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1719273
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-20more like thismore than 2024-05-20
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Sudan: Human Rights more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what steps he is taking to (a) support an extension of the mandate for the Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan at the UN Human Rights Council, (b) support the (i) resourcing and (ii) access of that Mission’s mandate and (c) engage with African members of the Human Rights Council on that Mission. more like this
tabling member constituency West Ham remove filter
tabling member printed
Ms Lyn Brown more like this
uin 27004 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-24more like thismore than 2024-05-24
answer text <p>The UK is proud to have led efforts in the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) last year to establish the independent and international Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan (FFM). We fully support the FFM's mandate to ensure credible allegations of human rights violations and abuses in Sudan will be investigated impartially. We are concerned about the impact of the ongoing UN liquidity crisis on its work, and accordingly will support an extension to its mandate to ensure it is given the necessary time, resources and access. We will continue to engage States, including African States who are members of the HRC, on the continued need for and importance of the FFM.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield more like this
answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-24T08:19:58.983Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-24T08:19:58.983Z
answering member
1211
label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
tabling member
1583
label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown more like this
1715268
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-01more like thismore than 2024-05-01
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading BBC World Service more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether he has (a) made an assessment of the adequacy of resources available to the BBC World Service in advance of the next Spending Review and (b) had recent discussions with the BBC on the potential impact of its resourcing decisions on the UK's soft power. more like this
tabling member constituency West Ham remove filter
tabling member printed
Ms Lyn Brown more like this
uin 24443 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-07more like thismore than 2024-05-07
answer text <p>The World Service is two-thirds funded by the Licence Fee, with the remainder provided by government. The FCDO is providing £283 million to the World Service over the current Spending Review (SR) period, plus an exceptional uplift of £20 million as part of the Integrated Review Refresh (2023). Government funding for the World Service after 2024-25 will be determined as part of the next SR. The BBC is operationally independent and therefore responsible for setting its own budgets.</p><p>The FCDO engages regularly with the BBC at all levels. The Foreign Secretary meets the BBC Chair annually to discuss World Service performance and progress towards targets. [https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2024-02-01/HLWS232]</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wealden more like this
answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-07T15:59:31.097Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-07T15:59:31.097Z
answering member
4460
label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani more like this
tabling member
1583
label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown more like this
1712683
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-22more like thismore than 2024-04-22
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Central African Republic: Humanitarian Situation more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what recent assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of (a) food insecurity and (b) other humanitarian needs in the Central African Republic. more like this
tabling member constituency West Ham remove filter
tabling member printed
Ms Lyn Brown more like this
uin 22930 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-29more like thismore than 2024-04-29
answer text <p>Conflict is the main driver of food insecurity and humanitarian need in the Central African Republic (CAR), having displaced over a quarter of the population, left 2.9 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and 2 million people - a third of the population - severely food insecure. Since 2014 the UK has been a major contributor to the humanitarian response plan in CAR, having contributed over £138 million. The UK is currently supporting the World Food Programme, amongst others, in CAR to address levels of food insecurity. In 2024 the UK support will help provide over 266,000 people with humanitarian assistance in CAR.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield more like this
answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-04-29T09:31:26.977Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-29T09:31:26.977Z
answering member
1211
label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
tabling member
1583
label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown more like this
1712684
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-22more like thismore than 2024-04-22
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Sudan: Violence more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what recent assessment he has made of the seriousness of the risk of atrocities in Kas in the South Darfur state of Sudan. more like this
tabling member constituency West Ham remove filter
tabling member printed
Ms Lyn Brown more like this
uin 22931 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-25more like thismore than 2024-04-25
answer text <p>The UK condemns the continuing violence and suffering being wrought by the warring parties on the people of Sudan, including in South Darfur. The UK remains committed to ensuring that those responsible for these serious atrocities in Sudan are held to account. The UK welcomed the publication of the Panel of Experts report in early March. The credible evidence of external military support to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) highlighted in the report is concerning. As well as the work of the UN Panel of Experts, we continue to support the essential work of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Sudan (OHCHR) and the International Criminal Court in investigating and documenting reports of these serious atrocities. In addition, on 11 October, the Human Rights Council (HRC) adopted the UK-led 'Sudan Core Group' resolution to establish an independent and international Fact-Finding Mission to ensure credible allegations of human rights violations and abuses in Sudan will be investigated impartially. The HRC joint statement on behalf of 44 counties also reinforces UK support for better humanitarian access and a ceasefire in Sudan.</p>
answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield more like this
answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-04-25T15:57:33.793Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-25T15:57:33.793Z
answering member
1211
label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
tabling member
1583
label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown more like this
1699005
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-03-26more like thismore than 2024-03-26
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Togo: Politics and Government more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what discussions he has had with (a) his Togolese counterpart, (b) the Economic Community of West African States and (c) the African Union on the impact on democratic accountability in Togo of recent constitutional reforms; and what steps he is taking to support monitoring of the forthcoming elections in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency West Ham remove filter
tabling member printed
Ms Lyn Brown more like this
uin 20573 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-15more like thismore than 2024-04-15
answer text <p>The UK Government engages with the Government of Togo through our High Commission in Accra. We encourage a peaceful and inclusive dialogue in Togo, to work through constitutional reforms; and we urge the Government to set a new date for legislative and regional elections without delay. The UK will continue to engage partners, including ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States), and monitor for further developments.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield more like this
answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-04-15T08:16:53.93Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-15T08:16:53.93Z
answering member
1211
label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
tabling member
1583
label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown more like this
1697422
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-03-20more like thismore than 2024-03-20
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading South Sudan and Sudan: Oil more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what assessment he has made of the impact of the halting of oil exports from South Sudan via Sudan on (a) security and the humanitarian situation in South Sudan and (b) prospects for (i) escalation and (ii) de-escalation of the conflict in Sudan; and whether he is taking steps to engage (A) other countries affected and (B) China in discussion of the potential impact of the halting of such oil exports. more like this
tabling member constituency West Ham remove filter
tabling member printed
Ms Lyn Brown more like this
uin 19578 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-25more like thismore than 2024-03-25
answer text <p>There has been recent damage to the oil pipeline that carries oil from South Sudan to Sudan, which has significantly reduced the South Sudanese government's oil production capabilities and subsequently their income. This economic deterioration is exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation in South Sudan, as food prices and the cost of humanitarian assistance delivery have increased. We are continuing to monitor the impacts of this closely, including on the security and humanitarian situation in both Sudan and South Sudan.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield more like this
answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-25T14:20:25.577Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-25T14:20:25.577Z
answering member
1211
label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
tabling member
1583
label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown more like this
1697423
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-03-20more like thismore than 2024-03-20
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Debts more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, with reference to the oral contribution of the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of 12 March 2024, Lords Official Report, column 1910, If he will publish a summary of Treasury advice received by his Department on legislation concerning private creditors. more like this
tabling member constituency West Ham remove filter
tabling member printed
Ms Lyn Brown more like this
uin 19579 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-26more like thismore than 2024-03-26
answer text <p>The Government recognises the importance of private sector lending to low-income countries. The UK, alongside international partners, expects private creditors to participate in debt restructurings on terms at least as favourable as bilateral (i.e. country) creditors.</p><p>At this time, the Government is focused on delivering a market-based (contractual) approach to private sector participation in debt restructuring, which the IMF have found to be largely effective in recent years. As part of this, the UK has led the development of Majority Voting Provisions for private syndicated loans. We engage regularly with the Treasury on this issue.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield more like this
answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-26T14:26:37.33Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-26T14:26:37.33Z
answering member
1211
label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
tabling member
1583
label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown more like this
1696308
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-03-14more like thismore than 2024-03-14
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading South Sudan: Sudan more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of (a) recent violence in the Abyei Administrative Area and (b) the capacity of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA ) to protect civilians affected by that violence; and what recent discussions he has had with (i) UNISFA , (ii) the authorities in South Sudan, (iii) the African Union and (iv) the Intergovernmental Authority on Development on the situation in Abyei. more like this
tabling member constituency West Ham remove filter
tabling member printed
Ms Lyn Brown more like this
uin 18685 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-22more like thismore than 2024-03-22
answer text <p>The UK condemns the recent escalation of violence in Abyei. We released a statement alongside Troika (US, Norway) partners on January 29, to condemn the armed attacks in Abyei and urge the Government of South Sudan to urgently withdraw its troops in line with its commitments under the 2011 Status of Forces Agreement. The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei's (UNISFA) mandate was renewed in November 2023 and amended to better equip the mission to respond quickly to security incidents and to place greater emphasis on community engagement. The UK is using its position as a permanent member of the Security Council to urge both the government of South Sudan and the de facto Sudanese authorities to ensure UNISFA can fully and effectively implement its mandate. We echo the UN Secretary-General's encouragement for the African Union to intensify its mediation efforts to help reach a political solution for Abyei and we encourage The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to engage in this process.</p>
answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield more like this
answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-22T09:01:52.987Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-22T09:01:52.987Z
answering member
1211
label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
tabling member
1583
label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown more like this
1694933
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-03-11more like thismore than 2024-03-11
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Senegal: Elections more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what steps he is taking to support (a) international and (b) civil society observation of the Presidential election in Senegal. more like this
tabling member constituency West Ham remove filter
tabling member printed
Ms Lyn Brown more like this
uin 17830 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-14more like thismore than 2024-03-14
answer text <p>We are coordinating closely with international partners on observing the forthcoming Presidential elections, including by sending our own diplomatic staff as observers to polling stations across the country. We are also engaging with a range of civil society organisations to support their efforts to ensure the Presidential elections run fairly and transparently.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield more like this
answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-14T15:16:19.55Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-14T15:16:19.55Z
answering member
1211
label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
tabling member
1583
label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown more like this
1694175
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-03-06more like thismore than 2024-03-06
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Sudan: Humanitarian Aid more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, if he will make an estimate of the daily capacity for humanitarian deliveries through the (a) Al-Tina and (b) Renk crossings into Sudan; and if he will take steps with his international counterparts to monitor the number of daily humanitarian deliveries through these crossings. more like this
tabling member constituency West Ham remove filter
tabling member printed
Ms Lyn Brown more like this
uin 17329 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-14more like thismore than 2024-03-14
answer text <p>We are unable to estimate the daily capacity for humanitarian deliveries through these routes. The UK strongly condemns the decision on 21 February by the Sudanese Armed Forces to withdraw permission for cross-border deliveries of humanitarian aid from Adré in Chad. We note the SAF's commitments on 5 March to facilitate crossline and other cross-border routes, such as these, for the delivery of life-saving assistance to Darfur and the Kordofans. As penholder on Sudan, the UK has proposed a UN Security Council resolution, calling for an immediate ceasefire before the holy month of Ramadan and urging all parties to allow for unhindered cross-border and cross-line humanitarian access. We continue to monitor the situation closely and urge the warring parties to allow safe humanitarian access.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield more like this
answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-14T15:17:36.007Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-14T15:17:36.007Z
answering member
1211
label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
tabling member
1583
label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown more like this