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1696250

registered interest
date	14/03/2024
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	Nigeria: Abduction
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 his Department is taking to help tackle the kidnappings of schoolchildren in Nigeria.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	18802
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/03/2024 answer text <p>The UK Government is monitoring the recent kidnappings of schoolchildren in Nigeria and condemns this crime. At the latest UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) dialogue in February, we strengthened our commitment to providing mentoring and capacity-building support to agencies tackling the threat of kidnap within Nigeria. As part of this partnership, the UK National Crime Agency is working with Nigeria to create a Multi-Agency Kidnap Fusion Cell to increase interoperability between security and justice agencies responding to kidnaps. This will help reduce harm to victims and hold those responsible to account.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 22/03/2024 13:54:27 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1693534

registered interest
date	04/03/2024
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	Sudan: 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, whether he has made representations to his counterpart in Sudan on human rights issues.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	16925
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2024 answer text <p>Our senior diplomats have used meetings with senior decision-makers in the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to raise concerns about credible reports of human rights violations. The UK has consistently denounced mounting reports of serious atrocities that have taken place in Sudan since 15 April 2023 and secured a UN Human Rights Council resolution in October 2023 to establish a fact-finding mission for Sudan. We continue to support the essential work of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Sudan (OHCHR) and the International Criminal Court in investigating and documenting reports of human rights violations.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 12/03/2024 09:22:23 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1693535

registered interest
date	04/03/2024
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	Zimbabwe: Period Poverty
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether he has had discussions with his counterpart in Zimbabwe on period poverty.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	16926
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2024 answer text <p>I have not reviewed this matter in my meetings with President Mnangagwa or his Minister but supporting women and girls in Zimbabwe is a UK priority. Through our health programme the UK has delivered menstrual health education as part of the Sister2Sister (S2S) clubs which included supporting sustainable menstrual health options for girls such as disposable pads, reusable pads, menstrual cups, and menstrual underwear. Since 2012 the UK has worked alongside the Government of Zimbabwe to help provide sanitary products for schools through the Zimbabwe Girls Secondary Education (ZGSE) Programme implemented by CAMFED.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 12/03/2024 14:46:43 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1686868

registered interest
date	01/02/2024
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	UK-Africa Investment Summit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, for what reason the UK-African Investment Summit has been postponed.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	12711
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/02/2024 answer text <p>The UK-African Investment Summit (UK-AIS), due to take place in April 2024, will now be postponed to a later date owing to scheduling issues in the international calendar. New summit dates will be announced in due course.</p><p>The UK government is committed to building on the success of the 2020 UK-Africa Investment Summit, which laid the foundations for new partnerships between the UK and African nations based on trade, investment, shared values and mutual interest. This includes by ensuring attendance from governments across the continent, as well as British and African businesses eager to harness the benefits of our trading relationship.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 09/02/2024 12:06:58 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1684947

registered interest
date	24/01/2024
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	Ethiopia: Forced Marriage
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether he has taken steps with international partners to address the incidence of forced marriage of young girls and women from religious minorities in Ethiopia; and whether he has had recent discussions with his Ethiopian counterpart on this issue.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	11439
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2024 answer text <p>The UK is committed to stepping up our international leadership on child marriage, to give girls a greater say over their bodies and futures. We are a champion of the UN Global Programme to End Child Marriage and we have supported over 140,000 adolescent girls in Ethiopia with interventions to prevent and respond to child marriage.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 01/02/2024 09:24:55 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1682111

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	Nigeria: Christianity
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 his Department has taken to help tackle anti-Christian violence in Nigeria in the Christmas 2023 period.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	9641
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2024 answer text <p>Rising insecurity has undermined freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria and affected all faith and non-faith communities, including Christians. It is crucial that the fundamental driving factors are addressed. The British High Commissioner raised the recent attacks in Plateau with the Nigerian National Security Adviser, and the UK works closely with the respective authorities to raise and address these issues through multiple forums. The UK Government's 'Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria' (SPRiNG) programme will help tackle the interlinked root causes of intercommunal conflict, including security, justice, and natural resource management challenges.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 23/01/2024 14:31:48 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1682115

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	Tanzania: Landslips
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether he has received reports on the loss of life as a result of the recent mine landslide in Tanzania; and whether his Department is taking steps to support the Government of Tanzania with its response to the landslide.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	9645
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2024 answer text <p>On 15 January the British High Commissioner expressed condolences on behalf of the UK following the tragic loss of 22 lives at the Ng'alita mine. The UK has not been asked to provide support on this occasion but has previously supported relief efforts in similar situations through the multi-donor pooled Start Network. UK contributions to the Start Network have assisted Tanzania in addressing challenges caused by flooding, with relief in the areas of sanitation and hygiene, child protection, mental health and psychosocial support, and the provision of health and food items.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 23/01/2024 10:47:22 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1682116

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	Republic of Congo: Floods
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 is taking steps to provide humanitarian in response to recent flooding in Congo-Brazzaville.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	9646
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2024 answer text <p>The UK is concerned about the higher than average rainfall and subsequent flooding and landslides along the Congo River Basin, which has had an impact on infrastructure particularly schools, health centres and farmland and created an increased risk of water-born illnesses and malaria. We are saddened by the loss of life and devastation caused by floods and landslides in the region, including in Congo-Brazzaville. The UK is currently working with counterparts to identify how we may best support their response - with a particular focus on reducing the spread of water borne diseases.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 23/01/2024 10:45:41 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1673345

registered interest
date	27/11/2023
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	Sierra Leone: Security
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 implications for his policies of the security situation in Sierra Leone.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	3961
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2023 answer text <p>The UK has condemned the unjustifiable violence which took place on Sunday 26 November. We have welcomed President Bio's call for unity and commitment to hold those responsible to account, and the statements from all political parties calling out the violence. We continue to follow the situation closely and are engaged with Government, political parties and other stakeholders. The UK remains committed to supporting a democratic, peaceful and prosperous Sierra Leone.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 04/12/2023 17:05:05 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1673350

registered interest
date	27/11/2023
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	East African Community
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, when he last met the Leadership of the East African Community.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	3964
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2023 answer text <p>I have not met with the Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC). However, UK officials based in the region met with the EAC Secretary General in August and with his deputy in September. We engage frequently and at a senior level with the member states of the EAC.</p><p>I meet regularly with EAC member state leaders including at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi in September. We will use next year's UK-Africa Investment Summit to strengthen our partnerships with African countries, including EAC members, to drive mutual growth and prosperity.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 05/12/2023 17:03:31 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones