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65529

	registered interest
	date	02/07/2014
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Iraq
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will take steps to promote the development of concentrated solar power in Iraq.
	tabling member constituency	Newport West
	tabling member printed	Paul Flynn
	uin	203819
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2014 answer text <p>While DFID does not currently fund any work on the development of solar technology in Iraq, in response to the recent crisis we have committed a package of emergency humanitarian assistance totalling £5 million, which will reach over 140,000 displaced people, or 28% of those affected, with life-saving assistance.</p> answering member constituency Putney answering member printed Justine Greening grouped question UIN 203820 question first answered 08/07/2014 16:03:15 answering member 1555 label Biography information for Justine Greening
	tabling member	545 label Biography information for Paul Flynn

65530

	registered interest
	date	02/07/2014
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Iraq
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will take steps to promote collaboration between UK companies and the government of Iraq on development of solar technology to power desalination plants to provide clean drinking water to areas of shortage in that country.
	tabling member constituency	Newport West
	tabling member printed	Paul Flynn
	uin	203820
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2014 answer text <p>While DFID does not currently fund any work on the development of solar technology in Iraq, in response to the recent crisis we have committed a package of emergency humanitarian assistance totalling £5 million, which will reach over 140,000 displaced people, or 28% of those affected, with life-saving assistance.</p> answering member constituency Putney answering member printed Justine Greening grouped question UIN 203819 question first answered 08/07/2014 16:03:15 answering member 1555 label Biography information for Justine Greening
	tabling member	545 label Biography information for Paul Flynn

62801

	registered interest
	date	19/06/2014
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Angola
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had regarding the food situation in Angola; and whether they will use their trade partnership with that country to encourage the government of Angola to act to avert a humanitarian crisis.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead
	uin	HL481
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2014 answer text <p>We have not had recent bilateral discussions with the Government of Angola regarding the food situation. The Government of Angola is leading the food assistance programme to respond to the situation and is best placed to prepare for and lead the response to humanitarian disasters with the support of UN partners. The UK government does not have a bilateral development programme in Angola, but will continue to monitor the humanitarian situation.</p><p>Under the High Level Prosperity (HLP) Partnership, the UK Government also works closely with the government of Angola to secure increased trade and investment between the UK and Angola, which will contribute to mutual prosperity and deliver sustained equitable economic growth. The UK government will continue to engage closely with the Government of Angola under the HLP partnership and will discuss the humanitarian situation where appropriate.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Northover question first answered 01/07/2014 16:08:40 answering member 2539 label Biography information for Baroness Northover
	tabling member	3895 label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead

64074

	registered interest
	date	25/06/2014
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Uganda
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps she is taking in response to the Ugandan anti-homosexuality act; and what steps she plans to take to encourage its repeal.
	tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
	tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
	uin	202545
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/06/2014 answer text <p>We have consistently raised concerns about the legislation with the Ugandan Government at the most senior levels, and sought assurances on the protection of individuals. Most recently, the Secretary of State for International Development and the Minister for Africa raised the issue with the Ugandan President on 6 May. We will continue to press the Ugandan Government at the highest levels to defend human rights for all.</p><p> </p><p>The UK suspended all Budget Support to the Government of Uganda in 2013 following the misappropriation of donor funds. After the passing of the Anti-Homosexuality Act we assessed our programme to ensure that UK aid was not being provided to organisations that proactively and publically promoted the legislation. Following this, the UK and other donors suspended funding to one organisation. We will continue to monitor this situation. We are also stepping up our support to human rights organisations that protect minority rights in Uganda.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green answering member printed Lynne Featherstone question first answered 30/06/2014 14:51:48 answering member 1531 label Biography information for Baroness Featherstone
	tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

62355

	registered interest
	date	17/06/2014
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Developing Countries: Carbon Emissions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make it her policy to support the adoption of a target to introduce instruments and incentives for investments in low-carbon solutions in infrastructure, industry and other sectors in Open Working Group negotiations on the Sustainable Development Goals.
	tabling member constituency	East Renfrewshire
	tabling member printed	Mr Jim Murphy
	uin	201117
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/06/2014 answer text <p>We have already been clear that we agree with the importance of instruments and incentives for investments in low-carbon solutions in infrastructure and industry, and welcome consideration of these in the Open Working Group discussions on the SDGs.</p><p> </p><p>The final targets in the post-2015 development framework will however be subject to international negotiations in the United Nations, in which the UK will play an active role.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Putney answering member printed Justine Greening question first answered 23/06/2014 15:47:34 answering member 1555 label Biography information for Justine Greening
	tabling member	595 label Biography information for Mr Jim Murphy

61497

	registered interest
	date	11/06/2014
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Palestinians
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the new President of Egypt concerning the opening of Rafah crossing to Gaza, in order to facilitate travel and the transfer of medical supplies.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
	uin	HL275
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2014 answer text <p>We continue to urge the Egyptian authorities to ease the movement of bona fide travellers and humanitarian aid through Rafah. We call on Israel, Egypt and the Palestinian Authority to work together to enable a sustained increase in the legal flow of goods and persons from and to the Gaza Strip.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Northover question first answered 25/06/2014 15:33:19 answering member 2539 label Biography information for Baroness Northover
	tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

50356

	registered interest
	date	08/05/2014
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps she is taking to ensure that action is taken in the Sustainable Development Goals to address the pressures which rapid urbanisation is placing upon the infrastructure of cities around the world and their inhabitants.
	tabling member constituency	East Renfrewshire
	tabling member printed	Mr Jim Murphy
	uin	198216
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2014 answer text <p>We continue to support the approach to urban issues set out in the report of the High Level Panel on post-2015 goals, co-chaired by the Prime Minister. This promotes a detailed consideration of the urban implications of each goal and target, including those for infrastructure.</p> answering member constituency Putney answering member printed Justine Greening question first answered 13/05/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1555 label Biography information for Justine Greening
	tabling member	595 label Biography information for Mr Jim Murphy

65531

	registered interest
	date	02/07/2014
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Uganda
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, pursuant to the Answer of 30 June 2014, Official Report, column 416W, on Uganda, to which human rights organisations her Department is stepping up to support; and what form that support will take.
	tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
	tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
	uin	203718
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p>We are consulting in-country with LGBTI groups and development partners to determine the best ways to support our aims.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green answering member printed Lynne Featherstone question first answered 07/07/2014 16:36:23 answering member 1531 label Biography information for Baroness Featherstone
	tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

63718

	registered interest
	date	24/06/2014
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Egypt
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what discussions she has had with her Egyptian counterpart on structural reform in Egypt to improve employment opportunities.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	202264
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2014 answer text <p>UK officials recently met the Egyptian Finance Minister, who outlined his plans for structural economic reform. The UK supports these reforms, and is providing technical advice through the World Bank to tackle some of these challenges.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Mr Alan Duncan question first answered 01/07/2014 15:54:12 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

58313

	registered interest
	date	05/06/2014
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Palestinians
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what arrangements are in place to monitor the use of funds given to the Palestinian Authority.
	tabling member constituency	East Antrim
	tabling member printed	Sammy Wilson
	uin	199229
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/06/2014 answer text <p>UK direct financial assistance to the Palestinian Authority is channelled through the World Bank Palestinian Reform and Development Plan Trust Fund and is used to pay the salaries of civil servants from an approved list. The list of individuals is systematically screened and checked against international (including Israeli) and ad hoc sanctions lists. The whole process is independently audited which ensures we know exactly where and how our money is being spent.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Mr Alan Duncan question first answered 12/06/2014 14:02:27 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	1593 label Biography information for Sammy Wilson