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676032

registered interest
date	20/01/2017
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	Yemen: UN Resolutions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether the Government plans to table its resolution on Yemen at the UN Security Council meeting on 25 January 2017.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	61036
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2017 answer text <p>Discussions over a UN Security Council Resolution for Yemen are ongoing in New York.</p><p>It is important that any resolution endorses a meaningful process and will lead to the cessation of hostilities, peace-building and access to humanitarian aid needed in Yemen.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 25/01/2017 16:54:14 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

676033

registered interest
date	20/01/2017
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	Yemen: Armed Conflict
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with representatives of the Omani government on the crisis in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	61032
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/01/2017 answer text <p>The UK is in discussions with Oman to help find a political solution to end the conflict in Yemen. The UK welcomed the participation of the Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs at the last Quadrilateral meeting on December 18.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 30/01/2017 16:38:07 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

676034

registered interest
date	20/01/2017
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	Yemen: al Qaeda
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to tackle the increasing influence of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	61033
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/01/2017 answer text <p>Terrorist organisations such as Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) prosper in ungoverned environments where they have the freedom to develop their capabilities. Ultimately, the only sustainable way to counter terrorist activity will be a political settlement and an end to the conflict. The UK is leading international efforts to achieve this.</p><p>Although we have temporarily suspended counter-terrorism capacity building with the Yemeni authorities, we continue to work with regional and international partners to tackle the threat posed by terrorist organisations including AQAP. For operational reasons we cannot comment in detail on this activity.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 30/01/2017 16:40:50 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

676035

registered interest
date	20/01/2017
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	Yemen: United Nations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether his Department provides bilateral funding or other resources for the office of the UN Special Envoy to Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	61030
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/01/2017 answer text <p>The UK continues to strongly support the work of UN Special Envoy, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, and his tireless efforts in working with all parties to bring about peace in Yemen. Through the cross-government Conflict, Stability and Security Fund, we are providing £1.05 million (over 2 financial years) to the UN Special Envoy's office to bolster UN capacity to facilitate the peace process.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 30/01/2017 16:33:10 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

671757

registered interest
date	11/01/2017
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	USA: Yemen
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he had with the US administration on Yemen during his recent visit to the US in January 2017; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	59531
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/01/2017 answer text <p>The UK continues to actively engage and work with the US on the current situation in Yemen to find a peaceful solution to the conflict. The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Mr Johnson) last met with Senator Kerry to discuss the situation in Yemen at the Quadrilateral in London on 16 October. I met with Senator Kerry at the Quadrilateral in Riyadh on 18 December.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 19/01/2017 16:21:11 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

671758

registered interest
date	11/01/2017
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	Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Yemen
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when he next plans to visit Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	59533
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/01/2017 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Mr Johnson) has no current plans to visit Yemen.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 19/01/2017 14:14:31 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

638678

registered interest
date	18/11/2016
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	Yemen: Armed Conflict
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations he has made to parties involved in the conflict in Yemen on the safety and kidnapping of journalists.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	53758
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/11/2016 answer text <p>International Humanitarian Law (IHL) requires parties to conflict to respect and protect civilians. The unanimous adoption of the UN Security Council Resolution 2222 on the protection of journalists in May 2015 provided recognition, not only of the contribution that journalists make through the unique role they play, but also in the increased dangers they face as a consequence of working in challenging situations. We continue to raise the importance of respect for human rights law with all parties and we have been clear with all parties that they should act in accordance with IHL.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 24/11/2016 13:18:35 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

638679

registered interest
date	18/11/2016
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	Yemen: Military Intervention
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what UK representation was involved in John Kerry's negotiations on the conflict in Yemen during his visit to Oman on 14 November 2016.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	53760
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/11/2016 answer text <p>I spoke to John Kerry on 20 October to discuss his visit and next steps in political negotiations. The UK continues to work with key partners to support the work of UN Special Envoy, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, and his tireless efforts in working with all parties to bring about peace in Yemen.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 24/11/2016 13:21:39 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

584087

registered interest
date	15/09/2016
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	Yemen: Foreign and Commonwealth Office
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many staff of his Department work on (a) the Yemen Desk and directly on Yemen and (b) all matters which directly or indirectly relate to Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	46603
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/10/2016 answer text <p>It is not possible to identify a precise figure for full time equivalent staff working on Yemen directly and indirectly because a range of staff are involved across various Foreign and Commonwealth Office departments and the proportion of their time devoted varies depending on need. That said, the UK remains committed to de-escalating the conflict by encouraging all parties to participate in negotiations to find a peaceful solution, as well as working with other government departments to address Yemen's urgent humanitarian and economic needs and reduce the terrorist threat emanating from Yemen.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 11/10/2016 14:14:59 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

584088

registered interest
date	15/09/2016
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	Yemen: Foreign and Commonwealth Office
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many staff of his Department are deployed outside the UK working on issues relating to Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	46604
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/10/2016 answer text <p>It is not possible to identify a precise figure for staff working on Yemen who are deployed outside of the UK, but the UK diplomatic network does regularly raise the situation in Yemen with their host government and other interlocutors, including the devastating humanitarian and economic situation. As the penholder in the UN Security Council on Yemen, the UK also plays an important role in rallying the international community behind the efforts of the UN Special Envoy, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, in trying to reach a peaceful agreement between the Yemeni parties. Peace talks remain a top priority and we will continue to engage with key partners through our overseas network.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 11/10/2016 14:17:30 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz