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391433

registered interest
date	20/07/2015
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	British Nationals Abroad: Crime
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 is taking to ensure that crimes committed against British nationals by family members overseas are investigated and prosecuted.
tabling member constituency	Edmonton
tabling member printed	Kate Osamor
uin	8100
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2015 answer text Whilst we cannot interfere in the investigation or judicial processes in that country, we will also consider making appropriate representations to the local authorities if there are concerns that the investigation is not carried out in line with local procedures; if there are justified complaints about discrimination against the person who has died or their family; or where we judge that a local delay or decisions creates significant distress for the bereaved. Details of the support we offer to all British victims of crimes overseas are set out in our public statement: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/317474/FCO_Brits_Abroad_2014.pdf The investigation of crimes overseas are the responsibility of the country in which they occurred. We cannot interfere in investigations overseas and may be considered a third party by some countries and therefore not entitled to updates on the investigation or court process. We recommend that families engage a local lawyer who can make efforts to ensure that local standards are met and can seek updates from the local authorities and courts. We do though retain close interest in cases, and seek updates where we are able to. We can also formally note our interest in an investigation, in particular if a British National is murdered or dies in suspicious circumstances. answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps question first answered 07/09/2015 13:47:45 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	4515 label Biography information for Kate Osamor

391437

registered interest
date	20/07/2015
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	Andargachew Tsege
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will raise the case of Mr Tsege with the US administration before President Obama's visit to Ethiopia.
tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
tabling member printed	Tom Brake
uin	8079
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2015 answer text <p>President Obama was not asked to raise the case of Andargachew Tsege with the Government of Ethiopia during his visit. The Secretary of State for Foreign &amp; Commonwealth Affairs, my Rt Hon friend, the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Philip Hammond MP) and the Prime Minister, First Lord of the Treasury and Minister for the Civil Service, my Rt Hon friend, the Member for Witney (David Cameron MP) have frequently raised the case directly and at the highest levels of the Ethiopian government, most recently on 8th and 17th August, and will continue to do so. Following an HMG request Mr Tsege has been transferred to a federal prison, and HMA Addis visited him there on 13 August.</p> answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps question first answered 07/09/2015 13:55:12 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

390975

registered interest
date	17/07/2015
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	Andargachew Tsege
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to his US counterpart urging President Obama to raise the case of detained British national Andargachew Tsege with the Ethiopian government during President Obama's forthcoming visit to that country.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	7789
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/07/2015 answer text <p>We have not asked for President Obama to raise the case of Andargachew Tsege with the Government of Ethiopia during his visit. The Secretary of State for Foreign &amp; Commonwealth Affairs, my Rt Hon friend, the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Philip Hammond MP) and the Prime Minister, First Lord of the Treasury and Minister for the Civil Service, my Rt Hon friend, the Member for Witney (David Cameron MP) have raised the case directly and at the highest levels of the Ethiopian government and will continue to do so.</p> answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps question first answered 27/07/2015 12:00:42 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

391021

registered interest
date	17/07/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	International Assistance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment she has made of the progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals.
tabling member constituency	Copeland
tabling member printed	Mr Jamie Reed
uin	7804
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2015 answer text <p>A full statement of progress on each of the goals and targets has been published in DFID’s Annual Report and Accounts 2014 to 2015.</p> answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps question first answered 23/07/2015 13:49:12 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	1503 label Biography information for Mr Jamie Reed

391022

registered interest
date	17/07/2015
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: Polio
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 her international counterparts on the eradication of polio.
tabling member constituency	Totnes
tabling member printed	Dr Sarah Wollaston
uin	7818
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2015 answer text <p>The UK is fully committed to the global eradication of polio. The Secretary of State for International Development makes the most of opportunities to raise awareness of polio eradication efforts and, wherever appropriate, discusses polio with her international counterparts. For example, last year the Secretary of State for International Development made a key note speech at Rotary International with representatives from India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Indonesia, along with key polio campaigners and global health bodies.</p><p> </p><p>The UK continues to be a strong supporter of global polio eradication efforts. In 2013, the UK committed £300 million over six years to polio eradication, which will help vaccinate up to 360 million children. The UK actively participates in the global Polio Oversight Board, helping to ensure a strong focus on results and achieving eradication. We are very close to making polio the second human disease in history to be wiped out, and it is crucial to maintain international momentum</p> answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps question first answered 23/07/2015 13:56:21 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	4073 label Biography information for Dr Sarah Wollaston

391026

registered interest
date	17/07/2015
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: Polio
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps the Government is taking to encourage other countries to donate to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.
tabling member constituency	Totnes
tabling member printed	Dr Sarah Wollaston
uin	7819
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2015 answer text <p>The UK is a strong supporter of global polio eradication efforts. As one of the top three donors to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, the UK leads by example. In 2013, the UK committed £300 million over six years to polio eradication, which will help vaccinate up to 360 million children.</p><p> </p><p>The UK will continue to encourage countries to donate to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to ensure that we have the required funding to successfully eradicate the disease before 2019. As a lead donor, the UK actively participates in the global Polio Oversight Board, helping to ensure cost-effective use of funds and a strong focus on results.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps question first answered 23/07/2015 13:57:56 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	4073 label Biography information for Dr Sarah Wollaston

390771

registered interest
date	16/07/2015
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	Immunity from Prosecution: European Arrest Warrants
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 is able to grant special mission immunity status to a person in the UK subject to an European arrest warrant.
tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
tabling member printed	Ann Clwyd
uin	7645
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2015 answer text <p>The Government set out its position in respect of special mission immunity status in the former Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs’ Written Ministerial Statement of 4 March 2013 [Official Report, column 55WS].</p> answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps grouped question UIN 7646 7647 7648 7649 question first answered 24/07/2015 11:15:33 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd

390772

registered interest
date	16/07/2015
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	Immunity from Prosecution
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what powers he has to re-assess special mission immunity status after entry; and on what grounds such a request made prior to entry can be refused.
tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
tabling member printed	Ann Clwyd
uin	7649
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2015 answer text <p>The Government set out its position in respect of special mission immunity status in the former Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs’ Written Ministerial Statement of 4 March 2013 [Official Report, column 55WS].</p> answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps grouped question UIN 7645 7646 7647 7648 question first answered 24/07/2015 11:15:33 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd

390773

registered interest
date	16/07/2015
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	Immunity from Prosecution
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 people from which countries were granted special mission immunity status in 2015 after entering the UK without that status.
tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
tabling member printed	Ann Clwyd
uin	7646
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2015 answer text <p>The Government set out its position in respect of special mission immunity status in the former Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs’ Written Ministerial Statement of 4 March 2013 [Official Report, column 55WS].</p> answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps grouped question UIN 7645 7647 7648 7649 question first answered 24/07/2015 11:15:33 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd

390774

registered interest
date	16/07/2015
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	Immunity from Prosecution
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what criteria are used to assess a request for special mission immunity status for a person who entered the UK without that status.
tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
tabling member printed	Ann Clwyd
uin	7647
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2015 answer text <p>The Government set out its position in respect of special mission immunity status in the former Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs’ Written Ministerial Statement of 4 March 2013 [Official Report, column 55WS].</p> answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps grouped question UIN 7645 7646 7648 7649 question first answered 24/07/2015 11:15:33 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd