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1002539

registered interest
date	06/11/2018
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	China: Organs
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 request from his EU and US counterparts the evidence that led to their respective parliaments passing resolutions to condemn forced organ harvesting in China.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	188826
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/11/2018 answer text <p>We are aware of reports that allege that a process of involuntary organ removal may be taking place in China, including suggestions that minority and religious groups are being specifically targeted. The British government fully supports the Declaration of Istanbul (May 2008), which encourages all countries to draw up legal and professional frameworks to govern organ donation and transplantation activities.</p><p>Reports by authors such as Kilgour, Gutmann and Matas are important sources of information about China’s organ transplant system. They rightly question the lack of transparency in China’s organ transplant system, whilst acknowledging that it is very difficult to identify the source of those organs and verify the number of organ transplants conducted in China. However we do not agree with the claims of systematic organ harvesting of prisoners of conscience, assessing that the evidence they present does not substantiate such a claim.</p><p>The World Health Organisation (WHO) collates global data on organ donations and works with China. The WHO view is that China is implementing an ethical, voluntary organ transplant system in accordance with international standards, although the WHO does have concerns about overall transparency.</p><p>We continue to review available evidence on this issue.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 14/11/2018 13:04:46 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1015006

registered interest
date	26/11/2018
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	China: Swine Fever
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 had discussions with his Chinese counterpart on ensuring that swine fever does not spread in mainland China.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	195593
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2018 answer text <p>We are in regular and direct contact with the Chinese authorities through our Embassy in Beijing on all matters of food, hygiene and public health.</p><p>We are aware that in the second half of this year, the Chinese authorities have reported over 70 outbreaks of Africa Swine Fever in domestic pigs. One case of African Swine Fever in wild boar has also been reported.</p><p>We will continue to monitor the situation in China, and engage with the Chinese authorities on this issue.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 04/12/2018 15:45:06 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1015008

registered interest
date	26/11/2018
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	Sri Lanka: 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 discussions he has had with Government in Sri Lanka on establishing stable government in that country.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	195595
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2018 answer text <p>I am deeply concerned by the deteriorating political situation in Sri Lanka. I have called on a number of occasions for all parties to ensure that the constitution is respected and due political process upheld.</p><p>Our High Commissioner is in frequent contact with politicians from all parties to give the same messages, and stress the importance of Parliament being allowed to do its job without hindrance.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 04/12/2018 15:47:04 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1015009

registered interest
date	26/11/2018
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	China: Animal Products
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 the UK Government has had with the Chinese Government on banning the sale of rhino and tiger remedies.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	195596
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2018 answer text <p>The UK is at the forefront of international efforts to protect endangered animals from unsustainable trade. We hosted a high level conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade in London in October, and at that conference China co-hosted a session on combatting the ivory trade following their introduction of a domestic ivory ban. Senior officials in Beijing and London have raised our concerns with China at their recent adjustment to their 1993 legislation on tiger and rhino products. We continue to seek clarification on whether their recent reversal of this legislation will be permanent.</p><p>​</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 04/12/2018 15:57:47 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1023955

registered interest
date	12/12/2018
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	Indonesia: Terrorism
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what diplomatic steps his Department is taking to support the Indonesian Government in tackling threats by terrorists in that country.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	201647
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>The British and Indonesian governments work closely together to tackle the threat of terrorism. We have had a Counter Terrorism capacity-building programme in Indonesia since the 2005 terrorist attack in Bali and deliver training to the Indonesian National Police through the Jakarta Centre for Law Enforcement Co-operation. Our support includes teaching a broad range of counter terrorism investigation skills. We are also working to build first response capability for the emergency services. In March 2018, we supported the Bali regional government to run a live CT exercise. Finally, we are working with the Bali police to develop a cadre of police officers able to cascade CT Security Awareness training to the tourism sector.</p><p>​</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 20/12/2018 10:31:18 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1027528

registered interest
date	18/12/2018
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	China: Carbon Emissions
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 his Chinese counterpart on China’s environmental record and meeting carbon emission targets.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	203320
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/12/2018 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary discussed China's record of meeting carbon emission targets with State Councillor Wang Yi in Beijing in July. FCO officials, in particular through our Embassy in Beijing, continue to engage on this issue with their Chinese counterparts. The FCO Special Representative for Climate Change met Chinese officials during the recent climate change talks in Katowice, Poland. The British Government continues to support Chinese efforts to develop alternative energy, tackle climate change and pollution issues, and reduce carbon emissions.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 28/12/2018 13:50:00 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1027529

registered interest
date	18/12/2018
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	China: 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 discussions he has had with officials of the Chinese Government on recent reports of British citizens fleeing from China.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	203321
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/12/2018 answer text <p>We are not aware of any recent reports or cases of British nationals fleeing China. We advise British passport holders visiting China for tourism, business or work to check the FCO Travel Advice which is updated on a regular basis.</p><p>​</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 28/12/2018 13:54:50 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1037856

registered interest
date	08/01/2019
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	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 recent assessment he has made of the safety and security of human rights defenders throughout the world.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	206358
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2019 answer text <p>​Regrettably human rights defenders remain under attack in many parts of the world. In 2018 over 300 defenders were killed and thousands more imprisoned, attacked or tortured around the world. This is why, at the high-level meeting on human rights defenders at the UN on 18 December, we called on governments to allow human rights defenders to fight for human rights; allow civil society the space to engage with and, where needed, challenge governments without fear or reprisal; and to create an environment where democracy can flourish. In November we co-sponsored a new UN General Assembly resolution on freedom of assembly and association, further strengthening support for civil society and human rights defenders. Throughout 2019 our network of embassies and high commissions will continue to work with Human Rights Defenders using the UK Guidelines on Working with Human Rights Defenders, which were updated again in 2018, to inform their work. Last year on International Human Rights Day Lord Ahmad hosted key human rights defenders.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 16/01/2019 15:04:02 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1047717

registered interest
date	24/01/2019
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	Persecution of Christians across the Globe Independent Review
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what the terms of reference are of the independent global review into the persecution of Christians announced on 26 December 2018.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	212353
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>​The Foreign and Commonwealth Office attaches great importance to this independent global review into the persecution of Christians, which was launched on 30 January. The Terms of Reference for the review are currently being agreed with the independent reviewer. They will be published once finalised. We will ensure that the Bishop of Truro is well supported and has the resources needed to conduct the review.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 04/02/2019 16:39:51 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1054588

registered interest
date	04/02/2019
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	China: Climate Change
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 Department has had with its counterpart in China on reducing the effects of climate change.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	216248
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2019 answer text <p>I met leading energy and climate change experts to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by China’s transition to a low carbon economy when I visited China in July. More recently, I gave a keynote speech on Carbon Capture Usage and Storage in the Chinese Pavilion at COP24, where I also met Sun Zhen, Deputy Director General at the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. The Foreign Secretary’s Special Representative for Climate Change met with a range of Chinese ministers and officials in late 2018. Additionally, my officials, in particular through our Embassy in Beijing, regularly engage on climate change with their Chinese counterparts.​</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 11/02/2019 16:06:44 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon