree, but the key point is that we cannot move forward unless we are in dialogue. That is why what the Prime Minister did in going to China…09 Feb 2026HANSARDJimmy Lai: Prison SentencePerhaps we can agree on this matter. We want to see an immediate release on humanitarian grounds so that Jimmy Lai can be reunited with his family. He must be supported to receive…09 Feb 2026HANSARDJimmy Lai: Prison SentenceI reiterate that we continue to work with our allies and to speak directly with China, both publicly and privately, as part of the work we continue to do to secure Jimmy Lai’s…09 Feb 2026HANSARDJimmy Lai: Prison SentenceI thank my hon. Friend for the work that he does as our special envoy for freedom of religion or belief. We certainly continue to keep in mind and advocate for that matter on his…09 Feb 2026HANSARDJimmy Lai: Prison SentenceI thank my hon. Friend for the work that he has done to support the family. Let me be clear that we see this as a politically motivated prosecution, and we believe and continue to…09 Feb 2026HANSARD Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction BillWe are at the start of the process. The spirit in which we have been working, and the way in which we have reached agreement on how to work alongside the Scottish Government, are…02 Feb 2026HANSARD Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction BillI thank hon. Members for their contributions. I will make a couple of comments about the timing of amendments in the other place. There have been ongoing discussions with the…02 Feb 2026HANSARD Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction BillFollowing ratification of the agreement, we will be participating in future discussions relating to its implementation. There will continue to be further conversations. The…02 Feb 2026HANSARD Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction BillIt is indeed important that all our devolved Administrations, as well as the UK Government, abide by the agreement. I thank the hon. Member for his interest and his engagement in…02 Feb 2026HANSARD Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction BillI am delighted that the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill has returned to this House for the consideration of Lords amendments. I thank Members of both Houses for…02 Feb 2026HANSARD Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction BillThe hon. Member continues to put on record his concerns. He will know that, as we move forward following ratification, we will continue to have detailed conversations. It is…02 Feb 2026HANSARD Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction BillI beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 1.02 Feb 2026HANSARD Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction BillThat is indeed a matter of concern, and it has been raised in debates by Members from across the House. Although my hon. Friend will know that bottom trawling is not within the…02 Feb 2026HANSARD Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction BillI will make some progress. I acknowledge the importance of moving ahead quickly with the Bill to ensure that we have a seat at the table for discussions with other parties to the…02 Feb 2026HANSARDNon-disclosure Agreements: Workplace Harassment and DiscriminationI thank my right hon. Friend for her work both in this area and with Zelda Perkins, who has rightly been recognised in the new year honours list. I am proud that our Employment…28 Jan 2026HANSARDRace Equality Engagement GroupThe race equality engagement group, chaired by the wonderful Baroness Lawrence, is determined to tackle race inequalities and barriers to opportunity. Strengthening the…28 Jan 2026