Statement on the death of Alexei Navalny.

Statement on the death of Alexei Navalny.

The UK is appalled by allegations that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) staff were involved in the 7 October attack against Israel, a heinous act of terrorism that the UK Government has repeatedly condemned. The UK's pause in any future funding of UNRWA will remain in...

The UK is appalled by allegations that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) staff were involved in the 7 October attack against Israel, a heinous act of terrorism that the UK Government has repeatedly condemned. The UK's pause in any future funding of UNRWA will remain in...

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motions to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motions to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Statement on the 2021 and 2022 annual reports by the Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements and by the European Commission, on the implementation and application of citizens’ rights.

Statement on the 2021 and 2022 annual reports by the Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements and by the European Commission, on the implementation and application of citizens’ rights.

Statement following attempted cyber interference in British democracy.

Statement following attempted cyber interference in British democracy.

In accordance with the rest of the international community, with the sole exception of Turkey, the UK does not recognise the self-declared "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" as an independent state. The FCDO does not hold any information about the number of people that emigrated from Turkey to the...

In accordance with the rest of the international community, with the sole exception of Turkey, the UK does not recognise the self-declared "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" as an independent state. The FCDO does not hold any information about the number of people that emigrated from Turkey to the...

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

HMG continues to welcome families to the UK under Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP) and Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS). The Government looks forward to bringing all remaining eligible individuals...

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

HMG continues to welcome families to the UK under Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP) and Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS). The Government looks forward to bringing all remaining eligible individuals...

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

Eligible at-risk Afghan Nationals, who were directly employed by the British Government and British Council, and those working for programmes funded by the British Government and British Council who supported the UK...

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

Eligible at-risk Afghan Nationals, who were directly employed by the British Government and British Council, and those working for programmes funded by the British Government and British Council who supported the UK...

The UK believes that those who commit atrocities, both during armed conflict and in peacetime, must be held accountable, and calls on all states and non-state actors engaged in armed conflict to respect and comply with international humanitarian law. Where credible allegations of atrocities are made, we urge Azerbaijan's...

The UK believes that those who commit atrocities, both during armed conflict and in peacetime, must be held accountable, and calls on all states and non-state actors engaged in armed conflict to respect and comply with international humanitarian law. Where credible allegations of atrocities are made, we urge Azerbaijan's...

Statement on the Ukraine recovery conference, which the UK is proud to be co-hosting with Ukraine in London.

Statement on the Ukraine recovery conference, which the UK is proud to be co-hosting with Ukraine in London.

The Foreign Secretary has not had any recent discussions with his Greek Cypriot counterpart on President Christodoulides's recent statements on the historic role of the Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston (EOKA/eɪˈoʊkə). The UK Government deeply regrets the suffering endured by both communities as a result of inter-communal violence during the...

The Foreign Secretary has not had any recent discussions with his Greek Cypriot counterpart on President Christodoulides's recent statements on the historic role of the Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston (EOKA/eɪˈoʊkə). The UK Government deeply regrets the suffering endured by both communities as a result of inter-communal violence during the...

As co-hosts for the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC), the programme and attendance at the Conference has been agreed between the Governments of Ukraine and the United Kingdom. In addition to the countries and organisations who have participated in previous URCs, we have also invited countries from Africa, Asia, the...

As co-hosts for the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC), the programme and attendance at the Conference has been agreed between the Governments of Ukraine and the United Kingdom. In addition to the countries and organisations who have participated in previous URCs, we have also invited countries from Africa, Asia, the...

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

The UK Government has made clear that the closure of the Lachin corridor risks severe humanitarian consequences, particularly during winter. I [Leo Docherty] spoke to Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan on 18 January where we agreed on the importance of the immediate re-opening of the Lachin Corridor and the need to...

The UK Government has made clear that the closure of the Lachin corridor risks severe humanitarian consequences, particularly during winter. I [Leo Docherty] spoke to Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan on 18 January where we agreed on the importance of the immediate re-opening of the Lachin Corridor and the need to...

British Council Contractors in Afghanistan

The following is an extract from the Westminster Hall debate on 11 January 2023.

First, on the proportion of British Council contractors who have been notified and processed, I can confirm—that is a yes—a considerable number of principals have been processed and informed and granted forward processing....

British Council Contractors in Afghanistan

The following is an extract from the Westminster Hall debate on 11 January 2023.

First, on the proportion of British Council contractors who have been notified and processed, I can confirm—that is a yes—a considerable number of principals have been processed and informed and granted forward processing....

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) seafarers are Ministry of Defence (MOD) employees and members of the Civil Service Pension Scheme. The RFA does not sponsor the Merchant Navy Ratings Pension Fund and the MOD is not responsible for any costs or entitlements associated with it.

In addition, my answer...

Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) seafarers are Ministry of Defence (MOD) employees and members of the Civil Service Pension Scheme. The RFA does not sponsor the Merchant Navy Ratings Pension Fund and the MOD is not responsible for any costs or entitlements associated with it.

In addition, my answer...