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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-10-11more like thismore than 2017-10-11
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Military Intervention more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have held with the government of the US regarding its involvement in the war in Yemen; whether the humanitarian consequences of that war were addressed during those discussions; and what assurances, if any, they have received regarding the US involvement in that war. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL1894 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-10-25more like thismore than 2017-10-25
answer text <p>We engage regularly with our US partners on a range of issues related to Yemen, including the humanitarian situation. We work closely with them in support of a stable, secure Yemen which poses no threat to regional countries or beyond. The US, together with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, participated in a Ministerial meeting we convened on 22 September in the margins of the UN General Assembly. All participants acknowledged the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen and agreed that more must be done to achieve a political solution. The Foreign Secretary raised the situation in Yemen with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson most recently on 9 October. Any further enquiries relating to US policy should be redirected to the US authorities.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-10-25T15:42:28.843Zmore like thismore than 2017-10-25T15:42:28.843Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
760024
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-09-13more like thismore than 2017-09-13
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading International Courts more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to publish a summary of the verdicts and punishments imposed by all international courts and tribunals associated with the United Nations relating to breaches by individuals of international law in the last 20 years, including those imposed by the International Criminal Court. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL1580 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-09-21more like thismore than 2017-09-21
answer text <p>Support for international criminal justice and accountability is a fundamental element of UK foreign policy. International courts and tribunals, including the International Criminal Court, have an important role to play in global efforts to end impunity for the most serious crimes of international concern by holding perpetrators to account and achieving justice for victims. The institutions report regularly on their activities and publish up-to-date details of convictions and sentences on their publicly accessible websites. The Government does not intend to publish a summary of such information at this time.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-09-21T15:04:00.033Zmore like thismore than 2017-09-21T15:04:00.033Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
759568
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-09-12more like thismore than 2017-09-12
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Israel: Palestinians more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will propose measures to improve the status quo for the people of East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza, for humanitarian reasons and to prepare the way for permanent peace negotiations. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL1538 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-09-26more like thismore than 2017-09-26
answer text <p>The UK Government regularly raises with the Government of Israel concerns about the situation for Palestinians in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza, and pushes for an easing of restrictions. We are firmly committed to the promotion and protection of human rights, and call upon all parties to abide by International Humanitarian Law. Ultimately peace will only come through fresh negotiations between the parties, which the UK fully supports, and it is critical that Israel and the Palestinians take advantage of any momentum gathered through international efforts.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-09-26T16:00:19.303Zmore like thismore than 2017-09-26T16:00:19.303Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
759146
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-09-11more like thismore than 2017-09-11
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Israel: Occupied Territories more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their response to the publication in June by the European Council on Foreign Relations of Israel's unlawfully prolonged occupation: consequences under an integrated legal framework. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL1514 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-09-25more like thismore than 2017-09-25
answer text <p>While the UK has not made a specific assessment of the European Council on Foreign Relations report, it has long been the Government's view that Israel's presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories is governed by the provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, to which Israel is a state party. We repeatedly call on Israel to abide by its obligations under international law and have a regular dialogue with Israel on legal issues relating to the occupation.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-09-25T14:33:48.037Zmore like thismore than 2017-09-25T14:33:48.037Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
759147
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-09-11more like thismore than 2017-09-11
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Pakistan: Minority Groups more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Pakistan about the Supreme Court Order of 2014 requiring the establishment of a task force and a national council of minority rights; and what explanation they have received, if any, regarding the lack of progress and their disestablishment. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL1515 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-09-25more like thismore than 2017-09-25
answer text <p>We regularly raise our concerns about the protection of minority communities with the Government of Pakistan at a senior level. The Foreign Secretary discussed the importance we attach to safeguarding the rights of all Pakistan's citizens during his visit to Pakistan in November 2016.</p><p>The former Minister for Asia and the Pacific, my hon. Friend the Member for Reading West (Mr Sharma), raised the protection of minorities with Kamran Michael, former Minister for Human Rights, and Barrister Zafarullah Khan, former Prime Minister's Special Assistant for Human Rights, during a visit to Pakistan in January 2017.</p><p>While we have not raised the 2014 Supreme Court judgement specifically, we have encouraged the implementation of the National Action Plan on Human Rights, which includes the establishment of an independent National Commission for Minorities. We continue to press Pakistan to take the steps necessary to ensure it complies in full with its human rights obligations and that the rights of all its citizens, including minorities, are respected.</p>
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-09-25T13:00:52.387Zmore like thismore than 2017-09-25T13:00:52.387Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
749232
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-06more like thismore than 2017-07-06
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Plastic Bags: Fees and Charges more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what action they propose to take to help protect democratically elected representatives and officials in Turkey from politically motivated prosecutions, and to safeguard Kurdish culture and language. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL568 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-20more like thismore than 2017-07-20
answer text <p>We expect Turkey to undertake any legal processes against MPs fairly, transparently and with full respect for the rule of law. We take a strong interest in the situation of minority groups in Turkey and encourage the Turkish authorities to safeguard their welfare. We will continue to engage closely with the Turkish government on these issues.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-20T16:44:36.123Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-20T16:44:36.123Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
732742
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-26more like thismore than 2017-06-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what information they hold about approximately 7,000 people alleged to be detained in Iraq by the officially sponsored Popular Mobilization Forces, including about 650 men and boys who have been missing in Anbar Province for over one year; and whether they are making representations to the government of Iraq on those matters. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL180 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-06more like thismore than 2017-07-06
answer text <p>We are aware of allegations that the Popular Mobilisation Forces have detained members of the civilian population. We are concerned by these reports and have made clear to the Government of Iraq that screening of civilians must be conducted in accordance with international human rights and humanitarian law, ensuring due process is followed, that there is independent oversight and monitoring, and that humanitarian agencies have full access. We continue to raise the case of missing men and boys in Fallujah regularly, including with the Prime Minister's Office.</p><p>Prime Minister Abadi and Kurdistan Regional President Barzani have committed to investigating all allegations and ensuring that those responsible are held to account. We will continue to hold them to that commitment.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-06T12:58:39.223Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-06T12:58:39.223Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
730970
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-21more like thismore than 2017-06-21
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government when they last reviewed their travel advice for (1) Tunisia, and (2) Lebanon; and when they next plan to review that advice. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL4 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-06-28more like thismore than 2017-06-28
answer text <p>As with other countries, we keep our travel advice for Tunisia and Lebanon under close and constant review. The travel advice for Tunisia was last updated on 14 June 2017 and for Lebanon on 2 May 2017.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-06-28T14:47:32.08Zmore like thismore than 2017-06-28T14:47:32.08Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
711154
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-03-14more like thismore than 2017-03-14
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Great Western Main Line: Electrification more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 14 March, whether the electrification of the Great Western main line will include improved internal lighting in passenger carriages. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL6042 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-03-21more like thismore than 2017-03-21
answer text <p>Two types of electric trains replace the existing diesel trains on the Great Western Main Line following electrification. Class 387 electric trains replace diesel commuter trains in the Thames Valley. They are brand new trains built by Bombardier to the most modern standards, including in respect of lighting and disabled accessibility. The first are already in service on the route between Hayes &amp; Harlington and Paddington. The other type of train is the Intercity Express, which replaces diesel trains on the long-distance routes from Paddington. This is also a brand new train, built by Hitachi, again to the most modern standards, including in respect of lighting and disabled accessibility.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-03-21T12:29:21.607Zmore like thismore than 2017-03-21T12:29:21.607Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
535106
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-07-11more like thismore than 2016-07-11
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Refugees: Children more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many unaccompanied child refugees have so far been officially identified in Europe, aside from the UK, and how many of those have reached the UK. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL1102 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-14more like thismore than 2016-07-14
answer text <p>The Government is firmly committed to bringing vulnerable unaccompanied refugee children from Europe to the UK, as underpinned by the Immigration Act 2016. Over 20 children who meet the criteria in the Immigration Act have been accepted for transfer from Europe since Royal Assent, the majority of whom have already arrived in the UK.</p><p>We are in active discussions with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNICEF and Non-Governmental Organisations in addition to the Italian, Greek and French governments to strengthen and speed up mechanisms to identify, assess and transfer children who meet the criteria to the UK where this in their best interests.</p><p>As is required by the Immigration Act 2016, we are consulting with local authorities to confirm available capacity and to ensure appropriate support systems are in place.</p><p>We cannot put a fixed number on arrivals at this point. The legislation is clear that consultation with local authorities is needed before any figure is set. It is vital that their capacity and ability to help is taken into account. We must also ensure that we are able to continue to fulfil our obligations to children who are already in the UK.</p>
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-14T13:08:27.217Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-14T13:08:27.217Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this