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780473

registered interest
date	30/10/2017
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	Cameroon: Homicide
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 or officials from his Department have made to the Government of Cameroon on recent alleged massacres in southern Cameroon.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
uin	110340
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2017 answer text <p>The Government is deeply concerned to hear reports of deaths and injuries in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon, including reports that civilians were killed by the security forces and many more were injured.</p><p>I released a statement on 4 October expressing the British Government's deep concern, urging restraint, and calling on all parties to reject violence and to enter into dialogue to find urgent solutions to Anglophone grievances.</p><p>Our High Commission in Yaoundé continues to follow events in the Anglophone regions closely, meeting opposition groups and the authorities. The High Commissioner has raised the need for dialogue and restraint with the Prime Minister and a number of his Cabinet Ministers, as well as the Director General for Intelligence. He also underlined the importance of Cameroon's obligations under international law in respect to human rights. He has also voiced the United Kingdom's concerns publicly in interviews on Cameroonian television.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 07/11/2017 16:03:44 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

780474

registered interest
date	30/10/2017
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	Cameroon: 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 he is taking to encourage the Government of Cameroon and representatives of the Anglophone community in that country to negotiate in peace talks to put an end to recent alleged massacres in southern Cameroon.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
uin	110341
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2017 answer text <p>I released a statement on 4 October expressing the Government's deep concern at the situation, urging restraint, and calling on all parties to reject violence and to enter into dialogue to find urgent solutions to Anglophone grievances.</p><p>Our High Commission in Yaoundé continues to follow events in the Anglophone regions closely, meeting opposition groups and the authorities. The High Commissioner has raised the need for dialogue and restraint with the Prime Minister and a number of his Cabinet Ministers, as well as the Director General for Intelligence. We urge the Cameroonian Government to accept the United Nations' offer of help to support dialogue with the Anglophone community.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 07/11/2017 16:14:29 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

780477

registered interest
date	30/10/2017
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	South Sudan: Politics and Government
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 counterpart in Sudan on the humanitarian and military situation in South Sudan.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	110402
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2017 answer text <p>The conflict and dire humanitarian situation in South Sudan was a key topic of discussion at the fourth session of the UK-Sudan Strategic Dialogue, which took place on 16 October.</p><p>We welcomed the opening of humanitarian corridors by the Government of Sudan, which has allowed aid to be delivered to the most affected populations in South Sudan. We have also welcomed Sudan's hosting of increasing numbers of refugees from South Sudan. Through DFID's South Sudanese Refugees and Migration programme, we will provide lifesaving humanitarian assistance to up to 150,000 South Sudanese refugees in Sudan this year.</p><p>We encourage the important role the Government of Sudan continues to play in the regional initiative, led by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), to revitalise the peace process in South Sudan.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 07/11/2017 16:18:46 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

780480

registered interest
date	30/10/2017
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	Nigeria: Religious Freedom
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 to his Nigerian counterpart on the role of the International Centre of Interfaith, Peace and Harmony in promoting an end to religious violence in that country.
tabling member constituency	Belfast North
tabling member printed	Nigel Dodds
uin	110388
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2017 answer text <p>​We regularly discuss security and the underlying causes of violence, including religious and community tensions, with members of the Nigerian government. The Foreign Secretary has not raised the work of this particular Centre with his Nigerian counterpart.</p><p>Interfaith groups undoubtedly have an important role to play in reducing conflict and building bridges between communities. We will continue to work with the Nigerian government, non-governmental organisations and civil society to improve the security situation and human rights for all in Nigeria.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 07/11/2017 16:16:45 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	1388 label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn

