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1420113

registered interest
date	07/02/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Tropical Diseases: Disease Control
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of (a) the effectiveness of her Department’s Accelerating the sustainable control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases programme and (b) the impact of ending that programme; and what plans she has for future support for neglected tropical diseases programmes.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	119716
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2022 answer text <p>The effectiveness of the Accelerating the Sustainable Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases programme has recently been assessed in the Programme Completion Review. The programme scored A+, moderately exceeding expectations. The full results of the programme, including comparisons to original targets prior to the programme closure, will be published on the government development tracker (https://devtracker.fcdo.gov.uk) by March 2022. UK support has reached hundreds of millions of people with preventative treatments and care for NTDs. We continue to invest in strengthening the health systems of countries affected by NTDs, and through our investments in research and development.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling question first answered 10/02/2022 17:21:01 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1420114

registered interest
date	07/02/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Tropical Diseases: Research
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department has taken to support research into prevention, diagnostics, treatment and care of neglected tropical diseases; and what plans she has for future financial support for research into diseases for which there is no viable market.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	119717
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2022 answer text <p>FCDO funded research has helped deliver innovative technologies such as new diagnostics and treatments for NTDs, for example the first rapid diagnostic test as well as the first ever oral only drug to treat all stages of sleeping sickness. For many years, the UK Government through FCDO has supported a range of so-called Product Development Partnerships, which develop novel health technologies for diseases of poverty where commercial markets fail. The Department continues to fund the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative, DNDi, as well as the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics, FIND, both of which include products for Neglected Tropical Diseases. FCDO also supports applied research for Neglected Tropical Diseases through the Coalition for Operational Research on NTDs.</p><p>Global health remains a priority for UK Official Development Assistance. We will invest in health systems strengthening through our support for the World Health Organisation (WHO), multi-country global funds and bilateral support for health programmes within countries, including those affected by NTDs. The UK fully endorses the WHO's 2030 NTDs Road map and its focus on sustainability and delivery through health systems.</p> answering member constituency Chelmsford answering member printed Vicky Ford question first answered 10/02/2022 16:21:45 answering member 4674 label Biography information for Vicky Ford
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1420116

registered interest
date	07/02/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Leprosy: Research
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of UK funding allocated to research on ending leprosy; and what future plans she has to support leprosy research.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	119718
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2022 answer text <p>The FCDO-funded Coalition for Operational Research on Neglected Tropical Diseases (COR-NTD) programme is a research platform which commissions multiple studies to improve the effectiveness of programmes to control and eliminate NTDs, including leprosy.</p><p>The results of this research are expected to define best practices of NTD control for uptake by NTD programmes and governments in affected countries and around the world, ultimately reducing the suffering caused by NTDs and securing a healthier future in which the world's poorest are free from the threat of these diseases.</p> answering member constituency Chelmsford answering member printed Vicky Ford question first answered 10/02/2022 16:13:06 answering member 4674 label Biography information for Vicky Ford
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1420326

registered interest
date	07/02/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	China: Russia
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of renewed Chinese-Russian partnerships on (a) stability in the Asia/Pacific and (b) British interests in the Asia/Pacific.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	119719
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2022 answer text <p>We are monitoring China and Russia's activities in the Indo-Pacific region, including joint exercises. The UK is committed to deepening diplomatic, security and economic engagement across the Indo-Pacific in support of shared prosperity and regional stability. We are deepening and expanding our partnerships to promote free enterprise, freedom, democracy and good governance. We will continue to uphold the international rules and norms that underpin free trade, security and stability.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling question first answered 10/02/2022 17:22:39 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1420371

registered interest
date	07/02/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Kashmir: Press Freedom
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with the Indian government on press freedom in Indian-administered Kashmir.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	119720
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2022 answer text <p>We are closely monitoring recent reports from Kashmir, including the arrests of journalists. A free and independent media is an essential component of a functioning society, leading to greater stability and prosperity and we are clear on the importance of rights being respected. The UK remains committed to Media Freedom, and to championing democracy and human rights around the world.</p><p>We work closely with the Indian media, including by funding an annual South Asia Journalism Fellowship Programme under our flagship Chevening brand. In 2020 and 2021, we funded 17 fellows, including 7 from India.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling question first answered 10/02/2022 17:28:07 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1419934

