In the Lords

As we have said—I know my colleague has said this many times from this Dispatch Box—we are actively exploring the options to resolve this ca

Like the noble Lord, I recognise the commitment and huge sacrifice that has been shown by Mr Ratcliffe and the families of other British det

My Lords, it is unacceptable and unjustifiable that Iran has chosen to continue with this second, wholly arbitrary case against Nazanin.

The noble Lord is right.

My Lords, the UK remains a leading donor in this sector, notwithstanding the recent cuts, and our demining work will continue to save lives.

I thank the noble Lord for his question and for his work in this area. All FCDO contracts and NGOs are held to the highest standards.

My Lords, the department is currently—not in nine months—reviewing funding decisions in relation to demining.

I thank the noble Baroness for her question. I will have to get back to her in writing when I have a date that I can share.

The legacy in Vietnam of live mines that are still in place is appalling, of course.

In June the Ministry of Defence sent Counter Explosives Experts to survey parts of Azerbaijan worst effected by unexplored ordnance to under