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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-23more like thismore than 2014-07-23
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Russia more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what criteria they are using to assess the impact and effectiveness of current European Union sanctions on Russia. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL1476 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-08-11more like thismore than 2014-08-11
answer text We judge the impact and effectiveness of sanctions based on a range of economic and political factors. Sanctions are designed to impose a cost for Russia’s actions in Ukraine, deter further escalation of this crisis, and support the wider diplomatic effort. EU measures already announced have exacerbated negative trends in Russia’s economy; capital flight in the first half of 2014 was greater than for the whole of 2013; and we have seen a significant reduction in expected growth. Russian access to western financial markets will be severely constrained as lenders consider the risks of Russian exposure in the current climate. The strengthening of sanctions should signal clearly to the Russian leadership that their policy of trying to destabilise Ukraine will have a cost for the Russian economy. The EU’s measures have in-built review mechanisms. The sanctions implemented on 31 July are in force for one year, with a review of implementation after three months. more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns remove filter
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less than 2014-08-11T10:28:37.0283039Zmore like thismore than 2014-08-11T10:28:37.0283039Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
79822
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-30more like thismore than 2014-07-30
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Israel more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will take action to place an arms embargo on Israel. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Warner more like this
uin HL1711 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-08-18more like thismore than 2014-08-18
answer text <p>The UK aims to have one of the most rigorous and transparent export licence regimes in the world with strict criteria governing the provision of licences. On 11 August the British Government announced the findings of its review of licensed exports to Israel. It found that the vast majority of exports currently licensed for Israel are not for items that could be used by Israeli forces in operations in Gaza in response to attacks by Hamas. <br><br>However, twelve licences were identified for components which could be part of equipment used by the IsraelI Defence Forces in Gaza. Currently there is a ceasefire in place and the Government continues to urge both sides to respect this and to secure a lasting end to hostilities through the negotiations taking place in Cairo. However, in the event of a resumption of significant hostilities, the Government is concerned that it would not be able to clarify if the export licence criteria were being met. It would therefore suspend these licences as a precautionary step.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns remove filter
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less than 2014-08-18T09:36:06.6630686Zmore like thismore than 2014-08-18T09:36:06.6630686Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
1732
label Biography information for Lord Warner more like this
79784
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-30more like thismore than 2014-07-30
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Middle East more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel about the bombardment of Gaza. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Jones of Cheltenham more like this
uin HL1673 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-08-18more like thismore than 2014-08-18
answer text Officials from our Embassy in Tel Aviv are holding regular discussions with the Government of Israel about the current Gaza crisis. On 29 July the Prime Minister, my right hon. Friend the Member for Witney (Mr Cameron), called for an unconditional, immediate, humanitarian ceasefire. more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns remove filter
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less than 2014-08-18T09:50:44.0852363Zmore like thismore than 2014-08-18T09:50:44.0852363Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
248
label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham more like this
79650
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-28more like thismore than 2014-07-28
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Palestinians more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to ask the government of Egypt to re-open the Rafah crossing for the evacuation of severely injured people from Gaza. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL1542 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-08-18more like thismore than 2014-08-18
answer text <p>We welcome the repeated opening of the Rafah crossing for evacuation of the severely injured from Gaza that Egypt has facilitated throughout the current crisis, as well as the humanitarian aid packages it has supplied. We remain concerned about the fragile humanitarian situation in Gaza. We continue to encourage the Egyptian authorities to ease movement especially for humanitarian reasons through Rafah. The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr Hammond), raised the Rafah crossing with the Egyptian President during his visit to Cairo on 24 July.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns remove filter
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less than 2014-08-18T09:51:07.3434074Zmore like thismore than 2014-08-18T09:51:07.3434074Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
79755
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-29more like thismore than 2014-07-29
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Middle East more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to initiate dialogues, whether under their own auspices or those of other neutral states, between Israelis and Palestinians, along the lines suggested by Mr David Grossman in the <i>International New York Times</i> of 29 July. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL1647 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-08-18more like thismore than 2014-08-18
answer text <p>The Government currently supports a range of projects in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories which involve both Israeli and Palestinian implementing partners. Whilst the projects currently being funded do not necessarily have a specific objective of bringing Israelis and Palestinians together, or constitute ‘joint’ projects as such, much of the work our implementers do involve Israelis and Palestinians working together. Our Conflict Prevention programme includes a focus on supporting and strengthening constituencies for peace. This includes support to train Palestinian doctors in Israeli hospitals; fostering people-to-people relations between the two communities, promoting coexistence and confidence building, whilst building the capabilities of the Palestinian healthcare system.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns remove filter
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less than 2014-08-18T09:51:51.313305Zmore like thismore than 2014-08-18T09:51:51.313305Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
79820
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-30more like thismore than 2014-07-30
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Middle East more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they will take to secure an independent international investigation of the level of civilian deaths and casualties in Gaza arising from Israel's military intervention in that territory to establish whether breaches of international law have occurred. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Warner more like this
uin HL1709 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-08-18more like thismore than 2014-08-18
answer text <p>The Government has not made any plans to take action to secure an independent international investigation into the Gaza crisis. The time to carry out any actions on this issue is in the future, once the situation in Gaza has de-escalated.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns remove filter
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less than 2014-08-18T09:52:27.4153977Zmore like thismore than 2014-08-18T09:52:27.4153977Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
1732
label Biography information for Lord Warner more like this
79821
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-30more like thismore than 2014-07-30
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Middle East more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they intend to take internationally to require Israel to lift the blockade of Gaza. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Warner more like this
uin HL1710 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-08-18more like thismore than 2014-08-18
answer text In order to secure a lasting ceasefire, it will be vital to address the underlying causes of the conflict, including easing access restrictions to open up the economy of Gaza, whilst addressing Israel’s legitimate security concerns. There cannot simply be a return to the status quo ante. The UK will work with international partners, including the EU and the UN, to support this goal. more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns remove filter
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less than 2014-08-18T09:53:01.4611936Zmore like thismore than 2014-08-18T09:53:01.4611936Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
1732
label Biography information for Lord Warner more like this
79823
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-30more like thismore than 2014-07-30
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Occupied Territories more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what further action they plan to take internationally to ban the trade in goods and services from Israel's settlements in occupied Palestinian territories. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Warner more like this
uin HL1712 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-08-18more like thismore than 2014-08-18
answer text While the issue of settlement produce is a subject of active discussion with our EU partners, the Government has no plans to take this further internationally. We are working together to ensure continued, full and effective implementation of existing EU legislation and bilateral arrangements applicable to settlement products. This ongoing work includes measures to ensure that settlement produce does not enter the EU duty-free, under the EU-Israel Association Agreement, and steps to ensure that EU-wide guidelines are issued to make sure that settlement products are not incorrectly labelled as Israeli produce, in violation of EU consumer protection regulations. more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns remove filter
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less than 2014-08-18T09:54:16.517209Zmore like thismore than 2014-08-18T09:54:16.517209Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
1732
label Biography information for Lord Warner more like this
79807
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-30more like thismore than 2014-07-30
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Middle East more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of allegations that the Israeli Defence Force’s Operation Protective Edge has deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge more like this
uin HL1696 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-08-18more like thismore than 2014-08-18
answer text <p>The Government has not made any assessment of the allegations that the Israeli Defence Forces have deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure. We have however made clear both in our public statements and diplomatic representations that whilst Israel had a right to self-defence, any response must be proportionate and maximum efforts made to avoid civilian casualties.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns remove filter
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less than 2014-08-18T09:54:48.7428386Zmore like thismore than 2014-08-18T09:54:48.7428386Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
79687
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-28more like thismore than 2014-07-28
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Nigeria more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Nigeria concerning a reported military attack on pro-Palestinian protesters at the annual Al Quds Day rally. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge more like this
uin HL1579 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-08-18more like thismore than 2014-08-18
answer text <p>We are aware that a number of civilian deaths occurred during the annual ‘Quds Day’ rally in Zaria, Kaduna State on 25 July and understand that the Nigerian police have opened an investigation. Officials at our High Commission in Abuja are seeking more details.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns remove filter
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less than 2014-08-18T09:55:19.7979296Zmore like thismore than 2014-08-18T09:55:19.7979296Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this