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1028477

registered interest
date	19/12/2018
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: Political Prisoners
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Bahraini counterpart on the quashing of the death sentences of Mohamed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa by Bahrain’s Court of Cassation and their upcoming retrial before that country's Court of Appeal; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Hammersmith
tabling member printed	Andy Slaughter
uin	203820
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>​The UK has raised the cases of Mohamed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa at a senior level with the Government of Bahrain. We welcome the investigation and recommendation of the Special Investigations Unit and the subsequent decision of the Minister of Justice to refer the cases of Mohamed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa back to the Court of Cassation for retrial. Officials from the British Embassy regularly attend court hearings of cases of interest to the UK. We will continue to closely monitor these cases.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 07/01/2019 16:42:05 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	1516 label Biography information for Andy Slaughter

1028486

registered interest
date	19/12/2018
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	Israel: Palestinians
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 the Government has made of the effects of Israel’s settlement expansion on the welfare Palestinian refugees in the West Bank.
tabling member constituency	St Albans
tabling member printed	Mrs Anne Main
uin	203855
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/01/2019 answer text <p>​I issued a statement on 27 December expressing our disappointment in the latest announcement by the Government of Israel to advance over 2,800 housing units in settlements in the West Bank. Such actions are illegal under international law and call into question Israel’s commitment to any future peace agreement with the Palestinians. We strongly urge Israel to cease such actions. We regularly raise our grave concerns on this issue with the Government of Israel and urge it to reverse its policy of settlement expansion.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 08/01/2019 16:19:28 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	1568 label Biography information for Mrs Anne Main

1028488

registered interest
date	19/12/2018
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	Israel: Bedouin
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 has taken to raise concerns with the Israeli Government on the imminent demolition of Khan al-Ahmar.
tabling member constituency	St Albans
tabling member printed	Mrs Anne Main
uin	203856
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/01/2019 answer text <p>We have raised concerns with the Israeli authorities at senior levels, including with the Israeli Prime Minister and Israeli Attorney General, urging them not to go ahead with their plan to demolish the village. Officials from our Consulate General in Jerusalem continue to visit Khan al-Ahmar, most recently on 18 December. The same day, our Permanent Representative to the UN made clear during a UN Security Council debate on the situation in the Middle East that &quot;we welcome the temporary postponement of plans to demolish the Bedouin community of Khan al-Ahmar but we remain gravely concerned about the fate of this community. The United Nations has said this demolition could amount to forcible transfer in violation of International Humanitarian Law. As I’ve said before in this Chamber, the Israel Government is not obligated to demolish Khan al-Ahmar. It has the power to change its mind and we urge it to do so”.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 08/01/2019 16:21:02 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	1568 label Biography information for Mrs Anne Main

1028556

registered interest
date	19/12/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	UNAIDS
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, with reference to the Report on the work of the Independent Expert Panel on prevention of and response to harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and abuse of power at UNAIDS Secretariat, what recent assessment she has made of the allegations against UNAIDS; and if she will make a statement on the future of the UK's contributions to that agency.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
uin	203900
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>The UK has been a driving force in tackling this issue, galvanising the aid sector to put in place the vital initiatives needed to finally rid it of those who seek to tarnish its reputation. We have been very clear that we will not tolerate practices which do not reach the highest standards in relation to tackling harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and abuse of power. The UK expects the current Executive Director to step down. This is vital to signal a strong response to this critical issue within and beyond the organisation.</p><p> </p><p>The UK’s next scheduled payment to UNAIDS is not due until later in the year. We will assess progress in implementation of the Panel’s recommendations as part of our regular review of funding.</p><p> </p><p>A statement was issued by the Secretary of State on UNAIDS on Thursday 20 December 2018, reference: HCWS1223.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 07/01/2019 16:56:16 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty

1028592

registered interest
date	19/12/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Middle East: Minority Groups
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether her Department plans to collect disaggregated population data on minority groups in the Middle East region to establish whether UK aid reaches those groups.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	203809
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>The UK is firmly committed to ensuring aid reaches the most vulnerable, including those from religious minorities, where they constitute part of that category. We conduct regular assessments through a range of sources to ensure assistance is provided in conformity with the international humanitarian principles of neutrality and impartiality.</p><p> </p><p>UK funding is distributed on the basis of need to ensure that civilians are not discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or ethnicity. DFID does not identify or record beneficiaries by their religion and ethnicity and does not plan to collect disaggregated population data on minority groups. Our partners carry out comprehensive vulnerability assessments to ensure aid is reaching those most in need, and we are confident that minorities, including faith communities, are not overlooked in this process.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 07/01/2019 17:03:47 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1028601

registered interest
date	19/12/2018
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: Bulldog Trust
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether his Department has made any payments to The Bulldog Trust in each financial year since 2015-16.
tabling member constituency	Derby North
tabling member printed	Chris Williamson
uin	203869
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has not made any payments to The Bulldog Trust in any financial year since 2015-16.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 07/01/2019 16:03:18 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	3976 label Biography information for Chris Williamson

1028633

registered interest
date	19/12/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Pakistan: Human Rights
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps the UK Government takes to ensure that UK aid is not used to support military, security and intelligence authorities in Pakistan allegedly involved in the enforced disappearance of people in that country.
tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
tabling member printed	Ann Clwyd
uin	203801
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/01/2019 answer text <p>HMG makes robust use of oversees security and justice assessment (OSJAs) process to manage any risks arising from security and justice assistance delivered overseas.</p><p>The UK’s work in Pakistan is focused on peace and stability, making democracy work, jobs and growth and providing basic services.</p><p>Across Government, through the Conflict, Security and Stability Fund (CSSF) UK aid is used to support the reform of justice institutions and the development of provincial rule of law strategies, improving Pakistan’s capacity to counter terrorism, deal with organised crime, supporting the work of civilian and military agencies to handle Improvised Explosive Devices, and strengthening Mutual Legal Assistance.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 10/01/2019 15:35:34 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd

1028651

registered interest
date	19/12/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Pakistan: Overseas Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what consultation his Department has undertaken with local communities prior to activities being (a) finalised and (b) implemented under her Department's Pakistan Economic Corridors Programme.
tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
tabling member printed	Ann Clwyd
uin	203803
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/01/2019 answer text <p>Local communities are consulted prior to road projects being finalised. Asian Development Bank (ADB) consultants engage communities in preparing Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plans which ensure compensation for displacement and loss of livelihoods. During implementation ADB experts continue to consult communities and ensure the activities are delivered using the ADB’s environmental and social policies. Local communities are also consulted on design and implementation of community centres constructed along improved roads.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 10/01/2019 15:29:46 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd

1028682

registered interest
date	19/12/2018
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	Gaza: Israel
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 19 December 2018 to Question 201109, whether he plans to make representations to his Israeli counterpart on allegations that Israeli security forces impersonated humanitarian workers while conducting a military operation inside the Gaza Strip in November 2018.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
tabling member printed	Richard Burden
uin	203788
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/01/2019 answer text <p>​Whilst we do not have plans to raise these allegations, we routinely make clear to the Israeli authorities our concerns about their conduct of the occupation.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 08/01/2019 16:22:37 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

1027552

registered interest
date	18/12/2018
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: Ceasefires
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to ensure compliance with the ceasefire agreed for Yemen at the Stockholm peace talks.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	203241
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/12/2018 answer text <p>We welcome the outcome of talks in Stockholm hosted by the UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and the determination to make progress which all parties demonstrated during those talks. We are in close touch with the UN about their plans for the ceasefire monitoring mechanism, and are ready to assist where necessary. The UK-proposed UN Security Council Resolution 2451, endorsing the outcomes of the Stockholm talks, including the ongoing ceasefire in Hodeidah, and authorising the UN to monitor implementation, was unanimously adopted on 21 December 2018.</p><p>​</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 28/12/2018 14:10:37 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz