Show Search Form

Search Results

registered interest	true false
date	exactly: or between: and
answering body
answering dept id
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name
hansard heading
house id
legislature	pref label
question text
tabling member constituency
tabling member printed
uin
answer	is ministerial correction true false date of answer exactly: or between: and answer text answering member constituency answering member printed question first answered answering member label
tabling member	label

Search

1128569

registered interest
date	23/05/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Syria: Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assistance his Department is providing to the three million civilians trapped among Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham fighters in Syria.
tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
tabling member printed	Ann Clwyd
uin	257657
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2019 answer text <p>The UK remains deeply concerned for the three million people living in Idlib governorate, the majority of which is currently controlled by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS). DFID is working closely with UN and NGO partners to deliver life-saving assistance such as food, shelter and healthcare to the most vulnerable people across Idlib, including those who have been displaced by recent escalations in violence. In 2018/19, we provided over £80 million to support such humanitarian activities in Northwest Syria. Our programmes across Syria have extensive controls in place to ensure that aid delivered by DFID-funded partners reaches those who need it and does not benefit extremist groups such as HTS.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to our humanitarian effort, the UK continues to use our position in the UN Security Council to advocate for the protection of all civilians, aid workers and journalists in Syria, and was instrumental in convening two emergency UN sessions on Idlib on 10 and 17 May. Most recently, at a meeting of the UN Security Council on 28 May, the UK called for the Syrian regime to abide by international law and for all parties to adhere to agreed ceasefires and cessations of hostilities in Idlib.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 07/06/2019 12:37:01 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd

1028633

registered interest
date	19/12/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Pakistan: Human Rights
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps the UK Government takes to ensure that UK aid is not used to support military, security and intelligence authorities in Pakistan allegedly involved in the enforced disappearance of people in that country.
tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
tabling member printed	Ann Clwyd
uin	203801
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/01/2019 answer text <p>HMG makes robust use of oversees security and justice assessment (OSJAs) process to manage any risks arising from security and justice assistance delivered overseas.</p><p>The UK’s work in Pakistan is focused on peace and stability, making democracy work, jobs and growth and providing basic services.</p><p>Across Government, through the Conflict, Security and Stability Fund (CSSF) UK aid is used to support the reform of justice institutions and the development of provincial rule of law strategies, improving Pakistan’s capacity to counter terrorism, deal with organised crime, supporting the work of civilian and military agencies to handle Improvised Explosive Devices, and strengthening Mutual Legal Assistance.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 10/01/2019 15:35:34 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd

1028651

registered interest
date	19/12/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Pakistan: Overseas Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what consultation his Department has undertaken with local communities prior to activities being (a) finalised and (b) implemented under her Department's Pakistan Economic Corridors Programme.
tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
tabling member printed	Ann Clwyd
uin	203803
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/01/2019 answer text <p>Local communities are consulted prior to road projects being finalised. Asian Development Bank (ADB) consultants engage communities in preparing Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plans which ensure compensation for displacement and loss of livelihoods. During implementation ADB experts continue to consult communities and ensure the activities are delivered using the ADB’s environmental and social policies. Local communities are also consulted on design and implementation of community centres constructed along improved roads.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 10/01/2019 15:29:46 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd

887870

registered interest
date	20/04/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Bangladesh: Rohingya
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what discussions she has had with the Bangladeshi Government on the protection of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh from the effects of the monsoon season; and (a) with whom she had and (b) what the outcome was of those discussions.
tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
tabling member printed	Ann Clwyd
uin	136865
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2018 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary and the Secretary of State for International Development wrote to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 20 March 2018. The UK recognised Bangladesh’s strong national track record in cyclone and monsoon preparedness and response, and asked that this expertise be applied to the Rohingya response and that options are provided for people to move to land that is at a lower risk of flooding. UK Ministers and officials continue to liaise with Government of Bangladesh counterparts on this issue.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 26/04/2018 14:07:06 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd

690406

registered interest
date	17/02/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Non-governmental Organisations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether her Department tracks the proposal and adoption of legislation in developing countries that may affect the operation of NGOs.
tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
tabling member printed	Ann Clwyd
uin	64073
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/02/2017 answer text <p>In November 2016 DFID published its Civil Society Partnership Review which recognises that civil society is facing unprecedented pressure around the world. It commits to robustly defending the rights of civil society and standing alongside civil society to prevent encroachments to freedom of expression and association.</p><p>DFID works closely with the Foreign &amp; Commonwealth Office and other development partners to monitor the human rights situation in its focus countries.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 24/02/2017 15:12:08 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd

