All 2 Debates between Anneliese Dodds and Edward Morello

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Debate between Anneliese Dodds and Edward Morello
Tuesday 26th November 2024

(3 weeks, 6 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Anneliese Dodds Portrait Anneliese Dodds
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We are deeply concerned about the destabilising impact of the Iranian regime within the region and beyond. The right hon. Lady mentioned a number of cases where we can see that impact clearly. I would also underline that the truly devastating humanitarian crisis in Yemen is very much connected to Iranian backing of the Houthis. We have repeatedly raised our concerns about this bilaterally and multilaterally. We are clear that we need a strong voice as a UK Government on these matters, and that is exactly what we are delivering.

Edward Morello Portrait Edward Morello (West Dorset) (LD)
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8. What recent steps his Department has taken to deliver the ECHO 2 programme.

Gibraltar-Spain Border Checks

Debate between Anneliese Dodds and Edward Morello
Monday 14th October 2024

(2 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Anneliese Dodds Portrait Anneliese Dodds
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It is important that we ensure that we negotiate to obtain the treaty that is needed. It is that treaty—the EU-UK treaty—that will ultimately ensure that the interests of the people of Gibraltar are front and centre. The Government have made progress on those negotiations, and we will continue them in earnest, because it is only through them that, as I have said, ultimately the interests of Gibraltarians can be put first. Surely, that is what the House should be supporting.

Edward Morello Portrait Edward Morello (West Dorset) (LD)
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The Minister has told us that a local border official unilaterally imposed the restrictions. If that is the case, can the Minister outline exactly what guarantees the Government have received from the Spanish Government that such powers will not be localised and that local officials cannot impose powerful restrictions on Gibraltarians and Spanish people seeking to work in Gibraltar?

Anneliese Dodds Portrait Anneliese Dodds
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Ensuring the fluid movement of people across the Gibraltar-Spain land border is a top priority for the UK Government. Border fluidity is important for shared prosperity and for the security of citizens and businesses in the region. The UK Government and the Government of Gibraltar are committed to ensuring that this continues, and it will continue to be critical for the representations that we will continue to make to the Government of Span.