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707271

registered interest
date	02/03/2017
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	Maldives: 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 recent discussions he has had with the Commonwealth Secretariat on the issue of readmitting the Maldives into the Commonwealth.
tabling member constituency	East Devon
tabling member printed	Sir Hugo Swire
uin	66321
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/03/2017 answer text <p>There have been no recent discussions with the Commonwealth Secretariat on the issue of readmitting the Maldives into the Commonwealth. The Maldives is free to reapply for membership should it wish to do so.</p><p>The UK is disappointed that the Maldives Government decided to withdraw from the Commonwealth. We believe in the Commonwealth and its commitment to improving the lives of people across all its member states. It is an organisation dedicated to developing free and democratic societies, and to promoting peace and prosperity.</p><p>We remain extremely concerned about governance and human rights in the Maldives, not least freedom of expression and association, judicial independence, the arbitrary detention of political figures and the possible re-introduction of the death penalty. I raised these concerns with Maldivian Foreign Minister Dr Asim at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on 28 February.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 10/03/2017 14:39:18 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire

707272

registered interest
date	02/03/2017
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	Maldives: 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 the UN on the political situation in the Maldives.
tabling member constituency	East Devon
tabling member printed	Sir Hugo Swire
uin	66322
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/03/2017 answer text <p>I have had no recent discussions with the UN on the political situation in the Maldives. However, there is regular engagement between UK and UN officials, including most recently meetings between the British High Commissioner and the UN Resident Coordinator to Maldives in February.</p><p>We remain extremely concerned about governance and human rights in the Maldives, not least freedom of expression and association, judicial independence, the arbitrary detention of political figures and the possible re-introduction of the death penalty. I raised these concerns with Maldivian Foreign Minister Dr Asim at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on 28 February.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 10/03/2017 14:40:23 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire

707273

registered interest
date	02/03/2017
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	Maldives: 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 the Government of the Maldives on the political situation in that country.
tabling member constituency	East Devon
tabling member printed	Sir Hugo Swire
uin	66323
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/03/2017 answer text <p>​I most recently discussed the political situation in the Maldives with Maldivian Foreign Minister Dr Asim at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on 28 February. I raised UK concerns about governance and human rights in the Maldives and the importance of upcoming elections being free and fair. I also reiterated the UK’s opposition to the use of the death penalty in all circumstances, and raised concern over reports of the construction of a new execution chamber in the Maldives.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 10/03/2017 14:41:23 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire

706733

registered interest
date	01/03/2017
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	Sri Lanka: Human Rights
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 his Department has made of Sri Lanka's progress in implementing UN Human Rights Council Resolution 30/1; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Ilford North
tabling member printed	Wes Streeting
uin	66241
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2017 answer text <p>Sri Lanka's co-sponsorship of United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution 30/01 in October 2015 was a landmark moment. The High Commissioner for Human Rights presented his final progress report at the UNHRC's 34<sup>th</sup> session on 3 March. The report acknowledged the positive engagement of the Government of Sri Lanka and noted some progress in the human rights situation in Sri Lanka since 2015. However, it also highlighted the slow fulfilment of transitional justice commitments.</p><p>In my meeting with Foreign Minister Samaraweera on 28 February, I welcomed Sri Lanka's engagement with the UN and international community and their progress to date in implementing Human Rights Council Resolution 30/01. I raised the importance of further land releases, constitutional reform, the development of new counter-terrorism legislation in line with international human rights standards, and the establishment of credible transitional justice mechanisms – starting with making the Office of Missing Persons operational.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 06/03/2017 16:47:37 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4504 label Biography information for Wes Streeting

706802

registered interest
date	01/03/2017
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	Operation Blue Star
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 commission a public inquiry into UK involvement in the 1984 Amritsar massacre.
tabling member constituency	Ilford North
tabling member printed	Wes Streeting
uin	66238
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2017 answer text <p>We recognise the scars that this tragic event left and the strong feelings in the Sikh community, but believe there are no grounds for a public inquiry.</p><p>The Cabinet Secretary's investigation in 2014 was extensive. It concluded that UK assistance was advisory only, ended several months before Operation Blue Star and had limited impact in practice.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 06/03/2017 16:38:15 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4504 label Biography information for Wes Streeting

705592

registered interest
date	27/02/2017
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	Cambodia: 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 steps the Government is taking to promote democracy and free and fair elections in Cambodia.
tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
uin	65731
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/03/2017 answer text <p>We continue to advocate the importance of a peaceful and fair electoral process in Cambodia. It is in the interests of long-term stability in the country for there to be free and fair elections that command the confidence of the voters. In support of this the EU, with UK support, has provided financial and technical assistance to the National Electoral Commission in the preparation of a new voter registry in advance of the upcoming Commune and General elections. We look to the authorities to ensure an environment in which opposition parties and civil society can function freely.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 07/03/2017 15:07:08 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

705599

registered interest
date	27/02/2017
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	Kashmir
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 on the matter of self-determination for Azad Kashmir with his counterparts in the Government of (a) India and (b) Pakistan.
tabling member constituency	Bradford South
tabling member printed	Judith Cummins
uin	65728
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/03/2017 answer text <p>I have not discussed this matter with either the Government of India or Pakistan. The longstanding position of the United Kingdom is that it is for India and Pakistan to find a lasting resolution to the situation in Kashmir, taking into account the wishes of the Kashmiri people. It is not for the United Kingdom to prescribe a solution or to act as a mediator. We encourage both sides to maintain positive dialogue, but the pace and scope of this is for them to determine.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 07/03/2017 15:06:13 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4391 label Biography information for Judith Cummins

705608

registered interest
date	27/02/2017
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	Bangladesh: Refugees
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 his Department has made to authorities in Bangladesh on the relocation of Rohingya refugees to the Cox's Bazar area.
tabling member constituency	St Albans
tabling member printed	Mrs Anne Main
uin	65844
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/03/2017 answer text <p>The UK is deeply concerned for the welfare of the Rohingya community in Burma. When meeting with members of the Bangladesh government during my visit to Dhaka from 2 to 4 March, I welcomed the humanitarian assistance provided by Bangladesh to the Rohingya people and discussed how the UK and Bangladesh can work together to encourage a durable solution in Burma. I also received a briefing on the situation with the Rohingya refuges from UN agencies working on the ground in the Cox's Bazar area.</p><p>The Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my noble Friend, the Rt Hon. the Baroness Anelay of St Johns discussed the issue of Rohingya refugees when she met with the Bangladesh High Commissioner in February. I also raised the matter with the Bangladesh High Commissioner in November.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 07/03/2017 15:08:35 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	1568 label Biography information for Mrs Anne Main

705610

registered interest
date	27/02/2017
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	China: Human Rights
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 has made to his Chinese counterpart on the treatment of human rights activists in that country.
tabling member constituency	Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
tabling member printed	Dr Paul Monaghan
uin	65632
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/03/2017 answer text <p>​I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 24 February 2017 (PQ 63917).</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 07/03/2017 15:09:22 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4383 label Biography information for Dr Paul Monaghan

693746

registered interest
date	23/02/2017
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	Kim Jong-nam
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 Malaysian counterpart on the killing of Kim Jong-nam.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	65410
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/03/2017 answer text <p>We are in close contact with the Malaysian authorities and stand ready to provide assistance if required.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 03/03/2017 14:09:38 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West