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HANSARD Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]The right hon. Gentleman has mentioned some well-respected people—my noble Friends —and I will ensure that colleagues across Government hear what he has said, and also his request…22 Oct 2024HANSARD Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]With the leave of the House, let me first say that it is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Madam Deputy Speaker—I think for the first time since I have been in the Chamber. We…22 Oct 2024HANSARDChinese Communist Party: Threat to DemocracyAs a matter of long-standing policy, which the hon. Gentleman will understand, the Government do not comment on the detail of national security matters, but let me be clear: any…22 Oct 2024HANSARDRelationships with EU CounterpartsObviously, decisions in America are for the American people, but the special relationship endures, regardless of the Administration or who is in the White House, and it is deep…22 Oct 2024HANSARDRelationships with EU CounterpartsI can absolutely confirm that that is the case. We are committed to resetting our relationship and to delivering outcomes in practice. As I mentioned, I attended the Moldova…22 Oct 2024HANSARDArtists Touring in the EUI thank the hon. Lady for her question. Culture, Media and Sport Ministers are responsible for Government policy on touring artists, with support from colleagues across…22 Oct 2024HANSARDUkraineI thank the shadow Minister for her points. We absolutely condemn what North Korea is reported to have been doing. She will have seen in our response to the Iranian transfer of…22 Oct 2024HANSARDEU-UK Youth Mobility AgreementOf course, we discuss a range of issues with our partners and friends in the EU. As I said earlier, I will not give a running commentary on those discussions. We have been clear…22 Oct 2024HANSARDRelationships with EU CounterpartsI thank my hon. Friend for his question. My right hon. and learned Friend the Prime Minister met the President of the European Commission on 2 October, and agreed to strengthen…22 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government are committed to working more closely with partners across Europe, including Albania and partners across the western Balkans, to tackle people trafficking and the…22 Oct 2024HANSARDEU-UK Youth Mobility AgreementThe Foreign Secretary cannot be at today’s Question Time because he is attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Samoa with His Majesty the King and the Prime…22 Oct 2024HANSARDUkraineI can confirm that, alongside our G7 allies, UK support for Ukraine is iron clad. We have already made it clear that we will provide £3 billion a year of military support for…22 Oct 2024HANSARDUkraineI agree with my hon. Friend: Putin’s shocking and barbarous attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have increased the vulnerability of millions of Ukrainians before this…22 Oct 2024HANSARDUkraineMy hon. Friend will know that the NATO Secretary-General was in London recently alongside President Zelensky, where the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary welcomed them. Our…22 Oct 2024HANSARDUkraineWhile I thank the right hon. Gentleman for his question, obviously the meetings that the United Nations Secretary-General chooses to attend are a matter for him, not for the…22 Oct 2024HANSARDUkraineI absolutely share the right hon. Gentleman’s concerns. The Foreign Secretary has been clear that we condemn in the strongest terms the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s…22 Oct 2024HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean Territory: SovereigntyThe Government inherited a situation where the long-term secure operation of the Diego Garcia military base was under threat. The agreement that we have reached secures the future…22 Oct 2024HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean Territory: SovereigntyWe note the reports with significant concern, but the hon. Gentleman will understand that I am not going to comment on an ongoing police investigation. As I pointed out yesterday,…22 Oct 2024HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean Territory: SovereigntyI completely reject what the hon. Gentleman suggests about Mauritius somehow being in hock to China or the agreement somehow opening up a place for China. Let me be clear:…22 Oct 2024HANSARDArtists Touring in the EUThe hon. Lady raises very important issues, and we recognise the challenges faced by the sector that she sets out. We are committed to helping our touring artists without seeking…22 Oct 2024