690408

registered interest
date	17/02/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Sierra Leone: Non-governmental Organisations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, pursuant to the Answer of 1 December 2017 to Question 54679, whether her Department has made representations to the Government of Sierra Leone on the provisions in the draft revised NGO Policy Regulations which may contravene constitutional and international standards on freedom of association.
tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
tabling member printed	Ann Clwyd
uin	64072
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/02/2017 answer text <p>DFID continues to engage in discussions with NGOs and the government on the NGO policy.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Stockton South answering member printed James Wharton question first answered 23/02/2017 17:56:38 answering member 4123 label Biography information for Lord Wharton of Yarm
tabling member	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd

688038

registered interest
date	09/02/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Sierra Leone: Non-governmental Organisations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, pursuant to the Answer of 1 December 2016 to Question 54679, which domestic human rights organisations in Sierra Leone the Government has consulted on the Government of Sierra Leone's draft revised Non-Government Organisation Policy Regulations.
tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
tabling member printed	Ann Clwyd
uin	63907
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2017 answer text <p>The Government of Sierra Leone has run a series of consultations on the draft NGO policy regulations over the last two years. We do not have a list of the organisations that have participated.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Stockton South answering member printed James Wharton question first answered 20/02/2017 15:51:56 answering member 4123 label Biography information for Lord Wharton of Yarm
tabling member	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd

688039

registered interest
date	09/02/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Sierra Leone: Non-governmental Organisations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, pursuant to the Answer of 1 December 2016 to Question 54679, if her Department will make representations to the Government of Sierra Leone on publishing the detailed technical assessment of the draft revised Non-Governmental Organisation Policy Regulations produced by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law.
tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
tabling member printed	Ann Clwyd
uin	63906
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2017 answer text <p>The report by International Centre for Not-for-Profit Law was produced for the Government of Sierra Leone as a contribution towards their development of the new draft Non-Governmental Organisation policy. It is for the Government of Sierra Leone to decide whether to publish this report.</p> answering member constituency Stockton South answering member printed James Wharton question first answered 20/02/2017 15:52:29 answering member 4123 label Biography information for Lord Wharton of Yarm
tabling member	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd

643950

registered interest
date	24/11/2016
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Sierra Leone: Non-governmental Organisations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what reports she has received on (a) a proposed revision to the 2009 NGO Policy Regulations by the government of Sierra Leone and (b) the views of civil society organisations on that proposed revision.
tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
tabling member printed	Ann Clwyd
uin	54679
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2016 answer text <p>The Government of Sierra Leone is consulting on revising the NGO policy guidelines. The DFID team in Sierra Leone is talking to the government, other development partners and civil society organisations. Civil society organisations we have engaged accept that government should have adequate oversight of their work, particularly where they are being funded to support government programmes and objectives. They are keen to work with government to ensure that new administrative requirements, fees and taxes are appropriate and proportionate. It will be important that the guidelines strike the right balance.</p> answering member constituency Stockton South answering member printed James Wharton question first answered 01/12/2016 17:24:02 answering member 4123 label Biography information for Lord Wharton of Yarm
tabling member	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd

525019

registered interest
date	14/06/2016
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Burma: Overseas Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what support her Department is giving to Eastern Kachin and Northern Shan states in Burma.
tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
tabling member printed	Ann Clwyd
uin	40599
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/06/2016 answer text <p>The UK has provided over £18.1 million in essential humanitarian and health assistance in Kachin and Northern Shan states from 2012 until the end of the last financial year, and plans to spend at least a further £5 million this year. DFID is the biggest contributor to the multi donor funds working in these areas to improve food security, and to provide maternal, new-born and child health care services including immunisation, prevention of HIV among people, Malaria testing and treatment. DFID also provides significant support to education in Kachin and Northern Shan, through UNICEF and the Myanmar Education Consortium.</p> answering member constituency New Forest West answering member printed Sir Desmond Swayne question first answered 30/06/2016 14:33:10 answering member 55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne
tabling member	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd