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1108701

registered interest
date	01/04/2019
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 assessment he has made of the escalation of conflict in (a) al-Dhal’e and (b) Hajjah governorates in the Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, West Derby
tabling member printed	Stephen Twigg
uin	239168
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/04/2019 answer text <p>We are aware of the escalation of conflict in al-Dhal’e and Hajjah. All parties must engage constructively and in good faith to overcome obstacles and find a political solution to end the conflict. A nationwide ceasefire will only have an effect on the ground if it is underpinned by a political settlement between the conflict parties.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 04/04/2019 16:23:50 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	167 label Biography information for Stephen Twigg

1108702

registered interest
date	01/04/2019
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: Peace Negotiations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential redeployment of military personnel from Hodeidah city and the ports of Hodeidah, Ras Issa and Salif, Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, West Derby
tabling member printed	Stephen Twigg
uin	239169
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/04/2019 answer text <p>The Agreement between the Government of Yemen and the Houthis states clearly that a mutual redeployment of forces, which includes Houthi militia, shall be carried out from the city of Hodeidah and the ports of Hodeidah, Salif and Ras Issa to agreed upon locations outside the city and ports within a maximum of 21 days after the ceasefire entered into force in December. The Agreement also states that security of the city of Hodeidah and the ports of Hodeidah, Salif and Ras Issa shall be the responsibility of local security forces in accordance with Yemeni law. The Government of Yemen has agreed to the UN redeployment plan but, at this stage, the Houthis have not agreed to the UN plan. It is important that neither side exploits the redeployment process and critical that we all continue to support the UN Special Envoy, Martin Griffiths. There can be no return to major military operations in Hodeidah: any renewed military push would be catastrophic for Yemen, potentially pushing millions towards famine.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 04/04/2019 16:28:07 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	167 label Biography information for Stephen Twigg

1108705

registered interest
date	01/04/2019
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 assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the findings of the Civilian Impact Monitoring Report 2018, published on 7 March 2019, that in 2018 (a) more civilians in Yemen where killed in their homes than any other civilian structure and (b) 53 per cent of incidents of armed violence in Yemen affected women and girls.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, West Derby
tabling member printed	Stephen Twigg
uin	239170
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/04/2019 answer text <p>We are acutely aware that during armed conflict, civilians often pay a heavy price. Addressing the humanitarian crisis in Yemen is a priority for the Government. We are at the forefront of the international response in Yemen as the fifth largest donor to the humanitarian situation and as the pen-holder on the UN Security Council.</p><p>We also acknowledge that the conflict has had a disproportionate impact on women and girls. The incidence of gender based violence has risen by 70% since the start of the conflict. Women and girls bear the disproportionate brunt of obstacles caused by protracted displacement, including lack of access to services and civil documentation. An estimated 76 per cent of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and IDP returnees are women and children.</p><p>Through the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF), we support UN Women initiatives, such as the Yemeni Women Pact, to increase women's participation in and leadership of official peace processes.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 04/04/2019 16:37:31 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	167 label Biography information for Stephen Twigg

1108706

registered interest
date	01/04/2019
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: Peace Negotiations
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 discussions has he had with his counterparts in (a) Yemen, (b) Saudi Arabia and (c) the United Arab Emirates on their commitment to the Stockholm agreement and the redeployment of military personnel.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, West Derby
tabling member printed	Stephen Twigg
uin	239171
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/04/2019 answer text <p>We have had regular contact with our counterparts in Yemen, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates with regards to implementation of the Stockholm Agreement and the redeployment of military personnel. While the Government of Yemen has agreed to the UN redeployment plan, the Houthis have not yet agreed to the UN plan. It is important that neither side exploits the redeployment process. We urge all parties to co-operate with the Special Envoy and act in good faith to implement the agreements made in Stockholm, including the redeployment of military personnel. All parties have reaffirmed their support for the peace process.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field grouped question UIN 239172 question first answered 04/04/2019 16:30:18 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	167 label Biography information for Stephen Twigg

1108707

registered interest
date	01/04/2019
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: Peace Negotiations
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 is he taking to ensure all parties to the conflict in Yemen abide by the Stockholm agreement including the redeployment of military personnel.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, West Derby
tabling member printed	Stephen Twigg
uin	239172
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/04/2019 answer text <p>We have had regular contact with our counterparts in Yemen, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates with regards to implementation of the Stockholm Agreement and the redeployment of military personnel. While the Government of Yemen has agreed to the UN redeployment plan, the Houthis have not yet agreed to the UN plan. It is important that neither side exploits the redeployment process. We urge all parties to co-operate with the Special Envoy and act in good faith to implement the agreements made in Stockholm, including the redeployment of military personnel. All parties have reaffirmed their support for the peace process.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field grouped question UIN 239171 question first answered 04/04/2019 16:30:18 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	167 label Biography information for Stephen Twigg

1107769

registered interest
date	29/03/2019
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	Brunei: LGBT+ People
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 the Government plans to take to protect British citizens who identify as LGBT+ who are working and travelling in Brunei.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	238653
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2019 answer text <p>Foreign and Commonwealth Office travel advice has been updated to alert British citizens of the introduction of the new local laws in Brunei and we continue to lobby against the use of such punishments. The High Commission stands ready to provide consular assistance to British citizens if required.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 03/04/2019 15:10:30 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1107770

registered interest
date	29/03/2019
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	Commonwealth: LGBT+ People
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 has taken to raise the issue of LGBT+ rights with other Commonwealth nations.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	238654
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2019 answer text <p>​Ministers continue to urge Commonwealth countries to uphold the universality of human rights, to decriminalise same-sex relations and to pass laws to protect their LGBT+ people from violence and discrimination. At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting last year, the Prime Minister set out the UK's readiness to support any member state wanting to reform legislation which makes possible discrimination on the grounds of gender identity or sexual orientation. The Prime Minister was clear that, while we must respect one another's cultures and traditions, we must do so in a manner consistent with our common value of equality, a value which is clearly stated in the Commonwealth Charter.</p><p>The Government has allocated £5.6 million to enable the Equality and Justice Alliance – a consortium of civil society organisations – to support those countries who wish to reform legislation which discriminates on the grounds of gender identity or sexual orientation. Several member states have expressed interest in this offer of technical assistance for legislative change. Due to the highly sensitive and sometimes dangerous nature of this work, it would not be appropriate to name specific countries.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field grouped question UIN 238655 question first answered 03/04/2019 15:13:37 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1107771

registered interest
date	29/03/2019
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	Commonwealth: LGBT+ People
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 has taken to promote LGBT+ rights and safety in the Commonwealth.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	238655
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2019 answer text <p>​Ministers continue to urge Commonwealth countries to uphold the universality of human rights, to decriminalise same-sex relations and to pass laws to protect their LGBT+ people from violence and discrimination. At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting last year, the Prime Minister set out the UK's readiness to support any member state wanting to reform legislation which makes possible discrimination on the grounds of gender identity or sexual orientation. The Prime Minister was clear that, while we must respect one another's cultures and traditions, we must do so in a manner consistent with our common value of equality, a value which is clearly stated in the Commonwealth Charter.</p><p>The Government has allocated £5.6 million to enable the Equality and Justice Alliance – a consortium of civil society organisations – to support those countries who wish to reform legislation which discriminates on the grounds of gender identity or sexual orientation. Several member states have expressed interest in this offer of technical assistance for legislative change. Due to the highly sensitive and sometimes dangerous nature of this work, it would not be appropriate to name specific countries.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field grouped question UIN 238654 question first answered 03/04/2019 15:13:37 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1105720

registered interest
date	27/03/2019
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	Sri Lanka: Human Rights
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, for what reasons the Government decided to remove the requirement on Sri Lanka to allow foreign judges, prosecutors and defence lawyers to investigate human rights abuses committed in that country in Resolution A/HRC/40/L.1 presented at the Human Rights Council on 21 March 2019.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	237646
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/04/2019 answer text <p>​On 21 March the UK introduced a new Resolution rolling over Sri Lanka's commitments on post conflict reconciliation and accountability at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The resolution was adopted by consensus, with 42 co-sponsors, including Sri Lanka.</p><p> </p><p>The new Resolution reaffirms Sri Lanka's commitments under Resolution 30/1, which welcomes the intention of the Government of Sri Lanka to establish a judicial mechanism to investigate allegations of violations and abuses, including the importance of independent and impartial institutions to ensure the credibility of the mechanisms of the participation of foreign judges, defence lawyers, and authorises prosecutors and investigators. The UK will continue to support and encourage the Government of Sri Lanka to ensure full implementation of the UNHRC Resolutions.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 04/04/2019 13:53:26 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1105187

registered interest
date	26/03/2019
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	Bahrain: Integrated Activity Fund
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 assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the his Department's Integrated Activity Fund in Bahrain .
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	237139
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2019 answer text <p>All programming is subject to governance arrangements and evaluation to ensure it continues to deliver in line with objectives.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 03/04/2019 16:13:01 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins