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1465098

	registered interest
	date	23/05/2022
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Turkey: Terrorism
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has had recent discussions with her Turkish counterpart on Operation Claw Lock.
	tabling member constituency	Streatham
	tabling member printed	Bell Ribeiro-Addy
	uin	6912
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/05/2022 answer text <p>We are following closely the situation in northern Iraq, including monitoring of Turkey's Operation Claw Lock. FCDO Ministers and senior officials regularly reiterate to all parties the need for dialogue and cooperation between Turkey and Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, to combat terrorism, ensure regional security, and protect civilians. Our diplomatic missions are in regular contact with Turkish and Iraqi authorities.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 26/05/2022 15:12:34 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
	tabling member	4764 label Biography information for Bell Ribeiro-Addy

1436679

	registered interest
	date	28/02/2022
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Ukraine: Ethnic Groups
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the veracity of reports that Black and Ethnic Minority people fleeing from Ukraine are being denied safe passage and refuge in neighbouring countries; and what steps the Government is taking to support neighbouring countries to ensure safe passage of all people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.
	tabling member constituency	Streatham
	tabling member printed	Bell Ribeiro-Addy
	uin	131317
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/03/2022 answer text <p>The FCDO is aware of reporting of difficulties faced by some Black and Ethnic Minority people seeking to leave to Ukraine. The UK has announced £120 million in emergency aid to help tackle Ukraine's humanitarian crisis. As well as ensuring that Ukrainians have access to basic necessities and medical supplies, this will help countries surrounding Ukraine to receive and support the increasing flow of refugees. A 4-person team of UK humanitarian experts arrived in Poland on 26 February and another is in Moldova to support the regional response, providing logistics advice and analysis of needs on the ground. We will deploy additional experts across the region in the coming days. We also have specially trained consular staff at the Ukrainian borders to help British nationals to leave the country safely.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 03/03/2022 17:47:18 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
	tabling member	4764 label Biography information for Bell Ribeiro-Addy

1381419

	registered interest
	date	23/11/2021
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Libya: Refugees
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to further assist refugees situated and indefinitely detained in overcrowded centres in Libya.
	tabling member constituency	Streatham
	tabling member printed	Bell Ribeiro-Addy
	uin	80482
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2021 answer text <p>The UK is appalled by abuses of migrants and refugees in Libya and the inhumane conditions in detention centres. We continue to urge the interim Government of National Unity to take steps to end the exploitation and abuse of migrants and to implement a better functioning system that respects human rights. We support the UN's call for detention centres across Libya to be closed, and call on all parties to engage with the UN and the humanitarian community so that all migrants and refugees can be evacuated safely in accordance with international human rights law.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 01/12/2021 17:11:26 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
	tabling member	4764 label Biography information for Bell Ribeiro-Addy

1338404

	registered interest
	date	21/06/2021
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Soulaimane Raissouni
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure imprisoned Moroccan journalist, Soulaiman Raissouni, is given access to adequate medical treatment.
	tabling member constituency	Streatham
	tabling member printed	Bell Ribeiro-Addy
	uin	19695
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/06/2021 answer text <p>We are aware of reports concerning Soulaiman Raissouni and continue to monitor the case. Support for human rights is a priority around the world, and we regularly raise human rights issues with the Moroccan Government, including prison conditions.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 24/06/2021 15:22:07 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
	tabling member	4764 label Biography information for Bell Ribeiro-Addy

1334022

	registered interest
	date	14/06/2021
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Bahrain: Human Rights
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will meet with the pro-democracy leaders Saeed Alshehabi, Ali Mushaima and Moosa Mohammad to discuss ongoing human rights violations in Bahrain.
	tabling member constituency	Streatham
	tabling member printed	Bell Ribeiro-Addy
	uin	15392
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2021 answer text <p>There are no plans to meet with Dr. Saeed Alshehabi, Mr Ali Mushaima or Mr Moosa Mohammad.</p><p>Defending human rights and promoting democracy around the world is a core priority for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and its diplomatic network. While we recognise that challenges remain, we believe that consistent, positive steps are being made on security and justice reform in Bahrain. The FCDO considers a range of information and sources when making our assessment of the HRs picture in Bahrain, including meeting individuals or groups when we deem appropriate.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 22/06/2021 16:22:48 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
	tabling member	4764 label Biography information for Bell Ribeiro-Addy

1302557

	registered interest
	date	15/03/2021
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Iraq: Journalism
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the recent arrests of journalists in the Iraqi Kurdistan region; and if he will make representations to his counterparts in the Kurdish Regional Government on the release of those journalists.
	tabling member constituency	Streatham
	tabling member printed	Bell Ribeiro-Addy
	uin	169043
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2021 answer text <p>We are aware of reports concerning the detention and convictions of journalists in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and are following the situation closely. A free and independent media is essential to functioning societies. We condemn acts of intimidation against journalists and media organisations, and the suppression of information.</p><p>I have raised and continue to raise my concerns over restrictions on media freedom in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq with the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani. In the last few weeks, our Ambassador in Baghdad, and our Consul General in Erbil, has also discussed these issues with their interlocutors in the Kurdistan Regional Government.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 22/03/2021 16:30:51 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
	tabling member	4764 label Biography information for Bell Ribeiro-Addy

