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758701

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2017
	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	Yemen: UN Resolutions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with Matthew Rycroft, the UK's Permanent Ambassador to the UN, on a new UN Security Council resolution on Yemen.
	tabling member constituency	Leicester East
	tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
	uin	9453
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>I refer to my answer of 20 July (PQ 4676): we welcome the agreement on 15 June of a Presidential Statement, sponsored by the UK as penholder, which called upon the parties to the conflict to agree the modalities for a ceasefire, take steps to address the humanitarian crisis, and restart political talks. We are now working urgently with our international and regional partners to ensure that the Security Council's words are converted into action.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 12/09/2017 15:26:58 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

758268

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2017
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Yemen: Overseas Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how much overseas development aid the Government has provided to Yemen since 2015.
	tabling member constituency	North East Fife
	tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
	uin	9282
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>In 2015/16 DFID provided £90m in direct assistance to Yemen; in 2016/17 £112m; and in 2017/18 we are providing £139m. On top of this DFID also provides support to Yemen through our global programmes and through our multilateral contributions.</p><p>Our contribution this year makes us the second-largest donor to the UN’s 2017 Yemen Appeal and the third-largest humanitarian donor to Yemen overall. At the same time, the UK continues to play a leading role in lobbying for a political solution to the conflict, as well as pressing the international community to step up their own contributions to Yemen.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 11/09/2017 16:57:56 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

757643

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2017
	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	Yemen: International Assistance
	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 the Government has made to the Government of Saudi Arabia on unrestricted humanitarian access to Yemen.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough
	tabling member printed	Gill Furniss
	uin	8639
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>We regularly raise the importance of ensuring unrestricted humanitarian access with the Government of Saudi Arabia. The Foreign Secretary discussed this issue most recently with Saudi Foreign Minister Al Jubeir on 5 September. We call upon all parties to the conflict to improve humanitarian access to alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people. The UK sponsored a UN Security Council Presidential Statement with words to that effect which was agreed on 15 June.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 11/09/2017 16:58:05 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt previous answer version 9965 answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4571 label Biography information for Gill Furniss

756714

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2017
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Yemen: Humanitarian Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment she has made of the humanitarian situation in Yemen.
	tabling member constituency	Chippenham
	tabling member printed	Michelle Donelan
	uin	8442
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>Yemen is one of the most serious humanitarian crises in the world. According to the UN, almost 21 million people (over 75% of the population) are in need of humanitarian aid, with nearly 10 million in need of immediate help to save or sustain life. Yemen is also facing the world’s worst cholera outbreak with over 624,000 suspected cholera cases recorded since April and more than 2,000 deaths.</p><p>In response, the UK has increased our funding for Yemen to £139 million for 2017-18. This includes support for cholera prevention; the provision of medical supplies and treatment for those affected; as well as life-saving interventions including nutrition support to 1.7 million people and clean water and sanitation for 1.2 million people.</p><p>On the 11<sup>th</sup> August, the Secretary of State for International Development announced that we are targeting £8 million of our support to UNICEF and the International Organization for Migration on activities specifically to address cholera. The funding will be used to provide medical supplies to half a million people, give safe access to chlorinated water to 300,000 people, and rehabilitate medical facilities used by 250,000 people.</p><p>This is a significant increase from previous years, and makes us the second-largest contributor to the UN’s 2017 Yemen Appeal and the third-largest humanitarian donor overall. At the same time the UK continues to play a leading role in lobbying for a political solution to the conflict, as well as pressing others in the international community to step up and provide co-ordinated humanitarian support.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 11/09/2017 17:03:10 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4530 label Biography information for Michelle Donelan

757668

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2017
	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	Yemen: Human Rights
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if the Government will support the Dutch Government initiative to create an international investigation into the alleged violations and abuses of human rights and international humanitarian law in Yemen at the 36th session of the UN Human Rights Council; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	8921
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>​The UK is concerned by the human rights situation in Yemen and takes allegations of violations against international humanitarian law very seriously. The UK's position is that it is first and foremost the responsibility of the parties themselves to investigate allegations and take action.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 11/09/2017 17:02:12 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt previous answer version 9970 answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

758261

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2017
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Syria: Refugees
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what support her Department is providing to Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
	uin	9028
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>The UK is supporting people in Lebanon by meeting the most urgent humanitarian needs of Syrian refugees and vulnerable host communities, investing in job opportunities and providing quality education to children in Lebanon. Since the start of the Syria crisis, DFID has provided nearly half a million cash grants and vouchers to vulnerable people to meet their basic needs, expanded the Lebanese education system to reach almost 300,000 Syrian children, and improved infrastructure and services in 51 of the most conflict-prone municipalities. We also supported approximately 13,000 individuals in Lebanon through livelihoods projects and support to cooperatives, created 1,300 new jobs and provided sustainable access to clean water and/or sanitation to over 900,000 people.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 11/09/2017 16:57:32 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

758262

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2017
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Syria: Refugees
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment she has made of the effect of church-based initiatives in Lebanon in supporting Syrian refugees.
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
	uin	9029
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>The UN co-ordinates the activities of humanitarian actors in Lebanon, including faith-based organisations, in support of the Lebanon Crisis Response Plan, which is a strategic and operational framework agreed by the Government of Lebanon. We encourage all organisations, including church-based initiatives, to ensure any support they provide is coordinated through these appropriate frameworks to ensure the most vulnerable receive the support they need.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 11/09/2017 16:58:24 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

758263

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2017
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Syria: Refugees
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what estimate she has made of the number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
	uin	9027
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>As of 30 June 2017, 1,001,051 Syrian refugees were registered with UN High Commissioner for Refugees in Lebanon; the Lebanon Crisis Response Plan, agreed between the Government of Lebanon and the UN states that, as not all refugees are registered, the total could be as high as 1.5 million.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 11/09/2017 16:56:55 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

757775

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2017
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	South Asia: Floods
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what humanitarian support the Government has provided (a) to each country and (b) by each delivery agency in response to the recent flooding in South Asia.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
	tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
	uin	8705
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>DFID’s work has been pivotal in supporting the governments of Bangladesh and Nepal to respond quickly and effectively to help people who have been affected. In each affected country:</p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>Bangladesh</strong>: DFID made the first international contribution of £660,000 – the largest contributor after Government of Bangladesh itself -to those affected by the floods, via a consortium of NGOs. This will help over 60,000 people with food, shelter, and water and sanitation.</li><li><strong>Nepal:</strong> DFID has also allocated £400,000 to the Nepal Red Cross Society for water, sanitation, livelihood recovery and health. DFID has also responded through the START Fund global consortia of NGOs, which responds to small and medium emergencies. The multi-donor global START Fund has allocated £325,000.</li><li><strong>India:</strong> The START Fund has allocated £400,000 for India. The Indian Government has not requested assistance.</li><li><strong>Pakistan</strong>: DFID has funded a rapid assessment around Karachi and Sindh to identify potential needs.</li></ul><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 11/09/2017 16:56:22 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty

755951

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2017
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Slavery
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what discussions her Department has had with the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority on steps to tackle modern slavery.
	tabling member constituency	Birkenhead
	tabling member printed	Frank Field
	uin	7478
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>The Home Office leads on the UK Government’s relationship with the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) and provide support to the GLAA in executing its police powers to deal with serious cases of labour market abuse, including modern slavery. The Department for International Development (DFID) works in close collaboration with the Home Office, to ensure modern slavery is being tackled both domestically and internationally.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 11/09/2017 16:59:20 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	478 label Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead

755953

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2017
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Slavery
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how much her Department spends on combatting modern slavery each year.
	tabling member constituency	Birkenhead
	tabling member printed	Frank Field
	uin	7135
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>The Department for International Development tackles modern slavery directly through programmes that have an estimated combined spend of approximately £45 million. This comprises of:</p><p>- The £10.5 million Work in Freedom programme, which is helping women facing slavery and exploitation. To date over 200,000 women have benefited.</p><p>- The £8 million Women and Girls Protection Fund for Europe and the Mediterranean has been established to protect women and girls migrating from North Africa to Europe at risk of trafficking, forced labour and violence.</p><p>- The £21.8m Responsible, Accountable and Transparent Enterprise (RATE) collaborates with business, global initiatives and DFID country offices, will spread responsible business approaches, including tackling modern slavery.</p><p>- Additionally, we are providing funding to projects tackling modern slavery through Aid Direct and Aid Connect with modern slavery and child labour as one of four priority areas.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 11/09/2017 16:58:52 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	478 label Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead

758698

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2017
	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	Saudi Arabia: Politics and Government
	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 the shelling of Awamiyah, Saudi Arabia; what representations he has made to the Saudi Government on that matter; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	9319
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>The British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia discussed the operation in Awamiyah with Saudi authorities on 26 July, including measures to guard against civilian casualties. We continue to monitor the situation.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 12/09/2017 15:21:40 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

756236

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2017
	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	Saudi Arabia: Capital Punishment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations he has made to his Saudi Arabian counterpart on the cases of Ali Mohammed al-Nimr, Dawood al-Marhoon and Abdullah al-Zaher.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
	tabling member printed	David Linden
	uin	7771
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>The UK remains concerned about the cases of Ali Mohammed al-Nimr, Dawood al-Marhoon and Abdullah al-Zaher. Our Embassy in Riyadh last raised the three men's cases on 27 July. Our expectation remains that they will not be executed. We continue to closely follow their cases.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 12/09/2017 08:36:12 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4640 label Biography information for David Linden

757663

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2017
	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	Saudi Arabia: Antisemitism
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his counterparts in Saudia Arabia on antisemitism.
	tabling member constituency	Altrincham and Sale West
	tabling member printed	Mr Graham Brady
	uin	8844
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>The UK Government strongly supports the right to freedom of religion or belief. Saudi Arabia remains a Foreign and Commonwealth Office human rights priority country due to restrictions on the freedom of religion or belief and we raise this at every appropriate opportunity.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 12/09/2017 10:03:22 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	435 label Biography information for Sir Graham Brady

757433

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2017
	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	Qatar: Muslim Brotherhood
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his counterpart in Qatar on the funding of the Muslim Brotherhood.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	8471
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>The UK Government regularly raises a range of issues with Qatar. The most recent discussion about the Muslim Brotherhood was by senior officials on 7 June.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 12/09/2017 09:25:21 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

757773

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2017
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Palestinians: Higher Education
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding between her Department and the Palestinian Authority, signed in 2014, what discussions her Department has had with the Palestinian Authority regarding President Abbas' decision to appoint Imad Hamato to the post of dean of the Al-Azhar Institutes in Gaza.
	tabling member constituency	Enfield North
	tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
	uin	8640
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>Our partnership with the Palestinian Authority includes a commitment from the Palestinian leadership to adhere to the principle of non-violence and to tackle language that could incite violence or hatred, including anti-Semitic language. While we have not raised this specific issue with the Palestinian Authority, HMG regularly lobby the Palestinian leadership to tackle language that could incite violence or hatred, including anti-Semitic language. I raised this at the highest levels during my recent visit.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 11/09/2017 16:55:17 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

757498

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2017
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Palestinians: Development Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how much development funding was provided by her Department to the Palestinian Authority in each of the last five financial years; what organisations were so funded; and what the objectives of that funding were.
	tabling member constituency	East Renfrewshire
	tabling member printed	Paul Masterton
	uin	8550
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>The UK provides direct financial aid to the Palestinian Authority Ministry of Finance and Planning to contribute to the salaries of vetted public servants. A breakdown of funding by financial years is below:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Beneficiary</p></td><td><p>Purpose</p></td><td><p>2012/13</p></td><td><p>2013/14</p></td><td><p>2014/15</p></td><td><p>2015/16</p></td><td><p>2016/17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Ministry of Finance and Planning</p></td><td><p>For financial years 2012/13 – 2015/16, UK funding contributed to public servants salaries through the EU PEGASE mechanism. In 2016/17 UK funding was specifically earmarked for West Bank health and education public servants salaries.</p></td><td><p>£34.1 million</p></td><td><p>£41.6 million</p></td><td><p>£22 million</p></td><td><p>£24.8 million</p></td><td><p>£25 million</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 12/09/2017 09:49:16 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4625 label Biography information for Paul Masterton

757499

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2017
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Palestinians: Development Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what safeguards her Department has in place to ensure that international development funding to the Palestinian Authority is not used for the payment of terror salaries or associated purposes.
	tabling member constituency	East Renfrewshire
	tabling member printed	Paul Masterton
	uin	8551
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>UK financial assistance to the Palestinian Authority is provided through a European Union mechanism. It pays for vetted West Bank health and education public servants. The EU mechanism uses a pre- and post-verification system which validates that the funds transferred into a dedicated sub-account for UKaid and spent on the salaries of eligible beneficiaries on a vetted list. The PA payroll is checked by independent auditors, and payments made to all eligible beneficiaries are traced through the verification process.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 12/09/2017 09:51:13 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4625 label Biography information for Paul Masterton

756220

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2017
	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	Narges Mohammadi
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effect on the health and welfare of Mrs Narges Mohammadi of her imprisonment in Iran.
	tabling member constituency	West Ham
	tabling member printed	Lyn Brown
	uin	8308
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>We are aware of reports that Mrs Mohammadi is suffering from a serious health condition requiring regular medical treatment not available in prison.</p><p>Mrs Mohammadi's case demonstrates Iran's appalling record when it comes to freedom of expression and we call on Iran to cease the harassment and detention of human rights defenders in the country.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 12/09/2017 09:58:24 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

756224

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2017
	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	Mohammad Ali Taheri
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the case of the continuing imprisonment in Iran and repeated trial on charges which carry the death penalty of Mohammad Ali Taheri.
	tabling member constituency	West Ham
	tabling member printed	Lyn Brown
	uin	8312
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>The case against Mohammad Ali Taheri demonstrates Iranian disregard for freedom of religion and belief. Religious minorities continue to face restrictions in Iran and we receive many reports of arrests, discrimination and harassment.</p><p>I raised concerns about the persecution of religious and ethnic minorities during my visit to Iran on 5 August. We will continue to take action with the international community to hold Iran to account in this regard.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 12/09/2017 09:48:53 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

757497

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2017
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Libya: Human Trafficking
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps her Department is taking to support the victims of human trafficking and exploitation in Libya.
	tabling member constituency	East Renfrewshire
	tabling member printed	Paul Masterton
	uin	8549
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>The Department for International Development (DFID) is providing assistance to refugees and migrants at risk of trafficking and exploitation in Libya. So far this year, DFID has supported more than 20,000 emergency interventions such as healthcare, psychosocial support, hygiene kits and safe shelter. The UK Government is also assisting vulnerable migrants with voluntary returns from Libya – so far our support has helped more than 1,200 individuals to return home.</p><p>The UK government continues to support the Libyan authorities to tackle smuggling and organised immigration crime. We also continue to press for refugees and migrants in Libya to be treated in accordance with international norms and standards.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 12/09/2017 09:47:50 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4625 label Biography information for Paul Masterton

757772

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2017
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Latifa Abu Hmeid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding between her Department and the Palestinian Authority, signed in 2014, what discussions her Department has had with the Palestinian Authority on the recent decision of President Abbas to meet, and the Authority to honour, Latifa Abu Hmeid.
	tabling member constituency	Enfield North
	tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
	uin	8641
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>Our partnership with the Palestinian Authority includes a commitment from the Palestinian leadership to adhere to the principle of non-violence and to tackle language that could incite violence or hatred. While we have not raised this specific issue with the Palestinian Authority, HMG regularly lobby the Palestinian leadership to tackle language that could incite violence or hatred, including anti-Semitic language. I raised this at the highest levels during my recent visit.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 11/09/2017 16:55:43 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

757439

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2017
	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	Kamal Foroughi
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, on how many occasions the UK Ambassador to Iran has had discussions with the Iranian Government on Kamal Foroughi since his appointment; and what recent progress has been made on securing his release.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Tom Brake
	uin	8576
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>Our Ambassador in Tehran raises the cases of our British/Iranian dual national detainees, including Mr Kamal Foroughi, at every opportunity as part of his regular discussions with the Iranian Government. This happened most recently on 30 August. I also raised the cases of our dual national detainees with the Iranian Foreign Minister and Deputy Foreign Minister when I visited Tehran on 5 August. While Iran does not recognise dual nationality and regards them as Iranian, we consider them British and will continue to raise these cases and request consular access.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 12/09/2017 09:45:32 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

757647

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2017
	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	Islamic State: International Criminal Court
	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 International Criminal Court to reconsider its decision not to open a preliminary examination into crimes committed by Daesh.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Hodge Hill
	tabling member printed	Liam Byrne
	uin	8634
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>​In her press statement of 8 April 2015, the ICC Prosecutor set out some of the complicated issues associated with any potential investigation of Daesh by the ICC. The UK fully respects the independence of the ICC Prosecutor in this matter. On 14 August 2017, the Government of Iraq wrote to the UN Secretary General, requesting support to hold Daesh accountable for their crimes. The UK is working with the UN Security Council to deliver this support.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 12/09/2017 10:06:18 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	1171 label Biography information for Liam Byrne

757648

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2017
	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	Iraq: International Criminal Court
	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 Government of Iraq to ratify the Rome Statue of the International Criminal Court.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Hodge Hill
	tabling member printed	Liam Byrne
	uin	8635
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>The UK is a strong supporter of the International Criminal Court (ICC). As a state party to the Rome Statute the UK has a fully cooperative relationship with the ICC and regular discussions on a range of issues.</p><p>The UK encourages non-state parties to accede to the Rome Statute. We are happy to offer support to any State that is in the process of ratifying the Rome Statute or needs assistance in adopting the national legislation needed to enact the Rome Statute.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 12/09/2017 10:01:06 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	1171 label Biography information for Liam Byrne