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1175287

	registered interest
	date	23/01/2020
	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	USA: Foreign Relations
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they have been invited to attend the United States National Prayer Breakfast at the White House on 6 Feb.
	tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Leeds
	uin	HL746
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2020 answer text <p>Both I and the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief plan to attend the US National Prayer Breakfast on 6 February in, Washington DC.​</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 04/02/2020 16:13:10 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4349 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Leeds

1175288

	registered interest
	date	23/01/2020
	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	International Religious Freedom Alliance
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of the United States about joining its International Religious Freedom Alliance; what assessment they have made of that Alliance; and what consultation they have undertaken with civil society and other interested parties about the effects of joining that Alliance.
	tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Leeds
	uin	HL747
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/02/2020 answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has held discussions with the US and other countries about joining the Alliance. We will be announcing our decision on our membership shortly.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 06/02/2020 17:36:45 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4349 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Leeds

1175289

	registered interest
	date	23/01/2020
	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	Religious Freedom
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to hosting a ministerial conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief in 2020 or 2021.
	tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Leeds
	uin	HL748
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/02/2020 answer text <p>Promoting Freedom of Religion or Belief is a longstanding human rights priority for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). The FCO has already agreed to host in 2020 conferences on Preventing Sexual Violence and COP26 then co-host a conference on the Equal Rights Coalition on LGBT rights. We will announce a decision on whether the UK will host a ministerial level conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief shortly.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 06/02/2020 17:38:52 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4349 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Leeds

1175290

	registered interest
	date	23/01/2020
	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	Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what (1) human, and (2) financial, resources have been made available to support the Office of the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief.
	tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Leeds
	uin	HL749
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2020 answer text <p>​Promoting Freedom of Religion and Belief (FoRB) globally is a key priority of this Government. The office of the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief is supported by a Chief of Staff, and we are recruiting an Assistant Private Secretary. In addition, we also have a FoRB team whose work includes providing policy advice and support to the Special Envoy and other Ministers. For this financial year, we have agreed the Special Envoy’s office will receive £73,453 to cover travel and administration costs. Future funding will be decided at a later stage.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 05/02/2020 14:22:54 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4349 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Leeds

1175291

	registered interest
	date	23/01/2020
	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 and North Africa: Religious Freedom
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to negotiate a United Nations Security Council Resolution calling on all governments in the Middle East and North Africa region to (1) ensure the protection and security of Christians, and other faith minorities, (2) facilitate the establishment of security and protection arrangements for Christians, and other faith minorities, within the legal and governance structures, and (3) permit UN observers to monitor the protection and security arrangements for Christians and other faith minorities, in each of those countries.
	tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Leeds
	uin	HL750
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2020 answer text <p>​We are liaising with the UK mission to the UN in New York on how best to implement this recommendation. We are keen to work with all governments in the Middle East and North Africa region and support them to protect Christians and all religious minorities from persecution. The Government remains committed to implementing all the recommendations of the Bishop of Truro's Review in full and in a way that will bring real improvements to the lives of those persecuted because of their faith or belief.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 04/02/2020 16:13:38 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4349 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Leeds

1142454

	registered interest
	date	25/07/2019
	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	International Religious Freedom Alliance
	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 International Religious Freedom Alliance launched by the United States Secretary of State on 18 July; and what consideration they have given to joining that Alliance.
	tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Leeds
	uin	HL17528
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/08/2019 answer text <p>​The United States State Department are yet to share details with us on the proposed International Religious Freedom Alliance. When we receive more information, we will consider our approach.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 09/08/2019 13:14:57 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4349 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Leeds

1135437

	registered interest
	date	27/06/2019
	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	Israel: Palestinians
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the Peace to Prosperity workshop convened by the United States in Bahrain.
	tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Leeds
	uin	HL16758
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2019 answer text <p>​The UK was represented at the Peace to Prosperity workshop by the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury. We welcome US efforts to support the development of the Palestinian economy. It is important that economic discussions complement a political process, which is ultimately required to unlock lasting and sustainable economic growth for Palestinians and overdue peace in the region. A peace deal and the lifting of access and movement restrictions would generate the ultimate economic dividend not only for the Occupied Palestinian Territories but also for Israel, Jordan, Egypt and the wider region. The UK's longstanding position on the Middle East Peace Process remains that we support a negotiated settlement leading to a two-state solution based on 1967 borders, with Jerusalem as the shared capital of both states.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 08/07/2019 15:20:35 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4349 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Leeds

1135438

	registered interest
	date	27/06/2019
	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	Israel: Palestinians
	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 continued viability of the two state solution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
	tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Leeds
	uin	HL16759
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2019 answer text <p>​The two-state solution is the only viable long-term solution. It is the only way to permanently end the Arab-Israeli conflict, preserve Israel's Jewish and democratic identity and realise Palestinian national aspirations. The UK is strongly committed to a two-state solution and we continue to encourage direct negotiations towards a secure Israel standing alongside a sovereign Palestinian state.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 08/07/2019 15:21:22 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4349 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Leeds

1135439

	registered interest
	date	27/06/2019
	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	Israel: Palestinians
	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 United States administration about contributing to the Peace to Prosperity Fund proposed by the United States.
	tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Leeds
	uin	HL16760
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2019 answer text <p>The United States is yet to formally request contributions to its Peace to Prosperity initiative. We welcome US efforts to support the development of the Palestinian economy. It is important that economic discussions complement a political process, which is required to unlock lasting and sustainable economic growth for Palestinians and overdue peace in the region. A peace deal and the lifting of access and movement restrictions would generate the ultimate economic dividend not only for the Occupied Palestinian Territories but also for Israel, Jordan, Egypt and the wider region. The UK's longstanding position on the Middle East Peace Process remains that we support a negotiated settlement leading to a two-state solution based on 1967 borders, with Jerusalem as the shared capital of both states.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 08/07/2019 15:21:04 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4349 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Leeds

1135440

	registered interest
	date	27/06/2019
	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	Israel: Palestinians
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will now recognise Palestinian statehood, following the launch of the United States' Prosperity to Peace initiative.
	tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Leeds
	uin	HL16761
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2019 answer text <p>We are clear that we want to see the creation of a sovereign, independent, and viable Palestinian state - living in peace and security, side by side with Israel. The UK will recognise a Palestinian state at a time when it best serves the objective of peace. Bilateral recognition in itself cannot end the occupation. Without a negotiated settlement the occupation and the problems that come with it will continue.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 10/07/2019 11:24:09 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4349 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Leeds