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788513
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-13more like thismore than 2017-11-13
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Ascension Island: Biodiversity 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 to protect the biodiversity of those waters to the north of Ascension Island which are open to fishing. more like this
tabling member constituency Richmond Park more like this
tabling member printed
Zac Goldsmith more like this
uin 112532 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-16more like thismore than 2017-11-16
answer text <p>Through the Blue Belt Programme, the UK Government is working with the Ascension Island Government to ensure the effective implementation of its sustainable fisheries management regime around Ascension. This includes using near real-time analysis of satellite data to build intelligence on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, and to allow targeted enforcement during fishery patrols. Data collected will be used in conjunction with research currently underway as part of a scientific approach to determine the final size and location of any Marine Protected Area around Ascension. We are also working through the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas to improve regional management and ensure sustainable harvest levels of tuna, billfish and pelagic shark, species.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rutland and Melton remove filter
answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-16T17:50:56.677Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-16T17:50:56.677Z
answering member
343
label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan more like this
tabling member
4062
label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
788514
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-13more like thismore than 2017-11-13
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Ascension Island: Fisheries 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, how many licences have been issued to whom for commercial fishing in the waters around Ascension Island in the last six months; and how much accrues to the public purse from each such licence. more like this
tabling member constituency Richmond Park more like this
tabling member printed
Zac Goldsmith more like this
uin 112533 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-16more like thismore than 2017-11-16
answer text <p>The Ascension Island Government are responsible for issuing commercial fishing licences around Ascension’s waters. Within the last six months, no licences have been issued for fishing within the Ascension Exclusive Economic Zone.​</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rutland and Melton remove filter
answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-16T17:49:50.92Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-16T17:49:50.92Z
answering member
343
label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan more like this
tabling member
4062
label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
786938
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-10more like thismore than 2017-11-10
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Working Conditions 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 to improve the (a) physical and (b) mental wellbeing of staff employed in his Department. more like this
tabling member constituency Vale of Clwyd more like this
tabling member printed
Chris Ruane more like this
uin 112408 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2017-11-17
answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is committed to improving the physical and mental wellbeing of its staff. A dedicated staff wellbeing network was established in the FCO in 2015 and we are working with Civil Service Employee Policy to implement the five health and wellbeing priorities identified by Departmental Permanent Secretaries. This work is led by a Senior Responsible Officer for Health and Wellbeing, supported by the FCO Board Wellbeing Champion.</p><p>The FCO promotes physical activity through our wellbeing hub, CSSC Sports and Leisure and in-house sports groups. Staff also have access to office gym facilities through paid membership. A robust healthcare system ensures staff and families overseas have access to medical care as close as possible to NHS standards.</p><p>All staff have access to the FCO's Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a confidential counselling service. A small team of welfare officers support individuals and managers to ensure colleagues have the support they need in times of difficulty. Our Trauma Risk Management programme ensures all staff exposed to potentially traumatic experiences in the course of their work are supported, and that anyone at risk of prolonged post-trauma reaction receives timely therapeutic support. The FCO is developing a network of Mental Health First Aiders across our network and is taking part in the MIND 2017 Workplace Wellbeing Index.</p>
answering member constituency Rutland and Melton remove filter
answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-17T13:47:41.627Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-17T13:47:41.627Z
answering member
343
label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan more like this
tabling member
534
label Biography information for Chris Ruane more like this
786959
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-10more like thismore than 2017-11-10
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Turks and Caicos Islands: Companies 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 he has had with the Government of Turcs and Caicos on (a) automatic exchange of beneficial ownership information with HM Revenue and Customs and UK law enforcement agencies and (b) the introduction of a public central register for beneficial ownership. more like this
tabling member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
tabling member printed
Catherine West more like this
uin 112357 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-15more like thismore than 2017-11-15
answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary has not held any discussions with the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands on the systematic exchange of beneficial ownership information with HM Revenue and Customs and UK law enforcement agencies, or on a public central register of beneficial ownership.</p><p>Legislation establishing a central register came into force on 26 June. The register is expected to be in place shortly.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rutland and Melton remove filter
answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-15T16:57:03.303Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-15T16:57:03.303Z
answering member
343
label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan more like this
tabling member
4523
label Biography information for Catherine West more like this
786331
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-07more like thismore than 2017-11-07
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Companies: Ownership 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 publish correspondence between his Department and the Government of Bermuda on its policy on beneficial ownership of companies. more like this
tabling member constituency Hayes and Harlington more like this
tabling member printed
John McDonnell more like this
uin 112082 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2017-11-17
answer text <p>​The Government concluded an Exchange of Notes with the Government of Bermuda in 2016, setting out arrangements for the exchange of beneficial ownership information between Bermuda and the UK. Under the arrangement, UK law enforcement authorities have access, on request, to information on the ultimate owners of companies incorporated in Bermuda within 24 hours or within one hour for the most urgent cases. The Exchange of Notes and key correspondence with the Government of Bermuda on the issue of beneficial ownership are publicly available on the gov.uk website.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rutland and Melton remove filter
answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-17T13:43:37.493Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-17T13:43:37.493Z
answering member
343
label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan more like this
tabling member
178
label Biography information for John McDonnell more like this
786371
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-07more like thismore than 2017-11-07
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading British Overseas Territories: Companies 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, which of the Overseas Territories currently have (a) non-public and (b) public registers of beneficial ownership. more like this
tabling member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
tabling member printed
Catherine West more like this
uin 112102 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2017-11-17
answer text <p>​As agreed in an Exchanges of Notes between the UK and Overseas Territories with financial entries in April 2016, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands and Gibraltar have central registers of beneficial ownership information or similarly effective systems in place. These registers are not public, but information will be accessible to UK law enforcement authorities.</p><p>Anguilla and the Turks and Caicos Islands also committed to implement arrangements set out in the Exchange of Notes. These Territories are still working to establish a central register or similarly effective arrangement. We continue to monitor progress and to offer support to both Territories.</p><p>Montserrat has committed to the establishment of a public central register and will shortly introduce new legislation for this purpose.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rutland and Melton remove filter
answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-17T13:42:46.157Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-17T13:42:46.157Z
answering member
343
label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan more like this
tabling member
4523
label Biography information for Catherine West more like this
786372
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-07more like thismore than 2017-11-07
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading British Virgin Islands: Companies 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 he has had with the Government of the British Virgin Isles on (a) automatic exchange of beneficial ownership information with HM Revenue and Customs and UK law enforcement agencies and (b) a public central register of beneficial ownership. more like this
tabling member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
tabling member printed
Catherine West more like this
uin 112097 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2017-11-17
answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary has not held any recent discussions with the Government of the British Virgin Islands on the systematic exchange of beneficial ownership information with HM Revenue and Customs and UK law enforcement agencies, or on a public central register of beneficial ownership.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rutland and Melton remove filter
answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-17T13:42:16.457Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-17T13:42:16.457Z
answering member
343
label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan more like this
tabling member
4523
label Biography information for Catherine West more like this
784873
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-06more like thismore than 2017-11-06
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Antarctic: Nature Conservation 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, how the Government is working with international partners to ensure that the wildlife in the Antarctic region is protected from expanding krill fisheries. more like this
tabling member constituency Westmorland and Lonsdale more like this
tabling member printed
Tim Farron more like this
uin 111540 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-13more like thismore than 2017-11-13
answer text <p>The UK is a proactive member of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) which is responsible for developing and implementing measures for the conservation of marine life in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica.</p><p>Krill harvesting is managed in a precautionary manner based on robust scientific data. The current annual catch is around 0.3 percent of the unexploited biomass of the krill population in this region, ensuring there is a healthy breeding population and enough for predators such as penguins and whales.</p><p>UK scientists have been working with other CCAMLR Members to assess any wider ecosystem impacts from krill harvesting, and have encouraged the Association of Responsible Krill (ARK) fishing companies to request their member vessels avoid fishing near biologically sensitive areas, such as penguin breeding colonies.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rutland and Melton remove filter
answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-13T17:57:46.713Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-13T17:57:46.713Z
answering member
343
label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan more like this
tabling member
1591
label Biography information for Tim Farron more like this
784875
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-06more like thismore than 2017-11-06
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Turkey: Human Rights 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 he has made to his counterpart in Turkey on the protection of (a) freedom of assembly, (b) freedom of the press, (c) LGBT rights and (d) other human rights. more like this
tabling member constituency Tottenham more like this
tabling member printed
Mr David Lammy more like this
uin 111573 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2017-11-17
answer text <p>​The Foreign Secretary and I have frequent discussions with our Turkish counterparts on a wide range of human rights issues. Furthermore, our Embassy in Turkey is supporting projects to monitor the freedom of the press and LGBT rights there. Embassy officials also regularly attend human rights-related trials as observers.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rutland and Melton remove filter
answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-17T13:46:11.86Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-17T13:46:11.86Z
answering member
343
label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan more like this
tabling member
206
label Biography information for Mr David Lammy more like this
784877
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-06more like thismore than 2017-11-06
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading South Georgia: Fishing Catches 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 to prevent over-fishing in the South Georgia seas. more like this
tabling member constituency Hertsmere more like this
tabling member printed
Oliver Dowden more like this
uin 111585 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2017-11-17
answer text <p>The Government of South Georgia &amp; the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI) manages fisheries with the Territory's Maritime Zone to the highest international standards.The South Georgia toothfish fishery is assessed by the Marine Stewardship Council to be among the most sustainable fisheries in the world.</p><p>The UK ensures that SGSSI fisheries legislation and management practices are in line with our obligations to the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR). We work through the CCAMLR Commission to agree sustainable and scientific-based fishery catch limits for the SSGSI Martime Zone, and cooperates with other CCAMLR Members to address issues relating to unreported, unregulated and illegal fishing activities across the Southern Ocean.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rutland and Melton remove filter
answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-17T13:47:26.593Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-17T13:47:26.593Z
answering member
343
label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan more like this
tabling member
4441
label Biography information for Oliver Dowden more like this