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178350

registered interest
date	06/02/2015
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
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government which entity they recognise as the legitimate government of Syria.
tabling member printed	Lord Empey
uin	HL4738
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/02/2015 answer text <p>The British Government recognises nation states and not governments. While the UK does not recognise the National Coalition of Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces as the Syrian government, the UK does recognise the Syrian National Coalition as the sole legitimate representative of the Syrian people.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 12/02/2015 14:40:30 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

178351

registered interest
date	06/02/2015
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
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what contacts they maintain with opposition groups in Syria.
tabling member printed	Lord Empey
uin	HL4739
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/02/2015 answer text <p>We maintain very regular contact with moderate Syrian opposition groups, including those in Syria largely through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s Syria Overseas Network and the UK Special Representative for Syria. We support the National Coalition of Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces both politically and practically in their efforts to promote a democratic and pluralistic vision of Syria free from both Assad’s brutality and extremism. We also support a range of civilian actors including Civil Defence Teams, Police and Local Councils providing essential services in Syria in areas no longer under the control of the Assad regime. We plan to make a significant contribution to the US train and equip programme to help the Syrian moderate armed opposition counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 12/02/2015 14:16:18 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

178239

registered interest
date	05/02/2015
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	Democratic Republic of Congo
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assurances they have received from the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the United Nations Stabilisation Mission in the DRC with regard to the protection of civilians in relation to the launch of military operations against the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda rebel group.
tabling member printed	Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale
uin	HL4705
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2015 answer text <p>The situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains challenging, and at times dangerous, for civilians.</p><p>On 30 January the Government of the DRC announced that military action had begun against the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), but it is our assessment that comprehensive operations are yet to fully commence. Officials at our Embassy in Kinshasa have reiterated to the Government of the DRC that international expectations remain high: the threat posed by the FDLR to civilians and to the security and stability of the region must be tackled.</p><p>The Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) and the UN Organization Stabilisation Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO) must ensure that efforts to minimise the impact on civilians remain forefront in planning for military operations against armed groups. We are also working closely with the humanitarian community and MONUSCO to minimise the risk to civilians during forthcoming operations. This includes liaising with and providing financial support for organisations working to develop and finalise contingency plans to manage any potential humanitarian impact.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns grouped question UIN HL4706 question first answered 11/02/2015 14:59:17 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	4168 label Biography information for Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale

178240

registered interest
date	05/02/2015
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	Democratic Republic of Congo
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with regard to the planned closures of the camps for internally displaced persons in the eastern province of North-Kivu, in particular in the light of the recent launch of military operations against the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda rebel group.
tabling member printed	Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale
uin	HL4706
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2015 answer text <p>The situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains challenging, and at times dangerous, for civilians.</p><p>On 30 January the Government of the DRC announced that military action had begun against the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), but it is our assessment that comprehensive operations are yet to fully commence. Officials at our Embassy in Kinshasa have reiterated to the Government of the DRC that international expectations remain high: the threat posed by the FDLR to civilians and to the security and stability of the region must be tackled.</p><p>The Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) and the UN Organization Stabilisation Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO) must ensure that efforts to minimise the impact on civilians remain forefront in planning for military operations against armed groups. We are also working closely with the humanitarian community and MONUSCO to minimise the risk to civilians during forthcoming operations. This includes liaising with and providing financial support for organisations working to develop and finalise contingency plans to manage any potential humanitarian impact.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns grouped question UIN HL4705 question first answered 11/02/2015 14:59:17 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	4168 label Biography information for Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale

178263

registered interest
date	05/02/2015
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	Arms Trade: Ukraine
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they would be prepared, on request by the government of Ukraine, to sell them defensive, including lethal, weapons.
tabling member printed	Lord Davies of Stamford
uin	HL4729
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2015 answer text <p>Any UK export of strategic goods will require an export licence. All export licence applications for Ukraine are rigorously assessed on a case-by-case basis against the Consolidated EU and relevant national Arms Export Licensing Criteria.</p><p>The Government continues to closely monitor the situation.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 11/02/2015 14:59:37 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	346 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Stamford

178264

registered interest
date	05/02/2015
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	The Gambia: Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the human rights situation in The Gambia.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL4730
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2015 answer text <p>The Gambia has a poor human rights record. Rule of law, freedom of the press, extra-judicial detentions, human trafficking and recent legislation targeting Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender people are all areas of concern. The UK position on human rights is firm: human rights are universal and must apply equally to all people. Our Ambassador in Banjul regularly raises human rights with the Gambian government and our Embassy provides funds that support human rights projects in the country.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 11/02/2015 15:00:09 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

178265

registered interest
date	05/02/2015
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	Zimbabwe
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the authorities in Zimbabwe concerning Women of Zimbabwe Arise.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL4731
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2015 answer text <p>We have not made direct representations to the Government of Zimbabwe on behalf of Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA). However, the British Government, along with the EU and other international partners, has contact with and supports a range of civil society organisations which promote human rights, including the protection of the rights of women, such as WOZA.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 11/02/2015 15:00:24 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

177969

registered interest
date	04/02/2015
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	Egypt
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Egypt about unarmed and non-violent civilians reportedly killed by police and the military in Egypt since July 2013; what replies, if any, they have received; and in particular what assurances they have received that such deaths will be independently investigated and prevented in future.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL4680
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/02/2015 answer text <p>Since July 2013 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Ministers have issued several press statements condemning the use of violence against protesters and calling on the security forces to act with restraint. Ministers have also made regular representations to the Egyptian government to state our concerns. Most recently, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth East (Mr Ellwood), issued a press statement on 26 January expressing concern at the use of deadly force by the police against demonstrators in Egypt. The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr Hammond), also raised his concerns directly with the Egyptian Foreign Minister and pressed for an independent investigation into the deaths of Shaimaa El-Sabbagh and other demonstrators. President al-Sisi has publicly offered his condolences to Shaimaa El-Sabbagh’s family, and the Minister of the Interior announced that an investigation is underway.</p><p>We look forward to the publication of the full report of the Fact-Finding Committee investigation into the events of 30 June 2013. We have stressed that this report must be comprehensive, independent and lead to accountability for the deaths of protestors.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 12/02/2015 14:26:31 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

177984

registered interest
date	04/02/2015
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	South Sudan
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how they are supporting the South Sudanese National Police Service (SSNPS), both bilaterally and through the United Nations Mission; and how they ensure that any support provided to the SSNPS conforms with their Human Rights Due Diligence policy.
tabling member printed	The Earl of Sandwich
uin	HL4695
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2015 answer text <p>The UK is currently not providing direct bilateral support to the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS). However, we do maintain political and strategic dialogue with their leadership, focused on accountability, human rights and preventing sexual violence.</p><p>We also support targeted multilateral interventions through UN Development Programme (UNDP), the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and civil society. This includes support for Special Protection Units for survivors of Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) and other vulnerable groups, support to national partners to develop an Accountability Mechanism for the SSNPS as recommended in the May 2014 UNMISS Human Rights Report, and the placement of four UK Police Officers in UNMISS to support community policing efforts. These interventions have been cleared, as appropriate, through an Overseas Security and Justice Assessment and the UN Human Rights Due Diligence Policy Task Force.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 11/02/2015 14:52:32 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2109 label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich

177985

registered interest
date	04/02/2015
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	Ukraine
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the government of Ukraine, bilaterally and through the European Union, since the latest breakdown of the Minsk peace agreement; and what was the outcome of any discussions.
tabling member printed	The Earl of Sandwich
uin	HL4696
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/02/2015 answer text <p>Ministers and officials are regularly in contact with the Ukrainian authorities to discuss the situation on the ground and the diplomatic process. The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr Hammond), met President Poroshenko and Foreign Minister Klimkin on 27 January 2015. We support diplomatic efforts that aim to bring about a peaceful resolution of the crisis in eastern Ukraine, such as those led by Chancellor Merkel and President Hollande, which we hope will lead to constructive dialogue between all parties. Ukraine is also regularly discussed in the EU in the Foreign Affairs Council and at the European Council, most recently at the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 9 February where new sanctions against Russians and Ukrainian separatists were adopted with implementation delayed pending the outcome of further peace talks.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 12/02/2015 14:39:58 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2109 label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich