David Lidington

“We must do better by offenders who are sent to prison to make them less likely to return.”

“In a world of competing conflicts and challenges, the U.K.'s investment in global security, and a willingness to trial new approaches and respond to emerging threats, is an important part of standing up for our values.”

“Like anyone from any party who has stood for election, I've often had the depressing experience of meeting an 18- or 19-year-old new voter on the doorstep and being told: 'I'm not interested in voting' or 'none of this matters to me.'”

“After Brexit, the E.U. will no longer legislate for us. All laws will be passed by the U.K. parliament and the devolved legislatures. Parliament will be truly sovereign, with the freedom to accept or reject any new rules.”

“In Africa, animals and the natural landscape allow local communities to support themselves, as there is a constant source of money from tourism.”

“In countries that lack a longstanding and entrenched commitment to the rule of law, it can be hard to recruit, train and keep prosecutors and judges who are both independent and effective, even in the face of attempted intimidation or corruption.”

“The Prosperity Fund has found innovative ways to help developing countries to improve their infrastructure, skills, trade and business environments; introducing to them sustainable models of trade and growth, rather than reliance upon traditional aid.”

“Conflicts do not respect borders.”

“South Korea is a vigorous democracy, with strong judicial institutions and a commitment to the rule of law.”

“We could choose to leave as a country split and an economy disjointed, struggling to make our way in a new world outside the E.U. Or we can come together as one United Kingdom, confidently seizing new global opportunities as we build a prosperous, secure nation fit for the future challenges we will face.”

“I am the man who stands on the stage spinning plates on the top of poles. Every now and then the PM gives me another plate and I have to keep that going as well.”

“Time spent travelling was assumed to be unproductive and a monetary value attributed to the minutes that would be saved from a speedier journey that allowed people to get from one office to another more quickly. I've always thought that that case was weak.”

“The illegal wildlife trade has an unacceptable human cost for those who have lived for centuries in harmony with wildlife.”

“If we could end the old fashioned idea that feeling down is something to be ashamed of, something that you shouldn't burden others with, we would make our society a much happier and healthier place.”

“I think we try to categorise people, put them in pigeon holes, I think we get into all sorts of difficulties.”

“Trust in the ability of people to make decisions about their own future is a fundamental tenet of democracy.”

“Sometimes getting something off your chest to someone else is an important step in coping - so you know that you're not alone, you're not failing, and that it is perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed or sad at times. Everybody does.”

“Government has learned a lot from the business world - and I hope that some companies will recognise they can learn from each other, too.”

“People are mistaken if they think the Foreign Office can get you out of jail. We can't, but we will work hard to try and ensure your safety, and that you get a fair trial.”

“The public is interested in the service it receives, not the mechanism that delivers it.”