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1150056

	registered interest
	date	16/10/2019
	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	Syria: 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 recent discussions his officials have had with representatives of regional authorities in north east Syria on the (a) evacuation and (b) repatriation of British children.
	tabling member constituency	Edinburgh South
	tabling member printed	Ian Murray
	uin	981
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2019 answer text <p>​Officials have discussed the evacuation and repatriation of British orphans and unaccompanied minors with representatives of the civilian de facto authorities in north east Syria on several occasions, most recently on 18 October.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 21/10/2019 16:38:48 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray

1150055

	registered interest
	date	16/10/2019
	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	Syria: 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 steps his Department is taking to evacuate all British children trapped in north east Syria.
	tabling member constituency	Edinburgh South
	tabling member printed	Ian Murray
	uin	980
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2019 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary has made clear that the Government will seek to assist any British unaccompanied minors and orphans in Syria, who are brought to our attention. The UK has no consular presence within Syria from which to provide assistance, but we carefully consider all requests.</p><p>Our advice to any British national abroad who needs emergency help from the British Government is to contact the nearest British Embassy or Consulate, which in this case will be outside Syria. A request can be made on behalf of a minor. British nationals can also call the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in London 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The number is clearly advertised on FCO Syria Travel Advice pages.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 21/10/2019 16:44:15 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray

1147672

	registered interest
	date	02/10/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What representations he has made to the Government of Israel on the potential effect of annexing the Jordan valley on the social and economic well-being of the Palestinian people.
	tabling member constituency	Hammersmith
	tabling member printed	Andy Slaughter
	uin	912507
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/10/2019 answer text <p>With France, Germany, Spain and Italy, the UK has made clear publicly our deep concern over recent suggestions that parts of the Occupied Palestinian Territories would be annexed.</p><p> </p><p>Such a move would be contrary to international law, damaging to peace efforts and could not pass unchallenged.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has regularly raised these concerns with the Israeli authorities.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 02/10/2019 14:35:03 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	1516 label Biography information for Andy Slaughter

1147670

	registered interest
	date	02/10/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	West Bank: Demolition
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps his Department is taking to support Palestinian families threatened by home demolition and forcible transfer in (a) East Jerusalem and (b) the rest of the West Bank.
	tabling member constituency	Manchester, Withington
	tabling member printed	Jeff Smith
	uin	912505
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/10/2019 answer text <p>The Government has repeatedly raised our concerns on this issue with the Israeli authorities. I did so personally during my visit to Israel and subsequently.</p><p>In all but the most exceptional of circumstances demolitions and evictions are contrary to International Humanitarian Law. The practice causes unnecessary suffering to ordinary Palestinians and is harmful to the peace process.</p><p>Our firm position is evidenced by our support for Palestinians facing demolition or eviction through our legal aid programme, which helps residents challenge decisions in the Israeli legal system.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 02/10/2019 14:33:57 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	4456 label Biography information for Jeff Smith

1144035

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2019
	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	Yemen: Armed Conflict
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent diplomatic steps he has taken to pursue a resolution to the conflict in Yemen.
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool, West Derby
	tabling member printed	Stephen Twigg
	uin	912257
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/09/2019 answer text <p>The UK fully supports the UN-led peace process and the efforts of UN Special Envoy, Martin Griffiths. I visited the region last week in support of UN efforts to make political progress and alleviate the humanitarian situation. I met Yemeni, Saudi, Emirati and Oman representatives, including President Hadi and Martin Griffiths. I urged all parties to engage constructively with the Special Envoy in order to reach an enduring political settlement in Yemen. The UK also hosted a Yemen Quad on 22 June, where partners underlined their commitment to a comprehensive political solution. A further Quad will be held shortly.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 03/09/2019 16:19:57 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	167 label Biography information for Stephen Twigg

1149344

	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	Syria: Kurds
	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 is taking to ensure that Kurdish people do not come to harm following the implementation of what Turkish officials are calling the safe zone.
	tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
	tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
	uin	696
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2019 answer text <p>​We have repeatedly called on Turkey to exercise maximum restraint and bring an end to their military operation in north east Syria. We expect all parties to respect their obligations towards civilians and under International Humanitarian Law. The Prime Minister made this clear to President Erdogan on 11 October.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison grouped question UIN 695 question first answered 21/10/2019 13:18:16 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1149342

	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	Syria: Kurds
	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 is taking to ensure that Kurdish people in (a) Syria and (b) surrounding regions do not come to harm following the US troop withdrawal from that area.
	tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
	tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
	uin	695
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2019 answer text <p>​We have repeatedly called on Turkey to exercise maximum restraint and bring an end to their military operation in north east Syria. We expect all parties to respect their obligations towards civilians and under International Humanitarian Law. The Prime Minister made this clear to President Erdogan on 11 October.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison grouped question UIN 696 question first answered 21/10/2019 13:18:16 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1149207

	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	Syria: Turkey
	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 Turkey's compliance with international law in relation to that country's recent actions in Kurdish occupied northern Syria.
	tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
	tabling member printed	Catherine West
	uin	648
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2019 answer text <p>​We are seriously concerned about reports of violations of International Humanitarian Law during the military offensive by Turkish forces and their Syrian allies. We have raised these concerns with the Government of Turkey and reiterated the importance of all sides abiding by their obligations under international law.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 21/10/2019 13:13:38 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1149336

	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	Syria: 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, with reference to the BBC video report by journalist Fred Scott dated 13 October on three UK orphans in Syria, if she will take steps to return (a) those UK orphans and (b) other UK children in a similar position to the UK; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
	tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
	uin	585
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2019 answer text <p>We are urgently considering how we can assist UK orphans. Given the UK has no consular presence in Syria, this is extremely difficult. The Foreign Secretary has made clear that the Government will seek to assist any British unaccompanied minors and orphans in Syria, who are brought to our attention.</p><p>Our advice to any British national abroad who needs emergency help from the British Government is to contact the nearest British Embassy or Consulate, which in this case will be outside Syria. If a minor is unable to do so, a request can be made on their behalf. British nationals can also call the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in London 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The number is clearly advertised on FCO Syria Travel Advice pages.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 21/10/2019 13:20:34 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1149370

	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	Members: Correspondence
	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 respond to the letter to the Prime Minister of 12 September 2019 from the hon. Member for Birmingham Northfield and other hon. Members and Peers on Prime Minister Netanyahu's announcement that he intends to annex the Jordan Valley to Israel.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
	tabling member printed	Richard Burden
	uin	420
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2019 answer text <p>​I have responded to the Hon Member's letter.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 21/10/2019 13:10:21 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden