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HANSARDSt Helena: UK ImmigrationMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. There is no comparison with the £700 million of taxpayers’ money that was spent on four volunteers, as the Home Secretary just set out. This is…21 Oct 2024HANSARDSt Helena: UK ImmigrationI think the hon. Gentleman may be referring to Diego Garcia, which is obviously not a suitable place for migrants, for the reasons he sets out. We have ensured that we put the…21 Oct 2024HANSARDSt Helena: UK ImmigrationI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. I have been asked to reply as the Minister for the Overseas Territories. I know that these are issues of keen interest to you, Mr…21 Oct 2024HANSARDSt Helena: UK ImmigrationI thank the hon. Gentleman for his questions. As I said, the Foreign Secretary answered questions about the agreement with Mauritius on BIOT earlier, but the hon. Gentleman asks…21 Oct 2024HANSARDSt Helena: UK ImmigrationI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his comments and questions. He has always taken a keen interest in the overseas territories, and St Helena in particular. I am surprised that…21 Oct 2024HANSARDSt Helena: UK ImmigrationMy hon. Friend makes the point himself in his question: this is a mutually beneficial, win-win agreement between us and St Helena, whereas the other scheme cost £700 million and…21 Oct 2024HANSARDSouth Atlantic Co-operationOn 24 September, the Foreign Secretary met Diana Mondino, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of the Argentine Republic, in New York. Following this…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Hamas Attacks: First AnniversaryI am hugely grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for High Peak (Jon Pearce) for securing this timely debate, and to all hon. Members who intervened and are attending this debate.…07 Oct 2024HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeAs the Foreign Secretary and I have already outlined, we took robust action against Russia’s shadow fleet, alongside allies at the European Political Community. We will continue…03 Sept 2024HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeAs the Foreign Secretary and I have already outlined, we took robust action against Russia’s shadow fleet, alongside allies at the European Political Community. We will continue…03 Sept 2024HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI thank the hon. Gentleman for representing the concerns of his constituent’s family. I recognise that this is a very distressing time for them. He will that know consular…02 Sept 2024HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI thank the hon. Gentleman for representing the concerns of his constituent’s family. I recognise that this is a very distressing time for them. He will that know consular…02 Sept 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for representing the concerns of his constituent’s family. I recognise that this is a very distressing time for them. He will know that consular…30 Jul 2024HANSARDRussian Sanctions RegimeMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise that important question. This Government will not hesitate to take firm action to close loopholes and to strengthen the enforcement of…30 Jul 2024HANSARDRussian Sanctions RegimeI thank my hon. Friend for his question. This Government are determined to increase the pressure on Russia and support Ukraine. We will keep our Russia sanctions regime under…30 Jul 2024HANSARDRussian Sanctions RegimeIt is a pleasure to see the hon. Lady in her position and to have worked with her many times on these issues in the past, across these Benches and in other formats. As the Foreign…30 Jul 2024HANSARDRussian Sanctions RegimeThe right hon. Gentleman is right to raise this important question. We call for the release of all those detained in Russia on political grounds, including those imprisoned for…30 Jul 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his important question; I am well aware of his interest in this issue over many years. As a Government, we remain committed to a bizonal,…30 Jul 2024HANSARDSecurity in the Western BalkansThe right hon. Member is absolutely right to highlight some of the deeply irresponsible rhetoric we have heard in recent weeks as well as over longer periods. We all know the…02 May 2024HANSARD Pension SchemesIt is a pleasure to follow the Chair of the Work and Pensions Committee, my right hon. Friend the Member for East Ham (Sir Stephen Timms), and I thank the right hon. Member for…02 May 2024