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1126917

	registered interest
	date	15/05/2019
	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	Homosexuality: 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 estimate he has made of the number of people put to death for contravening laws on homosexuality globally in 2018.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
	tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
	uin	254838
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/05/2019 answer text <p>The FCO does not collect statistics for the number of executions carried out worldwide. According to Amnesty International's published figures, which do not include figures for China, at least 690 executions in 20 countries took place in 2018. These do not specify the number of executions carried out for contravening laws on homosexuality.</p><p>The UK is committed to the principle of non-discrimination on any grounds, including on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. We directly challenge governments that criminalise homosexuality, at the highest possible level, and we oppose the death penalty in all circumstances. We regularly set out our position on the death penalty and defend the rights of LGBT individuals at the Human Rights Council, the UN General Assembly Third Committee, and through the Universal Periodic Review process.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 20/05/2019 16:21:51 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
	tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1138104

	registered interest
	date	10/07/2019
	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	USA: State Visits
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how much was spent from the public purse on (a) security, (b) accommodation and (c) transport for family members of President Trump during his visit to the UK in June 2019.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
	tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
	uin	275782
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/07/2019 answer text <p>​As part of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's transparency programme, the cost of the State Visit to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office will be published on the gov.uk website before the end of the year.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 15/07/2019 14:59:23 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1138427

	registered interest
	date	11/07/2019
	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	USA: Diplomatic Service
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when he plans to announce the new ambassador to the United States.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
	tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
	uin	276223
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/07/2019 answer text <p>The Government will announce the new Ambassador to the United States in due course and they will be appointed in the normal way. Ambassadors to the United States are appointed by the Prime Minister, on the Foreign Secretary's recommendation, with the approval of Her Majesty The Queen.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 16/07/2019 14:11:46 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1139391

	registered interest
	date	16/07/2019
	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	Racial Discrimination
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether his Department has recently worked with the US Administration on tackling racism globally.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
	tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
	uin	277767
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2019 answer text <p>We are not aware of any recent bilateral discussions specifically on tackling racism globally. However, we work closely with the US on a number of important global challenges.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 22/07/2019 16:57:25 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1146251

	registered interest
	date	25/09/2019
	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	Emigration: EU Countries
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with other EU member states on ensuring a positive environment for UK citizens wishing to move to an EU country after the UK leaves the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
	tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
	uin	291008
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2019 answer text <p>​My department, in close coordination with other government departments, continues to engage intensively with EU Member States to support British Nationals living in and travelling to the EU. The Foreign &amp; Commonwealth Office has significantly increased the capacity of our Europe network; our Embassies and Consulates are in close and regular contact with their host governments. The UK will seek to agree reciprocal mobility arrangements with the EU. The detail of how these provisions will apply under the future relationship will be for future negotiations with the EU.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 30/09/2019 11:51:54 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
	tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1146255

	registered interest
	date	25/09/2019
	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 Nationals Abroad: EU Countries
	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 his Department has made of the effect on UK citizens living in the EU of the UK leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
	tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
	uin	291010
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2019 answer text <p>​Protecting the rights of British Nationals living in the EU is an absolute priority for the Government. However, in the event of No Deal we cannot protect the rights of British nationals unilaterally. All EU Member States have drafted or enacted legislation on the rights of British Nationals if there is no deal, but the extent to which the measures in place protect citizens' rights vary by Member State. British Nationals resident in the EU can expect their rights and access to services to change over time. The Government will continue to urge the EU and all Member States to reciprocate the UK's generous offer to EU citizens and give British Nationals the certainty they need.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 30/09/2019 11:54:19 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
	tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1146997

	registered interest
	date	30/09/2019
	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	Diplomatic Service: British Nationals Abroad
	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 his Department has made of the number of instances of UK citizens using a non-UK EU consulate in 2018.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
	tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
	uin	292274
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/10/2019 answer text <p>We estimate the number of requests to EU consular services to be very low, as British Nationals can access UK consular assistance remotely.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 03/10/2019 10:20:51 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
	tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1148971

	registered interest
	date	14/10/2019
	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	Colombia: War Crimes
	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 his Colombian counterpart to investigate the assertion by Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace that between 500 and 600 people could be buried in unmarked graves in the zone of the Hidroituango construction project.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
	tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
	uin	345
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2019 answer text <p>​We are aware of the ongoing investigation by Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) into the possibility of unmarked graves in the construction zone of the Hidroituango dam project. It would not be appropriate to comment on the detail of an ongoing investigation by the JEP. The United Kingdom has provided financial and public support to Colombia's transitional justice system since it was set up. We continue to work closely with the Colombian government and civil society on the peace process and related matters.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 17/10/2019 16:17:08 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
	tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1149214

	registered interest
	date	15/10/2019
	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	Colombia: Paramilitary Forces
	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 (a) the accuracy of reports of attacks in Colombia on the headquarters of opposition parties by right wing paramilitary groups and (b) the adequacy of the Colombian’s Government's response to those attacks; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
	tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
	uin	542
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2019 answer text <p>​We are concerned by reports of violence against political groups as Colombia prepares for regional elections on 27 October. The United Kingdom is supportive of the Colombian authorities as they seek to ensure sustainable peace in Colombia, and we will continue to work closely with the Colombian government and civil society on the peace process and related matters.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 21/10/2019 16:51:12 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
	tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1172290

	registered interest
	date	21/01/2020
	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	Colombia: Peace Negotiations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the implications for his policies of the 8 January 2020 UN Security Council Mission to Colombia report on the state of the Colombian peace process; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
	tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
	uin	6171
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2020 answer text <p>The United Kingdom is proud to act as penholder for the Colombian peace process in the UN Security Council, and supports the important work the UN Verification Mission does to monitor the progress made following the 2016 agreement. We welcomed the Special Representative's latest report to the Security Council, and agreed with his assessment of the situation<strong>. </strong></p><p>We were glad to see President Duque's announcement that he would like the UN Mission to stay in Colombia until at least 2022, and commend the Colombian Government on the successes it has achieved so far.</p><p>As we mentioned in the UN Security Council session on 13 January following the Special Representative's report, the United Kingdom remains particularly concerned about the persistent level of violence towards human rights defenders, community leaders and former FARC combatants. We have called on the Colombian Government to prioritise the tackling of this violence and to improve security conditions around the country, as well as accelerating implementation of reintegration programmes for former fighters. The United Kingdom is also committed to continuing its own programming to support the Government's efforts and mitigate risks to communities.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 27/01/2020 14:18:47 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
	tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens