In the Lords

Instability in the Sahel is rising.

The UK Government aims to be a partner of choice to Nigeria on trade, development and security.

My Lords, it is not true that these are vague aspirations.

On the financial commitment, I will just clarify that the extra £5 billion for defence is in addition to the overall spending powers set out

My Lords, first, I simply reiterate that the IDS—the international development strategy—remains our overall strategy, and that does not chan

Not only do I agree that it is a short and medium-term top priority but I think that is reflected squarely in this document.

I think what I said was that the firm commitment related to the £5 billion over the next two years.

I feel I have been hurling answers across the Chamber, but clearly I have not answered all the questions.

In that case, it is a goal.

My Lords, the noble Baroness is right that a Foreign Office Minister made representations before the execution took place.