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225183
registered interest true more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2015-03-04
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 Unmanned Air Vehicles more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 23 February 2015 to Question 224123, on unmanned air vehicles, which person or team in his Department has lead responsibility for the application and deployment of UK remotely piloted aircraft systems in (a) Afghanistan, (b) Iraq, (c) Syria and (d) the MQ-9 User Group. more like this
tabling member constituency West Bromwich East more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Tom Watson more like this
uin 226251 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-03-11more like thismore than 2015-03-11
answer text <p>The deployment of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems is the responsibility of the Ministry of Defence, as is UK attendance at the MQ-9 Users Group.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East remove filter
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-03-11T14:06:58.49Zmore like thismore than 2015-03-11T14:06:58.49Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
1463
label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest more like this
225184
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2015-03-04
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 Mental Illness more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department has taken to reduce mental health stigma and discrimination as a result of signing up to the Time to Change Pledge. more like this
tabling member constituency Sutton and Cheam more like this
tabling member printed
Paul Burstow more like this
uin 226335 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-03-11more like thismore than 2015-03-11
answer text <p>Since signing the Time to Change Pledge in September 2014, we have focussed on raising awareness across our network through promotion of the Action Plan agreed as part of the Pledge. To help facilitate this, we continued to be an active member of the Time To Change Peer Network Group and the recently launched Whitehall wide network to learn and share best practice.</p><p>On specific follow-up with staff, the FCO has arranged a number of Stress Management sessions for staff working in our offices in London and Milton Keynes. <br> <br>The FCO will in future be promoting Mental Health awareness internally as part of our &quot;Good Line Manager&quot; campaign, as well as making staff aware of the range of disability awareness products which are available through Civil Service Learning.</p><p>Within the FCO’s Consular Directorate staff training has increased by 30% in the last year to help staff to confidently support customers with mental health needs. We have also focused outreach in overseas Posts to establish what support is available for customers and as a consequence staff knowledge has increased by 14%. We also have a Mind How you Go Travel Info-graphic which is available on our website.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Bournemouth East remove filter
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-03-11T14:08:04.84Zmore like thismore than 2015-03-11T14:08:04.84Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
204
label Biography information for Paul Burstow more like this
225252
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2015-03-04
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 Rendition more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will establish a fully independent judicial inquiry into UK involvement in rendition and torture. more like this
tabling member constituency Cambridge more like this
tabling member printed
Dr Julian Huppert more like this
uin 226282 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-03-09more like thismore than 2015-03-09
answer text <p>I refer my hon. Friend to my answer to the Member for Brighton, Pavilion (Caroline Lucas) of 5 January 2015 (PQ 218898).</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East remove filter
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-03-09T17:06:44.807Zmore like thismore than 2015-03-09T17:06:44.807Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
3931
label Biography information for Dr Julian Huppert more like this
224708
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-03-03more like thismore than 2015-03-03
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 Algeria more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what independent assessment has been made of the number of refugees living in the Tindouf camps; and what the most recent estimate of that number is. more like this
tabling member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Hugh Robertson more like this
uin 225990 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-03-06more like thismore than 2015-03-06
answer text <p>We have no access to independent figures on the number of refugees living in the Tindouf camps. The UK supports the language in the UN Secretary General’s latest report on the situation in Western Sahara (S/2014/258), which cites a figure of 90,000 refugees.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East remove filter
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-03-06T12:38:37.087Zmore like thismore than 2015-03-06T12:38:37.087Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
1415
label Biography information for Sir Hugh Robertson more like this
224709
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-03-03more like thismore than 2015-03-03
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 Algeria more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what information his Department holds on when the report to the European Anti Fraud Office on food aid for the Tindouf refugee camps was (a) undertaken, (b) completed and (c) published. more like this
tabling member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Hugh Robertson more like this
uin 225992 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-03-06more like thismore than 2015-03-06
answer text The European Anti Fraud Office (OLAF) report on food aid in Tindouf refugee camps was undertaken from 2003, drafted in 2007 and released in 2015 following an intervention by the EU Ombudsman. more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East remove filter
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-03-06T12:40:48.663Zmore like thismore than 2015-03-06T12:40:48.663Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
1415
label Biography information for Sir Hugh Robertson more like this
224711
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-03-03more like thismore than 2015-03-03
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 more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations he has received on restricting the supply of arms to the Israeli government from UK weapons manufacturers; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Huddersfield more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Barry Sheerman more like this
uin 225977 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-03-10more like thismore than 2015-03-10
answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office receives regular representations on the Government’s policy on UK arms exports to Israel. These representations include Parliamentary questions, Ministerial and public correspondence and engagement with NGOs. This Government supports a responsible defence and security industry that helps meet the legitimate defence needs of other states, and contributes to their security and law and order. We take our arms export responsibilities very seriously and operate one of the most rigorous and transparent arms export control regimes in the world. All defence and dual-use exports are required to meet the UK’s strict export control legislation and adhere to the UK international commitments including international treaties and obligations. Each application for an export licence is subject to rigorous case-by-case assessment against the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria. The licences issued for items for Israel are no different. The United Kingdom does not believe that imposing an arms embargo on Israel would promote progress in the Middle East Peace Process. We continue to monitor closely the situation in Israel and Gaza and take into account the latest circumstances when assessing licence applications.</p>
answering member constituency Bournemouth East remove filter
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-03-10T14:31:24.893Zmore like thismore than 2015-03-10T14:31:24.893Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
411
label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman more like this
224712
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-03-03more like thismore than 2015-03-03
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 Iraq more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with the government of Iraq about the destruction by extremists of cultural and historical sites in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Gillingham and Rainham more like this
tabling member printed
Rehman Chishti more like this
uin 225980 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-03-10more like thismore than 2015-03-10
answer text <p>The Government is deeply concerned about the destruction of cultural, religious and historical sites in Iraq by the so called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). The UK supported the passage of UNSCR 2199 which condemns the destruction of cultural heritage in Iraq and Syria, including the targeted destruction of religious sites and objects. The UK also co-sponsored a resolution on this issue the Human Rights Council in September. Most recently, on 27 February, the UNSC issued a statement condemning “the destruction of irreplaceable religious and cultural artefacts housed in the Mosul Museum and burning of thousands of books and rare manuscripts from the Mosul Library”.</p><p>The UK has expressed its strong support for the Government of Iraq’s efforts to preserve Iraq’s rich cultural heritage. This week, the Charge d’Affaires visited the recently re-opened Baghdad Museum and an archaeological excavation in Thi-Qar province, where the UK is supporting work to ensure that Iraq’s heritage is preserved for future generations.</p>
answering member constituency Bournemouth East remove filter
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-03-10T14:24:43.167Zmore like thismore than 2015-03-10T14:24:43.167Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
3987
label Biography information for Rehman Chishti more like this
224718
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-03-03more like thismore than 2015-03-03
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 Libya more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking to (a) encourage stability in Libya and (b) allow compensation to be paid to victims of terrorist acts sponsored by the Ghadaffi regime. more like this
tabling member constituency Belfast North more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Nigel Dodds more like this
uin 226014 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-03-10more like thismore than 2015-03-10
answer text The UK Government, working closely with our international partners, continues to support the people of Libya and the efforts of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Libya, Bernardino Leon, to resolve the political crisis. Since 2011, the UK has also funded much practical support to Libya. The current focus is on contributing to UN political settlement efforts through the UK Special Envoy to the Libyan Political Transition, Jonathan Powell. The UK is also providing expert advice to the Constitutional Drafting Assembly; helping to enhance the quality and coverage of media reporting of events in Libya; providing support in the areas of border controls and humanitarian demining; and helping Libyan institutions to effectively manage their public finances. While we do not intend to negotiate a compensation settlement with the Libyan authorities, once stability returns and our Embassy re-opens, we will again encourage the Libyans to engage with UK victims seeking redress, including those seeking compensation and their legal representatives. The Prime Minister is committed to doing this and in May 2014 asked the National Security Advisor to lead cross-government efforts to engage the Libyans on reconciliation initiatives. The Government will also continue to promote broad and lasting reconciliation between Libya and affected UK communities.
answering member constituency Bournemouth East remove filter
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-03-10T14:32:51.49Zmore like thismore than 2015-03-10T14:32:51.49Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
1388
label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn more like this
224719
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-03-03more like thismore than 2015-03-03
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 Terrorism: Compensation more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking to pursue international justice and compensation for UK nationals affected by terrorist acts supported or encouraged by another country. more like this
tabling member constituency Belfast North more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Nigel Dodds more like this
uin 226015 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-03-10more like thismore than 2015-03-10
answer text The Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme is a government funded scheme designed to compensate the blameless victims of terrorism overseas in certain circumstances. The scheme is administered by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority and applies to certain terrorist incidents since 2012. A predecessor scheme applied from 2002, again under certain circumstances. Long-term success in countering terrorism depends on international collaboration, and we work with our partners overseas to build their capacity to investigate and prosecute terrorists. The specific cases related to UK victims of Qadhafi sponsored terrorism, do not fall within the scope of current or previous schemes. In May 2014, the Prime Minister, my Rt Hon Friend the Member for Witney (Mr Cameron), asked his National Security Advisor, Sir Kim Darroch, to lead cross-Government efforts to build a dialogue with the Libyan authorities on reconciliation initiatives. This is a broad remit to lead discussions with the Libyans to facilitate progress for all UK victims of Qadhafi sponsored terrorism. While we do not intend to negotiate a compensation settlement with the Libyan authorities, once stability returns, and our Embassy re-opens, we will again encourage the Libyans to engage with UK victims seeking redress, including those seeking compensation.
answering member constituency Bournemouth East remove filter
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-03-10T16:24:19.847Zmore like thismore than 2015-03-10T16:24:19.847Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
1388
label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn more like this
224721
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-03-03more like thismore than 2015-03-03
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 Algeria more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the findings of the report of the European Anti Fraud Office on food aid for the Tindouf refugee camps. more like this
tabling member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Hugh Robertson more like this
uin 225991 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-03-06more like thismore than 2015-03-06
answer text <p>The European Anti Fraud Office (OLAF) report on food aid in Tindouf refugee camps was undertaken from 2003, drafted in 2007 and released in 2015 following an intervention by the EU Ombudsman. The report cites three key elements to the fraud: the diversion of food aid, the inflation of refugee numbers in camps and the use of unpaid labour. The evidence may encourage the European Commission to look at measures to reduce the risk of fraudulent practices.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East remove filter
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-03-06T12:39:24.33Zmore like thismore than 2015-03-06T12:39:24.33Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
1415
label Biography information for Sir Hugh Robertson more like this