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HANSARD UK Ambassador to the US: Appointment ProcessAs I have made very clear, it was in the light of additional information and emails written by Lord Mandelson that the Prime Minister asked the Foreign Secretary to withdraw him…11 Sept 2025HANSARD UK Ambassador to the US: Appointment ProcessThe right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right about the importance of our relationship with the United States. The upcoming state visit is very important, and we have an extensive…11 Sept 2025HANSARD UK Ambassador to the US: Appointment ProcessWe have an excellent team overall in British embassy Washington. Indeed, I pay tribute to the work of all our diplomatic service colleagues across the world, who do an excellent…11 Sept 2025HANSARD UK Ambassador to the US: Appointment ProcessI thank the hon. Member for her remarks regarding my hon. Friend the Member for Washington and Gateshead South. Again, I underline the importance of us all being able to go about…11 Sept 2025HANSARD UK Ambassador to the US: Appointment ProcessFirst, I was not aware of the terrible incident that my hon. Friend refers to; I have just been informed of that this morning. I am sure the thoughts of the whole House will be…11 Sept 2025HANSARD UK Ambassador to the US: Appointment ProcessThe first thing that we all need to be clear on across this House is that the victims of Epstein are at the forefront of all our minds—I am sure the hon. Gentleman will not…11 Sept 2025HANSARD UK Ambassador to the US: Appointment ProcessBefore I respond to the question, it is important that as a House we all recognise that today is the anniversary of the 11 September attacks. Many of us will attend commemorations…11 Sept 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI will happily give way to the former Attorney General.09 Sept 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillAbsolutely. I confirm that we are happy to discuss that further. Such decisions are not for me, but for the usual channels and the leaders in both Houses. However, I want to…09 Sept 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillFirst, the right hon. and learned Gentleman knows that I am not going to disclose the full privileged legal advice to the Government, which the previous Government received, for…09 Sept 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillTo anticipate what the Liberal Democrat spokesperson might be about to ask me, I confirm to him that before ratification, there will be a ministerial statement. I will not give…09 Sept 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI know how seriously the right hon. Gentleman takes these issues, and it is important for the House to understand this. I can confirm what I said to him previously, but also I…09 Sept 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillWhat a debate. I genuinely think there were some thoughtful contributions from all parts of the House, but some were simply rhetoric and, frankly, a lot of nonsense. I single out…09 Sept 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Billindicated assent .09 Sept 2025HANSARDParliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe: UK DelegationThe right hon. Lord Jones of Penybont has been appointed as a full member of the United Kingdom delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in place of my…04 Sept 2025HANSARD BBC Monitoring ServiceI will give way briefly before I conclude.04 Sept 2025HANSARD BBC Monitoring ServiceI am extraordinarily grateful to the right hon. Member for New Forest East (Sir Julian Lewis) for securing this important debate and sharing his remarks with me in advance. I can…04 Sept 2025HANSARD BBC Monitoring ServiceI absolutely agree that they are. As I said, I am an admirer of them, and they are admired around the globe—I hear that repeatedly on my travels, as do ministerial colleagues. And…04 Sept 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance BudgetWe have to make very difficult choices as a result of the decision we made. We remain absolutely committed to international development. The detailed allocations will be set out…02 Sept 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance BudgetThe hon. Member raises important issues. We have seen horrific scenes in Afghanistan, and he will know that we gave £1 million yesterday. We have also seen terrible scenes in…02 Sept 2025