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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 03 Mar 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"Does the Foreign Secretary think that peace will not be forthcoming until Hamas renounces violence and can speak with a single voice? In Israel, we have seen the emergence of a moderate centre ground. Does he think that either condition is going to happen?..."
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Written Question
Hong Kong
Friday 27th February 2015

Asked by: Richard Ottaway (Conservative - Croydon South)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when he plans to publish his Department's next six monthly report on Hong Kong.

Answered by Lord Swire

The six monthly report on Hong Kong covering the period July-December 2014 was published on 26 February.

Written Question
Hong Kong
Thursday 29th January 2015

Asked by: Richard Ottaway (Conservative - Croydon South)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representatives of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government met the Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office during his visit to that region in January 2015.

Answered by Lord Swire

On the day of my visit, the Hong Kong Government was focused on the launch of the second public consultation on constitutional reform. They were consequently unavailable to meet me. It was nevertheless valuable for me to visit Hong Kong on my way back from mainland China, in light of recent events and our ongoing interest under the Joint Declaration. I was able to meet the President of the Legislative Council and a wide range of legislators, which was particularly important given their key role in the next stage of the constitutional reform process, as well as Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma and representatives of the business community.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Jan 2015
Yemen

"I welcome the question of the right hon. Member for Leicester East (Keith Vaz) and agree with the sentiment contained in it, as well as with the Minister’s response. I welcome his tone. The Minister says that our embassy remains open, but can he assure me that if the situation …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Jan 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"On the last point, is the Minister aware that Turkey has had more cases referred to the European Court of Human Rights than Putin’s Russia? Also, if Turkey wishes to be taken seriously, it must become a more reliable ally. Will he press Turkey to make its bases available to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 08 Jan 2015
Gibraltar

"I beg to move,

That this House notes the Second Report from the Foreign Affairs Committee, Gibraltar: Time to get off the fence, HC 461, and the Government response, Cm 8917; endorses the Committee’s position that the behaviour of the current Spanish government towards Gibraltar is unacceptable; regrets that trilateral …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 08 Jan 2015
Gibraltar

"My right hon. Friend is absolutely right. Indeed, not just United Kingdom aircraft but all NATO aircraft are prevented from overflying Spain if they have taken off from Gibraltar. I shall say more about that later.

As I was saying, in the European Union, Spain has broken key terms of …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 08 Jan 2015
Gibraltar

"The right hon. Gentleman has set out a very sensible, rational analysis of the situation, and analysed our report very accurately. However, does he agree with the central conclusion that a tougher line needs to be taken with Madrid?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 08 Jan 2015
Gibraltar

"One traditionally at the end of these debates politely says what a great debate it has been. I thank all my colleagues for their contributions because it has been an excellent debate, but I have to confess that I am left with a feeling of disappointment about where we have …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Dec 2014
Ukraine (UK Relations with Russia)

"I apologise for not being able to stay for the winding-up speeches; I mean no disrespect to you, Madam Deputy Speaker, or to the Minister.

I very much agree with what my hon. Friend the Member for Maldon (Mr Whittingdale) has said. The alarm bells are ringing here. Of all …..."
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