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1092429

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date	20/03/2019
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	Jamal Khashoggi
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 19 March (HL14319), whether they will now answer the question put, namely what support they are giving to the government of Turkey in its request for those accused of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi to be returned to stand trial in that country.
tabling member printed	Lord Balfe
uin	HL14686
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2019 answer text <p>As the Foreign Secretary has said, the Government condemns Jamal Khashoggi's killing in the strongest possible terms. The Government remains clear that anyone found responsible must be held fully accountable.</p><p>The ongoing Saudi judicial process is an important element in the process to establish accountability. The question of those accused standing trial in Turkey is a matter to be resolved by the Turkish and Saudi Arabian governments.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 03/04/2019 14:44:49 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4302 label Biography information for Lord Balfe

1092440

registered interest
date	20/03/2019
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	Saudi Arabia: Females
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Saudi Arabia about the detention, treatment and torture of Eman al-Nafjan and the other female prisoners whose trial began on 13 March; and what response they have received to any such representations.
tabling member printed	Lord Judd
uin	HL14696
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/04/2019 answer text <p>We are closely following the case of Eman al-Nafjan and other women's rights activists. We continue to raise our concerns with the Saudi authorities about the alleged mistreatment and torture of women's rights activists in detention. We consistently and unreservedly condemn torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and it is a priority for us to challenge it wherever and whenever it occurs.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 02/04/2019 15:11:40 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1660 label Biography information for Lord Judd

1092443

registered interest
date	20/03/2019
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	Israel: Palestinians
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the purpose of President Trump’s senior advisor Jared Kushner’s visit to Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates on 25 to 28 February was discussed with them in advance; and whether they have received any subsequent debriefs on the visit.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL14699
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2019 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary spoke to Jared Kushner on 13 March when they discussed his recent visit to the region. We are aware that the purpose of the trip was to discuss the US' peace plan. We have encouraged our American counterparts to bring forward detailed proposals for a viable Israel-Palestinian peace agreement that addresses the legitimate concerns of both parties. We continue to believe the best way to achieve this is through substantive peace talks between the parties leading to a two-state solution with Jerusalem as a shared capital.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 03/04/2019 15:13:20 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1092446

registered interest
date	20/03/2019
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	Egypt: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports of rising authoritarianism in Egypt and the impact of any such rise on regional stability; and whether they have had any discussions with the government of Egypt about the proposed constitutional changes which would extend the presidential term from four to six years and would allow increased presidential controls over the judiciary.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL14701
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2019 answer text <p>Egyptians have repeatedly demonstrated their desire for a secure, prosperous, and democratic country. Egyptians must determine their own future and we are committed to supporting them. We want to see more political progress in Egypt - better protection of Egyptians' constitutional rights, freedom of expression and more space for NGOs and civil society. We are following the constitutional amendments being discussed in the Egyptian Parliament, which could extend Presidential term limits to six years. We understand these will be put to the people in a referendum, in line with the Egyptian constitution. We hope that any changes will protect the rights and freedoms essential for Egypt's long-term stability.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 03/04/2019 15:14:11 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1091625

registered interest
date	19/03/2019
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	Germany: Defence
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Germany concerning the level of its contributions to defence spending as a NATO member.
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL14669
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/04/2019 answer text <p>At the 2014 NATO Wales Summit, all Allies signed a Defence Investment Pledge (DIP) undertaking to reach 2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on defence and 20% of defence expenditure on major equipment by 2024. We have been clear on the need for increased defence spending in the Alliance to meet the challenge of an evolving and complex security environment.</p><p>We welcome German increases in defence spending and continue to engage them on their progress towards meeting the Pledge. The Foreign Secretary, Defence Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer regularly raise defence spending with their German counterparts. We also continue to push the case for increased defence spending at NATO meetings, such as the recent Defence Minister's meeting in February.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 02/04/2019 15:11:20 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten