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National Audit Office
Defence and national security - Sep. 11 2024
Report - Investigation into military support for Ukraine (PDF)

Found: , the UK provided £695 million in non-military assistance to Ukraine (mainly through the Foreign, Commonwealth


Scottish Parliament Debate - Committee
Policing and Mental Health - Wed 11 Sep 2024

Mentions:
1: None One of the things that came across as I listened to the evidence that was given earlier by the trade - Speech Link
2: None Trade unions are very supportive of that. - Speech Link
3: Findlay, Russell (Con - West Scotland) On the basis of the financial situation that we are in, can Glasgow or Scottish policing afford the Commonwealth - Speech Link
4: None My assumption is that a marginal cost or an additional cost would be refunded by the Commonwealth Games - Speech Link


Scottish Parliament Debate - Committee
Policing and Mental Health - Wed 11 Sep 2024

Mentions:
1: Nicoll, Audrey (SNP - Aberdeen South and North Kincardine) succinct as possible.Our first panel consists of representatives of the police staff associations and trade - Speech Link
2: None It will not surprise anyone to hear that I do not really get good news stories as a trade union representative - Speech Link
3: Macpherson, Ben (SNP - Edinburgh Northern and Leith) This might be anecdotal, but my engagement is similar to that of trade union representatives, in that - Speech Link
4: None Whether it is football or the potential Commonwealth games coming over the horizon, there is a huge police - Speech Link


Departmental Publication (News and Communications)
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Sep. 09 2024

Source Page: Foreign Secretary launches expert reviews to strengthen UK’s global impact and expertise
Document: Foreign Secretary launches expert reviews to strengthen UK’s global impact and expertise (webpage)

Found: external experts will look at the UK’s global impact; how to maximise the benefits of the Foreign, Commonwealth


Commons Chamber
Sanctions: Russia - Mon 09 Sep 2024
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mentions:
1: Hamish Falconer (Lab - Lincoln) UK sanctioned tankers have been left idling, knocked out of the Russian oil trade and for the most part - Speech Link
2: Richard Foord (LD - Honiton and Sidmouth) Given that this change to the law seeks to tighten economic and trade restrictions on Russia, the Liberal - Speech Link
3: Stephen Gethins (SNP - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry) First, I pay tribute to colleagues in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, who have been - Speech Link


Written Question
Jamaica: Foreign Relations
Monday 9th September 2024

Asked by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his Jamaican counterpart since his appointment.

Answered by Catherine West - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The Foreign Secretary spoke to Kamina Johnson Smith, Jamaica's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, on 2 August. They discussed the importance of the UK-Jamaica bilateral relationship and climate issues including Hurricane Beryl.


Written Question
Southern Africa: Visits Abroad
Monday 9th September 2024

Asked by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans he has to visit (a) Zimbabwe and (b) the Southern African Development Community region.

Answered by Anneliese Dodds - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The Foreign Secretary looks forward to visiting the South African Development Community (SADC) region moving forward and engaging with all member countries, including Zimbabwe, on a range of bilateral issues. The Minister for Africa has already visited both Angola and DRC within the first month of his role, highlighting the importance of the SADC region to the UK. I have visited South Sudan & Ethiopia, where I also met with the African Union Commissioner Bankole to discuss our shared priorities and express the UK's desire for a renewed, genuine partnership with the AU.

Since the Foreign Secretary's appointment, he has written to his Zimbabwean counterpart to reaffirm his commitment to working with the country in order to boost trade and investment, enhance strong people to people links and to tackle the climate crisis. As President Mnangagwa begins his role as Chairperson of SADC, the UK will continue to engage with Zimbabwe on areas of mutual importance, both through Ministers and the Embassy in Harare.


Written Question
South Africa: Foreign Relations
Monday 9th September 2024

Asked by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his South African counterpart since his appointment.

Answered by Anneliese Dodds - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

South Africa is a critical partner for the UK, whom we engage regularly at senior official and Ministerial level. The UK and South Africa have a deep and longstanding partnership based on shared values. We are working together to promote democratic principles and human rights for all as well as partnering to deliver economic growth and building a more climate resilient world.

On July 16, Lord Collins attended a Westminster Abbey service marking thirty years since the end of Apartheid and met with South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola. The Foreign Secretary then welcomed Foreign Minister Lamola as the first international guest of his tenure. They discussed the broad range of cooperation between the UK and South Africa across shared priorities on trade and investment, economic growth, addressing climate change, and ensuring security. The Foreign Secretary looks forward to future discussions with Foreign Minister Lamola.


Departmental Publication (News and Communications)
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Sep. 07 2024

Source Page: Joint Statement following meeting between UK Foreign Secretary The Rt Hon David Lammy MP and UAE Foreign Minister H.H Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed
Document: Joint Statement following meeting between UK Foreign Secretary The Rt Hon David Lammy MP and UAE Foreign Minister H.H Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed (webpage)

Found: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth


Departmental Publication (News and Communications)
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Sep. 06 2024

Source Page: 75 years of the modern Commonwealth: Foreign Secretary's speech
Document: 75 years of the modern Commonwealth: Foreign Secretary's speech (webpage)

Found: 75 years of the modern Commonwealth: Foreign Secretary's speech