registered interest
date	04/02/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Hong Kong: Judges
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of effect of the use of British and Commonwealth judges in cases relating to the National Security Law in Hong Kong on the independence of the judiciary.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	118597
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/02/2022 answer text <p>The National Security Law poses real questions for the rule of law in Hong Kong and the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms promised by China in the Joint Declaration.</p><p>Our assessment of Hong Kong's judicial independence is increasingly finely balanced; it is therefore right that it is kept under review. It is essential that both the Hong Kong judiciary and Hong Kong's legal institutions are able to operate independently and free from political interference.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling question first answered 09/02/2022 17:42:33 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1416941

registered interest
date	26/01/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	China: Overseas Companies
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Government has plans to update risk advisories for businesses operating in the People’s Republic of China regarding the risk of businesses having their trade subject to punitive sanctions issued by the Chinese government, in the context of recent trade sanctions issued against Lithuania.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	112648
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2022 answer text <p>The Overseas Business Risk service provides information on various risks in overseas markets, including China, and we intend for this information to support and guide businesses. The UK Government does not advise on, or undertake due diligence for individual companies.The UK is working with international partners to respond to China's economic coercive practices, including against Lithuania. Alongside our G7 partners we set out our concerns on 12 December. We also regularly call on China to live up to its international commitments and not engage in practices which seek to use economic means to harm the legitimate interest of other countries or their businesses.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling question first answered 03/02/2022 17:54:18 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1416942

registered interest
date	26/01/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	China: Lithuania
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Government has taken steps to offer support to the Lithuanian government following the imposition of trade sanctions on that country by the government of the People’s Republic of China.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	112649
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2022 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary has expressed public support for Lithuania and discussed how the UK can do so with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Landsbergis. China must live up to its international commitments and not engage in practices which seek to use economic means to harm other countries legitimate interests. The UK will work with international partners to respond to China's economic coercive practices, including with the G7 who set out their concerns on 12 December.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling question first answered 31/01/2022 17:24:35 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1403421

registered interest
date	17/01/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Tonga: Tsunami
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, (a) what assessment the Government has made of the damage in Tonga caused by the tsunami in that country and (b) if she will make it her policy to increase assistance to that country.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	105679
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/01/2022 answer text <p>The UK is very concerned by the appalling devastation caused by the volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga. The Tongan authorities, with the support of the Australian and New Zealand defence forces, are conducting an urgent humanitarian assessment of the islands. Once this assessment is complete, we will have a fuller picture of the scale of damage and the nature of the assistance that is needed, so that we can assess what assistance the UK can most helpfully provide. Most UK aid in the Pacific Island countries is delivered through multilateral institutions, which have the capacity and scale to deliver strong development impact in the region on our behalf. Since 2015, Tonga received over £25.9 million of UK aid through our core funding to multilateral institutions.</p> answering member constituency Chelmsford answering member printed Vicky Ford question first answered 20/01/2022 16:03:23 answering member 4674 label Biography information for Vicky Ford
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1403427

registered interest
date	17/01/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	India: Islam
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of the implications for its policies of recent reports of anti-Muslim attacks in India; and whether she has raised that matter with the Indian Government.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	105680
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/01/2022 answer text <p>We condemn any instances of discrimination because of religion or belief, regardless of the country or faith involved. We look to India to uphold all freedoms and rights guaranteed in its strong constitution and by the international instruments to which India is a party. We engage with India on a range of human rights matters, working with Union and State Governments, and with non-governmental organisations, to build capacity and share expertise to promote human rights for all. Where we have concerns, we raise them directly with the Government of India, including at ministerial level.</p><p>The British High Commission in New Delhi and our network of Deputy High Commissions regularly meet religious representatives and engage with Indian faith communities. The British High Commission supports a UK-India Interfaith Leadership Programme for a cohort of emerging Indian faith leaders, including Muslims, creating an opportunity to promote values of tolerance and multi-culturalism. The UK will host an international Ministerial conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) in 2022 to energise collective efforts on this agenda, demonstrating our enduring commitment to promoting FoRB for all. We also work with the UN, OSCE, Council of Europe, G7 and other multilateral fora to promote FoRB.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling question first answered 20/01/2022 17:13:08 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West