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820785

	registered interest
	date	11/01/2018
	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	Egypt: Religious Freedom
	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 steps the Government has taken to promote and protect the right to freedom of religion or belief in Egypt.
	tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
	tabling member printed	Layla Moran
	uin	122203
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2018 answer text We regularly raise our concerns about the rights to freedom of expression, association and assembly with the Egyptian authorities; these rights are essential to improving the protection of Freedom of Religion or Belief in Egypt. The Egyptian constitution contains protections for Freedom of Religious Belief and it is important that these rights are respected. In particular, we welcome President Sisi's consistent calls for peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims in Egypt. The UK has also been working with al-Azhar University in Egypt for over ten years to help develop a new generation of religious leaders who can build dialogue across different cultures and religions, and confront extremism. The work includes English teaching, debating skills training and a postgraduate scholarship scheme. answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 16/01/2018 15:37:32 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran

808922

	registered interest
	date	18/12/2017
	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	Bahrain: Political Prisoners
	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 treatment of political prisoners in Bahrain; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
	tabling member printed	Layla Moran
	uin	120031
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2017 answer text The Government monitors events in Bahrain closely. We regularly raise human rights concerns with the Bahraini authorities in private and in public and will continue to do so. We encourage the Government of Bahrain to deliver on its international and domestic human rights commitments. We encourage those with concerns about the treatment of prisoners in detention to report these to the relevant human rights oversight bodies. answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 21/12/2017 14:54:00 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran

806646

	registered interest
	date	14/12/2017
	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	Cameroon: 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 assessment he has made of the recent political instability in western Cameroon; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
	tabling member printed	Layla Moran
	uin	119722
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2017 answer text The Government is deeply concerned to hear reports of deaths and injuries in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon. There have been fatalities on both sides; a number of security forces personnel have been killed by protestors, and Amnesty International reported that 17 civilians were killed by security forces in October. There have been fewer reports of clashes recently and a heavy security presence remains in many Anglophone areas. The British High Commissioner in Yaoundé has raised our concerns about the situation in the Anglophone region, including the Government of Cameroon's obligations under international law in respect to human rights, with Prime Minister Philemon Yang on 22 November. In these and several other recent meetings with Cameroonian Ministers, he called on the Cameroonian Government to exercise restraint, enter into purposeful and inclusive dialogue and to take action to reduce tensions. answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 21/12/2017 14:36:35 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
	tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran

808930

	registered interest
	date	18/12/2017
	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	Sayed Alwadaei
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether officials in his Department plan to attend the trial of Sayed Nizar Alwadaei in Bahrain on 20 December.
	tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
	tabling member printed	Layla Moran
	uin	120039
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2017 answer text The Foreign and Commonwealth Office and our Embassy in Bahrain continue to monitor this case, and have attended the court hearings. We plan to continue to do so. answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 21/12/2017 14:56:43 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran

931906

	registered interest
	date	27/06/2018
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Civil Partnerships: Heterosexuality
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the Supreme Court judgment of 27 June 2018, what steps the Government is taking to review its policy on civil partnerships for opposite-sex couples.
	tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
	tabling member printed	Layla Moran
	uin	158342
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2018 answer text Government has already committed to undertake further work to inform a decision on civil partnerships. We set out our plans for doing this in ‘The Future Operation of Civil Partnership: Gathering Further Information’ command paper, published on 10 May<p /><p /><p />We will keep those plans under review in light of the recent Supreme Court judgment<p /><p /> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 02/07/2018 16:14:41 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran

939991

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2018
	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	Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he has taken since his appointment to secure the release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe from imprisonment in Iran; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
	tabling member printed	Layla Moran
	uin	163618
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2018 answer text <p>​We remain very concerned about all our dual nationals detained in Iran. We continue to raise their cases with the Iranian Government at every opportunity, and make decisions in line with what we believe will produce the best outcomes in their cases. However, we will not be providing a running commentary. We judge this will not be helpful, or in the best interest of each case.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 17/07/2018 15:08:24 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran

847750

	registered interest
	date	23/02/2018
	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	Syria: 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 recent discussions his Department has had with the UN Envoy for Syria on airstrikes in Ghouta; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
	tabling member printed	Layla Moran
	uin	129426
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2018 answer text <p>​The UK has discussed the dire situation in Eastern Ghouta with the UN on numerous occasions and in several fora, including at the UN Security Council and with UN Envoy Staffan De Mistura and his team. The UK has also consistently raised its concerns at the Ceasefire Task Force meeting of the International Syria Support Group, attended by the Office of the Special Envoy for Syria. The Foreign Secretary made a statement in the House of Commons on 26 February regarding the tragic situation in Eastern Ghouta. He set out what actions the British Government is taking in response to the crisis, and called upon the Asad regime to respect the ceasefire demanded by UNSC resolution 2401 and allow delivery of aid to the enclave.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 28/02/2018 16:59:55 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran

802266

	registered interest
	date	06/12/2017
	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	British Overseas Territories: Companies
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 28 to Question 115266 on companies: ownership, how many times UK law enforcement authorities have accessed beneficial ownership information held on companies incorporated in British Overseas Territories since 2016.
	tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
	tabling member printed	Layla Moran
	uin	117953
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2017 answer text <p>​The Foreign and Commonwealth Office does not have access to operational details of requests made by UK law enforcement authorities for beneficial ownership information.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 14/12/2017 17:27:26 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran

972381

	registered interest
	date	12/09/2018
	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	Israel: Palestinians
	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 his Department has had with the Government of Israel following the Israel Supreme Court’s decision to reject an appeal on the demolition of the village of Khan al-Ahmar.
	tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
	tabling member printed	Layla Moran
	uin	174145
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/10/2018 answer text <p>​Our Ambassador to Tel Aviv discussed the issue of Khan Al Ahmar with the Israeli authorities on 17 September. We remain gravely concerned by proposals to demolish the Bedouin community of Khan al-Ahmar which the UN has said could amount to ‘forcible transfer’, in violation of International Humanitarian Law. Following the decision of the Israeli Supreme Court on 5 September, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office issued a statement with France, Germany, Spain and Italy, reiterating our call to the Israeli Government not to go ahead with its plan to demolish the village – including its school – and displace its residents. We will continue to raise concerns with the Israeli authorities as opportunities arise.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 09/10/2018 14:23:39 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran

1024018

	registered interest
	date	12/12/2018
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Teachers: Pay
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the effect of the pay gap between teachers working in schools and further education colleges on the (a) recruitment and (b) retention of staff working in further education colleges; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
	tabling member printed	Layla Moran
	uin	201723
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/12/2018 answer text <p>​It is essential that the further education (FE) sector is able to recruit and retain excellent teachers if we are to achieve a world-class technical education system in England. Due to the independent nature of the FE sector, and government’s historical relationship with it, we do not have detailed data on FE teacher pay, or on the wider FE workforce.</p><p>We are undertaking work to understand the situation better, including the specific challenges and opportunities in relation to teacher recruitment and retention in the sector. This includes our recent College Staff Survey, which is helping us develop a better insight into the state of the teaching profession in FE and shows that more than half of all teachers have worked in the sector for ten years or more.</p><p>We want to support the recruitment and development of FE teachers. This year we have launched our £5 million Taking Teaching Further programme to help attract talented and inspiring people with industry expertise to teach in FE. We have also announced our £8 million new bespoke professional development offer, T level Professional Development, to help existing teachers and leaders successfully deliver T levels.</p><p>​Further, we have recently commissioned research on identifying FE teacher comparators, and on incentive programmes for the recruitment and retention on FE teachers, to better inform our thinking. The reports, and the results of the College Staff Survey, are available at GOV.UK.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 17/12/2018 16:07:56 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran