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862133

	registered interest
	date	14/03/2018
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Department for International Development: Staff
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	what proportion of her Department's staff are (a) female and (b) male.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
	tabling member printed	Preet Kaur Gill
	uin	132552
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/03/2018 answer text <p>As of 28 February 2018, DFID have 55.4% female and 44.6% male employees.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 19/03/2018 16:33:13 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill

931263

	registered interest
	date	26/06/2018
	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: Crimes of Violence
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps the Government is taking to help tackle violence against predominantly Christian farming communities in central Nigeria.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
	tabling member printed	David Linden
	uin	906051
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text <p>The Government is concerned about ongoing clashes involving pastoralists and local farmers in Nigeria, driven by disputes over access to land, grazing routes and water. We have raised concerns at Federal and State Government levels and encourage solutions which meet the needs of affected communities and prevent further violence.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 26/06/2018 15:05:59 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4640 label Biography information for David Linden

1092000

	registered interest
	date	20/03/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Developing Countries: Education
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps she is taking to ensure that the most marginalised children in developing countries receive an education.
	tabling member constituency	Dudley South
	tabling member printed	Mike Wood
	uin	909921
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2019 answer text <p>Every child deserves a quality education, and the most marginalised children are central to our commitment. DFID’s Girls’ Education Challenge is supporting up to 1.5 million disadvantaged girls to get an education. We are global leaders on education in emergencies and founder of the Inclusive Education Initiative.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 20/03/2019 14:32:24 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4384 label Biography information for Mike Wood

869260

	registered interest
	date	22/03/2018
	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	Wildlife: Smuggling
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps his Department is taking to tackle the illegal wildlife trade.
	tabling member constituency	Walsall North
	tabling member printed	Eddie Hughes
	uin	904591
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2018 answer text <p>The UK is taking a leading role in ending the illegal wildlife trade globally. The Government is funding practical action to reduce demand, strengthen enforcement and develop sustainable livelihoods in the communities affected by the illegal wildlife trade. We will host an ambitious high-level international conference in October to push for further progress.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 27/03/2018 15:43:59 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4635 label Biography information for Eddie Hughes

869270

	registered interest
	date	22/03/2018
	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	Wildlife: Smuggling
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps his Department is taking to tackle the illegal wildlife trade.
	tabling member constituency	Clacton
	tabling member printed	Giles Watling
	uin	904598
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2018 answer text <p>The UK is taking a leading role in ending the illegal wildlife trade globally. The Government is funding practical action to reduce demand, strengthen enforcement and develop sustainable livelihoods in the communities affected by the illegal wildlife trade. We will host an ambitious high-level international conference in October to push for further progress.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 27/03/2018 15:44:29 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4677 label Biography information for Giles Watling

872539

	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	Developing Countries: Rural Areas
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps his Department is taking to ensure the adequacy of the advice available to mountaineers and explorers visiting remote areas overseas.
	tabling member constituency	Bassetlaw
	tabling member printed	John Mann
	uin	904605
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2018 answer text <p>Our foreign travel advice covers 225 countries and territories. For many countries or regions that are popular with mountaineers and explorers, such as the Arctic, we include specific information on travel to remote areas. Travellers can use this alongside specialist advice from other sources to plan a safe and healthy trip, and we always recommend travellers take out appropriate insurance.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 27/03/2018 15:36:16 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	1387 label Biography information for Lord Mann

934577

	registered interest
	date	04/07/2018
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Developing Countries: Plastics
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps her Department is taking to help developing countries reduce the use of plastic to improve the environment.
	tabling member constituency	Rugby
	tabling member printed	Mark Pawsey
	uin	906253
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2018 answer text <p>DFID is working with other government departments to tackle the problem of plastic pollution. DFID’s assistance focuses on helping poorer countries find practical ways to improve waste management and on identifying ways in which manufacturing processes can reduce plastic pollution.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 04/07/2018 15:28:48 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4052 label Biography information for Mark Pawsey

1139653

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Commonwealth: English Language
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps he is taking to improve English literacy throughout the Commonwealth.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	911995
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2019 answer text <p>DFID is tackling the learning crisis by supporting children to learn the basics of literacy, including in Commonwealth countries.</p><p>We are investing in English language learning, for example through our new skills hub, which includes Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria.</p><p>We also work directly to boost the quality of teaching in English, for example through the Girls’ Education Challenge.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 17/07/2019 15:54:01 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

910111

	registered interest
	date	23/05/2018
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Developing Countries: Politics and Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent support her Department has provided to strengthen democratic processes and governance in developing countries.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
	tabling member printed	David Linden
	uin	905510
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2018 answer text <p>DFID provides extensive support to promote more inclusive, open and accountable governance. Last year DFID supported elections in Sierra Leone, Somalia and Kenya. DFID also works with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy in over 30 countries to build trust and participation in democratic institutions, including among minorities and vulnerable groups.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 23/05/2018 14:07:22 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4640 label Biography information for David Linden

1038061

	registered interest
	date	09/01/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Uganda: Politics and Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent steps her Department has taken to help strengthen governance and security in Uganda.
	tabling member constituency	Stockton South
	tabling member printed	Dr Paul Williams
	uin	908419
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2019 answer text <p>Since 2014 DFID has invested £30 million to improve the governance and security environment in Uganda. We are working with the Ugandan government and non-government actors to strengthen anti-corruption, build local governance capacity, increase accountability, and support public financial management reforms.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 09/01/2019 15:12:10 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4666 label Biography information for Dr Paul Williams