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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

1092429

	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	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

1092780

	registered interest
	date	21/03/2019
	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	Rwanda: Uganda
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the rising tensions between Rwanda and Uganda; and what steps they have taken to reduce tensions.
	tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Durham
	uin	HL14731
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2019 answer text <p>Good relations between Uganda and Rwanda are vital to ensuring stability and prosperity in the African Great Lakes region. The British High Commissioners to Uganda and Rwanda have discussed current tensions with Government representatives of both countries. We hope that Uganda and Rwanda, with the support of the region, will work together to resolve their differences.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 03/04/2019 16:00:56 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4312 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Durham

1092781

	registered interest
	date	21/03/2019
	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	Libya: Freezing of Assets
	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 government of Belgium to ascertain whether any of the interest accrued on frozen Libyan assets held in Belgium has been sent back to individuals or state institutions in Libya.
	tabling member printed	Lord Empey
	uin	HL14732
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2019 answer text <p>We regularly discuss Libya sanctions measures and their implementation with our EU partners, as part of our support for UN-led efforts to bring greater stability to the country.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL14733 question first answered 03/04/2019 16:11:33 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

1092782

	registered interest
	date	21/03/2019
	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	Libya: Freezing of Assets
	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 government of Belgium about the disposal of frozen Libyan assets held in that country.
	tabling member printed	Lord Empey
	uin	HL14733
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2019 answer text <p>We regularly discuss Libya sanctions measures and their implementation with our EU partners, as part of our support for UN-led efforts to bring greater stability to the country.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL14732 question first answered 03/04/2019 16:11:33 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

1092789

	registered interest
	date	21/03/2019
	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	EU Action
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many EU legislative proposals the UK has voted against at the Council of Ministers since 2009; and how many of those proposals were withdrawn as a result.
	tabling member printed	Lord Pearson of Rannoch
	uin	HL14740
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2019 answer text <p>This information is not held centrally and to compile it would incur disproportionate cost. Information on European Union (EU) legislation can be found on the EU website.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 03/04/2019 16:00:38 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	3153 label Biography information for Lord Pearson of Rannoch

1104638

	registered interest
	date	25/03/2019
	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	Nigeria: Violence
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the appeal of bishops in Nigeria’s Kaduna Ecclesiastical Province to Governor Nasir El-Rufai to urgently convene a stakeholders’ meeting to halt the killings and escalating violence in the Kajuru Local Government Area and elsewhere in the Kaduna State; and whether they support such an appeal.
	tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
	uin	HL14763
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2019 answer text <p>The violence in Kajuru Local Government Area has escalated through a cycle of reprisal attacks, causing suffering to all sides. We welcome a number of local initiatives aimed at bringing together community and traditional leaders to address the violence. We urge restraint from further violence. We also urge communities to cooperate with the Kaduna state government and security agencies in their efforts to protect residents and, together, search for longer-term peaceful solutions to the conflict.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 03/04/2019 15:51:34 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool