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768069
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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: Terrorism 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 plans he has to discuss with the Libyan Government compensation for people affected by Libyan-sponsored terrorism in the UK. more like this
tabling member constituency Tewkesbury more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Laurence Robertson more like this
uin 106965 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-10-16more like thismore than 2017-10-16
answer text <p>We continue to encourage the Libyan authorities to engage constructively with victims of Qadhafi-sponsored Irish Republican Army terrorism and their representatives. The Foreign Secretary raised this issue with Prime Minister Serraj and Foreign Minister Siala during both his visits to Tripoli in May and August of this year. I met with victims earlier this week to understand their concerns in more detail, and will continue to raise this issue with the Libyan authorities as a priority.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire remove filter
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-10-16T16:02:46.197Zmore like thismore than 2017-10-16T16:02:46.197Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
253
label Biography information for Mr Laurence Robertson more like this
768076
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 Iran: 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 representations his Department has made to the Government of Iran on the (a) destruction of the site of the mass grave of people killed in the 1988 prison massacre in Alivoz and (b) protection of that site to preserve forensic evidence for future investigations. more like this
tabling member constituency North Tyneside more like this
tabling member printed
Mary Glindon more like this
uin 106889 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-10-18more like thismore than 2017-10-18
answer text <p>Although we have not received official confirmation of this, we are concerned about reports of plans to destroy grave sites related to the 1988 massacre. Whilst at present we have no plans to request an inquiry by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, we continue to take action with the international community to press for improvements on all human rights issues in Iran, including ending the death penalty and by supporting the work done by the Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Iran. We also raise our concerns directly with the Iranian government and I was able to raise this directly with my Iranian counterpart during my visit to Tehran in August this year.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire remove filter
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-10-18T13:54:51.577Zmore like thismore than 2017-10-18T13:54:51.577Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4126
label Biography information for Mary Glindon more like this
768077
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 Iran: 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, if he will (a) make representations to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on establishing an independent inquiry into the 1988 prison massacre in Ahvaz, Iran, and (b) respond to Early Day Motion 448 of Session 2016-17, entitled Death of political prisoners in Iran in 1988. more like this
tabling member constituency North Tyneside more like this
tabling member printed
Mary Glindon more like this
uin 106890 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-10-18more like thismore than 2017-10-18
answer text <p>The British Government opposes the use of the death penalty in all circumstances and takes any allegations of extrajudicial killings seriously. Whilst at present we have no plans to request an inquiry by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, we continue to take action with the international community to press for improvements on all human rights issues in Iran, including ending the death penalty and by supporting the work done by the Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Iran. We also raise our concerns directly with the Iranian government and I was able to raise this directly with my Iranian counterpart during my visit to Tehran in August this year.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire remove filter
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-10-18T13:57:11.857Zmore like thismore than 2017-10-18T13:57:11.857Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4126
label Biography information for Mary Glindon more like this
768079
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 Yemen: Politics and Government 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 political and security situation in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency South Shields more like this
tabling member printed
Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck more like this
uin 106898 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-10-18more like thismore than 2017-10-18
answer text <p>The Saudi-led Coalition continues to seek to reinstate the legitimate government in Yemen and defend its own southern border against artillery and missile strikes by Houthi forces and those allied to former President Saleh. Sporadic fighting is taking place in western Yemen, including along the Saudi border, around Midi, north east of Sana'a and in the vicinity of Sirwah. We remain concerned by the ability of terrorist organisations such as Al Qaeda and Daesh to exploit ungoverned spaces in Yemen. The conflict has also resulted in security threats to international shipping in the Bab-el-Mandeb. Restarting peace talks remains the priority: a political solution is the best way to bring stability to Yemen and address the worsening humanitarian crisis. The UK continues to play a leading role in international efforts to achieve this goal. The Yemeni parties must engage constructively and in good faith to find a political solution to end the conflict.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire remove filter
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-10-18T16:30:42.897Zmore like thismore than 2017-10-18T16:30:42.897Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4277
label Biography information for Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck more like this
768092
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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: Palestinians 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 is taking towards achieving a two state solution to the Israel and Palestine conflict. more like this
tabling member constituency Burnley more like this
tabling member printed
Julie Cooper more like this
uin 106852 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-10-18more like thismore than 2017-10-18
answer text <p>We continue to believe the two-state solution is the only viable solution to the Arab Israeli conflict, and that there is now some need for greater urgency in attempting to resolve such a long standing issue. We are concerned that settlement construction, demolition of Palestinian property by the Israeli authorities, incitement and terrorist attacks are undermining prospects for peace. Ultimately we believe that peace will only come through negotiations between the parties, but international action could play a role in supporting progress. We are in close consultation with international partners, including the US, about what kind of renewed process might have a better chance of success, including one with a greater role for regional partners.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire remove filter
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-10-18T16:26:48.937Zmore like thismore than 2017-10-18T16:26:48.937Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4405
label Biography information for Julie Cooper more like this
768095
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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: Palestinians 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 discussions his Department has had with the Israeli Government on that government's legal obligation towards the people of the Gaza Strip and the Occupied Palestinian Territories under international law. more like this
tabling member constituency Burnley more like this
tabling member printed
Julie Cooper more like this
uin 106846 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2017-10-18more like thismore than 2017-10-18
answer text <p>It has long been the Government's view that Israel's presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories is governed by the provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, to which Israel is a state party. We repeatedly call on Israel to abide by its obligations under international law and have a regular dialogue with Israel on legal issues relating to the occupation.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire remove filter
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-10-18T16:09:16.5Zmore like thismore than 2017-10-18T16:09:16.5Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2017-10-18T16:23:50.727Zmore like thismore than 2017-10-18T16:23:50.727Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
previous answer version
15987
answering member constituency Glasgow Central more like this
answering member printed Alison Thewliss more like this
answering member 4430
tabling member
4405
label Biography information for Julie Cooper more like this
768096
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 Israeli Settlements 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 discussions his Department has had with the Israeli Government on the matter of the legality of Israeli settlements built in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. more like this
tabling member constituency Burnley more like this
tabling member printed
Julie Cooper more like this
uin 106847 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-10-18more like thismore than 2017-10-18
answer text <p>We regularly raise our concerns over the illegality of Israeli settlements built in the occupied Palestinian territories. As well as being illegal under international law, we view settlements as an obstacle to the two state solution. When I visited Israel in August this year, I raised our concern with the Israeli Minister for Regional Cooperation and the Deputy Minister in the Prime Ministers’ Office.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire remove filter
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-10-18T16:24:58.693Zmore like thismore than 2017-10-18T16:24:58.693Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4405
label Biography information for Julie Cooper more like this
768097
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 Yemen: Ceasefires 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 his policy is on a ceasefire in Yemen being sought by means of a UN Security Council resolution; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Hall Green more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Roger Godsiff more like this
uin 106848 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-10-16more like thismore than 2017-10-16
answer text <p>The military intervention by the Saudi-led Coalition came at the request of President Hadi, who was forced to flee Sana’a when the city fell to the Houthi's. The aim is to facilitate the return of the legitimate Yemeni government. The UK continues to play a leading role in supporting the UN’s efforts to facilitate a peaceful solution, including by bringing together leading regional and international players and through leadership in multilateral fora. In June the UK sponsored and coordinated a UN Security Council Presidential Statement, which called upon the parties to agree the modalities for a ceasefire, address the humanitarian crisis, and restart political talks. We are now working urgently with our partners to ensure that the Security Council's words are converted into action.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire remove filter
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-10-16T16:00:57.54Zmore like thismore than 2017-10-16T16:00:57.54Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
304
label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff more like this
768098
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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 Syria: Human Rights and War Crimes 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 the Government is taking to ensure that members of the Assad regime who have committed war crimes and human rights abuses are held to account. more like this
tabling member constituency Greenwich and Woolwich more like this
tabling member printed
Matthew Pennycook more like this
uin 106855 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-10-18more like thismore than 2017-10-18
answer text <p>The UK is committed to ensuring that those responsible for violations of international law and human rights abuses in Syria are held to account. We have been at the forefront of international action. The UK co-sponsored a United Nations General Assembly resolution establishing a new International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to support the investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the most serious crimes. The UK strongly supports the work of the UN Commission of Inquiry whose reports have shone a light on the most serious human rights violations in the Syrian conflict. In partnership with other donor countries, we are funding the collection of documentary evidence for use in any legal procedures in the future. All available evidence shows the Asad regime's responsibilty for the great majority of offences.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire remove filter
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-10-18T16:28:35.097Zmore like thismore than 2017-10-18T16:28:35.097Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4520
label Biography information for Matthew Pennycook more like this
768169
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Department for International Trade: Brexit 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 International Development, what her Department's estimate is of the amount of EU legislation and regulation that can be incorporated into UK law without amendment. more like this
tabling member constituency Birkenhead more like this
tabling member printed
Frank Field more like this
uin 107006 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-10-17more like thismore than 2017-10-17
answer text <p>There is no EU Legislation within my Department’s responsibilities that will need to be incorporated into UK law.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire remove filter
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-10-17T16:57:05.747Zmore like thismore than 2017-10-17T16:57:05.747Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
478
label Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead more like this