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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-10-02more like thismore than 2019-10-02
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading West Bank: Demolition more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps his Department is taking to support Palestinian families threatened by home demolition and forcible transfer in (a) East Jerusalem and (b) the rest of the West Bank. more like this
tabling member constituency Manchester, Withington more like this
tabling member printed
Jeff Smith more like this
uin 912505 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-02more like thismore than 2019-10-02
answer text <p>The Government has repeatedly raised our concerns on this issue with the Israeli authorities. I did so personally during my visit to Israel and subsequently.</p><p>In all but the most exceptional of circumstances demolitions and evictions are contrary to International Humanitarian Law. The practice causes unnecessary suffering to ordinary Palestinians and is harmful to the peace process.</p><p>Our firm position is evidenced by our support for Palestinians facing demolition or eviction through our legal aid programme, which helps residents challenge decisions in the Israeli legal system.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-10-02T14:33:57.093Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-02T14:33:57.093Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4456
label Biography information for Jeff Smith more like this
1147672
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-10-02more like thismore than 2019-10-02
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Israel: Palestinians more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What representations he has made to the Government of Israel on the potential effect of annexing the Jordan valley on the social and economic well-being of the Palestinian people. more like this
tabling member constituency Hammersmith more like this
tabling member printed
Andy Slaughter more like this
uin 912507 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-02more like thismore than 2019-10-02
answer text <p>With France, Germany, Spain and Italy, the UK has made clear publicly our deep concern over recent suggestions that parts of the Occupied Palestinian Territories would be annexed.</p><p> </p><p>Such a move would be contrary to international law, damaging to peace efforts and could not pass unchallenged.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has regularly raised these concerns with the Israeli authorities.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-10-02T14:35:03.4Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-02T14:35:03.4Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
1516
label Biography information for Andy Slaughter more like this
1146817
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-27more like thismore than 2019-09-27
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Abd a-Rahman a-Shteiwi 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 the Israeli Government on the alleged shooting by the Israeli Defence Force of a 9 year old Palestinian boy, Abd a-Rahman a-Shteiwi on 12 July 2019; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Totnes more like this
tabling member printed
Dr Sarah Wollaston more like this
uin 291575 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-02more like thismore than 2019-10-02
answer text <p>​Our Embassy in Tel Aviv has raised the death of Abd a-Rahman with the Israeli authorities, stressing the importance of protecting civilians, especially children. The Government is very concerned at the high numbers of Palestinian children killed and injured by Israel Defense Forces in the West Bank and Gaza. We have raised the issue of excessive use of force, including use of live ammunition with both the Office of the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories and the Israeli Ministry of Defense.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-10-02T14:56:53.38Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-02T14:56:53.38Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4073
label Biography information for Dr Sarah Wollaston more like this
1146501
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-26more like thismore than 2019-09-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Armed Conflict 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 discussions he had with his international counterparts on the situation in Yemen at the UN General Assembly. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough more like this
tabling member printed
Gill Furniss more like this
uin 291429 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-01more like thismore than 2019-10-01
answer text <p>The UK has played a leading role in diplomatic efforts, including bringing together key international actors to try to find a peaceful solution. On 26 September, the UK co-hosted a political event at the UN General Assembly to coordinate the international community’s support for the UN-led peace process and endorse the UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths’ plan to begin wider political discussion.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-10-01T15:59:31.667Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-01T15:59:31.667Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4571
label Biography information for Gill Furniss more like this
1146594
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-26more like thismore than 2019-09-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Bahrain: Embassies 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 discussions he has had with his Bahraini counterpart on reports of violence at the Bahraini Embassy in the UK on 26 July 2019. more like this
tabling member constituency Bridgend more like this
tabling member printed
Mrs Madeleine Moon more like this
uin 291291 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-03more like thismore than 2019-10-03
answer text <p>Following the illegal entry of an individual onto the premises of the Bahrain Embassy on 26 July, I spoke to Dr Sheikh Abduallah, Bahraini Undersecretary for International Affairs on 27 July, to reiterate that the British Government takes the safety and security of foreign diplomats and the status of Embassies and High Commissions in the UK extremely seriously.</p><p>​</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison remove filter
question first answered
remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2019-10-03T10:47:50.627Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
1490
label Biography information for Mrs Madeleine Moon more like this
1146647
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-26more like thismore than 2019-09-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Bahrain: Embassies 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 discussions he has had with his Bahraini counterpart on reports of violent incidents at the British Embassy in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
uin 291230 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-01more like thismore than 2019-10-01
answer text <p>We are not aware of any recent reports of violent incidents at the British Embassy in Bahrain. We have a close relationship and where we have concerns we are able to raise them with the Government of Bahrain. ​</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-10-01T16:01:10.953Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-01T16:01:10.953Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
308
label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
1146658
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-26more like thismore than 2019-09-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Egypt: 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 discussions he has had with his Egyptian counterpart on strengthening protections for the human rights of non-Muslims in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Belfast North more like this
tabling member printed
Nigel Dodds more like this
uin 291272 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-03more like thismore than 2019-10-03
answer text <p>We regularly raise with the Egyptian authorities the human rights of religious minorities, and make the case for them to be accorded the necessary protections under Egyptian law. President Sisi has called for peaceful co-existence between religious communities in Egypt, has licensed over one thousand churches under the Church Building Law, and has opened the largest cathedral in the Middle East and North Africa. During my visit to Cairo on 15 September, I met Pope Tawadros II, whose Coptic Orthodox Church plays such an important part in Egyptian society. The UK has always been clear that the rights of minorities, wherever they exist, should be protected in line with international standards. I look forward to discussing these issues with the Hon. Member for Gillingham and Rainham, whom the Prime Minister has appointed as his new Envoy for Freedom of Religion and Belief.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-10-03T10:46:50.233Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-03T10:46:50.233Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
1388
label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn more like this
1146662
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-26more like thismore than 2019-09-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading United Arab Emirates: Religious Freedom 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 discussions he has had with his Emirati counterpart on supporting (a) religious freedoms and (b) right to enjoy a place of worship in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Belfast North more like this
tabling member printed
Nigel Dodds more like this
uin 291273 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-03more like thismore than 2019-10-03
answer text <p>The UK welcomes the United Arab Emirates commitment to promoting religious tolerance demonstrated through the UAE 2019 Year of Tolerance. Freedom of Religion or Belief is a universal human right, which intersects with many other human rights.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-10-03T10:42:10.917Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-03T10:42:10.917Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
1388
label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn more like this
1145789
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-25more like thismore than 2019-09-25
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Yazidis 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 support his Department is providing to (a) promote truth and reconciliation and (b) prevent the re-emergence of conflict between Yazidi people who have returned to their home areas in Iraq and non-Yazidi people living in those areas. more like this
tabling member constituency West Ham more like this
tabling member printed
Lyn Brown more like this
uin 290777 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-03more like thismore than 2019-10-03
answer text <p>The UK is supporting the development of inclusive and representative reconciliation processes, involving Yazidis and other minorities, at both national and community levels in Iraq, through the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund. We have also contributed £23.5 million to the UN's Funding Facility for Stabilisation, which is helping to rebuild and develop inclusive local governance in areas liberated from Daesh, including those to which Yazidis are returning. To support the efforts to promote the truth of Daesh's crimes, in July we announced a further £1 million to the UN Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Daesh which is investigating, among other incidents, the atrocities committed against the Yazidi community in Sinjar province.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-10-03T10:43:54.77Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-03T10:43:54.77Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
1583
label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown more like this
1145794
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-25more like thismore than 2019-09-25
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Saudi Arabia: Arms Trade 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 make an assessment of the effect on the UK's international reputation in relation to (a) the rule of law and (b) the integrity of the UK's arms control regime of the recent failure to abide by UK court rulings in relation to arms sales licences for Saudi Arabia. more like this
tabling member constituency West Ham more like this
tabling member printed
Lyn Brown more like this
uin 290782 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-03more like thismore than 2019-10-03
answer text <p>As the Secretary of State for International Trade said during her statement to the House last week, the Government unreservedly apologises for the export licences that were issued in error and has commissioned a full independent investigation.This investigation will be led by an independent senior official – the Director General of Policy Group in the Department for Work and Pensions. We take our arms export control responsibilities very seriously and remain fully committed to complying with the undertaking provided to the Court of Appeal.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-10-03T10:37:27.387Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-03T10:37:27.387Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
1583
label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown more like this