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1183871

registered interest
date	10/03/2020
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	China: Press Freedom
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affair, what assessment he has made of the accuracy of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China 2019 survey findings on intimidation and harassment of journalists in China.
tabling member constituency	Wycombe
tabling member printed	Mr Steve Baker
uin	27534
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/03/2020 answer text <p>We are deeply concerned by the credible findings of the Foreign Correspondents' Club of China's Annual Report. On 2 March, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad publicly set out his concerns that more foreign journalists in China are facing visa restrictions, and more are being harassed, intimidated and monitored by the authorities.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 19/03/2020 16:08:57 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker

1183912

registered interest
date	10/03/2020
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Iran: Children
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will request that the UN Secretary General and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights dispatch a fact-finding mission to Iran to investigate the killing of children during the November 2019 protests in that country.
tabling member constituency	East Antrim
tabling member printed	Sammy Wilson
uin	27561
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2020 answer text <p>We are appalled by Amnesty International reports that at least 23 children were killed by Iranian security forces during the nationwide protests in November last year. We unreservedly support the right to peaceful protest and call on Iran to uphold its commitments under international law to protect freedom of assembly and speech. The UK regularly raises human rights with the Iranian authorities at all levels and we continue to take action with the international community to press Iran to improve its poor record on all human rights issues, including at the UN Human Rights Council in March this year. We agree with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights' call for a transparent investigation into the killings of protesters, including these children, in the November protests. We continue to urge Iran to allow the independent UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran access to the country, so that he can carry out his mandate, which includes monitoring and investigating any human rights violations.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 18/03/2020 15:06:30 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	1593 label Biography information for Sammy Wilson

1183920

registered interest
date	10/03/2020
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Cyprus: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to his UN counterparts to resume efforts to establish a summit between opposing parties in Cyprus to seek a reunification of that island.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	27568
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2020 answer text <p>The UK is a strong supporter of a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Cyprus issue, based on the internationally accepted model of a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation. We endorse the UN Secretary-General's view that prospects for a settlement remain alive. We welcome his continued willingness to work with the parties, such as his meeting of 25 November with the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot leaders, and the engagement of UN Secretary General's Representative on the Cyprus Dispute, Ms Jane Holl Lute, and hope this will lead to a return to comprehensive negotiations.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 18/03/2020 16:43:43 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1183969

registered interest
date	10/03/2020
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Malaysia: Corruption
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Malaysian counterpart on the continuation of anti-corruption measures in that country.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	27520
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/03/2020 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary discussed anti-corruption reforms with the then Prime Minister Mahathir and Foreign Minister Saiffudin in Kuala Lumpur on 11 February.</p><p>We are working to support a variety of anti-corruption initiatives in Malaysia, including contributing to the development of a National Anti-Corruption Plan and supporting the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.</p><p>The UK is committed to the continuation of anti-corruption measures in Malaysia, and we look forward to working with Prime Minister Muhyiddin and his new government in his stated aim to tackle corruption and promote institutional reform.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 19/03/2020 16:06:49 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1183972

registered interest
date	10/03/2020
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Commonwealth: Foreign Relations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking to develop and strengthen relations between the UK and its Commonwealth allies.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	27522
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/03/2020 answer text <p>The UK marked Commonwealth Day on 9 March and in his statement our Prime Minister outlined the enduring bond between the Commonwealth network of 54 countries, who are united in its promotion of peace, democracy and human rights. At Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018 (CHOGM18) in London, the UK announced £500m of projects and programmes to support delivery of the Commonwealth leaders commitments under the headings of security, prosperity, democracy and sustainability. After hosting CHOGM18, the UK took up the role of Commonwealth Chair-in-Office, a position held by the Commonwealth country which has hosted the most recent CHOGM.</p><p>The UK has been an active Chair-in-Office, committed to strengthening and renewing the Commonwealth, through its three pillars - the Commonwealth Secretariat, the Member States and Commonwealth organisations and networks. We have driven delivery of Commonwealth leaders commitments, supported the Commonwealth to have a stronger voice as an advocate for multilateral cooperation in the rules-based international system and increased solidarity between members. The UK has also championed reform of the Commonwealth Secretariat.</p><p>Initiatives have been undertaken in a diverse range of policy areas, from climate change and marine protection, to cyber security, mediation of conflict and promotion of intra-Commonwealth trade. 31 Commonwealth countries are together now tackling marine plastic pollution, whilst over 3,000 women entrepreneurs across the Commonwealth have been supported to internationalise their businesses, and barriers to trade have been reduced.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 19/03/2020 15:55:17 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1183974

