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HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaThe Prime Minister was on a mission looking at increasing trade between our countries, increasing security and defence at a time of global interest in security and defence, and…26 Apr 2022HANSARDFreedom of Religion or BeliefI thank my hon. Friend for her outstanding work across the world on the Prime Minister’s behalf as his envoy on freedom of religion or belief. She is right to be really concerned…26 Apr 2022HANSARDCommonwealth CountriesI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend and Essex neighbour about the importance of the Commonwealth. We are committed to deepening our ties with all Commonwealth countries,…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaI have given a great deal of detail on what was discussed about trade and security; security in defence, including cyber-security; and climate change. I cannot go into further…26 Apr 2022HANSARDCommonwealth CountriesI am terribly sorry, Mr Speaker; I could not hear my colleague over the noise in the House. The UK has been an energetic Commonwealth chair in office, working to strengthen…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaThe hon. Gentleman raises a very serious case. I am not aware of the details, but I will follow up with my noble Friend Lord Ahmad, who leads for us on Indian matters in this…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaI know that my hon. Friend was born in Omagh, as I was. It is a part of our country where differences in religious views have led to violence. I know that he cares about that as…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaDuring the meeting, UK and Indian businesses confirmed more than £1 billion in new investments and export deals, creating more than 11,000 jobs in the United Kingdom. I suggest…26 Apr 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThat fire was devastating. The UK is leading diplomatic and development response efforts on the ground, which include chairing an international co-ordination group that has…26 Apr 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI make it very clear that there is an agreement between the Government of Rwanda and the Government of the UK: they have agreed with the Home Office to make sure that the rights…26 Apr 2022HANSARDFreedom of Religion or BeliefI would be very happy, as a Christian, to meet the Christians in Parliament and to meet other faith groups and those who hold no faith. I thank the hon. Member for that invitation.26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaThe Prime Minister did raise Mr Johal’s case and handed over a note on consular cases. The 2030 roadmap for India-UK future relations, which was agreed by the UK and Indian…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaYes. As president of COP, the UK is absolutely focused on ensuring that the promises made in Glasgow are delivered. I was really pleased to hear that during the Prime Minister’s…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaWe do not pursue trade at the exclusion of human rights. We regard both as an important part of a deep, mature and wide-ranging relationship with our partners. The partnership…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaI know that the Prime Minister raised his case, I know that he handed over a note on consular cases, and I know that the Foreign Secretary has agreed to meet with the hon. Member…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaWe regard both trade and human rights as important parts of a deep, mature and wide-ranging relationship with our partners. India is one of the largest and fastest-growing…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaAs I have said again and again, we engage with India on a range of human rights matters, working with the union and state governments, and where we have concerns we raise them…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaThe entire point of this trip was to increase co-operation between the UK and India, to increase trade deals between ourselves, and to make sure that India can become more…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaI have heard the hon. Member’s comments. More widely, it is absolutely key that we continue to work with democracies to counter aggressors and strengthen global security. India is…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaAs I have said, we are just at the start of talks. The final deal would need to be mutually beneficial and acceptable to both countries. I am sure that the hon. Lady can ask…26 Apr 2022