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HANSARDPrime 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 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 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 IndiaIt is really important that the Prime Minister of our country goes to visit other major Prime Ministers and to make deals that are good for our security, our defence and jobs in…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaI am afraid the right hon. Lady will have to discuss the details of the negotiations with my counterparts in the Department for International Trade. There has been a public…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime 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 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaMy right hon. Friend makes a really important point. It is businesses and entrepreneurs who create jobs and employ people; it is not Governments, and we should always remember…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaWe condemn any instance of discrimination.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 thank the hon. Lady for her point. Again, the two Prime Ministers made a joint statement condemning the civilian deaths that have occurred during the Russian invasion, and…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaAbsolutely—my hon. Friend is spot on. It is vital, at this time, that countries that believe in democracy come together and work more closely against authoritarian regimes,…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaIt is right that every country in the world has the right to make its own decisions. The UK should not go finger-pointing at our friends and partners every time we decide to do…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaI know my hon. Friend, as a former member of the Royal Navy, cares passionately about our defence. The leaders agreed to intensify co-operation as trusted partners under the…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaOn Ukraine, the British Prime Minister and Prime Minister Modi released a statement immediately after their meeting which unequivocally condemned civilian deaths and reiterated…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaIt is a shocking story that the hon. Lady tells, but we do engage with India on a range of human rights matters. We work with both union and state governments and with…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaI can confirm that information on the shape and scope of the free trade agreement will be made available at an appropriate time as negotiations progress.26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaMy hon. Friend is a great supporter of the people of India. Many members of the Indian diaspora live in his constituency and he is always incredibly good at standing up for them…26 Apr 2022HANSARDRoom to Run GuaranteeIt is normal practice, when a Government Department proposes to undertake a contingent liability in excess of £300,000 for which there is no specific statutory authority, for the…25 Apr 2022HANSARDRape as a Weapon of War in UkraineI thank the hon. Member for her deep concern for women in war. It is the most vulnerable who suffer the most, and that is very often women. We have also heard reports of forcibly…31 Mar 2022HANSARDRape as a Weapon of War in UkraineMay I use this opportunity to thank Amnesty International, including the branch in my constituency of Chelmsford, which does a fantastic amount of work to raise concerns about…31 Mar 2022