registered interest
date	10/03/2020
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Italy: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Italian counterpart on measures to limit the spread of covid-19.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	27524
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2020 answer text <p>The Prime Minister spoke to Prime Minister Conte on 13 March. The two leaders discussed the importance of taking a transparent and science led approach in response to the virus. They also agreed on the need for international coordination, including through the G7. The UK's priority is to support the WHO and other multilateral actors to contain COVID-19 and mitigate secondary health and socio-economic impacts. Our approach is guided by the Chief Medical Officer, working on the basis of the best possible scientific evidence. Our Embassy in Rome is in regular contact with officials from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Health Ministry and other government departments regarding COVID-19. This includes discussions this week between the Italian Minister with responsibility for the UK, Minister Scalfarotto, and our Ambassador to Rome. The Foreign Office maintains a similar dialogue with the Italian Embassy in London.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 20/03/2020 14:57:42 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1183976

registered interest
date	10/03/2020
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Nicaragua: Indigenous Peoples
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions his Department has had with his Nicaraguan counterparts on the effect of alleged illegal land grabs by settlers on the human rights of indigenous tribespeople in that country.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	27526
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2020 answer text <p>The UK remains concerned by reports of illegal land grabs by settlers and its effects on the human rights of indigenous tribespeople in Nicaragua. Our Ambassador to Nicaragua has met with representatives of the Miskito people to discuss the issue. We are working bilaterally, with international partners, and with local stakeholders, to encourage the Nicaraguan Government to fulfil its international obligations by respecting the human rights of all of its citizens, righting wrongs that have been done, and taking steps to end all repression in the country.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 18/03/2020 16:45:29 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1183977

registered interest
date	10/03/2020
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Greece: Turkey
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on the recent EU discussions with the Government of Turkey over tensions at the Turkey-Greece border.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	27527
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2020 answer text <p>We are concerned by the situation on the Greece-Turkey border. We remain committed to supporting Greece and Turkey's efforts to manage migration effectively and are working both bilaterally and with our international partners to this end. On 3 March, the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary discussed the issue with their Turkish counterparts and we have discussed it with the Greek Foreign Minister. We welcome ongoing discussions between the EU and Turkey and continue to support the implementation of the EU-Turkey deal, which is crucial in effectively managing migratory flows.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 16/03/2020 16:42:06 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1183978

registered interest
date	10/03/2020
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	NATO: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to co-ordinate with NATO allies a response to tackling the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	27528
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2020 answer text <p>We are working closely with the international community, particularly through the World Health Organisation, to ensure that we respond appropriately to COVID-19. The G7 leaders made an important statement on Monday on the need to coordinate on the global response to COVID-19, and an ongoing commitment to support this. The UK's global response strategy is to support the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other multilateral actors to contain Covid-19 and mitigate secondary health and socio-economic impacts. Our approach is guided by the Chief Medical Officer, working on the basis of the best possible scientific evidence.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 20/03/2020 14:58:50 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1183989

registered interest
date	10/03/2020
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Commonwealth: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to co-ordinate with Commonwealth Governments a response to the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	27593
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/03/2020 answer text <p>We are working closely with the international community, including the Commonwealth, to ensure that we respond appropriately to COVID-19. The UK's global priority is to support the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other multilateral actors to contain COVID-19 and mitigate secondary health and socio-economic impacts. Our approach is guided by the Chief Medical Officer, working on the basis of the best possible scientific evidence.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 19/03/2020 16:03:53 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell