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HANSARD Gibraltar TreatyIt is my understanding that there will be a scrutiny process in the Gibraltar Parliament, although ultimately that is a matter for that Parliament. I know that this treaty has…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Gibraltar TreatyAs I said, I can assure my hon. Friend on the important provisions we have in place in relation to our military facilities. He rightly asked about transport and travel. The…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Gibraltar TreatyI thank the shadow Minister for her questions. I have to say that I have been rather disappointed by the tone today, and indeed the tone taken in the media over the last few days…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Gibraltar TreatyI thank the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for his constructive approach and support. He is absolutely right to set out concerns in those three areas. I can absolutely assure him…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Gibraltar TreatyI agree with my hon. Friend and thank him for his work as chair of the all-party parliamentary group on Spain. He is right that we have entered into a new era of co-operation with…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Gibraltar TreatyI thank my hon. Friend, who speaks with eloquence and expertise on these issues as chair of the all-party parliamentary group on Gibraltar. She is a staunch defender of the people…26 Feb 2026HANSARDNPT Review Cycle: United Kingdom National ReportToday the Government are publishing the United Kingdom’s updated national report under the treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. The report reviews the UK’s progress…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Gibraltar TreatyWith permission, I wish to make a statement on the UK-EU treaty in respect of Gibraltar. First, I welcome the presence in the Gallery of His Majesty’s Governor of Gibraltar, His…26 Feb 2026HANSARD UkraineThe right hon. Gentleman makes an important point, on which our trade envoy, my hon. Friend the Member for Leeds Central and Headingley (Alex Sobel), is doing excellent work. We…25 Feb 2026HANSARD UkraineAs I set out a moment ago, it is our intention to introduce the ban, and we are working at pace. The hon. Member will appreciate that these are extremely complicated measures,…25 Feb 2026HANSARD UkraineI thank all hon. and right hon. Members for their contributions to today’s debate, particularly those who have recently returned from Ukraine, bringing powerful testimony. I have…25 Feb 2026HANSARD UkraineAgain, that speaks volumes about where those Members of this House stand, but that is for them to explain.25 Feb 2026HANSARD UkraineIt speaks volumes, and it is not the first time. Frankly, the Greens’ comments on defence and NATO in the last few weeks have been shocking, and I said the other day that they…25 Feb 2026HANSARD UkraineI have been clear, as has the Defence Secretary, about our commitments on military and non-military support, which endure and will continue to endure. We will continue to stand…25 Feb 2026HANSARD UkrainePeople from Ukraine are very welcome here, as has been shown by communities up and down the country, and indeed by many Members today, and I am glad that the hon. Gentleman…25 Feb 2026HANSARD UkraineI will respond to the points that were made in the debate, but I will happily come back to the hon. Gentleman if we have time at the end. Many Members raised issues around the…25 Feb 2026HANSARD UkraineI will give way, but I want to respond to some more points first, including on the moneys from the sale of Chelsea football club. Let me be clear to the House again: the…25 Feb 2026HANSARD UkraineI absolutely do. Like so many Members, I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire South (Johanna Baxter). She has just sent me a picture of her award…25 Feb 2026HANSARD UkraineIt is a very important point. I have had many conversations with the insurance industry over the past year and a half, and we continue to look at all the ways to choke off the…25 Feb 2026HANSARD UkraineI will give way again once briefly, but then I will respond to the points made in the debate.25 Feb 2026