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1701151

registered interest
date	15/04/2024
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Haiti: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what discussions he has had with his Caribbean Community counterparts on the security situation in Haiti.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	21831
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>The UK remains concerned by the deteriorating security situation in Haiti that exacerbates pre-existing humanitarian and economic crises. I [Minister Rutley] have engaged significantly on this issue, discussing it with regional and international partners over many months. I most recently engaged with Caribbean partners during my attendance at the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in Guyana on 26 February, where I discussed concerns about - and options to respond to - the security situation in Haiti with interlocuters. The UK strongly supported the UN Resolution to authorise a Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) to Haiti. And on 9 April, in his press conference with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the Foreign Secretary announced that the UK would be providing over £5m to the MSS.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 23/04/2024 11:03:22 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1682112

registered interest
date	15/01/2024
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Nicaragua: Clergy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether his Department has had discussions with its Nicaraguan counterparts on the arrests of Catholic priests.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	9642
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2024 answer text <p>The arbitrary detention of political leaders and of members of the Catholic Church by the Nicaragua authorities is of deep concern to the UK. These arrests represent an unacceptable degradation of Nicaraguans' civil, political, and other human rights. As I tweeted on 16 January, the UK welcomes the release of Bishop Álvarez and other clergy from unjust detention but condemns their expulsion from Nicaragua. We will continue to call in both bilateral and multilateral settings, for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners in Nicaragua, including remaining members of the Catholic Church.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 18/01/2024 15:49:47 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1682113

registered interest
date	15/01/2024
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Nicaragua: Religous Freedom
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what steps he is taking to help promote the freedom of religion or belief in Nicaragua.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	9643
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2024 answer text <p>We share widespread international concern about the suppression of human rights in Nicaragua, including the right to freedom of religion or belief. In June 2023, in her capacity as Chair of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance, the Prime Minister's Special Envoy, Fiona Bruce MP, issued an international statement condemning the continued persecution of the Catholic Church by the Nicaraguan Government. In my tweet on 16 January, I also condemned the detention of Catholic priests by the Nicaraguan Government. We continue to work with international partners to put pressure on the Ortega regime to re-establish democratic and other essential freedoms in Nicaragua.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 18/01/2024 16:09:34 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1674124

registered interest
date	29/11/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Nicaragua: Human Rights
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his Department's policies of reports that eight priests previously under house arrest have been transferred to El Chipote prison in Nicaragua, in the context of human rights.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	4558
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2023 answer text <p>Reports of harassment and arbitrary detention, including against the church and its representatives, represent an unacceptable degradation of Nicaraguans' civil, political, and other human rights. Acts by the Ortega Government to restrict these rights, including the arrest of clergy, confiscation of Church property and the rescinding of legal permits and operating licences for Church affiliated institutions are of deep concern. We continue to call for the immediate and unconditional release of affected clergy and all others wrongly deprived of their freedom in Nicaragua.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 06/12/2023 14:58:14 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1660971

registered interest
date	15/09/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Libya: Floods
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the African Union on the humanitarian response to the floods in Libya.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	199831
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2023 answer text <p>Our representatives to the African Union have been briefed on the humanitarian response to the floods in Libya. The Africa Centres for Disease control (CDC) briefed the UK alongside other countries on their planned response , in line with their statement over the weekend.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 25/09/2023 15:59:22 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1660235

registered interest
date	12/09/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Caribbean Community: Economic Cooperation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans he has to promote economic cooperation between the UK and the CARICOM region.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	199177
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2023 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary co-chaired the biennial UK-Caribbean Forum with the Jamaican Foreign Minister, in Kingston, Jamaica on 18 May. The Foreign Secretary discussed improving two-way trade and signed an MoU that will provide an overarching framework for UK-Caribbean cooperation and is the first of its kind between The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and a nation state.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 18/09/2023 10:27:06 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1653197

registered interest
date	14/07/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the violence in Israel and Palestine.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	194275
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2023 answer text <p>The security situation in the West Bank is deteriorating and further escalation must be avoided. The UK unequivocally condemns terror attacks against civilians. Every Israeli and Palestinian has the right to live in peace and security. On 5 July, the Foreign Secretary discussed recent violence and attacks against civilians in calls with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh. We call on the Palestinian Authority and Government of Israel to cooperate in securing the safety and protection of civilians across the West Bank.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 24/07/2023 13:29:53 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1626196

registered interest
date	09/05/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many heads of (a) state and (b) government attended His Majesty’s coronation.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	184198
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2023 answer text <p>Over 450 overseas representatives and their guests attended the Coronation. This included 92 Heads of State and 35 Heads of Government (including Realm Prime Ministers and Premiers of Overseas Territories). Nine International Organisations and Institutions were represented.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 16/05/2023 11:24:28 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1588094

registered interest
date	22/02/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	British Nationals Abroad: Detainees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on British nationals detained overseas.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	150618
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2023 answer text <p>HMG provided consular assistance in 3745 new cases of arrest or detention abroad in 2022. We tailor the consular assistance we provide to British nationals who have been arrested or detained abroad depending on their specific circumstances. This includes raising individual cases with the relevant overseas authorities, including at Ministerial level, where appropriate.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 02/03/2023 16:20:15 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1588099

registered interest
date	22/02/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Brazil: Human Rights
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the state of (a) civil and (b) political rights in Brazil.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	150623
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2023 answer text <p>The UK is clear about the importance of accountable democratic institutions, the rule of law and the safeguarding of human rights. The Foreign Secretary discussed the importance of these issues with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on 17 February. The UK has a deep and longstanding relationship with Brazil based on shared commitments to human rights, democracy and the rule of law and we look forward to working with President Lula and his government to further strengthen our cooperation, including on civil and political rights in Brazil.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 02/03/2023 16:40:25 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones