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HANSARD SanctionsThe hon. Gentleman might have missed it earlier on, but I outlined the significant work that we have done on that, including targeting hundreds of vessels, which is having a real…14 May 2025HANSARD SanctionsThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I had forgotten about that particular procedural aspect of talking past 7 o’clock. Thank you for giving me the eye to remind me that that was…14 May 2025HANSARD SanctionsI beg to move, That the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 504), dated 22 April 2025, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 April,…14 May 2025HANSARD SanctionsI thank the hon. Gentleman again for his steadfast support for Ukraine, and for raising this important issue. As I said, we have already ensured that important resources get to…14 May 2025HANSARDSyria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025I thank the shadow Minister, the right hon. Member for Aldridge-Brownhills, and the Liberal Democrats’ spokesperson, the hon. Member for Lewes, for their comments. They…13 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitNo. In a world of turmoil and uncertainty—13 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitI am grateful to have the chance to respond to this afternoon’s debate. I did not know that the House had so many fans of “Quantum Leap”— a favourite show of mine when I was…13 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitI have answered that question already. [ Interruption. ]13 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitConservative Ministers ask questions, but they may not want to hear the answers. [ Interruption. ]13 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I have been absolutely clear: surrender—what nonsense! Instead, we see strength in standing up for our steel and our car manufacturers, delivering…13 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitWe are absolutely clear: we are taking serious action to reduce net migration, but we support controlled schemes that create opportunities for young people to experience different…13 May 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance BudgetThe right hon. Gentleman and I have engaged on these issues for a long time, and he knows that I recognise the importance of Gavi’s work and that of other bodies such as the…13 May 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance BudgetI absolutely can make that commitment. I will not go into any individual item on my hon. Friend’s list of suggestions, but as I said in an earlier answer, we are looking at all…13 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman can be absolutely assured on that latter point. I spoke to the Chief Minister of Gibraltar just this morning. We have been working closely with him and, indeed,…13 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitThey want answers to the questions they have asked. I am going to give them some answers, and then I will happily take interventions. On foreign security and defence policy, let…13 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU Summitindicated dissent .13 May 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance BudgetThis Government are resolutely committed to development, but we recognise that we must do it differently. We will ensure that the aid budget delivers value for money and has…13 May 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance BudgetThe right hon. Member raises a very important point, and we of course continue to engage closely with our partners at the World Bank and other multilateral development…13 May 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance BudgetIt certainly is, and women and girls will remain at the heart of our programming. I can assure my hon. Friend that equality impact assessments are an essential part of how we make…13 May 2025HANSARDSyria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 507). It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir…13 May 2025