780486

registered interest
date	30/10/2017
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	Tanzania: Teenage Pregnancy
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 counterpart in Tanzania about reports that pregnant teenage women in that country will be allowed to study in state schools both during and after pregnancy.
tabling member constituency	Colchester
tabling member printed	Will Quince
uin	110298
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2017 answer text <p>The UK regards equal access for girls and women to all levels of education and training as a human right. Educating girls brings economic and social benefits. I raised our concerns about access to education and training for pregnant teenage women with the Government of Tanzania when I visited Dar es Salaam in August this year. I stressed the need to look at the root causes of the problem, such as lack of knowledge and access to sexual reproductive health and rights, sexual violence against girls and child marriage. Tanzanian law and policies promote and protect girls' rights to education notably through the Education Act, the Child Act and the Education and Training Policy.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 02/11/2017 16:22:29 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4423 label Biography information for Will Quince

778836

registered interest
date	27/10/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Department for International Development: Disclosure of Information
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, with reference her the oral contribution to the International Development Committee on 24 October 2017, if she will set out the transparency practices used by her Department.
tabling member constituency	Hemsworth
tabling member printed	Jon Trickett
uin	110054
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2017 answer text <p>DFID’s Annual Report and Accounts, and Statistics on International Development publication, provide annual, comprehensive organisational information to parliament and taxpayers. In addition, DFID publishes detailed project data and documents, details of all payments over £500, and information on programmes, procurement, people and ministerial activity.</p><p>Our recent Supplier Review introduced new, stringent criteria for transparency of supplier information to drive down costs along supply chains. DFID intends to put even more information in the public domain, including policies on day rates paid to consultants and annual league tables of supplier performance.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 01/11/2017 17:57:18 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	410 label Biography information for Jon Trickett

778191

registered interest
date	26/10/2017
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	Swaziland: 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 times the British High Commissioner in South Africa has visited Swaziland in the last 12 months; and on how many such occasions he has met with pro-democracy activists.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	109865
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2017 answer text <p>Former High Commissioner, Dame Judith Macgregor, made a farewell visit to Swaziland in March 2017, where she urged the need for further democratic reform with His Majesty King Mswati III. In addition, the Deputy High Commissioner to Swaziland visited three times between November 2016 and May 2017, each time meeting with civil society activists, as well as representatives from the Swaziland Democratic Party.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 31/10/2017 15:44:14 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

778193

registered interest
date	26/10/2017
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	Swaziland: Commonwealth
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 whether Swaziland has violated the Commonwealth Charter; and whether the Government plans to make representations to the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group to review that country's status.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	109864
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2017 answer text <p>We regularly press the Swazi Government on the need for democratic reform and respect for human rights in line with the Commonwealth Charter. Furthermore, we remain committed to registering our concerns with respect to the right to freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly, and association contained in the Swazi Constitution. We do not have any current plans to make representations to the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 31/10/2017 15:41:59 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

777658

registered interest
date	25/10/2017
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	Nigeria: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether the Government has made representations to the Government of Nigeria on the treatment of Biafrans living in the southern region of that country; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Broxbourne
tabling member printed	Mr Charles Walker
uin	109497
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2017 answer text <p>The British Government is concerned by recent reports of violence in South East Nigeria and supports efforts to reduce tensions in the region. During my visit to Nigeria in June I raised the issue of community tensions with the Governor of Kaduna. The Government welcomes statements by the Governors of the Northern States of Nigeria, and by Vice President Osinbajo, then Acting President, condemning threats against the Igbo people.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 30/10/2017 15:36:45 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	1493 label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker

777670

registered interest
date	25/10/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	World Bank: Energy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what discussions she has had with representatives of the World Bank in September and October 2017 on its energy portfolio and the balance of investments between fossil fuels and renewable energy.
tabling member constituency	Dundee West
tabling member printed	Chris Law
uin	109516
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2017 answer text <p>The Secretary of State has had no specific discussions with the World Bank in September and October on its energy portfolio and the balance of investments between fossil fuels and renewable energy.</p><p>DFID staff members are regularly in touch with staff at the World Bank on how best to help poor countries secure the affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy they need to end poverty and to enable economic growth. Our view is that countries will need to use a mix of energy sources, including both renewable energy and fossil fuels such as natural gas, to provide reliable and affordable energy for families, for businesses and for public services.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 30/10/2017 15:14:52 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4403 label Biography information for Chris Law