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HANSARDInternational Covid-19 Response: Innovation and Access to TreatmentAs I explained, we believe that a robust and fair intellectual property system is a key part of an innovation framework that allows economies to grow while at the same time…05 Nov 2020HANSARDInternational Covid-19 Response: Innovation and Access to TreatmentI thank all Members who contribute to the debate. In particular, I am grateful to the hon. Members for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain) and for Rotherham (Sarah Champion) for…05 Nov 2020HANSARDInternational Covid-19 Response: Innovation and Access to TreatmentI will cover that point later, if I may, but that we have made commitments to the ACT accelerator partners across the health technologies of up to £813 million. Our commitment is…05 Nov 2020HANSARDInternational Covid-19 Response: Innovation and Access to TreatmentI would just like to make a bit more progress so that I can cover as many points as possible. Several hon. Members asked about the allocation of vaccines. I assure them that this…05 Nov 2020HANSARDCitizens’ Rights: Withdrawal Agreement ImplementationThe withdrawal agreement provides citizens with the certainty they need about their rights now that the UK has left the EU. It protects the rights of EU citizens in the UK, UK…23 Oct 2020HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhAs I clearly indicated, we remain very concerned about this conflict, and the hon. Gentleman is right to raise it. That is why we are continuing to work to urge both parties back…13 Oct 2020HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhIn terms of Turkey, the Defence Secretary discussed the conflict during a recent visit to Ankara and again agreed that de-escalation was the best option for all. I reiterate that,…13 Oct 2020HANSARDAmazon RainforestOn 7 October, the Foreign Secretary held a strategic dialogue with his Brazilian counterpart which covered a number of topics of mutual interest, including trade, security and…13 Oct 2020HANSARDTrinidad and Tobago: RepatriationThe Trinidad and Tobago Government decided to close their borders on 22 March due to covid-19, and they remain closed. Consular support for Trinidad and Tobago nationals remains…13 Oct 2020HANSARDEducation for GirlsAbout 650 million girls were removed from primary and secondary education at the pandemic’s peak, and some risk dropping out of school permanently, so we must mobilise global…13 Oct 2020HANSARDWales and Welsh BusinessesI reiterate our commitment to the work that we do to promote the UK as one whole UK—we are much bigger as one UK than in our parts. The Department for International Trade promotes…13 Oct 2020HANSARDWales and Welsh BusinessesThe FCDO works in partnership with the Department for International Trade, the office of the Secretary of State for Wales and the Welsh Government to promote Wales…13 Oct 2020HANSARDTransition Period: Cabinet DiscussionsThe Government’s integrated review, which is ongoing, will define the UK’s role in the world and the longer-term strategic aims for our national security and foreign policy…13 Oct 2020HANSARDEducation for GirlsThe UK is a world leader in both our educational expertise and our development spend, and during the official development assistance prioritisation process difficult but necessary…13 Oct 2020HANSARDAmazon RainforestAs I said in my previous answer, the Foreign Secretary had a strategic dialogue with his Brazilian counterpart, and both countries have affirmed that they will work to ensure that…13 Oct 2020HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhAgain, the hon. Gentleman is right to raise this important point. On armaments, we have export licences in place and a very rigorous process to deal with applications with regard…13 Oct 2020HANSARDTrinidad and Tobago: RepatriationMy hon. Friend raises an important point about people in his constituency. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has alerted the Trinidad and Tobago high commission to…13 Oct 2020HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhWe remain deeply concerned about the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, and call on all parties to take every measure possible to protect civilians. That is why, on 29 September, the…13 Oct 2020HANSARDEducation for GirlsMy hon. Friend raises an important point, and ending child marriage is key to delivering the Prime Minister’s commitment of championing 12 years of quality education for girls.…13 Oct 2020HANSARDTransition Period: Cabinet DiscussionsYes. At the end of this year, the process of transition will be complete, and we will recover our economic and political independence. That is why we did not extend the transition…13 Oct 2020