1256786

	registered interest
	date	30/11/2020
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Syria: Armed Conflict and Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he will take to support and protect civilians in Syria during the ongoing civil conflict and covid-19 pandemic.
	tabling member constituency	Streatham
	tabling member printed	Bell Ribeiro-Addy
	uin	122888
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/12/2020 answer text <p>The UK continues to work closely with the UN and our humanitarian partners to respond to the outbreak of COVID-19 and sustain life-saving services in Syria. The UK has committed £34 million to help humanitarian partners mitigate the impact of the virus. The funding will help stop the spread of the virus in Syria by supporting health workers with training, medical supplies and sanitation. Additionally, the UK remains a top donor to the Syria crisis. In June 2020 we committed at least £300 million at the Brussels Conference on &quot;Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region&quot;. This brings the UK's support to Syria and the region since 2012 to £3.3 billion, the UK's biggest ever humanitarian response. The UK continues to call upon all parties to the conflict to uphold International Humanitarian Law and protect civilians.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 08/12/2020 11:46:46 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
	tabling member	4764 label Biography information for Bell Ribeiro-Addy

1254669

	registered interest
	date	24/11/2020
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Israel: West Bank
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	Whether he made representations during his recent visit to Israel to his counterpart in the Israeli Government on proposals to annex parts of the West Bank.
	tabling member constituency	Streatham
	tabling member printed	Bell Ribeiro-Addy
	uin	909175
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/11/2020 answer text <p>We have actively encouraged the parties back to dialogue. The Foreign Secretary visited Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories in August and urged Palestinian President Abbas and Israeli PM Netanyahu to renew cooperation, and work towards further confidence-building measures and dialogue. The Foreign Secretary welcomed the recent decision by the Palestinian Authority &amp; the Government of Israel to restore cooperation. We encourage the parties to build on this momentum through further dialogue and compromise to move towards a lasting solution to the conflict. We also welcomed the announcement, on 13 August, of the suspension of annexation plans. Annexation would have been contrary to international law, counterproductive to peace and a severe blow to prospects for a two-state solution. We hope both of these developments can be used as a step towards direct talks between the two sides. The UK stands ready to support.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 24/11/2020 16:00:46 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
	tabling member	4764 label Biography information for Bell Ribeiro-Addy

1252921

	registered interest
	date	17/11/2020
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	West Bank: Demolition
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the recent demolition of Palestinian homes in the Bedouin settlement of Khirbet Humsa, in the Jordan Valley.
	tabling member constituency	Streatham
	tabling member printed	Bell Ribeiro-Addy
	uin	116656
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/11/2020 answer text <p>We are concerned by increasing rates of demolition of Palestinian property by the Israeli authorities. In all but the most exceptional of circumstances demolitions are contrary to International Humanitarian Law. I raised our concern about demolitions with the Israeli Ambassador to the UK on 29 October, and issued a statement outlining the UK's concern about the demolitions of structures in Humsa Al-Baqai'a on 6 November. Officials from the British Consulate General Jerusalem visited Humsa Al-Baqai'a on 6 November to reiterate UK support for the community. The UK provides funding to the West Bank Protection Consortium, which is coordinating with the Palestinian Red Cross and the United Nations to provide emergency shelter to the community of Humsa Al-Baqai'a, and determine the community's long-term needs. The UK is focused on preventing demolitions and evictions from happening in the first place through our legal aid programme, which supports Bedouin communities and Palestinians facing demolition or home eviction in both the West Bank and East Jerusalem. We continue to urge the Government of Israel to develop improved mechanisms for zoning, planning and permitting in Area C for the benefit of the Palestinian population, including by facilitating local Palestinian participation in such processes.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 24/11/2020 15:38:50 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
	tabling member	4764 label Biography information for Bell Ribeiro-Addy

1247750

	registered interest
	date	02/11/2020
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Detainees: Dual Nationality
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress his Department has made on reuniting (a) Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, (b) Anoosheh Ashooori and (c) other arbitrarily detained dual British nationals with their families.
	tabling member constituency	Streatham
	tabling member printed	Bell Ribeiro-Addy
	uin	110249
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2020 answer text <p>HMG remains extremely concerned about all dual British nationals detained in Iran, including Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori. Iran does not recognise dual nationality and therefore does not the permit UK Government access to British-Iranian detainees. We continue to urge the Iranian Government immediately to release all dual British nationals arbitrarily detained in Iran to enable them to return to their families in the UK. The welfare of British-Iranian citizens in Iran is of paramount importance, and we call on Iran to uphold its commitments under international law to treat all detainees in line with international standards. We continue to raise all our dual British nationals' cases at the most senior levels, and discuss it at every opportunity with our Iranian counterparts. The Foreign Secretary has done so repeatedly with Foreign Minister Zarif. We raised their cases again when we summoned the Iranian Ambassador on 29 October, and our Ambassador in Tehran consistently raises all our dual national detainees with the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 09/11/2020 15:30:56 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
	tabling member	4764 label Biography information for Bell Ribeiro-Addy