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HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillBecause they see this for what it is, which is simply party political game playing. Games are being played with our national security in the other place in a way that is deeply…26 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy hon. Friend has perhaps not been in for some of the previous debates on this, but I have set out why on a number of occasions. [ Interruption. ] Again, there is a lot of noise…26 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillThe hon. Member asks what the threats are. I have set those out on many occasions in this House. What is more, we have secured better protections in this deal than the…26 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillThe right hon. Gentleman makes a link with the discussions on Greenland in recent weeks. We have been absolutely clear that we will always work with the United States on the…26 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillWe have been very clear that the agreement we have struck is vital for protecting our national security and guaranteeing the long-term future of this vital base for both the…26 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillThe hon. Gentleman and his colleagues in the other place have given serious and considered reflections on this Bill a number of times. We have discussed them privately and…26 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillWe have been clear about that on a number of occasions. The right hon. Gentleman sets out very many important aspects of the history of this matter, and importantly puts on record…26 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillWith the greatest of respect, as the hon. Member well knows, I have regularly referred to Chagossian communities, and I have engaged with and met them on many occasions—even in…26 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillAs I have said many times, we continue to engage with the United States every day, as we have throughout the process, and that will continue.26 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillOf course it is extant, Mr Speaker. It is an arrangement between ourselves and the United States. It has been updated on a number of occasions, which I have listed. As I have…26 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillAs always, I have deep respect for the issues the hon. Gentleman raises in this place, particularly when it comes to individuals’ human rights and liberties. We have engaged…26 Jan 2026HANSARD International Day of EducationIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms Vaz. I am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Southgate and Wood Green (Bambos Charalambous) for securing this debate ahead of…22 Jan 2026HANSARD International Day of EducationI will make some progress, then potentially take some interventions later. I previously worked in the international development sector for a Christian international development…22 Jan 2026HANSARD International Day of EducationI will not, if that is okay. We are focusing on five areas: first, improving learning outcomes for all children, particularly targeting girls and the most disadvantaged; secondly,…22 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillWith the leave of the House, I will close the debate. Hon. and right hon. Members have raised important questions and points during the debate. Once again, I must reiterate that…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI need to make progress, as Madam Deputy Speaker has asked me to be conscious of time. I will come back for further interventions. Before moving on to discuss the specific…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillWith respect—Madam Deputy Speaker, you can correct me if I am wrong—it is a decision in relation to the engagement of financial privilege and the Standing Orders that means that…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI will make progress and then I will take some interventions—certainly from the hon. Member for North Dorset (Simon Hoare) and the right hon. Member for Sutton Coldfield (Sir…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI will if the intervention is on this point.20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI will give way to my hon. Friend.20 Jan 2026