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HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Infectious DiseasesWe clearly have difficult decisions to make, but the FCDO is not pausing all ODA programming and not creating a cliff edge in this year. We are focusing on ensuring that every…01 Apr 2025HANSARDEuropean Union Force Bosnia and HerzegovinaI think the hon. Member heard what I said a moment ago. We regularly engage with EUFOR and the EU delegation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Indeed, I co-convened a call with Quint…01 Apr 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Infectious DiseasesThe Foreign Secretary has been discussing these important issues with the Health and Social Care Secretary. My hon. Friend is right to point out the important role of Gavi, as…01 Apr 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Infectious DiseasesWith the greatest of respect, the right hon. Gentleman will know my record on these important issues, having advocated for them over many years in this place and outside. I do not…01 Apr 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Refugee CostsI agree with much of what my hon. Friend has said. Our development efforts, as the Foreign Secretary has said, have never just been about the aid budget. Peace and security,…01 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman makes important points. He will know that we make important contributions to the Global Fund and other bodies on global health. We remain committed to global…01 Apr 2025HANSARDMauritius Treaty: Chagos IslandsI can hear the chuntering from the shadow Minister, but it is simply not correct—we are protecting Diego Garcia, our interests there and our national security. I am afraid that I…01 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would be delighted to meet my hon. Friend and his colleagues, not least as a Co-operative MP. I have seen the important work that co-operatives do around the world, and we…01 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Member for pointing out the importance of those issues; he knows the UK has a strong record on them. Obviously, all decisions on future ODA spending will be…01 Apr 2025HANSARDMauritius Treaty: Chagos IslandsI have answered those questions on a number of occasions, including earlier. I have been very clear that a financial element is crucial to protect the operation of such a vital…01 Apr 2025HANSARDMauritius Treaty: Chagos IslandsAs I have said, a financial element—let us remember that this is over 99 years—was crucial to protect the operation of the base. If we do not pay for our security, somebody else…01 Apr 2025HANSARDRight of Self-DeterminationCanada is a strong friend and Commonwealth ally. It is a NATO ally and a fellow G7 member. I have strong ties with Canada myself, as the right hon. Gentleman might know. I was…01 Apr 2025HANSARDArmenia and Azerbaijan: Peace NegotiationsI thank my hon. Friend for that important question. The Foreign Secretary spoke with his Azerbaijani and Armenian counterparts on 19 and 21 March respectively, and I have also…01 Apr 2025HANSARDArmenia and Azerbaijan: Peace NegotiationsI thank my hon. Friend for her important work on these issues. The UK has consistently called for the release of all the remaining prisoners of war. We continue to urge the…01 Apr 2025HANSARDEuropean Union Force Bosnia and HerzegovinaThe European Union Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina is key to maintaining peace and security there. Although the UK does not contribute to the mission, we are committed to…01 Apr 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Refugee CostsThe Government are tackling the asylum backlog at record pace so that we can work towards ending the use of hotels and ensure that more of our ODA budget is spent on our…01 Apr 2025HANSARDUK-Mauritius Treaty: Chagos IslandsI have answered questions on that matter a number of times in this House. This Government will not scrimp on security. The base on Diego Garcia will be secured for ourselves and…01 Apr 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Refugee CostsThe hon. Lady asks about important matters around spending on in-donor refugee costs. Thanks to the measures taken by the Home Secretary to reduce the asylum backlog and work…01 Apr 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Infectious DiseasesI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his question. Decisions on how ODA will be used will be considered as part of the ongoing spending review. Reducing the overall size of the…01 Apr 2025HANSARDRight of Self-DeterminationThe United Kingdom is committed to promoting and protecting human rights and the rule of law, and the right to self-determination is set out in the international covenant on civil…01 Apr 2025