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HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement Joint Committee: Tenth MeetingThe next meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee will take place in London on 24 March 2023, with delegations attending in person and by video conference. The meeting…20 Mar 2023HANSARDTrade and Co-operation Agreement Partnership Council: Second MeetingThe next meeting of the Trade and Co-operation Agreement Partnership Council will take place in London on 24 March 2023, with delegations attending in person and by video…20 Mar 2023HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean Territory/Chagos ArchipelagoSince the written ministerial statement made on 3 November 2022, the UK and Mauritius have held constructive negotiations on 23 to 24 November 2022, 11 to 12 January 2023 and 23…17 Mar 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineThe UK Government condemn terrorism in all its forms. Whatever criticism Palestinians may have of the Israeli Government, there is no justification for terrorist action. We always…14 Mar 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineOur position on a sustainable two-state solution is long standing. We will always encourage Israel to take actions that support that and we have the same conversations with…14 Mar 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineMy hon. Friend makes an important point. We will address terrorism in close co-operation with the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority, neither of whom have an…14 Mar 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineWe raise issues of settlement expansion with the Government of Israel, and I have raised with my Israeli counterpart the need for a careful use of language. I have raised with…14 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe recognise that international students coming to UK universities is an incredibly important part of our economy. That is important for our soft power internationally, and it is…14 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI assure the hon. Lady that we want nothing more than peace in that region. I have visited the OPTs and have met representatives of the Palestinian Authority and Israelis. Of…14 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI assure the right hon. Lady that we continue to make every effort to support British dual nationals incarcerated in Iran. This remains an ongoing piece of work, and she will…14 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsUltimately, of course, the Government of Israel need to understand that they have a responsibility to the people of Israel. We always suggest that, when there are protests,…14 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI will look into the point that the hon. Lady has made about her correspondence not being responded to, and I will— [ Interruption. ] I will, of course, take the opportunity to…14 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend Lord Goldsmith had a meeting with representatives of the Chagossian community. We will ensure that, as far as we can, we keep those lines of communication…14 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe abduction, forcible deportation and—to all intents and purposes—kidnapping of Ukrainian children is a terrible and perverse act. I assure my hon. Friend and the House that we…14 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend makes the right point. As well as ensuring that the Russians who have violated Ukraine repair the damage they have caused, there will be a need for a long-term…14 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have sanctioned individuals and entities in response to their malign behaviour, including the sanctioning of the IRGC in its entirety. We continue to work very closely with our…14 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for bringing that issue to my attention. I will find out why there has been such a protracted delay, and ensure that he gets a response in good time.14 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe continue to work with the International Criminal Court on ensuring that it is able to bring people to justice. We are working closely with our friends internationally to look…14 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is very difficult for me to come to an assessment based just on the points made in the hon. Gentleman’s question. I am more than happy to look at the matter in more detail, if…14 Mar 2023HANSARDIran: Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsThe actions this Government take with regard to the IRGC are to deter its malign activity within its own borders, within the region and here in the UK and to protect British…14 Mar 2023