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1688298

	registered interest
	date	07/02/2024
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Hamas: UNRWA
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government when they first received any information or intelligence of allegations that staff of UNRWA were aiding and abetting Hamas.
	tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
	uin	HL2268
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/02/2024 answer text <p>The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini, called myself on 26 January to report that Israel had brought allegations against 10-12 UNRWA employees who Israel claims had taken part in Hamas' 7 October attack, and to outline the actions that UNRWA had taken.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 23/02/2024 13:14:59 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1688713

	registered interest
	date	08/02/2024
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Taiwan Strait: Air Routes
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking in response to the changes by China to the M503, W122 and W123 air traffic routes in the Taiwan Strait; and what plans they have to raise this in the International Civil Aviation Organization.
	tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
	uin	HL2319
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/02/2024 answer text <p>The UK has regular discussions within the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regarding the importance of communication and coordination in the protection of air safety, especially when it comes to changes to airspace such as this.</p><p>We do not support any unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait and have underscored the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait alongside partners in previous G7 Foreign and Development Ministers' and Leaders' communiques.</p><p>The UK's longstanding policy on Taiwan has not changed. We consider the Taiwan issue one to be settled peacefully by the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait through constructive dialogue, without the threat or use of force or coercion.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 22/02/2024 17:33:16 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1688712

	registered interest
	date	08/02/2024
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Hamas: UNRWA
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the number of UNRWA staff who supported Hamas either by participating in the 7 October attacks or by spreading Hamas propaganda in UNRWA schools and medical facilities.
	tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
	uin	HL2318
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/02/2024 answer text <p>The Government is appalled by allegations that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) staff were involved in the 7 October attack against Israel, a heinous act of terrorism that the UK Government has repeatedly condemned. We are aware that the UN has terminated the contracts of ten individuals identified in the allegations.</p><p>We are pausing any future funding of UNRWA whilst we review these concerning allegations. We are looking to our partners in the UN to carry out a robust and comprehensive investigation.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 22/02/2024 17:32:38 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1688300

	registered interest
	date	07/02/2024
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Proscribed Organisations
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government for what reasons the Islamic Army of Aden is a proscribed organisation; and whether they have any plans to proscribe the Houthi group as a proscribed organisation.
	tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
	uin	HL2270
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/02/2024 answer text <p>The Islamic Army of Aden was proscribed in March 2001. It has a history of involvement in attempts to overthrow the Government of Yemen, including through use of terrorism to establish an Islamic State following Sharia Law.</p><p>The UK Government has been unequivocal: the illegal attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, as well as attacks against British and allied warships, are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Together with the US, the UK Government has imposed coordinated sanctions on the Houthis. This is in addition to the US-UK led strikes, conducted with support from the Netherlands, Canada, Bahrain and Australia.</p><p>The Government does not routinely comment whether an organisation is under consideration for proscription. The Government keeps the list of proscribed organisations under review.</p> answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom question first answered 21/02/2024 17:54:19 answering member 4888 label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom
	tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1688299

	registered interest
	date	07/02/2024
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Gaza: Humanitarian Aid
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to work with other countries which have suspended funding to UNRWA to create a new independent funding agency to deliver aid to Gaza.
	tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
	uin	HL2269
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/02/2024 answer text <p>We are appalled by allegations that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) staff were involved in the 7 October attack against Israel, a heinous act of terrorism that the UK Government has repeatedly condemned.</p><p>The pause will remain in place until we review the allegations, and we are looking to our partners in the UN to carry out a robust and comprehensive investigation.</p><p>Any future funding decisions will be taken after this point.</p><p>We are getting on with aid delivery and the UK is providing £60 million in humanitarian assistance to support partners including the British Red Cross, UNICEF, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and Egyptian Red Crescent Society (ERCS) to respond to critical food, fuel, water, health, shelter and security needs in Gaza.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/02/2024 15:46:00 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1679233

	registered interest
	date	19/12/2023
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Gaza: Ceasefires
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government why the UK did not vote against the UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza on 8 December 2023.
	tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
	uin	HL1328
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2024 answer text <p>The UK abstained on the 08 December UNSCR resolution, which called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, because it is the government's view that, for a ceasefire to be sustainable, the conditions need to be in place for it to not rapidly collapse. The Government recognises the need to respond to the growing humanitarian crisis however, and welcomes the adoption of UNSCR 2720, which calls for expanded humanitarian access in Gaza. The resolution also calls for steps towards a sustainable ceasefire, reflecting the recent calls from the Foreign Secretary. We want to see a peaceful resolution to this conflict as soon as possible and the UK will work with international partners to ensure the implementation of this resolution.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 09/01/2024 11:20:29 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1679232

	registered interest
	date	19/12/2023
	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	Patients: Transgender People
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend to issue new guidance concerning trans people in hospitals; if so, when; and whether patients who are biologically male will be placed on wards with those who are biologically females.
	tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
	uin	HL1327
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/01/2024 answer text <p>NHS England is updating its Delivering Same-Sex Accommodation Guidance. A revised version will be published in due course.</p><p>It is imperative that National Health Service trusts respect the privacy and dignity of patients. The Government has been clear that patients should not have to share sleeping accommodation with others of the opposite sex and should have access to segregated bathroom and toilet facilities.</p><p>As set out by the former Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in October 2023, proposals to protect the privacy, dignity and safety of patients will be brought forward as part of the routine update of the NHS Constitution and its Handbook. Any measures consulted on will be in line with the Equality Act 2010, respecting the rights of all patients in hospital settings.</p> answering member printed Lord Markham question first answered 08/01/2024 14:38:41 answering member 4948 label Biography information for Lord Markham
	tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1679229

	registered interest
	date	19/12/2023
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Red Sea: Piracy
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with international partners about taking action against the Houthi war capability in the Red Sea.
	tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
	uin	HL1324
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/01/2024 answer text <p>The UK strongly condemns the illegal and unjustified attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea by Houthi militants. We continue to engage with our international partners, particularly in the region, to explore ways to strengthen maritime security and prevent further attacks. The UK has joined with key international allies in Operation PROSPERITY GUARDIAN to help safeguard freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL1325 question first answered 05/01/2024 14:47:37 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1679230

	registered interest
	date	19/12/2023
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Yemen: Guided Weapons
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with international partners about taking action against Houthi missile sites in Yemen.
	tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
	uin	HL1325
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/01/2024 answer text <p>The UK strongly condemns the illegal and unjustified attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea by Houthi militants. We continue to engage with our international partners, particularly in the region, to explore ways to strengthen maritime security and prevent further attacks. The UK has joined with key international allies in Operation PROSPERITY GUARDIAN to help safeguard freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL1324 question first answered 05/01/2024 14:47:37 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1679231

	registered interest
	date	19/12/2023
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Forests: Commodities
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government when they expect to lay the regulations on forest risk commodities; and if the regulations will subject to affirmative procedure.
	tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
	uin	HL1326
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/01/2024 answer text <p>The Government introduced new due diligence legislation through the Environment Act to help tackle illegal deforestation in UK supply chains. We will operationalise these provisions through secondary legislation as soon as parliamentary time allows. The regulations will be subject to the affirmative procedure.</p> answering member printed Lord Benyon question first answered 05/01/2024 11:22:02 answering member 1547 label Biography information for Lord Benyon
	tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra