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754702

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	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	Yemen: Military Intervention
	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 18 July 2017 to Question 4993, whether he has (a) requested and (b) been provided with evidence from the Saudi authorities establishing where the helicopter that fired on a boat carrying Somali civilians off the coast of Yemen on 16 March 2017 was made; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
	tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
	uin	6658
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>As set out in the response to PQ 4993, the Saudi-led Coalition have their own procedures for investigations, details of which they announced on 31 January 2016. We have encouraged the Saudi-led Coalition's Joint Incidents Assessment Team to investigate this incident, considering all the evidence available and to publish their findings.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 08/09/2017 11:01:42 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

754701

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	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	Yemen: Human Rights
	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 progress made on UN Human Rights Council resolution 33/16.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
	tabling member printed	Stewart Malcolm McDonald
	uin	6752
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>We remain deeply concerned about the human rights situation in Yemen. Regrettably, human rights abuses continue on a large scale. Conflict has had a significant impact on civilians. There continue to be reports of arbitrary detentions, the use of child soldiers and persecution of minorities.</p><p>The UK welcomed UN Human Rights Council's resolution 33/16.</p><p>We call on all parties to respect human rights in Yemen and support the work of the National Comimission in investigating abuses.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 08/09/2017 11:26:46 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4461 label Biography information for Stewart Malcolm McDonald

754878

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	West Coast Main Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what funding the Government plans to allocate for network improvements north of Crewe on the West Coast Mainline for Control Period 6.
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Alan Brown
	uin	6386
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>On July 30<sup>th</sup> this year the Government set out its High Level Output Specification (HLOS). This identifies the priorities for investment in the railway in the next five year Control Period from 2019.</p><p> </p><p>The Government wishes to assure itself that the volumes and costs of operations and maintenance activity are reasonable and affordable in order to fulfil its statutory role to set a Statement of Funds Available (SoFA). Once this work has taken place, Government will confirm the SoFA in October 2017. There is also an emerging requirement to renew and significantly enhance Network Rail assets in Crewe and between there and Weaver Junction where Government is working with HS2 and Network Rail to produce an integrated solution.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to ensuring that every part of Britain benefits from our investment in the railways. Improvements in rail services can be delivered by new trains and a range of infrastructure improvements. The Government keeps under close review what options will ensure the maximum value to taxpayers, passengers and freight users.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 08/09/2017 09:40:01 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

754881

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	West Coast Main Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what network improvements are planned to take place north of Crewe on the West Coast Mainline within what remains of Control Period 5.
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Alan Brown
	uin	6387
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>We are upgrading the West coast main line power supply to support an improved passenger service and to improve freight capacity.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 08/09/2017 09:24:55 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

754707

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	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	West Bank: Visits Abroad
	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 plans for UK diplomats to visit Khan Al Ahmar in the West Bank.
	tabling member constituency	Hazel Grove
	tabling member printed	Mr William Wragg
	uin	6399
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>The Government is gravely concerned by proposals to demolish the Bedouin village of Khan al Ahmar. Officials from our Consulate-General in Jerusalem have visited Khan Al Ahmar on multiple occasions in recent years. ​I understand that officials from our Consulate-General plan to visit Khan Al Ahmar before the next court hearing.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 08/09/2017 10:51:20 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4429 label Biography information for Mr William Wragg

756868

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2017
	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	Uganda: Violence
	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 representations his Department has made to the Ugandan authorities and the UK's Ugandan High Commissioner on repression and violence in Northern Uganda.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Tom Brake
	uin	7584
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>As part of our dialogue with the Government of Uganda on all aspects of democratic governance and human rights, we continue to stress the importance of resolving disputes fairly, peacefully and with respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. The UK Government also supports projects in Northern Uganda related to the protection of land rights and community accountability.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 08/09/2017 11:45:38 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
	tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

754910

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Taxis: Disability
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 20 April 2017 to Question 69958, if he will consult on the proposals that were contained in the Disability Equality Training (Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Drivers) Bill; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
	tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
	uin	6802
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>With reference to the answer of 20 April 2017 to Question 69958, the Department plans to consult on revised Best Practice Guidance for local licensing authorities later this year, which will include strengthened recommendations relating to the provision of disability awareness training for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 08/09/2017 10:59:45 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
	tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

754817

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Safer Neighbourhood Teams
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what effect changes in the size and capacity of Police Safer Neighbourhood teams in England and Wales has had on their capacity to collect intelligence on (a) extremist behaviour and (b) gang crime.
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	uin	6355
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>Decisions on the size and composition of the workforce including Safer Neighbourhood teams are for the local Chief Constable and the directly accountable Police and Crime Commissioner of each force. It is up to them to decide what the most effective deployment of their resources may be in tackling gang crime and extremist behaviour.</p> answering member constituency Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner answering member printed Mr Nick Hurd question first answered 08/09/2017 09:31:53 answering member 1561 label Biography information for Mr Nick Hurd
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

754882

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Scotland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate his Department uses for the benchmark journey time from London to (a) Glasgow and (b) Edinburgh.
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Alan Brown
	uin	6388
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>The timetable for HS2 services is still being developed, and is subject to change.</p><p> </p><p>However, current benchmark journey times without HS2, and with the various phases of HS2, to Glasgow and Edinburgh can be found in the HS2 Phase 2 Strategic Case (July 2017) - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/629393/high-speed-two-phase-two-strategic-case.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/629393/high-speed-two-phase-two-strategic-case.pdf</a></p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard grouped question UIN 6379 6389 6390 question first answered 08/09/2017 08:44:40 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

754883

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Scotland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate his Department has made of the average journey time from London to (a) Glasgow and (b) Edinburgh after HS2 Phase 2a Midlands to Crewe opens.
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Alan Brown
	uin	6389
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>The timetable for HS2 services is still being developed, and is subject to change.</p><p> </p><p>However, current benchmark journey times without HS2, and with the various phases of HS2, to Glasgow and Edinburgh can be found in the HS2 Phase 2 Strategic Case (July 2017) - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/629393/high-speed-two-phase-two-strategic-case.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/629393/high-speed-two-phase-two-strategic-case.pdf</a></p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard grouped question UIN 6379 6388 6390 question first answered 08/09/2017 08:44:40 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown