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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-04-25more like thismore than 2017-04-25
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Peace Negotiations remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent progress has been made on securing a peace settlement in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency Ochil and South Perthshire more like this
tabling member printed
Ms Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh more like this
uin 71946 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-04-27more like thismore than 2017-04-27
answer text <p>Securing a peace settlement to end the conflict is the Government’s top priority in Yemen. We continue to provide financial and diplomatic support to the UN Special Envoy’s efforts to agree a negotiated solution. The UK has played a leading role in working with the US, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Oman to find a peaceful solution. We will continue to seek regional consensus on the way forward, and to encourage the Yemeni parties to the conflict to engage constructively and in good faith find a political solution.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East remove filter
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-04-27T08:17:12.127Zmore like thismore than 2017-04-27T08:17:12.127Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
4427
label Biography information for Ms Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh more like this
584090
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-09-15more like thismore than 2016-09-15
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Peace Negotiations remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many UK Government staff are seconded to or directly assist the UK Special Envoy to Yemen and his team. more like this
tabling member constituency Leicester East more like this
tabling member printed
Keith Vaz more like this
uin 46607 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-10-11more like thismore than 2016-10-11
answer text <p>No UK Government staff are seconded to or directly assist the UK Special Envoy to Yemen and his team. Through the cross-government Conflict, Stability and Security Fund, we are providing £1.05 million to the UN Special Envoy's office to bolster UN capacity to facilitate the peace process, and are also supporting work to broaden the dialogue to include women and other under-represented groups.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East remove filter
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-10-11T14:23:35.01Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-11T14:23:35.01Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
338
label Biography information for Keith Vaz more like this
584091
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-09-15more like thismore than 2016-09-15
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Peace Negotiations remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many UK Government staff were present at the UN-sponsored Yemeni peace talks in Kuwait in August 2016. more like this
tabling member constituency Leicester East more like this
tabling member printed
Keith Vaz more like this
uin 46608 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-10-11more like thismore than 2016-10-11
answer text <p>The UK fully supports the efforts of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, and his tireless efforts in working with all parties to bring about peace in Yemen. We deeply regret the failure of the parties to reach an agreement in Kuwait and we urge them to find the compromises that will end the current conflict. Our Ambassador to Yemen and other personnel were present at the Kuwait talks, however the Ambassador and other members of the international community did not participate directly in the talks.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East remove filter
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-10-11T14:25:55.467Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-11T14:25:55.467Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
338
label Biography information for Keith Vaz more like this
579497
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-09-09more like thismore than 2016-09-09
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Peace Negotiations remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to support an end to the conflict in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency Leicester East more like this
tabling member printed
Keith Vaz more like this
uin 45830 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-09-15more like thismore than 2016-09-15
answer text <p>Peace talks remain the top priority. The UK continues to strongly support the work of UN Special Envoy, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, and his tireless efforts in working with all parties to bring about peace in Yemen. We deeply regret the failure of the parties to reach an agreement in Kuwait and urge them to find the compromises that will end the current conflict. The secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Mr Johnson) hosted the Foreign Ministers of the US, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in London on 19 July to discuss the situation in Yemen, including the deteriorating humanitarian and economic situation and to encourage commitment from the Yemeni parties to the political process. I represented the UK at a subsequent meeting in Jeddah on 25 August. It is critical that all parties to the conflict renew their commitment to the Cessation of Hostilities for the sake of the people of Yemen.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East remove filter
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-09-15T12:20:26.113Zmore like thismore than 2016-09-15T12:20:26.113Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
338
label Biography information for Keith Vaz more like this
539559
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-07-18more like thismore than 2016-07-18
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Peace Negotiations remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if his Department will work with (a) Oman and (b) other Middle Eastern countries to broker a deal to end the current conflict in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency Calder Valley more like this
tabling member printed
Craig Whittaker more like this
uin 43116 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-26more like thismore than 2016-07-26
answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Mr Johnson), met his Saudi, Emirates and US counterparts on 19 July in London to review the situation in Yemen. A political solution is the best way to bring long-term stability and end the conflict. We welcome and fully support the UN led talks in Kuwait: now is the time to reach an agreement. We will continue to work closely with the UN and partners in the Middle East, including Oman, to encourage both sides to engage constructively.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East remove filter
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-26T15:12:52.693Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-26T15:12:52.693Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
3940
label Biography information for Craig Whittaker more like this
536685
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-07-15more like thismore than 2016-07-15
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Peace Negotiations remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 15 June 2016 to Question 40002, what support to the UN Special Envoys the £1.05 million will provide. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Selly Oak more like this
tabling member printed
Steve McCabe more like this
uin 42892 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-25more like thismore than 2016-07-25
answer text The Foreign Secretary, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Mr Johnson), has made clear that the Government continues to be fully supportive of the work of the work of the UN Special Envoy. The UK’s funding for the UN Special Envoy for Yemen’s office, alongside support from other donors, is assisting the UN-led peace process. It enables the UN to recruit technical experts on issues such as mediation, ceasefire design and monitoring, and disarmament and demobilisation. Our support is also helping the UN deliver the logistics of holding formal talks, shuttle diplomacy, and engaging with other political actors in Yemen. more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East remove filter
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-25T16:00:00.347Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-25T16:00:00.347Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
298
label Biography information for Steve McCabe more like this
524005
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-06-08more like thismore than 2016-06-08
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Peace Negotiations remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what progress his Department has made on returning to political negotiations to end the conflict in Yemen; and what assessment he has made of the effect of the UK's support for the Saudi-led coalition on achieving this aim. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Selly Oak more like this
tabling member printed
Steve McCabe more like this
uin 40002 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-06-15more like thismore than 2016-06-15
answer text <p>The UK supports the Saudi Arabian-led Coalition military intervention in Yemen, which came at the request of legitimate President Hadi to deter aggression by the Houthis and forces loyal to the former president Saleh. Saudi Arabia and the Coalition have played a crucial role in this endeavour. Peace talks are now the top priority. During the Foreign Secretary’s visit to the Gulf in late May and early June, all countries reassured of their commitment to finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Yemen. The UK is working closely with the UN to encourage the Yemeni parties to engage in good faith in the peace talks in Kuwait and respect the ceasefire which started on 10 April. Through the cross-government Conflict, Stability and Security Fund, we are providing £1.05 million (over 2 financial years) to the UN Special Envoy’s office to bolster UN capacity to facilitate the peace process, and are also supporting work to broaden the dialogue to include women and other under-represented groups.</p>
answering member constituency Bournemouth East remove filter
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-06-15T14:38:24.127Zmore like thismore than 2016-06-15T14:38:24.127Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
298
label Biography information for Steve McCabe more like this
512574
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-04-13more like thismore than 2016-04-13
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Peace Negotiations remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions his Department has had with Iran on efforts to secure a peace settlement between the Houthi rebels and Yemen government; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 33855 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-04-21more like thismore than 2016-04-21
answer text <p>We encourage Iran to show it can have a constructive role in Yemen’s future through promoting stability and showing commitment to the unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Yemen. We last discussed the situation in Yemen with Iran on 19 April.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East remove filter
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-04-21T14:00:41.32Zmore like thismore than 2016-04-21T14:00:41.32Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
512578
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-04-13more like thismore than 2016-04-13
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Peace Negotiations remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what diplomatic resources he is providing to the peace talks between the Houthi rebels and Saudi-led coalition in Yemen; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 33854 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-04-21more like thismore than 2016-04-21
answer text <p>The UK is providing diplomatic and financial support to the efforts of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, in convening UN-facilitated talks between relevant Yemeni parties. We welcome the cessation of hostilities that began on 10 April and strongly encourage all parties to respect it, and engage constructively in forthcoming peace talks.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East remove filter
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-04-21T13:59:52.697Zmore like thismore than 2016-04-21T13:59:52.697Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
453252
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-02-19more like thismore than 2016-02-19
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Peace Negotiations remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent diplomatic steps the Government has taken to support the reopening of peace talks in Yemen and the establishment of a ceasefire. more like this
tabling member constituency Leicester East more like this
tabling member printed
Keith Vaz more like this
uin 27556 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-02-29more like thismore than 2016-02-29
answer text <p>We welcomed and fully supported the UN facilitated talks held in Switzerland in December 2015 and the commitment to engage in a new round of talks in the near future. We are working closely with the UN to encourage parties to engage in good faith without preconditions in future talks. We are encouraging all parties to reinstate a ceasefire at the next round of talks and are working closely with the UN to achieve this. This is being achieved through Ambassadorial and Ministerial engagement with the Yemeni government and the UN. I spoke to the UN Special Envoy for Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed (IOCA) at the start of February.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East remove filter
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-02-29T12:54:08.437Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-29T12:54:08.437Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
338
label Biography information for Keith Vaz more like this