"The Government are today publishing an update to the United Kingdom’s Arctic policy. This builds on the United Kingdom’s Arctic policy framework, “Looking North”. It is a response to recent developments in the region since the publication of “Looking North” in 2023 and sets out clear priorities to guide the …..." Uma Kumaran - View Speech
"Madam Deputy Speaker, I apologise for the delayed submission. We respect the processes of this House, and I will ensure that that does not happen again.
With permission, I will update the House on Argentina’s escalating campaign against individuals and companies in the United Kingdom and around the world that …..." Uma Kumaran - View Speech
"I thank the right hon. Lady for the important points she has raised. I will take some of them in turn. Let me be clear, as the Prime Minister was in the House yesterday, that this Government will defend the Falkland Islanders’ right to self-determination relentlessly. The Falkland Islands are …..." Uma Kumaran - View Speech
"The hon. Member knows a lot about this matter; indeed, I believe he is a professor who specialises in some of these areas, so I thank him for the brief history lesson that he has treated us to today. The answer to his question on UNCLOS is yes. On CPTPP, …..." Uma Kumaran - View Speech
"I thank my hon. Friend for that question; I know she has spoken passionately about these matters. Let me be very clear: the United Kingdom Government will continue to do all that is necessary to protect the Falkland Islanders and the Government of the Falkland Islands. As I said, next …..." Uma Kumaran - View Speech
"I remind the hon. Gentleman that this is a very different situation. The UK oil and gas licensing policy does not apply in the Falkland Islands. I have made it very clear that the Falkland Islanders’ right to develop their natural resources is in line with their self-determination. When deciding …..." Uma Kumaran - View Speech
"My hon. Friend has spent many years engaged in these matters. On conversations with partners in LATAM, my hon. Friend the Minister with responsibility for LATAM is in regular discussion with friends and allies in the region. They are important partners on this matter, particularly in providing support for the …..." Uma Kumaran - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Gentleman for that important question. You could see the Defence Minister explaining to me that he will have some conversations with you about that. We do not comment on operational matters, but we are moving our capabilities and assets in the area...." Uma Kumaran - View Speech