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The foreign secretary /u/tommy1boys gave a statement to the house:
>Mr Deputy Speaker,
>Last night, the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom confirmed that the crew of the Stena Impero had been released and were on their way out of Iran. I think it is sometimes important to remember why we got into politics, or at least why I got into politics, and it is to improve people’s lives. In the very near future, children will be able to hug their fathers again. Wifes will be able to kiss their husbands, and parents will be able to see their children. I would hope that all those in this house would agree that people’s lives are far more important than a vessel and its cargo.
>Mr Deputy Speaker, members of the unofficial opposition may sit geering that, in their own words, we achieved “nothing”. Well I say saving 23 lives from an Iranian prison is more than nothing, it is what we are in politics for, to help people. We will not give into racist notions that just because they are not British citizens, their interests should not be a clear priority.
>The Iranian Ambassador also set out his Government’s position on the release of the cargo. He wishes for progress to be made on bringing France, Germany and the United States back into the JCPOA before the tanker is released. I was clear in my conversation and am clear now, should the tanker not be released upon the date of the summit between the Prime Minister, President Macron and Chancellor Merkel, this Government will not advocate for those countries to rejoin the JCPOA, and we will seriously consider the option of joining the maximum pressure strategy against Iran.
>This country will not respond kindly to blackmail. If Iran wants to see the West take steps to rejoin the nuclear agreement, the Iranians must reverse the illegal seizure of the Stena Impero.
The international development secretary /u/captainographer addressed the house
>Mr Speaker,
>I feel the need to inform the house of my department’s work in resolving the ongoing humanitarian crises in India. Allow me to start with the situation in Kashmir, the response to which I am coordinating with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
>The Government is taking this situation very seriously. My right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary has sent a personal message to the Governments of Pakistan and India that should they request it, Britain stands ready to facilitate talks. It has also been conveyed to them that they are a phone call away should they request it.
>We urge the Governments of India and Pakistan to seek a peaceful resolution to the crisis, and we support efforts by Pakistan to seek arbitration through the ICJ. The Government does not comment on the internal constitutional affairs of India, however we urge both India and Pakistan to work together to achieve a mutually acceptable solution that delivers for all those involved, and is fully compliant with international law.
>Next, as I am sure this house is aware, there is a developing emergency in Northern and Western India: substantial flooding resulting mass loss of life. I speak now as the head of DFID, not as a representative of FCO and DFID.
>We are working closely with the Indian National Disaster Response Force, along with the various elements of the Indian armed forces assisting, in conducting rescue and relief operations. Unfortunately, infrastructure in the area is poor, meaning operations will be and are being hampered. I can assure the house my department is doing everything it can to minimize loss of life, livestock, and property.
>Most DFID work, however, will occur after the fact. As flooding has already ravaged other parts of India, most notably its southern regions, I will detail what our response has been there as an example of what we will soon do in the north.
>We have been working closely with the United Nations, the Indian government, and various other interested aid groups to provide immediate nutritional support to the afflicted. Many people are without adequate food because of the destruction of infrastructure. As well, tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from affected areas, and we are working to ensure a safe and peaceful return for those affected. As well, we are cooperating with local authorities in ensuring law and orde
... keep reading on reddit ➡Mr Speaker,
Upon Her Majesty’s 20th Government taking office, the Department for International Development has agreed to allocate 500 Civil Servants to be assigned to other departments. This will be available on request from other Government ministers and will solely act to help the smooth proceedings of departmental No Deal preparations.
The Department issues insurances that this allocation will not affect current projects undertaken by the Department and the Department will maintain continuity in all grants issued thus far. To reiterate, this is an allocation to ensure the proceedings for No Brexit Deal preparation goes smoothly and International Development policy on No Deal Brexit will be presented to the House of Commons in due course.
Mr Speaker, there is a procedure ministers will follow in requesting for these additional civil servants. To make a request, the relevant Secretary of State or minister will make a written request to the Department, with details on what is required from the requested Civil Servants. Let us take an example: the Department of International Trade needs 75 Civil Servants. Then my Rt. Hon friend, the MP for Buckinghamshire, or my Rt. Hon friend, the MP for Northumbria, would submit a written request to myself, and I would then proceed from there. The Department for International Development will commit to paying the wages of any assigned Civil Servants, but as a default we will assume that within a 3 month period, the Department shall be reimbursed with any costs necessary, or failing that, provided further written reasoning on why this is not possible. This is to ensure that payments are well documented and naturally to ensure that costs are managed. When all is approved, the assignment will be made and the Civil Servants will continue their service by helping the Department for International Trade in making no deal preparations as smooth as possible.
As a Department, we are committed to maintaining the environment that our Civil Servants work within. Thus, any Civil Servants transferred would only be transferred within their city so a transfer from Westminster to Canary Wharf would be quite negotiable for a prospective transferee. On the other hand, we would avoid a transfer of the same Civil Servant from Westminster to a city like Edinburgh or Glasgow; a change to lifestyle, even temporary, would be detrimental to any Civil Servants’ ability to work. Any transfer request must take into account that Civil Servants hav
... keep reading on reddit ➡Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX10]
This bill was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration.
Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX10] is the ranking member of the committee.
Introduced: Sponsor: Sen. Edward “Ed” Markey [D-MA]
This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.
Sen. Edward “Ed” Markey [D-MA] is a member of the committee.
Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Tim Ryan [D-OH13]
This bill was referred to the House Committee on Financial Services which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration.
Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Anthony Brown [D-MD4]
This bill was referred to the House Committee on Financial Services which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration.
Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX2]
This bill was referred to the House Committee on Financial Services which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration.
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