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HANSARDJim Fitton: Detention in IraqThe FCDO visited Mr Fitton in detention on 23 March. He was arrested on 21 March. The hon. Gentleman, who knows I have a huge amount of respect for him, is frankly talking…11 May 2022HANSARDJim Fitton: Detention in IraqI thank my hon. Friend for his kind remarks about the professionalism of the Foreign Office’s consular team. They deal with incredibly difficult and sensitive issues regularly. I…11 May 2022HANSARDJim Fitton: Detention in IraqI completely reject the hon. Lady’s assertions about the role of the British Government in this case, and in other consular cases. Let me remind the House of the facts, with your…11 May 2022HANSARDJim Fitton: Detention in IraqI thank the hon. Lady for raising this important case. I recognise that this is a very distressing time for Mr Fitton and his family. I would also like to reassure hon. Members…11 May 2022HANSARDProvisional Statistics on International Development: 2021“Statistics on International Development: Provisional UK Aid Spend 2021” was published on 12 April. This set out that the UK spent almost £11.5 billion on official development…28 Apr 2022HANSARDAfghanistan: Humanitarian SituationMy noble Friend, the Minister for South and Central Asia, North Africa, United Nations and the Commonwealth (Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon), has made the following written ministerial…28 Apr 2022HANSARDDemocracy: Eastern EuropeThe hon. Gentleman will understand that, ultimately, his question would be more properly answered by Defence Ministers. I can assure him, however, that the close working between…26 Apr 2022HANSARDDemocracy: Eastern EuropeThe phrase that comes to mind is, “When people are free to choose, they choose freedom.” In this instance, a number of countries are seriously considering joining NATO—as the hon.…26 Apr 2022HANSARDDemocracy: Eastern EuropeThe hon. Gentleman makes some important points about the fragility of countries in that region. The Prime Minister recently appointed Stuart Peach, who is very experienced and…26 Apr 2022HANSARDDemocracy: Eastern EuropeI assure my hon. Friend that the UK will continue to play a leading role in NATO to respond to Putin’s brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. I fly out to NATO tomorrow to…26 Apr 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI can assure the hon. and learned Lady and the House that we have a strong international relationship with Spain and we are able to raise all kinds of issues. I am not going to…26 Apr 2022HANSARDDemocracy: Eastern EuropeMy right hon. Friend makes an incredibly important point. We are currently supporting Ukraine and eastern European countries through our humanitarian support to deal with the…26 Apr 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend has made a valuable point about the importance, internationally, of education for girls and support for women. I can assure him that the UK will always push to…26 Apr 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have discussed the issue of foreign volunteer fighters with the Ukrainian Government. They are clear, and we are clear, that those fighting under the Ukrainian flag for the…26 Apr 2022HANSARDDemocracy: Eastern EuropeMy hon. Friend is right that many countries in the immediate vicinity of Ukraine are suffering oppression. The UK is supporting democratic reform across the south Caucasus, in…26 Apr 2022HANSARDDemocracy: Eastern EuropeWe have made it clear that we, the UK, will defend democracy at the frontier of freedom in eastern Europe as part of a network of liberty. We are strengthening our partnerships in…26 Apr 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast month the UK co-hosted a donor conference with the United Nations, Qatar and Germany which raised more than £2.4 billion. We work through international agencies to ensure…26 Apr 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend the Minister in the other place, Lord Ahmad, discusses these issues with regional partners regularly. The UK remains committed to ensuring the protection of…26 Apr 2022HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2022
Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 8) Regulations 2022It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms Elliott. The regulations were laid before the House on 30 March and 14 April 2022 respectively under powers provided by the…25 Apr 2022HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2022
Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 8) Regulations 2022As I say, I do not have that level of detail. However, I can assure the hon. Lady that I have raised the isolation of Russia on the international stage with Indian…25 Apr 2022