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822821

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
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	Yemen: Humanitarian Aid
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 help aid to reach people in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	122504
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2018 answer text <p>​The UK continues to take the lead in lobbying across the international community, urging all parties to the conflict to take action to ensure rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access. This call was repeated by the UN Security Council Presidential Statement proposed and coordinated by the UK in June 2017.</p><p>The British Government has been very closely engaged on the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. The Foreign Secretary and I have spoken to the Saudi Foreign Minister about the situation several times in recent months. The Foreign Secretary also discussed this with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on several occasions – most recently on 19 December. The Prime Minister, International Development Secretary and Chancellor all raised the importance of addressing the humanitarian crisis during recent visits to Saudi Arabia. We welcome the announcement on 20 December 2017, by the Saudi-led Coalition, that Hodeidah port will be kept open for humanitarian and food supplies, and that commercial shipping including fuel and food will be permitted to enter.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 23/01/2018 17:58:29 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

822822

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
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	Yemen: Peace Negotiations
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 help bring about a settlement in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	122505
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2018 answer text <p>We continue to play a leading role in diplomatic efforts, including bringing together key international actors to try to find a peaceful solution. It is vital that we work towards renewing a UN peace process as a matter of urgency. By the end of the financial year 2017/18 we will have provided £1.68 million to the UN Special Envoy's office to bolster the UN's capacity to facilitate the peace process.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 23/01/2018 17:46:42 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

822849

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
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: Guided Weapons
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 reports he has received of the establishment of Iranian rocket factories in Lebanon under the control of Hezbollah.
tabling member constituency	Sutton and Cheam
tabling member printed	Paul Scully
uin	122532
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2018 answer text <p>​We are aware of reports that Hizballah continues to amass an arsenal of weapons in Lebanon. The UK remains concerned about the threat that this poses to regional stability and the direct contravention of UN Security Council Resolutions 1559 and 1701. We will also continue to take action with the international community to encourage Iran to play a transparent and constructive role in regional affairs.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 23/01/2018 17:53:23 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully

822895

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
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: Falun Gong
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 respond to Early Day Motion 677 on the Falun Gong and harvesting organs.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	122578
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2018 answer text <p>We remain deeply concerned by and condemn all restrictions placed on freedom of religion or belief in China, including on practitioners of Falun Gong. At the UK/China Human Rights dialogue on 27 June 2017 we discussed our concerns about restrictions placed on Falun Gong practitioners with the Chinese authorities. Furthermore, at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva in June 2017, the UK's statement highlighted our concerns about restrictions placed on religious freedoms in China.</p><p>The UK is concerned by any allegations that involuntary organ removal is taking place in China, and suggestions that minority and religious groups are being specifically targeted. However, it is our analysis that the evidence available to us, at this time, does not substantiate claims of systemic organ harvesting in China. We have raised this issue directly with the Chinese authorities and my officials continue to scrutinise new evidence on this issue.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 18/01/2018 15:34:23 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

822902

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
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	Tunisia: Protest
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications of recent and ongoing protests in Tunisia for the political stability of that country.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	122585
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2018 answer text I have been closely following the situation in Tunisia. I am of course concerned at the reports of violence and looting that occurred at some protests last week. But the vast majority of protesters, thousands of ordinary Tunisians, demonstrated peacefully, including on the anniversary of the country’s 2011 revolution, on 14 January. Addressing the issues underlying the Tunisian people’s concerns - unemployment, economic opportunity and regional disparities - through investment and economic reform, is the best way to ensure stability. The UK will continue to support Tunisia in doing so. answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 18/01/2018 15:10:14 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

822903

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
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	Tunisia: Protest
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 counterpart in Tunisia on the arrest and detention of participants in recent and ongoing protests in that country.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	122586
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2018 answer text The Tunisian Ministry of Interior has stated that several hundred people were arrested for instances of violence and looting of property during the protests, and that many of these people have since been released. The right to peaceful protest is enshrined in the Tunisian Constitution and, where arrests have been made, we encourage Tunisia to ensure that the response by security forces is proportionate and the subsequent judicial processes in line with the rule of law and international obligations. answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 18/01/2018 15:36:29 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

822904

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
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	Tunisia: Protest
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what reports he has received on the intimidation and harassment of journalists covering recent and ongoing protests in Tunisia.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	122587
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2018 answer text I am aware of reports that some journalists covering the protests there were questioned by police. I am concerned by such reports since ensuring freedom of the press is vital, especially for a young democracy like Tunisia. answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 18/01/2018 15:50:34 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

822929

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
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	Trident
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 the US Administration on options for the replacement of the UK Trident nuclear warhead.
tabling member constituency	Inverclyde
tabling member printed	Ronnie Cowan
uin	122612
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2018 answer text <p>I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given to written question 122611 by my Hon. Friend the Minister for Defence.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 23/01/2018 17:31:01 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	4465 label Biography information for Ronnie Cowan

822930

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
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	Hezbollah: Weapons
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 reports he has received on Hezbollah’s weapons arsenal.
tabling member constituency	East Renfrewshire
tabling member printed	Paul Masterton
uin	122613
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2018 answer text <p>We are aware of reports that Hizballah continues to amass an arsenal of weapons in Lebanon. The UK remains concerned about the threat that this poses to regional stability and the direct contravention of UN Security Council Resolutions 1559 and 1701.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 23/01/2018 17:51:11 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4625 label Biography information for Paul Masterton

822945

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
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	Syria: Chemical Weapons
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what reports he has received on an attack using chlorine gas in the Eastern Ghouta region of Syria on 13 January 2018; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	122628
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2018 answer text <p>We are concerned by the latest reports of an alleged Syrian regime chlorine attack in Eastern Ghouta on 13 January. UK officials are in regular contact with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), whose investigators are investigating the allegations of chlorine use in Eastern Ghouta, alongside a number of other allegations of chemical weapons use in Syria in the past year.</p><p>The OPCW-UN Joint Investigative Mechanism has found that the Asad regime has used chemical weapons on four occasions, and Daesh twice. The latest report from the OPCW Director General again states that Syria's Declaration of its chemical weapons programme required under the Chemical Weapons Convention remains incomplete, and that significant &quot;gaps, inconsistencies and discrepancies&quot; have not been resolved.</p><p>The British Government has made clear that it condemns the use of chemical weapons by anyone anywhere and that those who use chemical weapons should be held to account. I discuss on a regular basis the international community's response to the situation in Syria with international counterparts, including foreign ministers from the US and the EU, and have raised the matter with the Russian Foreign Minister. The UK continues to work closely with international partners to bring those in Syria responsible for the most atrocious crimes to account.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 23/01/2018 14:27:01 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry