Tuesday 17th October 2023

(7 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan (Con)
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We are proud of our record on helping the global south to relieve its debts. We have one of the largest programmes of international aid alongside our programmes on international climate finance. Of course, there is always much to be done, but we can be very proud of the record that this country maintains.

Lord Naseby Portrait Lord Naseby (Con)
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My noble friend rightly mentions developing countries. He will well know that the emphasis that he gives is much appreciated. Within that, is he aware of the parlous state of the small islands and the worry that they have about their future? Is he prepared to make a commitment today that they in particular will continue to be a priority for His Majesty’s Government?

Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan (Con)
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Of course I can give that commitment to my noble friend.