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1108817

	registered interest
	date	01/04/2019
	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	North Korea: Smuggling
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking following the evidence gathered by HMS Montrose regarding fuel tankers illegally smuggling petrol to North Korea.
	tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
	uin	HL14924
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>We have passed on evidence gathered by HMS Montrose on illegal North Korean ship to ship transfers of fuel to the UN Panel of Experts. The Panel is mandated to gather, examine and analyse information provided by States on the implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions, as well as information on incidents of non-compliance. ​</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 15/04/2019 14:23:38 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1108818

	registered interest
	date	01/04/2019
	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	North Korea: Smuggling
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking following the findings of the UN Panel of Experts on North Korea in March that “Ports and airports in North Korea were being used for rampant violations” of UN Security Council resolutions and sanctions, involving at least 89 calls by fuel tankers at North Korean ports involving illegal imports of oil, coal, and bulk cash.
	tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
	uin	HL14925
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>We keep a close track of North Korean sanctions implementation and respond robustly when there is evidence of sanctions breaches. We are active in working with and lobbying, where necessary, international partners to ensure that all relevant UN Security Council resolutions in respect of North Korea are fully and effectively implemented.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 15/04/2019 14:31:13 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1108833

	registered interest
	date	01/04/2019
	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	Libya: Freezing of Assets
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Italy about reports that €1.2 billion frozen Libyan assets were recently transferred to Libya.
	tabling member printed	Lord Empey
	uin	HL14940
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>​We are aware of these reports and regularly discuss Libya sanctions measures and their implementation with our EU partners and UN Security Council members, as part of our support for UN-led efforts to bring greater stability to the country.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL14941 question first answered 15/04/2019 15:58:44 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

1108834

	registered interest
	date	01/04/2019
	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	Libya: Freezing of Assets
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have drawn the attention of the United Nations and the European Union to reports that Belgium and Italy have released frozen Libyan assets without the permission of the UN Security Council.
	tabling member printed	Lord Empey
	uin	HL14941
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>​We are aware of these reports and regularly discuss Libya sanctions measures and their implementation with our EU partners and UN Security Council members, as part of our support for UN-led efforts to bring greater stability to the country.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL14940 question first answered 15/04/2019 15:58:44 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

1108839

	registered interest
	date	01/04/2019
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Belt and Road Initiative: China
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what commitments they have entered into under the Belt and Road Initiative of the People's Republic of China.
	tabling member printed	Lord Goodlad
	uin	HL14946
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>In 2017 the United Kingdom, together with 26 other countries, endorsed the “Guiding Principles on Financing the Development of the Belt and Road”. We continue to engage closely with China on the Belt and Road Initiative. The Department for International Trade assists UK firms by scoping project opportunities, providing finance where appropriate through UK Export Finance, and then supporting bids for contracts in firms’ priority markets. In addition, the Government advocates for the application of recognised international standards in the areas of transparency and anti-corruption, environmental standards, social standards and debt sustainability.</p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead question first answered 15/04/2019 13:22:31 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
	tabling member	670 label Biography information for Lord Goodlad

1108848

	registered interest
	date	01/04/2019
	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	SS Richard Montgomery
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when they last discussed the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery with the government of the United States.
	tabling member printed	Lord Harris of Haringey
	uin	HL14955
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>​We have not recently discussed the issue of the SS <em>Richard Montgomery</em> with the US Government.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 15/04/2019 15:54:48 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	2671 label Biography information for Lord Harris of Haringey

1108850

	registered interest
	date	01/04/2019
	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: Prisoners
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of China about the 1984 regulations in that country which state that organs can be extracted from executed prisoners.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
	uin	HL14957
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>I am not aware of any discussions between the UK and Chinese governments on this specific point.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 15/04/2019 14:50:03 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	2024 label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

1108861

	registered interest
	date	01/04/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	London Capital & Finance: Individual Savings Accounts
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what investigations they have initiated into the authorisation by the Financial Conduct Authority for London Capital and Finance to offer ISA investments.
	tabling member printed	Lord Myners
	uin	HL14968
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>On 1 April, the Economic Secretary announced that he will use powers under the Financial Services Act 2012 to direct the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to launch an investigation into the events at London Capital &amp; Finance and the circumstances surrounding them. This followed a request from the FCA Chair, Charles Randell, to the Economic Secretary to launch such an investigation.</p><p> </p><p>Approval to act as an ISA manager is granted by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). When considering an application, HMRC undertakes checks to ensure that applicants hold the appropriate regulatory permissions from the FCA.</p><p> </p><p>Once approval is granted, ISA managers must administer the ISA scheme in accordance with the ISA legislation. HMRC has a range of powers to tackle non-compliance with the rules, including withdrawing permission to act as an ISA manager, voiding non-compliant ISAs and reclaiming any incorrectly paid tax relief.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 15/04/2019 14:42:35 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	3869 label Biography information for Lord Myners

1108863

	registered interest
	date	01/04/2019
	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	UNRWA
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees about its working definition of a refugee.
	tabling member printed	Lord Polak
	uin	HL14970
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>​The UK is clear that the status of Palestinian refugees is a final status issue, and must be agreed as part of wider peace negotiations. Accordingly the UK has not made representations to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) regarding its working definition of a Palestinian refugee. The UK remains a firmly committed supporter of UNRWA, and Palestinian refugees across the Middle East, and we will do everything we can to maintain continuity of essential services at this time.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 15/04/2019 15:56:04 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4547 label Biography information for Lord Polak

1108865

	registered interest
	date	01/04/2019
	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	UNRWA
	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 sustainability of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees’ working definition of a Palestinian refugee.
	tabling member printed	Lord Polak
	uin	HL14972
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>​The UK recognises the United Nations Relief and Works Agency's (UNRWA) unique mandate from the UN General Assembly, to protect and provide essential services to Palestinian refugees across the Middle East. The UK is clear that the status of Palestinian refugees is a final status issue, and must be agreed as part of wider peace negotiations. Accordingly the UK has not made an assessment of the sustainability of the UNRWA's working definition of a Palestinian refugee.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 15/04/2019 15:57:17 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4547 label Biography information for Lord Polak