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1170718

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date	14/01/2020
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Palestinians: Development Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps he is taking to monitor the delivery and spending of UK Official Development Assistance to the Palestinian Authority.
tabling member constituency	North Antrim
tabling member printed	Ian Paisley
uin	3208
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2020 answer text <p>DFID has robust measures in place to ensure UK Aid reaches its intended beneficiaries. UK aid to the Palestinian Authority’s (PA’s) health and education sectors is channelled through the EU Palestinian-European Socio-Economic Management Assistance Mechanism. Our money goes into a dedicated bank account before being paid to individuals who have been vetted in advance. The bank account is only used for UK aid. Independent auditors check that the money paid out from this bank account only went to the vetted individuals after every disbursement.</p><p>UK assistance to the PA for water and energy will be through the World Bank Partnership for Infrastructure Development in the West Bank and Gaza Multi Donor Trust Fund. UK aid will flow from the trust fund to dedicated accounts that will be managed by the PA in accordance with rules established by the World Bank, and be subject to the review of external financial auditors to provide assurance that the expenditure of funds was only on agreed programme activities.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 21/01/2020 14:51:20 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4129 label Biography information for Ian Paisley

1170719

registered interest
date	14/01/2020
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps he is taking to ensure that UK official development assistance to the Palestinians facilitates peace-building with Israel.
tabling member constituency	North Antrim
tabling member printed	Ian Paisley
uin	3209
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government, alongside other governments, works in the Occupied Palestinian Territories to improve the lives of Palestinians in support of our commitment to maintain the viability of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This includes humanitarian support to meet immediate needs in Gaza, support to key services such as education and health in the West Bank, and promoting economic development across the Occupied Palestinian Territories. DFID’s work supports stability and the development of a capable and accountable Palestinian Authority that can act as an effective partner for peace with Israel. We also support People to People work that aims to bring together Israelis and Palestinians to cooperate on issues that can have a positive impact on both communities. Building understanding between people on both sides of the conflict will be crucial in helping build support for a peaceful, negotiated lasting resolution.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 21/01/2020 13:12:29 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4129 label Biography information for Ian Paisley

1170720

registered interest
date	14/01/2020
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	UNRWA
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment he has made of the long-term viability of the UN Relief and Works Agency.
tabling member constituency	North Antrim
tabling member printed	Ian Paisley
uin	3210
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2020 answer text <p>The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is an essential humanitarian and stabilising force in the region, providing vital services to millions of Palestinian refugees every day. The UK recognises the need for UNRWA to reform to help ensure its sustainability. To this end, in 2018 UNRWA undertook serious steps to improve its long-term viability by broadening its donor base and securing funding from 12 new donors, signing 8 new multi-year funding commitments in 2018, and implementing significant programme reform measures</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 21/01/2020 13:11:44 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4129 label Biography information for Ian Paisley

1151976

registered interest
date	23/10/2019
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 recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the Middle East peace process.
tabling member constituency	North Antrim
tabling member printed	Ian Paisley
uin	4316
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2019 answer text <p>​The UK is strongly supportive of a regional approach to the Middle East peace process and has regular discussions with the US and multilateral institutions, including the UN and EU, to support resolutions and policies that encourage both sides to take steps that rebuild trust which is crucial for negotiations to succeed. The Arab League and Arab states have a key role in the peace process and we are also discussing with them ways we can move the situation forward.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 31/10/2019 16:49:58 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4129 label Biography information for Ian Paisley

1151977

registered interest
date	23/10/2019
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: Hamas
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 assessment he has made of the effect of Hamas rule in Gaza on regional stability.
tabling member constituency	North Antrim
tabling member printed	Ian Paisley
uin	4317
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2019 answer text <p>The UK remains very concerned about the situation in Gaza and any actions by Hamas which increase instability. We utterly condemn rocket fire by Hamas and other militants in Gaza; Palestinians and Israelis deserve to live in safety and peace. We encourage the Palestinian Authority, Israel, regional and international actors to put forward long-term sustainable proposals, to resolve the threat posed to Israel’s security by Hamas, and see the Palestinian Authority’s return to government functions in Gaza. This will help to improve the dire humanitarian and economic situation in the region.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 01/11/2019 12:54:45 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4129 label Biography information for Ian Paisley

1151978

registered interest
date	23/10/2019
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	Iran: Guided Weapons
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 assessment he has made of the capabilities of Iran’s ballistic missile programme.
tabling member constituency	North Antrim
tabling member printed	Ian Paisley
uin	4318
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2019 answer text <p>​We have significant concerns over Iran's ballistic missile programme, which is one of the largest in the region. We continue to take action with the international community to encourage Iran to play a transparent and constructive role in regional affairs, and have repeatedly urged Iran to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 2231's call for Iran not to develop nuclear-capable missiles.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 29/10/2019 13:05:46 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4129 label Biography information for Ian Paisley

1151979

registered interest
date	23/10/2019
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	Iran: International Atomic Energy Agency
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 assessment he has made of Iran’s level of co-operation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.
tabling member constituency	North Antrim
tabling member printed	Ian Paisley
uin	4319
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2019 answer text <p>The UK fully supports the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) efforts to monitor, investigate and report Iran's nuclear activity. The UK has consistently urged Iran to offer full and timely cooperation to the IAEA, which will build international confidence in the peaceful intentions of its nuclear programme. We strongly urge Iran to fully comply with its legal obligations under its Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement and Additional Protocol.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 29/10/2019 13:08:04 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4129 label Biography information for Ian Paisley

1125375

registered interest
date	08/05/2019
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	Middle East: 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 discussions he has had with his international counterparts on prospects for the Middle East peace process.
tabling member constituency	North Antrim
tabling member printed	Ian Paisley
uin	252060
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2019 answer text <p>The United Kingdom remains a strong supporter of efforts to promote peace in the Middle East. We are in regular conversations with partners about the best way to advance prospects for peace. The Acting Minister for the Middle East discussed prospects for peace with the Israeli Ambassador to the UK on 30 April and the Palestinian Head of Mission in the UK on 9 May.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 17/05/2019 11:54:28 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4129 label Biography information for Ian Paisley

1125376

registered interest
date	08/05/2019
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: Hamas
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 assessment he has made of the effect of the Hamas Government in Gaza on political stability in the region.
tabling member constituency	North Antrim
tabling member printed	Ian Paisley
uin	252061
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2019 answer text <p>The UK remains very concerned about the situation in Gaza and any actions by Hamas which increase instability. We utterly condemn rocket fire from by Hamas and other militants in Gaza; Palestinians and Israelis deserve to live in safety and peace. Hamas must renounce violence, recognise Israel and accept previously signed agreements. Hamas' military wing has been proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the UK since 2001 and the UK retains a policy of no contact with Hamas in its entirety. We regularly raise our concerns about the situation in Gaza with the Israeli Government and the Palestinian Authority, pressing them on the need for a long-term strategy to improve economic and political conditions, and urging them to work together to see long-term improvements. We are supportive of Hamas-Fatah reconciliation attempts, and of the PA returning to resume government functions in Gaza, helping to improve the dire humanitarian and economic situation.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 17/05/2019 11:52:59 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4129 label Biography information for Ian Paisley

1125377

registered interest
date	08/05/2019
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	Middle East: Hezbollah
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 assessment he has made of the level of the security threat posed by Hezbollah to (a) Israel and (b) the Middle East.
tabling member constituency	North Antrim
tabling member printed	Ian Paisley
uin	252062
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2019 answer text <p>The British Government has serious concerns about the actions and behaviours of Hizballah in the Middle East. Its continued role in Syria, amassing of weapons outside of state control and, therefore, the lack of distinction between its political and military wings is what led the Home Secretary to extend proscription of Hizballah to the entirety of the organisation. Most recently, former Minister, Alistair Burt, raised this during his visit to Lebanon in March this year, when he expressed his concerns over Hezbollah's regional role.</p><p>Hizballah has been proscribed in its entirety since March and the UK has long had a no contact policy with the whole organisation.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 17/05/2019 11:57:23 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4129 label Biography information for Ian Paisley