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HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office… As I have said, the British Government firmly oppose boycotts of Israel, but we understand the concerns of people who do not wish to purchase goods exported from Israeli…28 Sept 2020HANSARDOccupied Palestinian TerritoriesI will.24 Sept 2020HANSARDOccupied Palestinian TerritoriesI am going to make progress; otherwise, I will deny the hon. Member for Aberavon the opportunity to come back in. We maintain strong and close relations with the Israeli people…24 Sept 2020HANSARDOccupied Palestinian TerritoriesI thank the hon. Gentleman for his point. I am constrained by time, and that is an important and complicated issue which I cannot address in this speech. The UK’s position on…24 Sept 2020HANSARDOccupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe UK Government have a long-standing position to oppose the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement towards the state of Israel, but more than that, it is better that we…24 Sept 2020HANSARDOccupied Palestinian TerritoriesI am genuinely grateful that the hon. Member for Aberavon (Stephen Kinnock) secured this debate on what is a sensitive but incredibly important issue. A number of Members from all…24 Sept 2020HANSARDYemenI am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for East Worthing and Shoreham (Tim Loughton) for securing the debate and pay tribute to his work as chair of the APPG for Yemen. I also…24 Sept 2020HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeIt is important that we recognise that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is taking significant steps in the right direction, and we encourage and support it to do so. The Foreign…14 Sept 2020HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeIt is important that we recognise that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is taking significant steps in the right direction, and we encourage and support it to do so. The Foreign…14 Sept 2020HANSARDUK-Egypt RelationshipMy hon. Friend, in his relatively short time in the House, has shown himself to be a passionate defender of the businesses and people of North West Durham, and I commend him for…08 Sept 2020HANSARDSaudi Arabia: Human Rights DefendersIt is important that we recognise that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is taking significant steps in the right direction, and we encourage and support it to do so. The Foreign…08 Sept 2020HANSARDSaudi Arabia: Human Rights DefendersThe United Kingdom has a strong relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which allows us to have important frank discussions. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary…08 Sept 2020HANSARDYemenThe humanitarian situation in Yemen is worsening, and we are particularly concerned about the growth of famine. In addition, UK-funded modelling predicts that the number of…08 Sept 2020HANSARDLebanonThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right about the importance of Beirut as a port city for the Lebanese—a traditionally internationalist and commercially minded people. On…08 Sept 2020HANSARDLebanonMy hon. Friend is right that the diplomatic efforts of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office go hand in hand with its humanitarian efforts. We have indeed spoken to…08 Sept 2020HANSARDLebanonAs I say, my right hon. Friends the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary have engaged at the highest levels with the Lebanese Government, and ensuring that there is political…08 Sept 2020HANSARDLebanonOur thoughts remain with the people affected by the terrible events in Beirut. The Prime Minister, the Foreign Secretary and I spoke with the Lebanese President, Prime Minister…08 Sept 2020HANSARDLebanonI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. In 2015, the then Prime Minister committed to help 20,000 vulnerable refugees. As of March this year, 19,768 had been taken in by the…08 Sept 2020HANSARDYemenI agree with my hon. Friend on that. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary speaks with his international counterparts about the international effort to support Yemen, and I…08 Sept 2020HANSARDUK-Egypt RelationshipThe UK enjoys a strong relationship with Egypt, which is a key economic and security partner. We regularly engage at the most senior levels. In January, we welcomed President Sisi…08 Sept 2020