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1139651

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Yemen: Humanitarian Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent discussions he has had with his (a) European and (b) other international counterparts on the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.
	tabling member constituency	Warley
	tabling member printed	John Spellar
	uin	911993
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2019 answer text <p>The UK regularly discusses the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela in international fora.</p><p>This includes with our European counterparts, as well as during the visits to the UK by the Colombian President Duque and US Secretary of State Pompeo.</p><p>Together with our international partners, we continue to call for unimpeded access for humanitarian aid in to Venezuela.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 17/07/2019 15:33:38 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1139652

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Developing Countries: Education
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What progress his Department has made on achieving sustainable development goal 4 on education for children.
	tabling member constituency	City of Chester
	tabling member printed	Christian Matheson
	uin	911994
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2019 answer text <p>We are one of the largest bilateral donors to education globally</p><p><br>Between 2015 and 2019 we supported 14.3 million children to gain a decent education of which at least 5.8m were girls.</p><p>DFID’s focus is on ensuring that children have access to a quality education.</p><p>My ambition is that DFID increases the number of its education specialists in the field to support the major shift required in education systems and teaching to deliver improved learning for children.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 17/07/2019 15:52:29 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4408 label Biography information for Christian Matheson

1139653

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Commonwealth: English Language
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps he is taking to improve English literacy throughout the Commonwealth.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	911995
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2019 answer text <p>DFID is tackling the learning crisis by supporting children to learn the basics of literacy, including in Commonwealth countries.</p><p>We are investing in English language learning, for example through our new skills hub, which includes Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria.</p><p>We also work directly to boost the quality of teaching in English, for example through the Girls’ Education Challenge.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 17/07/2019 15:54:01 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1139654

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Mexico: USA
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the humanitarian situation on the US-Mexico border.
	tabling member constituency	Warrington South
	tabling member printed	Faisal Rashid
	uin	911998
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2019 answer text <p>I share the hon Gentleman’s concerns about the reports of poor conditions and overcrowding in US detention facilities on the border with Mexico.</p><p>I very much welcome the steps already taken by the Administration and Congress to address these issues, including the emergency funding signed off by the President on 1 July.</p><p>These are difficult issues, and the UK has also struggled sometimes to get this right.</p><p>But we very much encourage our US friends to continue to work to improve the conditions in these facilities.</p><p>I have seen the excellent work the US has done around the world to promote human rights, and so it is important that they uphold these standards as they continue to tackle the situation at the US-Mexico border.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 17/07/2019 16:19:24 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4670 label Biography information for Faisal Rashid

1139655

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Developing Countries: Internally Displaced People
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What support his Department provides to victims of forced displacement.
	tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
	tabling member printed	Martyn Day
	uin	911999
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2019 answer text <p>The UK remains at the forefront of refugee responses globally, providing both immediate lifesaving aid and access to jobs and education.</p><p>We helped develop and agree the new Global Compact on Refugees and have backed the call for a new UN High Level Panel to tackle internal displacement.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 17/07/2019 15:54:31 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

1139656

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Palestinians: Overseas Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps he is taking to ensure that UK aid to the Occupied Palestinian Territories facilitates peacebuilding with Israel.
	tabling member constituency	Henley
	tabling member printed	John Howell
	uin	912000
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2019 answer text <p>DFID’s people-to-people programme builds support for peace by bringing together Palestinians and Israelis to promote tolerance and work on shared problems.</p><p>So far, over 1,200 young Israelis and Palestinians have taken part in holy site tours aimed at increasing understanding of religious tolerance. Ultimately the only way to achieve peace is through a negotiated two-state solution.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 17/07/2019 15:55:13 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	1606 label Biography information for John Howell

1138815

	registered interest
	date	15/07/2019
	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	China: State Visits
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions his Department had with the Chinese authorities prior to the state visit of President Xi in 2015 on the policing of public protests against the visit.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	277142
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2019 answer text <p>For any State Visit, it is standard practice for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to work closely with the relevant Embassy or High Commission in support of the visit, which will include discussions about the security arrangements. The Foreign &amp; Commonwealth Office does not publicly disclose details of any discussions on security arrangements.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 23/07/2019 15:50:10 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1138816

	registered interest
	date	15/07/2019
	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	China: State Visits
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether the Chinese authorities made any specific, (a) formal and (b) informal requests to his Department on the policing of protests prior and during the state visit of President Xi in 2015.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	277143
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2019 answer text <p>​The Foreign &amp; Commonwealth Office does not publicly disclose details of requests for security or security arrangements.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 23/07/2019 15:52:39 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1138817

	registered interest
	date	15/07/2019
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	hansard heading	Health Services: Technology
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many patient organisations are involved in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s review of health technology assessment methods and processes.
	tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
	tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
	uin	277170
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2019 answer text <p>There are three patient/lay representatives on the methods working group with a wide range of experience, covering a range of topic areas, reflecting the programmes under review. Two of the patient/lay representatives also belong to the Patients Involved in NICE coalition.</p><p>Patient groups will be involved in the review of each of the specific methodological areas as detailed in the paper presented to the NICE board on 17 July 2019. Experts in the area will be invited to participate in topic specific methods task and finish groups.</p><p>NICE has established a dedicated patient working group. There are six patient organisation representatives on the group, including those who belong to the Patients Involved in NICE coalition. The group will work directly with patient/carer groups to coordinate the patient perspective on both methods and process. A stakeholder workshop with patient groups was held in January 2019 that included representatives from 22 patient organisations.</p><p>The patient working group has recently disseminated a survey to patient umbrella groups to develop a clear understanding of the patient perspective on both methods and processes. The survey runs until 5pm on Monday 12 August 2019. It will be promoted via social media and sent directly to groups working with NICE. Patient organisations can communicate with representatives on the methods working group and patient working group outside of this survey.</p><p>Patient organisations will have the opportunity to comment directly on proposals during the public consultation in summer 2020.</p><p>NICE is implementing other opportunities to encourage more patient group involvement throughout the review via provision of a subscription based bulletin for updates and information (which people can subscribe to via their website) and exploring arrangements of additional engagement sessions (i.e. webinars), as and when appropriate.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Ribble answering member printed Seema Kennedy grouped question UIN 277171 277172 question first answered 23/07/2019 16:34:14 answering member 4455 label Biography information for Seema Kennedy
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

1138818

	registered interest
	date	15/07/2019
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	hansard heading	Health Services: Technology
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what opportunities patient organisations will have to make representations to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s review of health technology assessment methods and processes.
	tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
	tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
	uin	277171
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2019 answer text <p>There are three patient/lay representatives on the methods working group with a wide range of experience, covering a range of topic areas, reflecting the programmes under review. Two of the patient/lay representatives also belong to the Patients Involved in NICE coalition.</p><p>Patient groups will be involved in the review of each of the specific methodological areas as detailed in the paper presented to the NICE board on 17 July 2019. Experts in the area will be invited to participate in topic specific methods task and finish groups.</p><p>NICE has established a dedicated patient working group. There are six patient organisation representatives on the group, including those who belong to the Patients Involved in NICE coalition. The group will work directly with patient/carer groups to coordinate the patient perspective on both methods and process. A stakeholder workshop with patient groups was held in January 2019 that included representatives from 22 patient organisations.</p><p>The patient working group has recently disseminated a survey to patient umbrella groups to develop a clear understanding of the patient perspective on both methods and processes. The survey runs until 5pm on Monday 12 August 2019. It will be promoted via social media and sent directly to groups working with NICE. Patient organisations can communicate with representatives on the methods working group and patient working group outside of this survey.</p><p>Patient organisations will have the opportunity to comment directly on proposals during the public consultation in summer 2020.</p><p>NICE is implementing other opportunities to encourage more patient group involvement throughout the review via provision of a subscription based bulletin for updates and information (which people can subscribe to via their website) and exploring arrangements of additional engagement sessions (i.e. webinars), as and when appropriate.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Ribble answering member printed Seema Kennedy grouped question UIN 277170 277172 question first answered 23/07/2019 16:34:14 answering member 4455 label Biography information for Seema Kennedy
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin