Speeches by McKee.

“Are there any steps you can take to mitigate it? It is obviously incredibly difficult, but could you give us an overview of what UNRWA has done since this was passed?”

“Are there any steps you can take to mitigate it? It is obviously incredibly difficult, but could you give us an overview of what UNRWA has done since this was passed?”

“This question is for you as well, Sam. I want to ask about the Israeli ban passed through its Parliament on UNRWA. Could you give us an assessment of the impact that the ban will have on your staff, as Monica asked about, but also on the services you are able to provide to people in need?”

“From your experience and your colleagues’ experiences, how different is this from other conflict zones? You gave even the example of Ukraine and how different this is from a normal conflict zone in medical terms.”

“Thank you very much, Nizam, for coming in front of the Committee. It is incredibly valuable to hear your testimony. In the four months I have been an MP, I do not think I have heard anything as harrowing as what you are describing. I really appreciate you coming in front of us. I realise this is a difficult question to…”

“This question is for you as well, Sam. I want to ask about the Israeli ban passed through its Parliament on UNRWA. Could you give us an assessment of the impact that the ban will have on your staff, as Monica asked about, but also on the services you are able to provide to people in need?”

“From your experience and your colleagues’ experiences, how different is this from other conflict zones? You gave even the example of Ukraine and how different this is from a normal conflict zone in medical terms.”

“Thank you very much, Nizam, for coming in front of the Committee. It is incredibly valuable to hear your testimony. In the four months I have been an MP, I do not think I have heard anything as harrowing as what you are describing. I really appreciate you coming in front of us. I realise this is a difficult question to…”

“In May, the director of GCHQ said: “We want to engage with China where it’s mutually beneficial”, but that “China poses a genuine and increasing” risk to the UK’s cyber-security. Does the Foreign Secretary think that GCHQ has the resources it needs to protect us from Chinese cyber-attacks?”

“There have been many stories told of infected blood in this debate, including from my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth West (Jessica Toale), who told a very similar story to that of the constituent I will talk about this afternoon. These are stories of pain, injustice and, ultimately, state failure. I come to the…”

“On a visit to Kiev with parliamentary colleagues last month, I saw at first hand the incredible bravery of the Ukrainian people, who will welcome this statement. Unfortunately, Russia’s war machine continues to be powered by western-made semiconductors that are smuggled into the country. May I ask the Secretary of Stat…”

“Given that the previous Government began these negotiations, does the Foreign Secretary agree that while Opposition Members may now be more interested in the views of Tory party members, this Government will always act in Britain’s national interests?”

“I welcome the Minister’s statement, and welcome him to his position in the House. He brings a huge amount of experience in this field, and I know he will do a fantastic job. Tightening economic sanctions on Russia is one of the most fundamental ways that we can help to support the people of Ukraine in their fight for d…”

“9. What steps he is taking to support the energy industry in Scotland.”

“Having spent many years working for my right hon. Friend when he was on the Opposition Benches, may I welcome him to his position as Secretary of State for Scotland? The creation of GB Energy will support 50,000 new jobs across Scotland. It will deliver lower household bills and help us meet our net zero obligations. G…”

“I thank the Minister for her statement. Sudan has borders with seven countries, home to around 280 million people. All those countries now face the destabilising flow of guns and mercenaries. What assessment has the UK Government made of the impact of the civil war on the humanitarian crisis, and not just in Sudan but …”

“As we have heard, the United States will be going to the polls later this year and many in the Republican party are unfortunately expressing scepticism about supporting Ukraine. Will the Minister encourage our colleagues and allies in the United States, as support for Ukraine is vital for our own democracy and security…”

“I thank the Minister for her answer. Last week, I met the Palestinian ambassador to discuss the heartbreaking crisis in Gaza. Since April, the volume of aid cargo entering the Gaza strip has decreased by around 50%, at the same time as hospitals remain damaged or, in many cases, destroyed. That is why I welcome the For…”

“4. What steps he is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.”

“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I congratulate you on your election and welcome you to the Chair, although it feels a bit weird to welcome anyone here, given that I have been here for about two minutes. I follow on from the excellent contributions made by my hon. Friends the Members for Poole (Neil Duncan-Jordan), for…”