Speeches by Mundell.

“You may have a different view. One of the scenarios is that you have a different view as to what the least or most ambitious element of it was.”

“Therefore, in terms of responding to us, your clarifying in that context would be helpful.”

“Obviously you would expect that. Given that that has been put to the Committee, it would be good to respond to that point, when you have had an opportunity to review it and Mr Raymond’s evidence,.”

“I, along with others, have repeatedly asked the Government about the role of the UAE, not just in Sudan but most recently in Yemen, and we are stonewalled in the answers as to what steps are being taken. What do you realistically think would change the situation? I fear that even your evidence today, or even a parliame…”

“I am noting what you said. My next question is for you, Dr Ferguson. How does Mr Raymond’s account compare with your experiences giving assessments and advice with the FCDO on El Fasher and other atrocities such as those that have taken place in Gaza?”

“In the previous evidence, the witness’s position was that the least ambitious option was chosen to protect human life.”

“Just one thing. Self-evidently—as I have said to you before, Minister—there are things that you could do more proactively, and one is to have more statements in Parliament. The new Foreign Secretary got off to a good start with a statement, but I do not think we have had another one on Sudan in the Commons to keep the …”

“In the previous evidence, the witness’s position was that the least ambitious option was chosen to protect human life.”

“I, along with others, have repeatedly asked the Government about the role of the UAE, not just in Sudan but most recently in Yemen, and we are stonewalled in the answers as to what steps are being taken. What do you realistically think would change the situation? I fear that even your evidence today, or even a parliame…”

“I am noting what you said. My next question is for you, Dr Ferguson. How does Mr Raymond’s account compare with your experiences giving assessments and advice with the FCDO on El Fasher and other atrocities such as those that have taken place in Gaza?”

“Obviously you would expect that. Given that that has been put to the Committee, it would be good to respond to that point, when you have had an opportunity to review it and Mr Raymond’s evidence,.”

“Just one thing. Self-evidently—as I have said to you before, Minister—there are things that you could do more proactively, and one is to have more statements in Parliament. The new Foreign Secretary got off to a good start with a statement, but I do not think we have had another one on Sudan in the Commons to keep the …”

“Order. I do not intend to apply a time limit to contributions. Members will note that the clocks in Westminster Hall are not functioning. If someone speaks for longer than might be reasonable, I will call them to order. I call Ed Argar, who I am sure will not do that.”

“Our final Back-Bench contribution will be from Chris Vince.”

“Mr Atkinson, you have one minute to wind up.”

“Amar, can I ask you first what you think the limitations are of the private sector when it comes to climate finance?”

“You touched on land tenure before and the control over natural resources that indigenous people have and how that affects local communities’ climate vulnerability.”

“Deborah, how is the climate crisis particularly affecting indigenous people’s ability to control their food systems and livelihoods?”

“Finally, Amar, can I ask you about how the FCDO could encourage private investors to channel sufficient funds towards countries that are most in need? Within the Committee, on a whole range of issues, we often find that some countries are more “fashionable” than others for investment, but they are not necessarily those…”

“Nicola, how effectively do you think the Government factor in nature and biodiversity loss in their approach to mobilising private finance?”