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1139383

registered interest
date	16/07/2019
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	Sub-Saharan Africa: English Language
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 recently announced £4 million programme for English language teaching in sub-Saharan Africa will be funded from the Official Development Assistance budget.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	277833
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2019 answer text <p>​English Connects is a major new programme connecting the UK with the next generation of African youth through English. It will improve the quality of English language learning and teaching and facilitate digital literacy; creating opportunities that enable young people to fulfil their potential. The programme, initially focused on Cote D’Ivoire, Mali and Senegal, is being expanded to Niger, Cameroon, Gabon, Guinea, Djibouti, Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo. The British Council and Foreign and Commonwealth Office will provide support through £3.9 million in funding from the Official Development Assistance budget.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 23/07/2019 15:08:44 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1123618

registered interest
date	29/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Libya: Undocumented Migrants
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if her Department will support the urgent humanitarian evacuation out of Libya of refugees and migrants held in detention centres in that country.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	248760
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2019 answer text <p>We are deeply concerned by reports of violence in Libyan detention centres, and are calling on all parties to allow civilians, including refugees and migrants, to be evacuated to safety. We continue to closely monitor the humanitarian situation in Libya, including conditions in detention centres.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government is clear that all parties to the conflict must do all that they can to prevent any further loss of life, including by respecting their obligations under International Humanitarian Law and engaging with the UN and humanitarian community to get aid to those in need and for the wounded and those at risk to be safely evacuated.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 02/05/2019 15:40:48 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1123623

registered interest
date	29/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Libya: Undocumented Migrants
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 support vulnerable migrants in Libya.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	248763
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2019 answer text <p>The UK combines short and long term work to provide a comprehensive approach to global migration which includes addressing the immediate impacts of mass migration flows as well as their root causes. This means working to bring about an end to conflicts, helping migrant origin countries to reduce the drivers of illegal migration by building stability, and tackling criminal smuggling gangs.</p><p> </p><p>Under DFID’s £75 million humanitarian migration programme, we have allocated up to £5 million to assistance and protection for vulnerable refugees and migrants in Libya, which includes targeted healthcare provision. Alongside this, through our contributions to the EU Trust Fund for Africa, we are supporting the UNHCR’s emergency evacuations from Libya, voluntary returns and reintegration, as well as providing limited support for those within detention centres.</p><p> </p><p>As announced yesterday, DFID has committed £1 million to the UN Flash Appeal for Libya which will assist the most vulnerable people, including refugees and migrants.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 02/05/2019 15:41:42 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

944024

registered interest
date	18/07/2018
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: Education
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, when her Department will set out its policy on the UN-backed International Finance Facility for Education; and if the Government will make i t its policy to provide a financial guarantee to that facility.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	165693
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2018 answer text <p>The UK is reviewing the proposal for the International Finance Facility for Education. We will set out our policy towards the Facility, including the potential provision of financial guarantees, once the technical design work has been concluded. The World Bank, on whose support the Facility depends, have agreed to reach a view on the Facility ahead of UNGA.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 24/07/2018 15:24:57 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

929377

registered interest
date	22/06/2018
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	Zimbabwe: 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 assessment the Government has made of the effect of President Mnangagwa’s first six months in office in Zimbabwe on that country.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	156647
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2018 answer text <p>The British Government welcomes President Mnangagwa's commitment to political and economic reform. As we have made clear, including in the Foreign Secretary's meeting with Foreign Minister Moyo on 20 April, the Zimbabwe Government must deliver the free, fair and peaceful elections that the people of Zimbabwe deserve. Genuine political reforms will enable the UK and the wider international community better to support Zimbabwe's recovery.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 02/07/2018 15:42:32 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

929378

registered interest
date	22/06/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Zimbabwe: Human Rights
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 ensure that businesses involved in any UK investment into Zimbabwe are conducting and publishing human rights due diligence in relation to their (a) operations and (b) supply chains and analysing the effect of their business on workers’ rights.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	156648
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2018 answer text <p>The UK Government is working closely with UK companies operating in Zimbabwe to ensure that they uphold the UN principles on Business and Human rights. The UK Government regularly meets with UK investors to get updates on their operations and reinforce the importance of compliance.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 28/06/2018 16:22:21 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

929379

registered interest
date	22/06/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Zimbabwe: Agriculture
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 (a) in its own aid work and (b) to support the Zimbabwean Government to institute agricultural strategies appropriate for small-holder farmers and larger commercial farmers which prioritise (i) environmentally sustainable, (ii) regenerative and (iii) climate resilient agriculture.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	156649
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2018 answer text <p>Through DFID, the UK government is supporting smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe through development programmes and policy engagement. This includes building the capacity of the most vulnerable rural communities to cope with and adapt to climate-related shocks in 18 rural districts and supporting smallholders to improve their productivity and access to markets and finance in 11 districts.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 28/06/2018 16:24:24 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

929380

registered interest
date	22/06/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Zimbabwe: Human Rights
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what support the Government is providing to the (a) Human Rights Commission, (b) National Peace and Reconciliation Commission and (c) citizen oversight support commissions to advance respect for human rights in Zimbabwe.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	156650
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2018 answer text <p>Over the five year period 2014 to 2019, DFID is providing approximately £24 million of support to civil society to increase transparency and accountability, promote and protect human rights and citizen engagement in Zimbabwe. This includes technical assistance to the Human Rights Commission and support to a number of human rights NGOs.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 28/06/2018 16:25:48 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

929381

registered interest
date	22/06/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Zimbabwe: Economic Situation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what (a) financial and (b) technical support the Government is providing to support the informal economy in Zimbabwe.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	156651
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2018 answer text <p>We are providing a range of support to the informal economy in Zimbabwe; this includes making the financial sector more inclusive of smaller operators; and finding new and innovative ways to provide smaller enterprises with access to credit.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 28/06/2018 16:28:58 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

929382

registered interest
date	22/06/2018
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	Zimbabwe: Elections
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 his Department has made of the effect of the current media freedoms in Zimbabwe on free and fair elections; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	156652
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2018 answer text <p>We welcome some recent opening up of the media in Zimbabwe. However, we remain concerned about the partisan nature of the state broadcasters in Zimbabwe in the run up to the election. It is important that state media, in line with the Zimbabwe constitution, is impartial and allows access for all political parties.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 02/07/2018 15:45:20 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden