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790070

registered interest
date	15/11/2017
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: Weapons
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will discuss the matter of arms smuggling into Yemen with his Iranian counterpart during his forthcoming visit to that country.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	113415
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2017 answer text <p>The UK has longstanding concerns about Iranian involvement in Yemen, which we have raised with the Iranian Government. The Foreign Secretary will discuss a variety of regional and bilateral issues with his counterparts on any future visit to Iran. I made a statement on 9 November expressing concerns about reports that Iran has provided the Houthis with ballistic missiles, which threaten regional security and prolong the conflict.​​</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 20/11/2017 17:59:27 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt previous answer version 23765 answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

786908

registered interest
date	10/11/2017
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	Saudi Arabia: Arms Trade
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if the Government will review its policy on arms sales to Saudi Arabia as a result of the decision by Saudi Arabia to initiate a full blockade of Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	112202
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2017 answer text <p>​The British Government takes its arms export licensing responsibilities very seriously and operates one of the most robust arms export control regimes in the world. All export licence applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis against the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria, taking account of all relevant factors at the time of the application. The key test for our continued arms exports to Saudi Arabia in relation to International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is whether there is a clear risk that those items subject to the licence might be used in a serious violation of IHL. The situation is kept under careful and continual review.</p><p>We are aware that, following the 4 November ballistic missile attack on Riyadh, the Saudi-led Coalition announced a temporary closure of Yemen's land, sea and air ports while they review procedures designed to disrupt weapons smuggling prohibited under UNSCR 2216. We recognise Saudi Arabia's legitimate need to protect its national security, but at the same time it is vital that Yemen remains open to humanitarian and commercial access. We welcome the Coalition's announcement that ports and airports in territory controlled by the Government of Yemen have reopened. But clearly there is much further to go to ensure humanitarian and commercial supplies reach all those who need them. As the Foreign and Commonwealth Office statement on 15 November made clear, it is essential that UN flights are resumed and Hodeidah port reopened. The Government is engaged with the Saudi authorities at the highest levels in support of this.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 20/11/2017 17:55:29 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

786373

registered interest
date	07/11/2017
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	Islamic State
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 is taking to tackle the rise of IS-affiliated groups in Yemen, Libya and North Africa.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	112133
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2017 answer text <p>Defeating Daesh remains a top UK priority, and we continue to play a leading role in the 73 member Global Coalition. The UK is taking a comprehensive approach to tackling Daesh and other terrorist organisations overseas adapting the CONTEST principles of Prevent, Pursue, Protect and Prepare.</p><p>Her Majesty's Government has a comprehensive Counter Terrorism and Common Vulnerabilities Exposures strategy for North Africa, aligned with the broader North Africa National Security Council Strategy. Daesh is losing in Libya. In December, forces aligned to Libya's Government of National Accord (GNA), with US Air Support, expelled Daesh from their main base in Sirte.</p><p>The conflict in Yemen has allowed terrorist organisations like Al-Qaeda and Daesh to establish themselves and spread their message of violence and extremism. As the UK no longer maintains a presence on the ground in Yemen, we are working with partners to monitor the threat from these organisations and disrupt any attack planning.</p><p>Terrorism in both Libya and Yemen will not be defeated without an enduring political settlement in both countries and effective governance to deny terrorist organisations the space in which to operate. The UK is supporting UN-led efforts to amend the Libyan Political Agreement and deliver an effective national government in Libya, which is key to the long term stability of Libya and the region. The Government is also supporting the work of the UN Special Representative in Yemen to broker peace in the present conflict.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 17/11/2017 13:10:41 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

786426

registered interest
date	07/11/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Tunisia: Overseas Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what projects her Department sponsors in Tunisia.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	112115
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/11/2017 answer text <p>The Department for International Development does not directly fund projects in Tunisia. Through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Department for International Development North Africa Joint Unit, the UK Government is supporting Tunisia’s efforts to build its stability and strengthen its democracy. In 2017/18, UK support through the Conflict, Security and Stability Fund will help Tunisia develop its counter-terrorism capability and pursue political and economic reform.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 13/11/2017 18:00:48 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

786427

registered interest
date	07/11/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Yemen: Overseas Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether an impact assessment has been conducted of the effect on projects sponsored by her Department in Yemen of the closure of ports and airports by the Saudi-led coalition.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	112116
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/11/2017 answer text <p>DFID is in close contact with our partners on the effects of the recently announced restrictions by the Saudi-led Coalition, as well as constraints on access imposed by the Houthi-Saleh alliance. At the time of writing, we understand that ships are unloading supplies at Aden, Hodeidah and Salif ports.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 13/11/2017 18:01:16 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

786428

registered interest
date	07/11/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Yemen: Cholera
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps the Government is taking to tackle the cholera outbreak in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	112117
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/11/2017 answer text <p>The current cholera outbreak in Yemen is the largest ever recorded in a single year (as of 4 November 2017 over 900,000 suspected cases and over 2,190 deaths have been recorded since the start of the outbreak in April earlier this year). Fewer than half of Yemen’s health facilities are functioning, and 15.7 million people lack access to water, sanitation and hygiene services.</p><p> </p><p>The UK announced a renewed push to treat and contain the outbreak of cholera in August, providing £8 million for UNICEF and the International Organization for Migration’s cholera response. This support, part of our of £155 million of funding to Yemen in the Financial Year 2017/18, includes providing medical supplies to half a million people, 300,000 people with access to safe water, and rehabilitated medical centres to benefit 250,000 people.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 13/11/2017 18:00:57 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

784891

registered interest
date	06/11/2017
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: Foreign Relations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, which members of the Government will attend the next meeting of the Quint nations on Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	111504
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2017 answer text <p>Foreign ministers usually attend meetings of the Quint nations on Yemen.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 17/11/2017 12:55:46 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

784892

registered interest
date	06/11/2017
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: Diplomatic Service
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 members of staff are employed to support the UK Ambassador to Yemen in Ridyah.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	111491
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2017 answer text <p>There are 11 staff employed as part of the Yemen Office Network based at the British Embassy in Riyadh.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 15/11/2017 15:48:12 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

773262

registered interest
date	18/10/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Cholera
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what her policy is on international action to end cholera by 2030; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	108388
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2017 answer text <p>DFID is supportive of the ambition of the Global Task Force on Cholera Control to reduce mortality from cholera by 90% by 2030. We invest significantly in the provision of safe drinking water and sanitation services combined with good hygiene behaviour. We plan to help 60 million people gain access to water and sanitation between 2015 and 2020, building on our achievement of helping 64.5 million people gain access between 2011 and 2015. We are also supporting the delivery of oral cholera vaccines in areas affected by outbreaks and continue to invest in research into cholera prevention and treatment.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 25/10/2017 16:53:34 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

771490

registered interest
date	16/10/2017
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: Tunisia
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what plans he has to visit Tunisia following the lifting of the travel ban.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	107774
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2017 answer text <p>There was no ‘travel ban’ to Tunisia. The purpose of FCO Travel Advice is to give people the best information possible in making their own decisions about travelling overseas. The change in the Travel advice for Tunisia in July 2017, no longer advising against all but essential travel to most of the country, was based on a robust assessment of the evidence of the risks faced by British nationals and improvements in security.</p><p>I visited Tunisia in August. The Foreign Secretary has also visited Tunisia twice this year on official business, most recently in August, and looks forward to doing so again in the future.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 24/10/2017 15:47:18 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz