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874595

	registered interest
	date	29/03/2018
	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	Zimbabwe: Politics and Government
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the situation in Zimbabwe.
	tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
	uin	HL6815
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2018 answer text <p>We welcome the statements from President Mnangagwa on his intention to implement a wide range of economic and political reforms, including his commitment to holding free and fair elections this year. Implementation of these reforms will be critical for Zimbabwe to realise its desire for international re-engagement.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 11/04/2018 15:49:40 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

874567

	registered interest
	date	29/03/2018
	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	Vietnam: Human Rights
	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 upcoming trials of Vietnamese human rights activists, (1) lawyer Nguyen Van Dai, (2) Pastor Nguyen Trung Ton, and (3) activist Nguyen Bac Truyen, who face prison sentences of between 12 and 20 years, life imprisonment or capital punishment if convicted.
	tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
	uin	HL6787
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2018 answer text <p>The Minister of State, Harriett Baldwin MP, has issued a public statement to underline that we are deeply concerned by the conviction of the six members of the Brotherhood for Democracy and the draconian sentences they received. We do not accept that the peaceful expression of views on Vietnam’s own political system, or promotion of basic and universal human rights, should constitute a criminal offence.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 11/04/2018 15:27:01 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

874363

	registered interest
	date	28/03/2018
	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	Sudan: Human Trafficking
	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 findings, reported by Klaas van Dijken and Abdulmoniem Suleiman in January, that key individuals in the government of Sudan are complicit in people smuggling and trafficking; what is their assessment of the extent to which the €100 million EU development package given to Sudan to tackle the flow of irregular migration has addressed that problem; and whether they regard the government of Sudan as part of the solution or part of the problem in combatting human trafficking.
	tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
	uin	HL6747
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2018 answer text <p>We continue to raise our concerns with the Government of Sudan over allegations that some government officials are involved in the smuggling and trafficking of refugees. Reports such as those by Klaas van Dijken and Abdulmoniem Suleiman help us to engage constructively.</p><p>The EU has not yet published any results from its €100 million package. It is therefore too early to say what impact the funding has had. Sudan remains a significant source, transit, and host country for migration to the UK. It is vital that we continue to work on irregular migration with the Government of Sudan and with civil society representatives, both as part of the UK-Sudan Strategic Dialogue and under the umbrella of the Khartoum Process.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 11/04/2018 15:44:44 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

874361

	registered interest
	date	28/03/2018
	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	Sudan: Corruption
	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 Corruption Perceptions Index 2017, published by Transparency International, which states that among 180 countries assessed Sudan is in 175th place; and how they plan to ensure that, in such a climate, increased bilateral aid will benefit the average Sudanese citizen.
	tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
	uin	HL6746
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2018 answer text <p>Helping the Government of Sudan to tackle corruption is a key part of our bilateral engagement. We are working with the Government on improvements to the regulatory and business environment, and are collaborating with the World Bank to improve public financial management and remove barriers to private sector development, including corruption. <br> <br>The UK does not provide money directly to the Government of Sudan, but funds international NGOs and UN agencies to deliver programmes that target the most vulnerable Sudanese citizens.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 11/04/2018 15:43:02 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

874360

	registered interest
	date	28/03/2018
	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	Sudan: Christianity
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what was their response to (1) the reported arrest in Sudan, since 2011, of nearly 200 Christian leaders, (2) the reported demolition or partial demolition of 20 churches in Sudan, (3) the reported refusal of the Sudanese authorities to provide permits for the replacement of those churches, and (4) the statement of the former US Secretary of State that the government of Sudan “arrests, detains, and intimidates clergy and church members”; and what British aid is being used within Sudan to promote recognition of the obligations under Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, concerning freedom of religion or belief.
	tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
	uin	HL6745
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2018 answer text <p>Sudan remains a Human Rights Priority Country for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), and we are deeply concerned by the continuing demolition of churches, and restrictions on Christian school opening days. We are considering ways that FCO programme funding could help to promote freedom of religion or belief in Sudan. <br> <br>We continue to raise our concerns about freedom of religion or belief with the Government as part of the human rights element of our UK-Sudan Strategic Dialogue, the next round of which will take place in April.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 11/04/2018 15:41:21 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

874597

	registered interest
	date	29/03/2018
	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	Russia: Diplomatic Relations
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have considered there may be serious grounds for suspecting the nerve gas used in the Salisbury attack on 5 March was brought into England by the Russian diplomatic bag, contrary to Article 27(4) of the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations; and if so, whether they intend to use the provisions of Article 36(2) of that Convention to inspect the personal baggage of Russian diplomatic agents entering the UK.
	tabling member printed	Lord Marlesford
	uin	HL6817
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2018 answer text <p>Article 36(2) of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations states that the personal baggage of a diplomatic agent shall be exempt from inspection, unless there are serious grounds for presuming that it contains articles not covered by relevant exemptions. We continue to respect the Vienna Convention.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 11/04/2018 15:50:35 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	1854 label Biography information for Lord Marlesford

874569

	registered interest
	date	29/03/2018
	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	Nigeria: Religious Freedom
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their policy toward extremist Islamist groups such as Boko Haram that make public an intention to ethnically cleanse the Christian population in Nigeria.
	tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
	uin	HL6789
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2018 answer text <p>The UK remains committed to supporting Nigeria and its neighbours in the fight against Boko Haram. Boko Haram attacks Nigerians of all faiths who do not subscribe to its extremist views, causing immense suffering in both Christian and Muslim communities. We are providing a substantial and increasing package of security, intelligence, humanitarian and development support to Nigeria. This includes training and advice for Nigerian armed forces deploying in the North East and funding in support of the regional Multinational Joint Task Force fighting Boko Haram.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 11/04/2018 15:47:00 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

873004

	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	Nigeria: Boko Haram
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 26 March (HL Deb, col 613), whether money was given by the government of Nigeria to Boko Haram to secure the release of school girls in Dapchi; and if so, how much.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Cox
	uin	HL6687
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2018 answer text <p>The Government of Nigeria has confirmed that the school girls in Dapchi were released through negotiation and that no ransom was paid.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 11/04/2018 15:41:44 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox

874566

	registered interest
	date	29/03/2018
	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	Nguyen Van Dai
	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 government of Vietnam about the detention of human rights lawyer Nguyen Van Dai, ahead of his trial on 5 April.
	tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
	uin	HL6786
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2018 answer text <p>The British Embassy in Hanoi has discussed the case of Ngunyen Van Dai with Vietnamese officials and continues to monitor his case closely. The UK regularly discusses human rights issues with the government of Vietnam and encourages Vietnam to enable free speech and protect the rights of its citizens. Most recently, my Rt. Hon Friend Mark Field, Minister for Asia and the Pacific, raised these issues as part of the UK-Vietnam Strategic Dialogue in January this year.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 11/04/2018 15:34:53 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

873003

	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	Leah Sharibu
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 26 March (HL Deb, col 613), what representations they have made to the government of Nigeria to secure the release of Christian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu who was abducted by Boko Haram; and what progress has been made on securing her release.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Cox
	uin	HL6686
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2018 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary spoke to Vice President Osinbajo on 26 February to extend an offer of additional UK assistance, following the abduction of children from a school in Dapchi.</p><p>Attacks on schools and abductions of children are abhorrent and must stop.</p><p>We call for the release of all those abducted. It is important that all those released receive appropriate support including for their families.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 11/04/2018 15:40:53 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox