Speeches by Harding.

“I absolutely agree, and I was about to come on to the economic benefits of Gavi and the Global Fund. There are economic benefits: a study of Gavi-supported countries showed that, through healthcare savings alone, each dollar spent returns $21. When wider social benefits are considered, that rises to $54. Accounting for…”

“I thank my hon. Friend for a well-made point. I have consistently said that cuts to our international aid and development spend create the space for rogue actors to move in, including China and Russia. I know that the Government like polling, so I am happy to share that the British people understand the value of spendi…”

“Israel’s continuing blockade of Gaza, now exceeding 70 days, is utterly unacceptable. Will the Government now recognise that the blockade constitutes a clear violation of international law? The Government must respect whatever determination the ICJ reaches regarding genocide. There are already clear obligations on the …”

“To continue on advocacy, I met a Health Minister for an African nation today who was ever so pleased with the support that the British had given with the almost elimination of malaria, but urged us to keep at it before it grows. There was no suggestion that they wanted reliance on the UK but they wanted more time. I ha…”

“I understand when you say you want to minimise the impact of it, but you are the Government. These cuts are a political choice, and we have talked also about how they are linked to the defence budget. Also, in previous Governments when fiscal circumstances have been even worse than they are now, they have kept to above…”

“I would like to expand on this. On the impact assessment, the ONE campaign suggests that the 40% cut to UK aid would result in 600,000 fewer lives saved —that is roughly the population of Glasgow—and 37 million children missing out on vaccinations for deadly diseases, which is more than double the number of children in…”

“Your manifesto does not seem to suggest that there was a crisis in support for international aid and development. Indeed, it seems to say, “With previous Labour Governments, Britain gained world-leading expertise in international development. Under the Conservatives this capacity has been downgraded and as a result Bri…”

“In relation to the US, are there conversations from Government to Government encouraging them to keep their role as the leader in USAID? I met a group of Congressmen and women yesterday who were very interested in the separation when DFID came into FCDO. They are going through the same thing with the absorption of USAI…”

“That is the surprise of the Labour Government, that the cut to international aid is hurting the world’s very poorest. Within the cut, how can you be assured that the tackling extreme poverty commitment remains of the Government?”

“Yes, you did. Does tackling extreme poverty, which a previous Labour Government did so much good on post-1997, remain the focus of UK aid?”

“Does the UK remain committed to the sustainable development goals?”

“In a letter to us on 16 April, the Minister confirmed that the Government are still considering their response to the ICJ ruling that was made in July. When will there be a response to that?”

“A care provider in my constituency has already been in touch, saying that a third of his workers are from overseas and are delivering about 60% of the work. He will be unable to care for 80 of his 120 clients. He has been hit by horrendous national insurance contributions, and has invested thousands of pounds in the mo…”

“The Israeli Government’s decision to approve plans for an expanded offensive, summarised by officials as the “conquest” of Gaza, is disgraceful. It will wreak more devastation and displacement on Palestinians after months of bombardment. It will also narrow the path back to a ceasefire, while severely harming the chanc…”

“Does my hon. Friend agree that teachers and teaching assistants in schools were the first line of defence against cuts to public services from the last Conservative Government, and that, when the Department for Education is asking schools to make efficiencies alongside the extra funding they have received, that means t…”

“On this 80th anniversary of VE Day, I pay tribute to those brave men and women from Esher and Walton who played their part; their names are etched on memorials throughout my constituency. All Saints church in Weston Green, Esher, has undertaken the invaluable project of recording the stories of some of the fallen on it…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Cheadle (Mr Morrison) for securing this very important debate. Our world is becoming more dangerous. Today, more than 120 conflict zones scar dozens of nations. The UN estimates that almost 90% of the resulting casualties a…”

“I, too, pay tribute to the professionalism of our armed forces, and I am thankful for their safe return. Is the Secretary of State confident about the appropriate security for our military personnel, given that the previous leaks from the Trump Administration on Signal gave details of such attacks before they happened,…”

“I thank the Minister for giving way again. As I described, when the two largest overstayed boats that had occupants were removed, Elmbridge borough council was there providing support for those people. The police were also there. There was no problem with the manoeuvres that took place on that day.”

“The hon. Gentleman makes the main point that I want to make today: I will speak about regulations and who is accountable. One resident told me: “In the past few years, my neighbours and I have been subjected to constant harassment, including threats of physical harm, theft of property, firing of catapults, fly-tipping,…”