Show Search Form

Search Results

registered interest	true false
date	exactly: or between: and
answering body
answering dept id
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name
hansard heading
house id
legislature	pref label
question text
tabling member constituency
tabling member printed
uin
answer	is ministerial correction true false date of answer exactly: or between: and answer text answering member constituency answering member printed question first answered answering member label
tabling member	label

Search

999509

registered interest
date	01/11/2018
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	Khalida Jarrar
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 Israeli counterpart on the political activist Khalida Jarrar.
tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
tabling member printed	Tom Brake
uin	186917
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2018 answer text <p>We have not raised the case of Ms Khalida Jarrar with the Israeli authorities. We remain concerned about Israel’s extensive use of administrative detention. According to international law, this should be used only when security makes it absolutely necessary rather than as routine practice, and as a preventive rather than a punitive measure. We continue to call on the Israeli authorities to comply with their obligations under international law and either charge or release detainees.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 08/11/2018 13:50:05 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

999529

registered interest
date	01/11/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Homosexuality
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how many countries that receive UK official development assistance treat homosexuality as a criminal act.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	186944
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2018 answer text <p>Of the 126 countries that receive UK Official Development Assistance 51 treat homosexuality as a criminal act.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 06/11/2018 16:40:48 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

999648

registered interest
date	01/11/2018
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	Palestinians: Recognition of States
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what preconditions his Department has set for the UK to recognise the State of Palestine.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
tabling member printed	Richard Burden
uin	186926
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2018 answer text <p>​The UK will recognise a Palestinian state at a time when it best serves the objective of peace. The UK continues to support efforts towards peace. We are clear that we want to see the creation of a sovereign, independent, contiguous, and viable Palestinian state - living in peace and security, side by side with Israel. Bilateral recognition in itself cannot end the occupation; without a negotiated settlement the occupation and the problems that come with it will continue.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 08/11/2018 13:51:39 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

999649

registered interest
date	01/11/2018
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: Visits Abroad
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to his Israeli counterpart on facilitating visits to Gaza for hon. Members.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
tabling member printed	Richard Burden
uin	186927
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2018 answer text <p>​The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all travel to Gaza. Entry to, and exit from, Gaza can be very difficult. Permission to access Gaza is granted by either the Israeli or Egyptian authorities. Any specific request from Members of Parliament for assistance from the Government would be considered on a case-by-case basis.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 08/11/2018 13:53:26 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

999651

registered interest
date	01/11/2018
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: Death
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 representations he has made to his Israeli counterpart on the (a) progress, (b) independence and (c) transparency of investigations into (i) the use of live fire and (ii) related deaths on the Gaza border in 2018.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
tabling member printed	Richard Burden
uin	186928
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2018 answer text <p>​As the Prime Minister made clear to the Israeli Prime Minister in June, the UK believes there is a need for Israel to carry out a transparent, independent inquiry into protests in Gaza. During my visit to Israel in May, I also stressed the need for an independent investigation with Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely and Israeli Minister for Regional Cooperation Hanegbi. Our Ambassador to Israel regularly discusses the situation in Gaza with Israeli officials, urging action to improve the situation. We welcome news that Israel has opened a criminal investigation into the case of Razan al Najjar.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 06/11/2018 16:51:12 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

999652

registered interest
date	01/11/2018
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 steps he has taken to encourage all parties to engage with the UN Human Rights Council commission of inquiry on the 2018 protests in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
tabling member printed	Richard Burden
uin	186929
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2018 answer text <p>​Our position on the need for an independent and transparent investigation into events in Gaza is clear. The UK continues to call on all parties to engage constructively with the UN Human Rights Council and its mechanisms.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 06/11/2018 16:53:36 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

999655

registered interest
date	01/11/2018
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	Palestinians: 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 he has had with his Egyptian counterpart on the proposal for the Palestinian reconciliation process to be overseen by the Egyptian Government.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
tabling member printed	Richard Burden
uin	186930
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2018 answer text <p>​On 14 October, I discussed the Middle East Peace Process, including reconciliation efforts, with the Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, in Cairo. The UK is supportive of Egyptian efforts to facilitate the return of the legitimate Palestinian Authority to Gaza.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 08/11/2018 13:55:10 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

999656

registered interest
date	01/11/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Gaza: Overseas Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps her Department is taking to introduce a new economic development package in Gaza to (a) increase trade (b) support job creation and (c) enhance the supply of electricity and clean water.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
tabling member printed	Richard Burden
uin	186931
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2018 answer text <p>In July 2018 the UK committed to provide up to £38 million over five years (2018-2023) to support economic development in Gaza and the West Bank. Through this programme we will increase trade and job creation across Gaza and the West Bank by helping to enable greater movement and access for people and goods. We will also provide support to facilitate the construction of the Gaza Central Desalination Plant, which will increase access to clean piped water and help replenish the Gaza aquifer, and in turn help Gazans access clean water. In addition, this UK aid programme will help to install solar panels for hospitals, businesses and households, increasing the availability of electricity in Gaza.</p><p> </p><p>Since July 2018, we have been undertaking routine design and early-implementation stage activities, such as assessing implementing partners to ensure they meet DFID’s delivery standards, clarifying and agreeing roles and responsibilities, and setting out expected outcomes, results and timelines.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 07/11/2018 16:51:54 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

999657

registered interest
date	01/11/2018
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 steps he is taking to encourage the resumption of substantive negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
tabling member printed	Richard Burden
uin	186932
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2018 answer text <p>​​At this highly sensitive time in the region, there is an urgent need to restart the peace process between Israelis and Palestinians. We regularly press both parties to resume direct negotiations towards a two-state solution. I discussed the issue of the Middle East Peace Process with the Israeli Ambassador to the UK on 11 October. We continue to encourage the US Administration to bring forward detailed proposals for a viable peace agreement that addresses the legitimate concerns of both parties.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 08/11/2018 13:59:05 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

999127

registered interest
date	31/10/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Yemen: Humanitarian Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent steps her Department has taken to ensure that (a) food, (b) fuel and (c) medical supplies reach hard to access parts of Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Bolton South East
tabling member printed	Yasmin Qureshi
uin	186297
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2018 answer text <p>The UK has played a leading role in helping secure vital access for food, fuel, and medicine into and throughout Yemen. Last year when Red Sea port access was restricted after a Houthi ballistic missile attack on Riyadh’s civilian airport, UK diplomacy including a visit from the Secretary of State for Development to Riyadh led to the ports being fully reopened. As a part of this effort, the UK provides £1.3 million to the UN Verification and Inspection Mechanism to give the Coalition confidence that weapons are not coming in to Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen on commercial ships. Red Sea ports remain fully operational and continue to import most of the food and fuel on which Yemenis rely.</p><p> </p><p>As we have consistently made clear, the Houthis must facilitate access throughout areas they control which is where most of the population live. As penholder on Yemen in the UN Security Council, the UK continues to call on all parties to comply with the UNSC Presidential Statements of June 2017 and March 2018, which insist that all parties facilitate safe, rapid, and unhindered access for both the humanitarian response and commercial supplies.</p><p> </p><p>On 3 April, the UK announced an additional £170 million in response to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen for this financial year (2018/2019). This funding will meet immediate food needs for 2.5 million Yemenis - as well as providing fuel and medical supplies across the country - and brings the total UK bilateral support to Yemen to over £570 million since 2015.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 06/11/2018 15:35:44 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	3924 label Biography information for Yasmin Qureshi