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57699

	registered interest
	date	04/06/2014
	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	Western Sahara
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will issue a statement cautioning UK businesses against investing in Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara.
	tabling member constituency	Wansbeck
	tabling member printed	Ian Lavery
	uin	198630
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2014 answer text <p>The British Government advises companies considering investing in Western Sahara to obtain independent legal advice. We make companies aware that such investment raises complex and sensitive issues.</p><p>We consider Morocco to be the de facto administering power of Western Sahara. We therefore consistently encourage Morocco to meet its commitments under Chapter XI, Article 73 of the UN Charter by ensuring that it acts to protect and further the interests of the people of the territory. This includes ensuring that the resources of the territory are used for the benefit of the people of the territory.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Hugh Robertson question first answered 09/06/2014 11:14:06 answering member 1415 label Biography information for Sir Hugh Robertson
	tabling member	4139 label Biography information for Ian Lavery

58112

	registered interest
	date	04/06/2014
	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
	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 Government has made representations or had discussion or meetings with (a) the United States Select Intelligence Committee or (b) others on the CIA's Detention and Interrogation Program.
	tabling member constituency	Haltemprice and Howden
	tabling member printed	Mr David Davis
	uin	199057
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2014 answer text <p>The British Government has an ongoing dialogue with the United States over its detention and interrogation programs. As part of engagement with the US Congress, our Embassy in Washington has met with the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence to discuss its work, including in relation to the detention and interrogation program.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Hugh Robertson question first answered 09/06/2014 11:01:57 answering member 1415 label Biography information for Sir Hugh Robertson
	tabling member	373 label Biography information for Sir David Davis

58113

	registered interest
	date	04/06/2014
	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
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make it his policy to support the full release of the United States Select Intelligence Committee's report on the CIA's Detention and Interrogation Program.
	tabling member constituency	Haltemprice and Howden
	tabling member printed	Mr David Davis
	uin	199056
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2014 answer text <p>The release of the Committee's report is a matter for the United States.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Hugh Robertson question first answered 09/06/2014 11:04:10 answering member 1415 label Biography information for Sir Hugh Robertson
	tabling member	373 label Biography information for Sir David Davis

57873

	registered interest
	date	04/06/2014
	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	Iran
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will call on the Iranian authorities to halt the destruction of an historically important Bahá'i cemetary in Shiraz; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Ealing Central and Acton
	tabling member printed	Angie Bray
	uin	198766
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2014 answer text <p>I was deeply concerned to learn of the destruction of a Baha'i cemetery in Shiraz. On 14 May 2014, I made a statement on this issue, calling for Iran to abide by its international commitments to ensure all Iranians are free to practice their religion without fear of persecution. This includes protection of religious sites.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Hugh Robertson question first answered 09/06/2014 10:35:53 answering member 1415 label Biography information for Sir Hugh Robertson
	tabling member	3979 label Biography information for Baroness Bray of Coln

46772

	registered interest
	date	03/04/2014
	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
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to the Bahraini government calling for the release of Hussain Hubail on health grounds.
	tabling member constituency	North Ayrshire and Arran
	tabling member printed	Katy Clark
	uin	195091
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2014 answer text <p>We are aware of the case of Hussain Hubail. We understand he was detained in connection with charges related to protests on 14 August last year and that the verdict for his case is due to be issued later this month. We expect the Government of Bahrain to meet all of its human rights obligations, and to ensure that all detainees have access to appropriate medical care.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Hugh Robertson question first answered 09/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1415 label Biography information for Sir Hugh Robertson
	tabling member	1590 label Biography information for Baroness Clark of Kilwinning

46779

	registered interest
	date	03/04/2014
	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
	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 he plans to make to the government of Pakistan following the death sentence imposed on Sawan Masih as a result of an alleged offence of blasphemy; and whether he plans to raise that matter at a Commonwealth level.
	tabling member constituency	Hertsmere
	tabling member printed	Mr James Clappison
	uin	195146
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/04/2014 answer text <p>I am concerned to hear about the case of Sawan Masih and the imposition of the death penalty. We regularly raise the issue of blasphemy laws, and their misuse against both Muslims and religious minorities at the highest levels in Pakistan. During last week's adjournment debate on the blasphemy law my rt hon Friend the Minister for Europe assured this House that &quot;we must continue to pursue this issue&quot; with the Pakistani authorities. We encourage interfaith dialogue and support those in Pakistan who are working for reform of blasphemy laws. We have also consistently pressed the government of Pakistan on the issue of the death penalty and our principled opposition to it in all cases. We consistently strive to foster debate on the death penalty within the Commonwealth and hope that these issues will be discussed by Commonwealth Law Ministers at their meeting in Botswana in May.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Hugh Robertson question first answered 10/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1415 label Biography information for Sir Hugh Robertson
	tabling member	67 label Biography information for Mr James Clappison

46906

	registered interest
	date	03/04/2014
	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
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what reports he has received on (a) the trial in Bahrain of Mohammed Abdulla Al-Tajer and (b) his treatment in custody.
	tabling member constituency	North Ayrshire and Arran
	tabling member printed	Katy Clark
	uin	195139
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2014 answer text <p>We are aware of the case of Mohammad Al-Tajer. We understand he spent four months in detention in 2011 before his case was moved from the National State Safety Court to the civilian courts, as recommended by the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry, where he was sentenced to one month in prison. We understand that he appealed the verdict and was acquitted by the High Appeal Civilian court. We continue to encourage the Government of Bahrain to meet all of its human rights obligations, and adhere to international standards.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Hugh Robertson question first answered 09/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1415 label Biography information for Sir Hugh Robertson
	tabling member	1590 label Biography information for Baroness Clark of Kilwinning

46910

	registered interest
	date	03/04/2014
	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
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will investigate reports that Osama Hussain Al-Najjar has been tortured while held in custody in the UAE.
	tabling member constituency	North Ayrshire and Arran
	tabling member printed	Katy Clark
	uin	195213
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2014 answer text <p>We are aware of these reports, and will continue to monitor reporting of Osama Hussain Al-Najjar's case.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Hugh Robertson question first answered 09/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1415 label Biography information for Sir Hugh Robertson
	tabling member	1590 label Biography information for Baroness Clark of Kilwinning

46923

	registered interest
	date	03/04/2014
	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
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when he or officials of his Department last raised the issue of torture of prisoners in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the government of UAE.
	tabling member constituency	North Ayrshire and Arran
	tabling member printed	Katy Clark
	uin	195299
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2014 answer text <p>The Government unreservedly condemns the use of torture and urges all countries to comply with international law. Our close relationship with the UAE allows us to discuss sensitive issues, including human rights concerns, at every level.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Hugh Robertson question first answered 09/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1415 label Biography information for Sir Hugh Robertson
	tabling member	1590 label Biography information for Baroness Clark of Kilwinning

47064

	registered interest
	date	04/04/2014
	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
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what his policy is on human rights monitoring in Western Sahara.
	tabling member constituency	North Ayrshire and Arran
	tabling member printed	Katy Clark
	uin	195319
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2014 answer text <p>The British Government has regular dialogue with the Moroccan authorities, including on Western Sahara. We encourage concrete progress towards improving human rights in Western Sahara, including effective human rights monitoring. I discussed this most recently during my visit to Rabat in March.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Hugh Robertson question first answered 09/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1415 label Biography information for Sir Hugh Robertson
	tabling member	1590 label Biography information for Baroness Clark of Kilwinning