Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Jun 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"I welcome the statement last week that we are talking to our international partners about a Marshall fund for Ukraine. I previously suggested that we should consider not only seizing the assets of sanctioned Russians, but monetising them, either by putting a lien on them or by outright sale. Clearly, …..."Felicity Buchan - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 21st June 2022
Asked by:
Felicity Buchan (Conservative - Kensington)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps she is taking to help support preparations for the rebuilding of Ukraine.
Answered by James Cleverly
- Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
The Prime Minister has made clear our commitment to help preserve the viability of the Ukrainian state and to support reconstruction wherever possible. We are working with the Ukrainian Government to identify their needs and will attend the Ukraine Recovery Conference in July. The UK has also led efforts to support Ukraine with economic, military and humanitarian support. We have committed support totalling over $3 billion so far.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 16 Jun 2022
Ukraine Update
"At the weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting the Ukrainian school in my constituency, which has seen a massive surge in numbers from 250 students to approximately 900 students. It is also employing refugees who were teachers in Ukraine but now live in London, so that Ukrainian pupils can …..."Felicity Buchan - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 28th April 2022
Asked by:
Felicity Buchan (Conservative - Kensington)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Iranian counterpart on the (a) release of Morad Tahbaz and (b) the removal of travel restrictions imposed by that country on Mr Tahbaz's wife.
Answered by James Cleverly
- Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
The Iranian Government committed to releasing Morad from prison on indefinite furlough alongside the lifting of his wife, Vida's, travel ban and has failed to honour that commitment. Continuing his horrendous ordeal sends a clear message to the international community that Iran does not honour its commitments. We continue to urge the Iranian authorities at every opportunity to release him immediately and allow his wife to leave Iran. Morad is a tri-national and we are working closely with the United States to secure both his and his wife's permanent release and departure from Iran.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 16 Mar 2022
Iran Detainees
"The daughter of Morad Tahbaz is my constituent. I pay tribute to the Foreign Secretary and her team for all their efforts. Can she assure me that she and her team will continue to work with the US to ensure that he may leave Iran? Can she tell me what …..."Felicity Buchan - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Mar 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"T2. Putin’s Russia has been making aggressive statements towards Sweden and Finland. Does my right hon. Friend agree that the UK should be very supportive of their application to NATO, and we should look to expedite that, should they decide to apply?..."Felicity Buchan - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Feb 2022
Sanctions
"I warmly welcome the leadership that the UK has shown in developing intranational sanctions, but will my right hon. Friend think about going a step further? At the moment, we are freezing the assets of those sanctioned. Would she consider putting a charge on to those assets, monetising the charge, …..."Felicity Buchan - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Feb 2022
Russia Sanctions Legislation
"I welcome the concerted diplomatic pressure that we are putting on Russia, with the Foreign Secretary there today, the Defence Secretary there tomorrow and the Prime Minister in Warsaw today. I also welcome the fact that we are laying this statutory instrument this afternoon. What is important with sanctions is …..."Felicity Buchan - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 09 Dec 2021
Consular Support for British Citizens
"I have two constituents who are imprisoned in the UAE. I am in detailed discussions with the Minister for the Middle East and North Africa. I appreciate that there is a limit to what the present Minister can say at the Dispatch Box, but can she reassure me that the …..."Felicity Buchan - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 06 Sep 2021
Afghanistan: FCDO Update
"I sincerely thank the Foreign Office and the Ministry of Defence for their help in evacuating several Kensington-related families. I still have British nationals with Afghan dependant minor children and spouses in Afghanistan. May I encourage my right hon. Friend to urge the Home Office to publish the details of …..."Felicity Buchan - View Speech
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