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174197

	registered interest
	date	16/01/2015
	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
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether his Department has summoned the Saudi Ambassador in London in order to make representations over the public flogging of Raif Badawi.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Hall Green
	tabling member printed	Mr Roger Godsiff
	uin	221090
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2015 answer text We have raised the case of Raif Badawi at a senior level with the Saudi authorities. answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 21/01/2015 17:59:46 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	304 label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff

78129

	registered interest
	date	15/07/2014
	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
	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 introduce an embargo on the export of weapons to Israel.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Hall Green
	tabling member printed	Mr Roger Godsiff
	uin	205884
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/07/2014 answer text <p>We remain deeply concerned about the situation in Gaza. We call for an immediate de-escalation and restoration of the November 2012 ceasefire, to avoid further civilian injuries and the loss of innocent life.</p><p>The United Kingdom does not believe that imposing a blanket arms embargo on Israel would promote progress in the Middle East Peace Process. All countries, including Israel, have a legitimate right to self-defence, and the right to defend its citizens from attack. In doing so, it is vital that all actions are proportionate, in line with International Humanitarian Law, and are calibrated to avoid civilian casualties.</p><p>Export licence applications to all countries continue to be considered on a case by case basis against the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria, taking into account the circumstances prevailing at the time of application. In view of the situation in Gaza, we are keeping all licence applications under review to ensure that all our decisions remain consistent with our human rights commitments and all applicable criteria. If a decision is taken to suspend or revoke licences we will announce this to Parliament, and where possible we will do this in concert with our EU partners.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 21/07/2014 17:45:57 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	304 label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff

172900

	registered interest
	date	09/01/2015
	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
	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 make representations to the Saudi Arabian government on the public flogging of Raif Badawi on 9 January 2015.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Hall Green
	tabling member printed	Mr Roger Godsiff
	uin	220263
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2015 answer text <p>We condemn the use of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment in all circumstances.</p><p>The UK is a strong supporter of freedom of expression around the world. We believe that people must be allowed to discuss and debate issues freely, challenge peacefully their governments and speak out against violations of human rights wherever they occur.</p><p>We maintain a close dialogue with the Saudi Arabian government on these issues and will continue to do so.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 14/01/2015 15:26:17 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	304 label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff

167024

	registered interest
	date	01/12/2014
	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
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations the Government has made to the Saudi Arabian government regarding the case of Raif Badawi.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Hall Green
	tabling member printed	Mr Roger Godsiff
	uin	216513
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2014 answer text <p>We are aware of the case of Raif Badawi and have been monitoring proceedings closely. Our Embassy in Riyadh worked with the EU to raise concerns about Mr Badawi’s case with the Saudi authorities, in particular his sentencing. We will continue to follow his case.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 04/12/2014 14:57:14 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	304 label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff

90096

	registered interest
	date	01/09/2014
	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	Occupied Territories
	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 the UK plans to take in response to Israel's announcement that it will appropriate nearly 1,000 acres of Palestinian land in the Etzion settlement.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Hall Green
	tabling member printed	Mr Roger Godsiff
	uin	207603
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/09/2014 answer text <p>The Government has made it clear that it deplores the Israeli government's expropriation of 988 acres of land around the settlement of Etzion near Bethlehem. It is a particularly ill-judged decision at a time when the priority should be to build on the ceasefire in Gaza. We believe it will do serious damage to Israel's standing in the international community.</p><p>The Government's position on settlements is clear: they are illegal under international law, present an obstacle to peace and take us further away from a two state solution at a time when negotiations to achieve this objective urgently need to be resumed.</p><p>We have strongly urged the government of Israel to reverse this decision.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 04/09/2014 12:00:15 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	304 label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff

171963

	registered interest
	date	05/01/2015
	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	Shaker Aamer
	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 the Government is taking to expedite the release of Shaker Aamer from Guantanamo Bay.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Hall Green
	tabling member printed	Mr Roger Godsiff
	uin	219707
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/01/2015 answer text <p>Mr Aamer’s case remains a high priority for the UK Government. Senior Members of the Government, including the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr Hammond) and the Secretary of State for Defence my right hon. Friend the Member for Sevenoaks (Mr Fallon) continue to make clear to the US Government that we want Mr Aamer released and returned to the UK as a matter of urgency. However, any decision regarding Mr Aamer’s release ultimately remains in the hands of the United States Government.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 12/01/2015 16:25:01 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	304 label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff

166557

	registered interest
	date	27/11/2014
	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	Bahrain
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to his Bahraini counterpart on the recent arrest, detention and alleged torture of a group of women accused of organising a public referendum.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Hall Green
	tabling member printed	Mr Roger Godsiff
	uin	216324
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2014 answer text <p>I am aware of the arrest of 15 women on 16 November on suspicion of disrupting the electoral process, belonging to an illegal group and calling for the overthrow of the Government of Bahrain. I understand that all of them have now been released, but investigations into 12 individuals continue. Our Embassy in Bahrain will monitor these cases.</p><p>The Government stands firmly against torture and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment or punishment. We remain concerned by continuing allegations of torture and mistreatment in Bahrain, and continue to urge the Government of Bahrain to investigate any such allegations promptly, thoroughly and impartially.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 02/12/2014 16:19:14 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	304 label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff

89602

	registered interest
	date	29/08/2014
	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	Iraq
	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 the Government is taking to help protect people living in ISIS-controlled areas of Iraq.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Hall Green
	tabling member printed	Mr Roger Godsiff
	uin	207202
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2014 answer text <p>As the Prime Minister, my Rt. Hon. Friend the Member for Witney (Mr Cameron) set out in his statement of 1 September, the Government will use all the resources at our disposal to tackle the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). This includes providing equipment to support Kurdistan Regional Government forces fighting against ISIL.</p><p>The UK has also delivered airdrops to support those trapped by ISIL, and has committed £23m of humanitarian assistance to help those who have fled ISIL’s advances. The RAF have also been carrying out surveillance flights.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 05/09/2014 14:08:08 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	304 label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff

78180

	registered interest
	date	15/07/2014
	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	Middle East
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what guarantees he has sought from Israel that weapons sold to it by the UK will not be used on civilians in Palestine; and what assessment he has made of the reliability of those guarantees.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Hall Green
	tabling member printed	Mr Roger Godsiff
	uin	205885
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/07/2014 answer text <p>All export licence applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis against the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria in light of the prevailing circumstances. We will not issue an export licence where we judge there is a clear risk that the proposed export might be used for internal repression. We continue to monitor events in Gaza and Israel carefully and call on all sides to ensure that their actions are in line with international humanitarian law. It is vital that all actions are proportionate and are calibrated to avoid civilian casualties.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 21/07/2014 17:54:23 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	304 label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff