Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means
Conservative MP for Sussex Weald
I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
Before the Home Secretary responds, I remind the House that many people wish to contribute and it is just a four-hour debate.
I call the shadow Minister.
Do any other Members wish to contribute? I call Sir Jeremy Wright.
Order. May I ask the Minister to keep his responses short? Back Benchers should keep their questions on point as well?
Order. I call the Minister.
Order. If Members have prepared a long question, I suggest they cross most of it out.
Order. I am going to let colleagues in on a secret: I cannot read their minds. If you are not continually bobbing, I do not know whether you are uninterested or want to be called.
As a committed State Party to both the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) and Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM), the UK urges all states to accede to both at the earliest opportunity, in line with respective obligations and provisions. We welcome Cyprus' existing status within the APMBC and encourage its future ratification of the CCM, recognising the unique security situation on...
The UK is unequivocal in its support for a mine-free Cyprus. The UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) works to create options for the sides to progress with the next phase of clearing hazardous areas across the island. Last year we contributed over £1.3 million to UNFICYP and we are consistently a leading contributor of personnel. In January, as penholder we drafted UNSCR 2723 which...
British citizens who have complied with travel duration rules in the Schengen Area but do not have the relevant entry or exit passport stamps may challenge this if they provide the border guard evidence of when and where they entered or exited the Schengen Area, such as a boarding pass or transport ticket.
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 have personnel permanently based in the north of Cyprus.
The UK works closely with international partners to counter Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI), including Russian-linked disinformation in the Caucasus, Moldova and Western Balkans. We work with partner governments, international organisations, civil society and media organisations to counter these diverse and evolving threats, which deepen grievances and fractures...
Non-compliance with UK sanctions is a serious offence that can result in prosecution. Departments and agencies from across His Majesty's Government are working together to support business compliance through the provision of detailed published guidance for exporters and financial institutions, including on circumvention red flags. We have been clear to UK business that they need to satisfy...
President Erdogan made an election campaign speech on 21 March which covered several areas, including the conflict in Gaza and the strengthening economy. On Gaza, the UK will maintain a dialogue with Turkey as a NATO ally and key actor on several conflicts in the region. On the economy, the UK has now launched negotiations for an upgraded Free Trade Agreement that will benefit both our economies.
The UK government remains supportive of any changes EU Member States make to their domestic visa systems which benefit UK Nationals living in and travelling to the EU. The UK government continues to engage regularly with the European Commission and EU Member States on a wide range of mobility-related issues.
