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1015389

	registered interest
	date	27/11/2018
	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	Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Private Education
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many children had their private school fees paid by his Department at (a) schools in the UK and (b) schools overseas in the most recent year for which figures are available.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	196150
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/12/2018 answer text <p>In Financial Year 2016/2017, the FCO funded the private school fees for the following number of children:</p><p>(a) At schools in the UK: <ins class="ministerial">541</ins> <del class="ministerial">393 </del></p><p>(b) At schools overseas: 1074</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 03/12/2018 17:47:04 question first ministerially corrected 18/03/2019 12:42:38 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan previous answer version 89699 answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1006926

	registered interest
	date	14/11/2018
	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	Libya: 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 assessment he has made of the security situation in Sabratha.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	191338
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2018 answer text <p>The recent violence in Sabratha is deeply concerning. There has been some progress in recent weeks in establishing a Security Arrangements Committee for Tripoli, in order to avoid a repeat of the violence the capital experienced over the summer. The fighting in Sabratha highlights the challenges that exist beyond Tripoli, and the need for more sustainable security arrangements across the whole of Libya. The UK is clear that the only way of achieving security and stability is through an inclusive political settlement. The recent Palermo Conference demonstrated broad support for the next steps in implementing the UN Action Plan, as set out by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Salamé in his 8 November briefing to the UN Security Council. This includes the convening of a National Conference in early 2019, with a view to creating the conditions for elections in the course of 2019. The UK remains actively engaged in efforts to promote the UN-led political process and has allocated £12 million through the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund this year to boost political participation and economic development, and to support the delivery of greater security, stability and resilience, including through tackling extremism.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 23/11/2018 12:02:11 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1006928

	registered interest
	date	14/11/2018
	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	Libya: Constitutions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what estimate he has made of the timescale for a national referendum on the draft constitution for Libya following the passage of legislation to facilitate such a referendum by the House of Representatives on 24 September 2018.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	191339
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/11/2018 answer text <p>It is important that a constitutional referendum enjoys widespread political support across Libya, as well as a sound legal basis. It is for the relevant Libyan authorities to determine the legitimacy of any legislative votes, according to Libyan law. From our diplomatic engagement with Libyan institutions, we are unaware of approved legislation to prepare for a referendum having been formally passed to the High National Electoral Commission. Agreement on a way forward on Libya's Constitution is a key element of the UN Action Plan for Libya, and will be one of the issues we expect to be discussed by the National Conference UN Special Representative Ghassan Salamé intends to convene in Libya in early 2019.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt grouped question UIN 191340 191341 191342 question first answered 22/11/2018 17:44:09 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1006930

	registered interest
	date	14/11/2018
	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	Libya: Constitutions
	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 potential implications for the timing of a national referendum on the draft constitution for Libya of legal disputes regarding legislation passed by the House of Representatives on 24 September 2018 to facilitate such a referendum.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	191340
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/11/2018 answer text <p>It is important that a constitutional referendum enjoys widespread political support across Libya, as well as a sound legal basis. It is for the relevant Libyan authorities to determine the legitimacy of any legislative votes, according to Libyan law. From our diplomatic engagement with Libyan institutions, we are unaware of approved legislation to prepare for a referendum having been formally passed to the High National Electoral Commission. Agreement on a way forward on Libya's Constitution is a key element of the UN Action Plan for Libya, and will be one of the issues we expect to be discussed by the National Conference UN Special Representative Ghassan Salamé intends to convene in Libya in early 2019.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt grouped question UIN 191339 191341 191342 question first answered 22/11/2018 17:44:09 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1006948

	registered interest
	date	14/11/2018
	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	Libya: Constitutions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what information his Department holds on whether legislation passed by the Libyan House of Representatives on 24 September 2018 to facilitate a referendum on that country's draft constitution was approved in a vote of that House or a collection of members' signatures.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	191341
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/11/2018 answer text <p>It is important that a constitutional referendum enjoys widespread political support across Libya, as well as a sound legal basis. It is for the relevant Libyan authorities to determine the legitimacy of any legislative votes, according to Libyan law. From our diplomatic engagement with Libyan institutions, we are unaware of approved legislation to prepare for a referendum having been formally passed to the High National Electoral Commission. Agreement on a way forward on Libya's Constitution is a key element of the UN Action Plan for Libya, and will be one of the issues we expect to be discussed by the National Conference UN Special Representative Ghassan Salamé intends to convene in Libya in early 2019.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt grouped question UIN 191339 191340 191342 question first answered 22/11/2018 17:44:09 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1006951

	registered interest
	date	14/11/2018
	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	Libya: Constitutions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what information his Department holds on whether the High National Election Commission of Libya has received legislation passed by the House of Representatives on 24 September 2018 to facilitate a referendum on that country's draft constitution.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	191342
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/11/2018 answer text <p>It is important that a constitutional referendum enjoys widespread political support across Libya, as well as a sound legal basis. It is for the relevant Libyan authorities to determine the legitimacy of any legislative votes, according to Libyan law. From our diplomatic engagement with Libyan institutions, we are unaware of approved legislation to prepare for a referendum having been formally passed to the High National Electoral Commission. Agreement on a way forward on Libya's Constitution is a key element of the UN Action Plan for Libya, and will be one of the issues we expect to be discussed by the National Conference UN Special Representative Ghassan Salamé intends to convene in Libya in early 2019.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt grouped question UIN 191339 191340 191341 question first answered 22/11/2018 17:44:09 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1006954

	registered interest
	date	14/11/2018
	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	Djibouti: Eritrea
	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 progress of talks between the Governments of Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia on resolving ongoing disputes between Djibouti and Eritrea and normalising relations between those countries.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	191344
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2018 answer text <p>The United Kingdom supports the position set out in UN Security Council Resolution 2444, notes the Government of Djibouti’s statement of 14 November expressing its ‘entire satisfaction’ with the text, and will continue to support efforts to resolve ongoing disputes between Djibouti and Eritrea and the normalising of relations between those countries.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 21/11/2018 15:00:20 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1006955

	registered interest
	date	14/11/2018
	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	Horn of Africa: Foreign Relations
	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 outcomes of the tripartite meeting of the leaders of Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia in Gondar on 9 November 2018.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	191345
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2018 answer text <p>I welcome the statement from the tripartite meeting of the leaders of Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia in Gondar on 9 November 2018 and their commitment to inclusive regional peace and cooperation.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 21/11/2018 15:02:10 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1006956

	registered interest
	date	14/11/2018
	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	Somalia: Elections
	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 representatives of the (a) Federal Government of Somalia and (b) United Nations Mission in Somalia on preparations for elections in (i) South West State; (ii) Puntland and (iii) Jubaland; and what assessment he has made of the prospects for holding such elections in a safe, free and fair manner in line with current timescales.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	191346
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2018 answer text <p>​I discussed one-person-one-vote elections with Somalia's Prime Minister and the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia during a visit to Mogadishu on 6 October 2018. Our Ambassador to Somalia regularly discusses all issues related to the elections with the Federal Government of Somalia, Federal Member State leaders and the United Nations Mission in Somalia. British Government officials also attend UN-convened electoral information-sharing meetings. The UK is calling on all parties to ensure credible and peaceful elections.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 21/11/2018 15:04:17 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1006957

	registered interest
	date	14/11/2018
	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	Somalia: Elections
	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 potential implications of the security situation in Somalia’s South West state for the safe conduct of the presidential election due to take place in that state on 19 November 2018.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	191347
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2018 answer text <p>The South West State presidential election is now scheduled to take place on 28 November 2018. The election will not be one-person-one-vote as the electorate comprises Members of the South West State Parliament. The UK is calling on all parties to ensure a peaceful election. Our Ambassador to Somalia has sought assurances from the Somali National Army and Police in South West State that there is a credible plan for security during the election period and that forces will remain impartial. Election security is expected to be provided by a combination of the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM), United Nations Police, South West State Police and Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 21/11/2018 15:06:44 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry