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1227216
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-22more like thismore than 2020-07-22
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
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 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 assessment he has made of the trends in the level of international humanitarian law breaches committed as a result of shelling in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency South Shields more like this
tabling member printed
Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck more like this
uin 78682 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-01more like thismore than 2020-09-01
answer text <p>The UK takes alleged violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and human rights law extremely seriously. Whenever the UK receives reports of alleged violations of IHL, we routinely seek information from all credible sources, including from non-governmental and international organisations.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree remove filter
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-09-01T13:23:04.677Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-01T13:23:04.677Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4277
label Biography information for Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck more like this
1227237
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-22more like thismore than 2020-07-22
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Germany: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps 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 his German counterpart on that country’s detention of people suspected spying for Iran’s Quds Force. more like this
tabling member constituency High Peak more like this
tabling member printed
Robert Largan more like this
uin 78909 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-01more like thismore than 2020-09-01
answer text <p>We do not routinely comment on intelligence matters or specific threats. We continue to use all the tools at our disposal to counter threats to national security, working with our allies. On 8 January 2019, the UK and a number of European partners jointly raised with Iran our deep concerns about hostile activities and plots being planned and perpetrated in Europe. We have long expressed our deep concerns about the destabilising activities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and IRGC Qods Force. The Government is clear that Iran should instead look to play a constructive role in regional stability.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree remove filter
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
grouped question UIN 78910 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-09-01T13:21:53.27Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-01T13:21:53.27Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4852
label Biography information for Robert Largan more like this
1227238
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-22more like thismore than 2020-07-22
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Iran: Espionage 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 the Government has made of the effect of Iranians espionage activity in Europe on the (a) national and (b) regional security. more like this
tabling member constituency High Peak more like this
tabling member printed
Robert Largan more like this
uin 78910 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-01more like thismore than 2020-09-01
answer text <p>We do not routinely comment on intelligence matters or specific threats. We continue to use all the tools at our disposal to counter threats to national security, working with our allies. On 8 January 2019, the UK and a number of European partners jointly raised with Iran our deep concerns about hostile activities and plots being planned and perpetrated in Europe. We have long expressed our deep concerns about the destabilising activities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and IRGC Qods Force. The Government is clear that Iran should instead look to play a constructive role in regional stability.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree remove filter
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
grouped question UIN 78909 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-09-01T13:21:53.207Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-01T13:21:53.207Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4852
label Biography information for Robert Largan more like this
1227304
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-22more like thismore than 2020-07-22
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Middle East: International Assistance 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, whether he plans to allocate funding to the People-to-People Partnership for Peace Fund upon its creation. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Selly Oak more like this
tabling member printed
Steve McCabe more like this
uin 78492 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-01more like thismore than 2020-09-01
answer text <p>The UK remains committed to making progress towards a two-state solution. We welcome efforts towards peace. We also support the growth of civil society in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and efforts to improve the Palestinian economy. We will continue to monitor the People-to-People Partnership for Peace Fund as it progresses through the US legislative system.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree remove filter
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-09-01T11:39:46.213Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-01T11:39:46.213Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
298
label Biography information for Steve McCabe more like this
1227334
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-22more like thismore than 2020-07-22
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Development Aid 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 estimate he has made of his Department's Official Development Assistance budget for each year of the 2019 Parliament. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Edgbaston more like this
tabling member printed
Preet Kaur Gill more like this
uin 78804 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-01more like thismore than 2020-09-01
answer text <p>On 21 July the Chancellor announced a Comprehensive Spending Review. This will set the resource budget for the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office and all departments that spend Official Development Assistance until 2024 and for capital budgets until 2025.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree remove filter
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-09-01T13:14:04.77Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-01T13:14:04.77Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4603
label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill more like this
1227379
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-22more like thismore than 2020-07-22
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Occupied Territories: Coronavirus 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 representations he has made to the Israeli authorities on the demolition of a covid-19 testing centre in Hebron; and what steps he is taking to support the Occupied Palestinian Territories in managing the covid-19 pandemic. more like this
tabling member constituency Edinburgh East more like this
tabling member printed
Tommy Sheppard more like this
uin 78728 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-01more like thismore than 2020-09-01
answer text <p>We are concerned by the reports of a recent demolition of a COVID-19 testing centre in Hebron. We have not to date made representations on this particular case but have repeatedly made clear to the Israeli authorities our view that demolitions, in all but the most exceptional of circumstances, are contrary to International Humanitarian Law. The UK is providing vital support to help respond to COVID-19 in the OPTs. Our $1 million funding contribution will enable the World Health Organization and UNICEF to purchase and co-ordinate the delivery of medical equipment, treat critical care patients, train frontline public health personnel and scale up laboratory testing capacity.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree remove filter
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-09-01T11:41:10.867Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-01T11:41:10.867Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4453
label Biography information for Tommy Sheppard more like this
1226724
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-21more like thismore than 2020-07-21
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
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: Sanctions 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, whether it remains the Government's policy not to support the boycott of Israeli (a) goods and (b) services. more like this
tabling member constituency Hendon more like this
tabling member printed
Dr Matthew Offord more like this
uin 77582 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-01more like thismore than 2020-09-01
answer text <p>The British Government has made its position on boycotts/sanctions clear. We are firmly opposed to boycotts/sanctions against Israel. We believe that open and honest discussions, rather than supporting anti-Israeli boycotts, best supports our efforts to help progress in the peace process and achieve a negotiated solution.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree remove filter
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-09-01T16:59:46.43Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-01T16:59:46.43Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4006
label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord more like this
1226734
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-21more like thismore than 2020-07-21
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Bahrain: Capital Punishment 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 made to his Bahraini counterpart on allegations of (a) torture and (b) due process violations in the case of (i) Mohammed Ramadhan and (ii) Husain Moosa who have been sentenced to death in that country; and what recent comparative assessment he has made of the accuracy of (A) Bahrain's Special Investigation Unit, (B) the Bahraini Ombudsman and (C) independent experts at the International Rehabilitation for Torture Victims. more like this
tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
tabling member printed
Zarah Sultana more like this
uin 77825 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-01more like thismore than 2020-09-01
answer text <p>Lord Ahmad, the Minister of State responsible for human rights, publicly expressed our deep concern at the decision by Bahrain's Court of Cassation to uphold the death penalty verdicts imposed on Mohammed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa on 13 July. We have raised both cases at senior levels with the Government of Bahrain. The Bahraini Government is fully aware that the UK opposes the death penalty, in all circumstances, as a matter of principle.</p><p>The UK welcomed the investigation by the Ombudsman and Special Investigation Unit into the cases of Mohammed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa, ultimately leading to their retrial - a first in Bahrain.</p><p>The UK is committed to supporting Bahrain's oversight bodies, including the Ministry of Interior Ombudsman and the independent Special Investigations Unit. We continue to believe that Bahrain is taking steps in the right direction to improve its performance on justice and security issues. The support we provide to these bodies, including in partnership with UN Development Programme, contributes to the ongoing development of their capacity and capability, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 16.</p><p>The UK Government takes note of a number of sources of information when making assessments on Bahrain. Our latest assessment was published as part of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's Human Rights and Democracy Report in July 2020.</p>
answering member constituency Braintree remove filter
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-09-01T13:16:52.503Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-01T13:16:52.503Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4786
label Biography information for Zarah Sultana more like this
1226868
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-21more like thismore than 2020-07-21
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading FSO Safer 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, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, UK warns of catastrophic environmental threat from hazardous Yemeni oil tanker, what diplomatic steps he is taking to tackle the (a) humanitarian, (b) environmental and (c) economic threat posed by a potential an oil spill from the FSO Safer oil tanker in the Red Sea. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough more like this
tabling member printed
Gill Furniss more like this
uin 77738 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-01more like thismore than 2020-09-01
answer text <p>The FSO SAFER oil tanker is an environmental disaster waiting to happen. Unless UN experts are allowed to access it, we are facing a catastrophic environmental threat. The Houthis cannot continue to hold the environment and people's livelihoods to ransom. It is in everyone's interests, especially the suffering people of Yemen, that this tanker is made safe immediately. In support of UN efforts, we have raised this directly with the Houthis and with other leaders to try avert an avoidable crisis. We are also working with the UN and other donors to ensure there is sufficient funding and that contingency plans are in place should a spill occur in the interim.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree remove filter
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-09-01T11:42:49.087Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-01T11:42:49.087Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4571
label Biography information for Gill Furniss more like this
1226869
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-21more like thismore than 2020-07-21
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
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: Coronavirus 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 assessment he has made of the level of risk to Yemen of the covid-19 pandemic. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough more like this
tabling member printed
Gill Furniss more like this
uin 77739 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-01more like thismore than 2020-09-01
answer text <p>Modelling funded by the Department for International Development predicts that Yemen could suffer up to 85,000 COVID-19 deaths in a worst case scenario. In response, the UK is disbursing its £160 million commitment to Yemen promptly this financial year to help the UN to tackle the spread of COVID-19. We expect our funding to provide over 700,000 medical consultations for a range of health conditions, train 1,500 healthcare workers to work safely in a COVID-19 environment and provide a much-needed boost to nearly 600 health centres to continue providing existing health services.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree remove filter
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-09-01T11:30:48.533Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-01T11:30:48.533Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4571
label Biography information for Gill Furniss more like this