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HANSARDUkraine: British Diplomatic SupportMy hon. Friend makes an incredibly important point. With your indulgence, Mr Speaker, I will reassert the position that the Ukrainian Government have confirmed. Foreign nationals…21 Jun 2022HANSARDUkraine: British Diplomatic SupportI thank my hon. Friend and his community for hosting Ukrainian refugees. Praise is due in every corner of the House for our constituents doing just that. I assure him that my…21 Jun 2022HANSARDUkraine: British Diplomatic SupportThe House, and indeed the whole world, should be under no illusion: it is Russia that is blocking Ukraine’s grain exports in an attempt to cripple Ukraine’s economy and use hunger…21 Jun 2022HANSARDUkraine: British Diplomatic SupportI thank the hon. Gentleman for the praise he gives to our civil servants both here in the UK and across the world. He is absolutely right: they are doing a fantastic job. I can…21 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI can assure the House that the UK Government remain completely committed to securing the full release of British dual nationals held in Iran. That passion has not been…21 Jun 2022HANSARDUkraine: British Diplomatic SupportThe UK has been steadfast in its diplomatic support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister travelled to Kyiv on 17 June to meet…21 Jun 2022HANSARDUkraine: British Diplomatic SupportThe hon. Gentleman and I often disagree—that is the nature of being in different parties—but on this issue he is absolutely right that there is a unanimity of voice across the…21 Jun 2022HANSARDUK-EEA EFTA Separation Agreement: Joint Committee MeetingThe UK-EEA EFTA separation agreement, which was agreed with Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein, and signed on 28 January 2020, covers citizens’ rights and separation provisions.…16 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselMy colleagues on the Treasury Bench will have heard the point that my hon. Friend made; obviously, the question is narrowly focused on legal advice. As I said, we are confident…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselThe Government are confident that our plans abide by international law. The Government will be setting out their legal position in due course, and in accordance with the…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselPreservation of the Union will always be a priority for a Conservative Government, and my hon. Friend is right that it is something we should all hold dear.09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselAs the Foreign Secretary set out to the House on 17 May, to respond to the serious situation in Northern Ireland the Government intend to bring forward legislation to fix the…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselHer Majesty’s Government are committed to ensuring that north-south trade and east-west trade are free flowing and beneficial to all communities in the UK and Ireland. The hon.…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselHappy birthday, Mr Speaker! The integrity of the UK will always be an incredibly high priority for Conservative Governments, and my hon. Friend is absolutely right to say that we…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselThe Government are confident that our actions are in accordance and consistent with international law. In accordance with a long-standing convention in this House, we do not…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselMy hon. Friend makes an incredibly important point. The Good Friday agreement is the foundation stone of peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland. We applaud the courageous…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselThe Government are confident that our actions are lawful under international law, and in line with a long-standing convention we do not set out internal legal deliberations.09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselThe hon. Gentleman will have noticed that the Northern Ireland Executive has not been reformed, and it is an important part of the institutions created under the Good Friday…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselMy hon. Friend makes a very good point. We enjoy a good working relationship with capitals around Europe and indeed with the institutions of the EU, and we do of course want a…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselThe hon. Gentleman knows that I always listen carefully when he speaks, whether it is in this Chamber or elsewhere. The simple truth is that this Government are confident that our…09 Jun 2022