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869402

	registered interest
	date	22/03/2018
	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	Gaza: Armed Conflict
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Israeli counterpart on the security situation in Gaza.
	tabling member constituency	West Lancashire
	tabling member printed	Rosie Cooper
	uin	133916
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2018 answer text While the Foreign Secretary has not recently discussed this specific issue with his Israeli counterpart, our Embassy in Tel Aviv and our Consulate-General in Jerusalem frequently urge both the Israeli and Palestinian authorities to take steps to improve conditions in Gaza. Every Israeli and Palestinian has the right to live in peace and security. We strongly condemn the recent attempted assassination of Prime Minister Hamdallah on 13 March, for which there is no justification. The UK continues to support the return of the legitimate Palestinian Authority to Gaza. We urge non-violence, dialogue and progress towards a sustainable Hamas-Fatah reconciliation and an improvement in the humanitarian situation in Gaza. answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 27/03/2018 17:16:05 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt previous answer version 50223 answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	1538 label Biography information for Rosie Cooper

872680

	registered interest
	date	27/03/2018
	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	Islamic State: Sexual Offences
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his counterparts in (a) Iraq and (b) the Kurdistan Regional Government on protection and support for victims of sexual violence by Daesh.
	tabling member constituency	Warrington North
	tabling member printed	Helen Jones
	uin	134494
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/04/2018 answer text <p>​​We raise the protection needs of the victims of Daesh atrocities with the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government regularly. We have made clear, through our Embassy in Baghdad and our Consulate General in Erbil, the importance of protecting civilians and of Iraq's meeting its human rights responsibilities, which includes ensuring the rule of law. We welcome the commitments of Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi to investigate all allegations of human rights abuses and violations, including those committed against minorities, and to hold those responsible to account.</p><p>In March, the Minister for the Commonwealth and UN, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, visited Iraq including the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The Minister launched the UK's Fourth National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security and encouraged efforts to hold Daesh to account for its crimes, build support for survivors of sexual violence and, end the stigma attached to victims of those crimes.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 06/04/2018 11:38:37 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	432 label Biography information for Helen Jones

1088518

	registered interest
	date	13/03/2019
	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	Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Buildings
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the Answer of 11 February 2019 to Question 216183 on Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Buildings, for what reasons his Department owns two properties with an asset value of over £5 million in Buenos Aires.
	tabling member constituency	Bishop Auckland
	tabling member printed	Helen Goodman
	uin	231949
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2019 answer text <p>​​The two properties each with an asset value of over £5 million in Buenos Aires are the British Embassy and the Ambassador's Residence (acquired in 1945). These buildings provide a dedicated base from which diplomats can promote UK interests in Argentina.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 18/03/2019 17:19:02 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	1484 label Biography information for Helen Goodman

983217

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2018
	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	Anna Campbell
	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 has he made to the Turkish Government on the repatriation of the body of British national Anna Campbell from that country.
	tabling member constituency	Derby North
	tabling member printed	Chris Williamson
	uin	176250
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2018 answer text <p>​​The British Embassy in Ankara has engaged with the Turkish authorities about returning Anna Campbell's body to her family and with the International Red Cross. Due to the situation on the ground it is extremely difficult to confirm the whereabouts of any British nationals in Syria. We continue to stress to Turkey the importance of ensuring that the UN and non-governmental organisation partners are able to operate in areas under Turkish control. We stand ready to engage further with the authorities should the situation change.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 16/10/2018 15:01:55 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	3976 label Biography information for Chris Williamson

919336

	registered interest
	date	07/06/2018
	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	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the role of terrorist organisations in the recent Israeli-Palestinian boarder conflict; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Hemel Hempstead
	tabling member printed	Sir Mike Penning
	uin	151114
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2018 answer text <p>​​Hamas have stated that 50 of those killed during protests in Gaza were their operatives, and Hamas leaders have also called for violence against Israelis. While we support the fundamental right of Palestinians to peaceful protest, there have been multiple attempts to place Improvised Explosive Devices at the Gaza border, and it is clear that extremist elements have been exploiting these protests for their own ends. Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad have also claimed responsibility for the recent rocket attacks from Gaza towards Israel. Israel has the right to protect itself against all militant groups.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 15/06/2018 13:12:49 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	1528 label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning

1012410

	registered interest
	date	22/11/2018
	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	Matthew Hedges
	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 authorities in the United Arab Emirates as a result of the sentencing of UK student Matthew Hedges.
	tabling member constituency	Exeter
	tabling member printed	Mr Ben Bradshaw
	uin	194586
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2018 answer text <p>​​Following the court hearing on Wednesday 21 November, the Foreign Secretary released a statement and discussed Matthew Hedges' case with Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed and the United Arab Emirates Ambassador to the UK. I have also spoken to Deputy Foreign Minister Anwar Gargash, most recently on 23 November. We welcome the news of Mr Hedges' pardon. He has now returned to the UK and has reunited with his wife</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 30/11/2018 13:09:52 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	230 label Biography information for Mr Ben Bradshaw

999657

	registered interest
	date	01/11/2018
	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	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking to encourage the resumption of substantive negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
	tabling member printed	Richard Burden
	uin	186932
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2018 answer text <p>​​At this highly sensitive time in the region, there is an urgent need to restart the peace process between Israelis and Palestinians. We regularly press both parties to resume direct negotiations towards a two-state solution. I discussed the issue of the Middle East Peace Process with the Israeli Ambassador to the UK on 11 October. We continue to encourage the US Administration to bring forward detailed proposals for a viable peace agreement that addresses the legitimate concerns of both parties.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 08/11/2018 13:59:05 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

904772

	registered interest
	date	15/05/2018
	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	Gaza: Armed Conflict
	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 ensure an independent inquiry into recent civilian deaths on the Gaza border.
	tabling member constituency	Canterbury
	tabling member printed	Rosie Duffield
	uin	144396
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2018 answer text <p>​​As our Ambassador to the UN said at the UN Security Council emergency meeting on 15 May, we &quot;want to reiterate our support for independent and transparent investigations into the events that have taken place in Gaza on 14 May and in recent weeks&quot;. This includes the extent to which the Israeli security forces' rules of engagement are in line with international law and what role Hamas played in events. The UK will judge any proposal for an investigation on its merits.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 22/05/2018 16:15:45 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4616 label Biography information for Rosie Duffield

904187

	registered interest
	date	14/05/2018
	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	Gaza: Israel
	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 had discussions with its Israeli counterpart on the use by the Israeli military of expanding bullets in the Gaza Strip between February 2018 and May 2018; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
	tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
	uin	143735
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2018 answer text <p>​Whilst we have not raised this specific issue, the use of live fire is deeply troubling and has led to significant loss of life. I raised concerns about the use of live ammunition against protestors in Gaza with my Israeli counterpart on 13 May. The Minister for Human Rights, also raised this issue with the Israeli government during his visit to Israel on 11 April. As I said in my statement of 14 May we continue to implore Israel to show greater restraint.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 17/05/2018 16:13:50 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1028682

	registered interest
	date	19/12/2018
	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	Gaza: Israel
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 19 December 2018 to Question 201109, whether he plans to make representations to his Israeli counterpart on allegations that Israeli security forces impersonated humanitarian workers while conducting a military operation inside the Gaza Strip in November 2018.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
	tabling member printed	Richard Burden
	uin	203788
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/01/2019 answer text <p>​Whilst we do not have plans to raise these allegations, we routinely make clear to the Israeli authorities our concerns about their conduct of the occupation.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 08/01/2019 16:22:37 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden