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1542517

	registered interest
	date	15/11/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Mali: Peacekeeping Operations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he discussed UK withdrawal from Mali with his counterparts in the Sahel region before the announcement on 14 November 2022.
	tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
	tabling member printed	John Healey
	uin	87747
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2022 answer text <p>The Transitional Government of Mali were notified of the announcement by our Embassy in Bamako before the Statement in the House.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 23/11/2022 16:15:15 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1542523

	registered interest
	date	15/11/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Mali: Peacekeeping Operations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the withdrawal of UK troops from Mali will be completed.
	tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
	tabling member printed	John Healey
	uin	87749
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2022 answer text <p>Following the announcement in the House, the order to begin the withdrawal of the Long Range Reconnaissance Group contribution to the MINUSMA mission has been activated. Coordinating with international partners for our departure is underway and will continue over the coming weeks. I will not provide an exact timeline for withdrawal of UK troops, but I can say that we will not generate a sixth rotation of the UK Task Group to the MINUSMA mission and therefore the Scots Dragoon Guards will be the last rotation.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 23/11/2022 16:16:45 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1488963

	registered interest
	date	13/07/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Mali: Peacekeeping Operations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of (a) expanding Operation NEWCOMBE and (b) increasing British armed forces presence in Mali in the context of levels of extremism.
	tabling member constituency	Bournemouth East
	tabling member printed	Mr Tobias Ellwood
	uin	35888
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/07/2022 answer text <p>West Africa has strategic importance to the United Kingdom; from our enduring partnership with a number of countries in the region – notably Ghana and Nigeria, to insecurity and instability in the Sahel, to countering piracy, smuggling and illegal fishing in the Gulf of Guinea.</p><p> </p><p>The UK constantly reviews our contribution to international missions to ensure that the military instrument is being effectively used alongside political and economic efforts. As the Malian government has chosen to work more closely with a Russian private military company and the violence has spread to Burkina Faso causing a direct threat to the UK interest in the littoral states, the Ministry of Defence is currently working across Whitehall to consider whether our interest in West Africa might be better pursued through a different mission with regional partners.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 21/07/2022 16:56:36 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood

1485104

	registered interest
	date	30/06/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Mali: Peacekeeping Operations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Maliand (MINUSMA) mandate and other parameters in relation to the (a) availability of air support within MINUSMA with cooperation from authorities in Mali and (b) adequacy of human rights due diligence processes on the (i) safety of UK personnel taking part in missions within MINUSMA and (ii) efficacy in increasing security and preventing abuses of future UK participation in MINUSMA.
	tabling member constituency	West Ham
	tabling member printed	Ms Lyn Brown
	uin	28408
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2022 answer text <p>We dynamically review the UK's deployment to MINUSMA including on the basis of risk to personnel, continued ability to deliver against our mission, and issues such as restrictions on movement imposed by the Malian Transitional Authorities. On the basis of those assessments the UK deployment continues. Support from MINUSMA to non-UN security forces in Mali must comply with the UN's Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP). We flag consistently with the UN the importance of strict compliance and regular reporting on its implementation. UK forces are not providing support to the Malian Transitional Authorities, and any potential plans to do so would need to be HRDDP compliant.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 13/07/2022 10:41:16 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

1464487

	registered interest
	date	19/05/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Mali: Peacekeeping Operations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with his French counterpart on the impact on the UK’s MINUSMA deployment in Mali following the French withdrawal from that country in summer 2022.
	tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
	tabling member printed	John Healey
	uin	5337
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/05/2022 answer text <p>The UK has regular dialogue with the French on Mali as the French Counter Terrorism Operation BARKHANE draws to a close, and as we continue to support their withdrawal through the provision of a CH47 Support Helicopter detachment. The UK's continued support to the United Nations MINUSMA mission is still under constant review.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 26/05/2022 15:00:26 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1464490

	registered interest
	date	19/05/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Mali: Peacekeeping Operations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he made of the impact on the UK’s MINUSMA deployment in Mali following the decision of the Malian Government to withdraw from the G5 Sahel Force.
	tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
	tabling member printed	John Healey
	uin	5339
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/05/2022 answer text <p>We dynamically review the political and security situation in Mali, and we are aware of the recent decision of the Malian Government to withdraw from the G5 Sahel Force. The UK's continued support to the United Nations MINUSMA mission is still under review. Some enablers for the UK's continuation sit with the departing French force. We are in discussions with the UN and key allies to determine how these can be replaced.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 26/05/2022 15:05:14 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1423057

	registered interest
	date	18/02/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Mali: Peacekeeping Operations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of French troops' withdrawal from Mali on British forces deployed there; and what additional assistance is being provided to those British forces in response to that withdrawal.
	tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
	tabling member printed	Holly Mumby-Croft
	uin	125602
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2022 answer text <p>We have been supporting the French Counter Terrorism Operation BARKHANE since July 2018 through provision of a CH47 Support Helicopter detachment. As the French mission concludes, so will the UK's contribution to it.</p><p>The UK's continued support to the United Nations MINUSMA mission is still being considered. Some critical enablers for the UK's continuation sit with the French force. We are discussing with other European allies whether these can be replaced.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 28/02/2022 14:21:26 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	4867 label Biography information for Holly Mumby-Croft

1366847

	registered interest
	date	08/11/2021
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Mali: Peacekeeping Operations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the name is of the terrorist armed group of the two men killed in Mali by British peacekeepers on 20 October 2021.
	tabling member constituency	East Lothian
	tabling member printed	Kenny MacAskill
	uin	71476
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2021 answer text <p>UK Armed Forces, deployed on peacekeeping operations, were engaged by two armed individuals while conducting routine assurance patrols. They returned fire, killing those two individuals, who are most likely to have been members of one of the terrorist armed groups operating in Mali and across the region. Our forces acted lawfully, pursuant to the inherent right of self-defence and in accordance with MINUSMA's mandate under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 15/11/2021 17:44:51 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	4772 label Biography information for Kenny MacAskill

1346535

	registered interest
	date	13/07/2021
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Mali: Peacekeeping Operations
	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 implications of the decision by the government of France to withdraw more than 2000 troops from the Sahel for the British forces sent to Mali last year, including any plans to (1) increase the UK presence, or to (2) withdraw our military presence.
	tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
	uin	HL1938
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2021 answer text <p>The UK is in contact with our French partners on their planned changes to operations in the Sahel; we have had assurances France will retain the key enablers which allow the UK to effectively contribute to operations in the Sahel. Through our recent deployment to the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali (MINUSMA), and our programmatic support for stabilisation and conflict resolution, the UK is committed to building peace and stability in the Sahel. We also use our humanitarian assistance to support those most affected by conflict. While military commitments remain under constant review, there are no plans to change the UK presence in the Sahel at this time.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 22/07/2021 10:46:20 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1338819

	registered interest
	date	22/06/2021
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Mali: Peacekeeping Operations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 15 June 2021 to Question 12970 on Mali: Peacekeeping Operations, how many soldiers in Mali tested positive for covid-19 between January 2020 and March 2020.
	tabling member constituency	North Durham
	tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
	uin	20328
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2021 answer text <p>Between January 2020 and March 2020 there were no UK Service personnel deployed on peacekeeping operations in Mali. Between January 2021 and March 2021 there were two confirmed COVID-19 positive test cases amongst UK Service personnel deployed in support of peacekeeping operations in Mali.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 28/06/2021 10:23:25 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Lord Beamish