Show Search Form

Search Results

human indexable	true false
published	true false
registered interest	true false
answer date	exactly: or between: and
date	exactly: or between: and
date tabled	exactly: or between: and
ddp created	exactly: or between: and
answering body
question status
answering dept id
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name
ddp modified
hansard heading
house id
identifier
legislature	pref label
parliament number
question first answered
question text
session
session number
tabling member printed
title
type
uin
version
written parliamentary question type
answer	answer text
creator	label
publisher	pref label
tabling member	label

Search

1129511

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	18/06/2019
	date	04/06/2019
	date tabled	04/06/2019
	ddp created	04/06/2019 20:51:37
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	05/06/2019 15:15:05 17/06/2019 14:44:01
	hansard heading	Syria: Chemical Weapons
	house id	2
	identifier	HL15996
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	17/06/2019 14:12:32
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the authenticity of the report from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Engineering Assessment of Two Cylinders at the Douma Incident, dated 27 February, and (2) any differences of that report with the final report of the OPCW regarding the incident of alleged use of toxic chemicals as a weapon in Douma on 7 April 2018, which found that there was evidence consistent with the hypothesis that chlorine cannisters had been dropped from aircraft.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Cox
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 HL15996
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL15996
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>​We welcomed the Fact Finding Mission’s (FFM) final report of March which drew a clear conclusion of reasonable grounds to believe a toxic chemical, likely molecular chlorine, was used as a weapon. On 28 May the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapon Director General confirmed all evidence and views were considered in preparing the FFM report. The Technical Secretariat stands by the findings and we continue to have confidence in both our own and the FFM’s conclusions about this attack.</p>
	creator	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox

1129513

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	18/06/2019
	date	04/06/2019
	date tabled	04/06/2019
	ddp created	04/06/2019 20:51:41
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	04/06/2019 20:57:07 17/06/2019 14:47:07
	hansard heading	Syria: Islamic State
	house id	2
	identifier	HL15998
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	17/06/2019 14:15:12
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether it is part of the purpose of the Global Coalition Against Daesh to uphold United States sanctions on Syria.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Cox
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 HL15998
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL15998
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The purpose of the Global Coalition is to degrade and defeat Daesh. As part of this work, the Global Coalition is engaged in a comprehensive campaign to disrupt and prevent Daesh from raising, moving and using funds. Enforcing bilateral sanctions on Syria is not part of the Coalition's mandate.</p>
	creator	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox

1130226

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	19/06/2019
	date	05/06/2019
	date tabled	05/06/2019
	ddp created	05/06/2019 20:22:26
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	05/06/2019 20:25:38 17/06/2019 15:06:01
	hansard heading	Sudan: Politics and Government
	house id	2
	identifier	HL16087
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	17/06/2019 14:34:06
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have made representations to the military leadership in Sudan for the release of Yasir Arman; and whether they have sought information on the number of peaceful protestors who have been detained in that country.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Cox
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 HL16087
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL16087
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The British Government condemns the arrest and detention of Yasir Arman by the Sudanese security forces. We call for his immediate release and for the legitimate demands of Sudanese people to be respected. Violence must not be used, including against opponents. We consistently made clear to the former Government of Sudan our expectation that all detainees should be treated in accordance with international standards; we continue to call upon the Sudanese authorities to do so. Our Ambassador in Khartoum made clear to the Deputy Head of the Transitional Military Committee, on 15 April, the steps that needed to be taken to improve the situation in Sudan, including the release of all political detainees. We also engage regularly with civil society groups on the issue of detainee treatment</p>
	creator	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox

1128080

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	06/06/2019
	date	22/05/2019
	date tabled	22/05/2019
	ddp created	22/05/2019 20:50:56
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	22/05/2019 20:55:44 06/06/2019 16:32:01
	hansard heading	Marshall Scholarships
	house id	2
	identifier	HL15929
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	06/06/2019 16:31:46
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the case for increasing the number of students who can participate in the Marshall Scholarship programme to 100; and what assessment they have made of the benefits of that programme to the UK's international reputation.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Meyer
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 HL15929
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL15929
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>​For 65 years, the Marshall Scholarship programme has created lasting bridges between the US and the UK by funding intellectually distinguished young Americans to undertake postgraduate studies in Britain. Marshall scholars become advocates for greater depth and breadth of interaction, co-operation and mutual understanding between the two countries, with many going on to senior positions in politics, business, the law and other fields. The Government increased the programme's funding in 2017, allowing up to 50 scholarships to be awarded per year. This increased investment reflects the strengthened commitment of the British Government to the value of this programme and to the Special Relationship. The Tailored Review of the programme this year concluded that it continues to support UK-US relations, and in line with the review's recommendations, we will be building on work to develop our processes for evaluating the programme's impact.</p>
	creator	4699 label Biography information for Baroness Meyer
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	4699 label Biography information for Baroness Meyer

1128012

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	05/06/2019
	date	21/05/2019
	date tabled	21/05/2019
	ddp created	21/05/2019 21:46:25
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	21/05/2019 21:56:04 05/06/2019 15:20:02
	hansard heading	Hong Kong: Extradition
	house id	2
	identifier	HL15897
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	05/06/2019 14:48:09
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, in view of the human rights guarantees in the Sino-British Joint Declaration, what assessment they have made of the implications for (1) human rights, and (2) the independence of the judiciary, in Hong Kong of the government of Hong Kong's proposals to amend its extradition law.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Northover
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 HL15897
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL15897
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>We have noted the concerns voiced by legal and business representative organisations and civil society groups in Hong Kong about both the content and the short consultation period allowed for the proposed changes to the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance and the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Ordinance.</p><p>We have raised a number of issues relating to the proposals with the Hong Kong Government at senior levels. These include potential implications for both our joint security cooperation and our bilateral extradition treaty and the potential consequences for the UK business community and for UK citizens living in or travelling through Hong Kong. We will continue to seek clarity from the authorities on these points.</p><p>The Foreign Secretary and Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chrystia Freeland, issued a Joint Statement on 30 May, which noted concern for the potential effect of the proposals on the large number of UK and Canadian citizens in Hong Kong, on business confidence and on Hong Kong’s international reputation. They made clear that any extradition arrangements in Hong Kong should be in line with ‘One Country, Two Systems’ and fully respect Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy. They also urged the Hong Kong Government to engage meaningfully with Hong Kong’s broad range of local and international stakeholders in order to ensure their concerns are fully considered.</p><p> </p>
	creator	2539 label Biography information for Baroness Northover
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	2539 label Biography information for Baroness Northover

1128013

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	05/06/2019
	date	21/05/2019
	date tabled	21/05/2019
	ddp created	21/05/2019 21:46:26
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	21/05/2019 21:56:06 05/06/2019 14:50:02
	hansard heading	Hong Kong: Extradition
	house id	2
	identifier	HL15898
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	05/06/2019 14:18:08
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of implications for the UK’s extradition treaty with Hong Kong of that government's proposals to amend its extradition law.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Northover
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 HL15898
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL15898
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>We have noted the concerns voiced by legal and business representative organisations and civil society groups in Hong Kong about both the content and the short consultation period allowed for the proposed changes to the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance and the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Ordinance.</p><p>We have raised a number of issues relating to the proposals with the Hong Kong Government at senior levels. These include potential implications for both our joint security cooperation and our bilateral extradition treaty and the potential consequences for the UK business community and for UK citizens living in or travelling through Hong Kong. We will continue to seek clarity from the authorities on these points.</p><p>The Foreign Secretary and Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chrystia Freeland, issued a Joint Statement on 30 May, which noted concern for the potential effect of the proposals on the large number of UK and Canadian citizens in Hong Kong, on business confidence and on Hong Kong’s international reputation. They made clear that any extradition arrangements in Hong Kong should be in line with ‘One Country, Two Systems’ and fully respect Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy. They also urged the Hong Kong Government to engage meaningfully with Hong Kong’s broad range of local and international stakeholders in order to ensure their concerns are fully considered.</p><p> </p>
	creator	2539 label Biography information for Baroness Northover
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	2539 label Biography information for Baroness Northover

1128020

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	05/06/2019
	date	21/05/2019
	date tabled	21/05/2019
	ddp created	21/05/2019 21:46:34
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	21/05/2019 21:56:19 04/06/2019 14:27:03
	hansard heading	Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council
	house id	2
	identifier	HL15905
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	04/06/2019 13:55:47
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when a communiqué from the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council in London on 4 and 5 December 2018 will be published.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 HL15905
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL15905
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>​The British Government and the Overseas Territories developed an Action Plan as a more effective tool for measuring progress following the Joint Ministerial Council. I laid a Written Ministerial Statement on 17 December 2018 (HLWS1153) which covered the main issues in the Action Plan. The next Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council will take place in London on 26 and 27 November 2019.</p>
	creator	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern

1128021

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	05/06/2019
	date	21/05/2019
	date tabled	21/05/2019
	ddp created	21/05/2019 21:46:36
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	21/05/2019 21:56:21 04/06/2019 14:27:01
	hansard heading	British Overseas Territories: Companies
	house id	2
	identifier	HL15906
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	04/06/2019 13:56:00
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 28 January (211613), what is the schedule for technical workshops between the UK and the British Overseas Territories for the establishment of public registers of beneficial ownership; and what are the agendas for each of those workshops.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 HL15906
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL15906
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>My Department is working with other Government Departments on the support and expertise the UK Government can offer the Overseas Territories. As part of that, we plan to hold a technical workshop this summer, and are currently liaising with the Overseas Territories to agree the issues they would find it most useful to cover in the workshop. These issues could include policy, technical and legal areas.</p>
	creator	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern

1129575

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	18/06/2019
	date	04/06/2019
	date tabled	04/06/2019
	ddp created	04/06/2019 20:53:21
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	04/06/2019 21:06:05 17/06/2019 15:02:04
	hansard heading	Gaza: Israel
	house id	2
	identifier	HL16060
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	17/06/2019 14:30:30
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the reported view of the Director-General of Reporters Without Borders, Christophe Deloire, that the Israeli army had deliberately targeted journalists in the Gaza Strip.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 HL16060
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL16060
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The UK fully supports the need for an independent and transparent investigation into events in Gaza since the start of the Great March of Return in March 2018. We have repeatedly stressed to Israel the importance of using proportionate force, and the specific need to protect journalists, medics and children. The UK is committed to the promotion of media freedom and the protection of journalists, as an essential element of democracy. Officials from the British Consulate in Jerusalem and our Embassy in Tel Aviv hosted a roundtable in April with foreign journalists serving in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories to discuss this issue.</p>
	creator	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

1129576

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	18/06/2019
	date	04/06/2019
	date tabled	04/06/2019
	ddp created	04/06/2019 20:53:23
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	04/06/2019 21:06:09 17/06/2019 14:43:02
	hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
	house id	2
	identifier	HL16061
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	17/06/2019 14:11:08
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations, if any, they are making to the government of Israel about the imprisonment of a 12 year-old Palestinian girl who was reportedly interrogated twice without an attorney or her parents present.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 HL16061
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL16061
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>We are not aware of the specific details of the incident referred to but have concerns about continued reports of ill-treatment of Palestinian minors in Israeli military detention and continue to seek improvements to Israeli practices. Officials from our Embassy in Tel Aviv last raised our concerns with the Israeli Ministry of Justice on 6 June.</p>
	creator	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge