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1042091

registered interest
date	15/01/2019
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	St Helena: Obesity
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports of an obesity epidemic in the UK Overseas Territory of St Helena; and whether they intend to take steps to address any such epidemic.
tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
uin	HL12834
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2019 answer text <p>​The St Helena Government is responsible for public health on the UK Overseas Territory of St Helena. The UK works in close partnership with, and provides funding to, St Helena to support their efforts to reduce obesity. In 2018 the St Helena Government launched a series of programmes to strengthen local health services so they can better advise, encourage, and motivate St Helenians to make healthier lifestyle choices.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 29/01/2019 15:31:24 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

1010127

registered interest
date	19/11/2018
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	Czechia: British Nationals Abroad
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what arrangements they are making for UK citizens to be able to get married in the Czech Republic after the UK has left the European Union; and what advice, if any, they provide to those who wish to do so.
tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
uin	HL11574
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/12/2018 answer text <p>​UK nationals will be able to continue to get married in the Czech Republic after the UK leaves the EU, as arrangements are in place for both EU and non-EU nationals to do so now. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is committed to ensuring that clear and accessible information is available for UK nationals living, working and travelling overseas, including in the EU. UK nationals in the Czech Republic should visit the 'UK nationals in the EU' page and Living in the Czech Republic Guides on gov.uk, and follow the Embassy social media channels for the latest information on the UK's withdrawal from the EU. The FCO provides advice to those considering getting married overseas on the 'Getting Married Abroad' pages on gov.uk.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 03/12/2018 13:48:46 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

993355

registered interest
date	22/10/2018
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	USA: INF Treaty
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the implications for the security of the UK of the announcement by the President of the United States of America that he intends to pull out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia, and whether they support such a move.
tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
uin	HL10883
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2018 answer text <p>​Russia is engaged in a broad modernisation of its nuclear and missile forces. We share US concern at certain new Russian missiles. We believe the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty has played a valuable role in supporting Euro-Atlantic security and want to see it continue to stand but that requires all parties to abide by it. While the Treaty remains in force, we will continue our efforts to bring Russia back into full and verified compliance. We will work closely with US and other Allies on next steps.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 29/10/2018 14:34:52 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

984996

registered interest
date	10/10/2018
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	British Overseas Territories: Waste Disposal
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will assist the South Atlantic Overseas Territories to deal with the accumulation of plastic waste and other detritus which has gathered around the islands.
tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
uin	HL10539
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/10/2018 answer text <p>The Government is acutely aware of the scourge of plastic pollution across the world and we are taking action both domestically and internationally to tackle this important issue. We are engaging with the UK Overseas Territories to help them develop and implement policies to reduce plastic waste, monitor the build-up of marine waste and clean-up waste as appropriate.</p><p>The Overseas Territories Environment and Climate Fund (Darwin Plus) provides, in particular, a mechanism for Overseas Territories to bid for financial support to implement environmental projects within the Territories.</p><p>The recently published findings of alarming increases in plastic waste around the UK Overseas Territories in the South Atlantic came from research funded by the UK Government through our Darwin Plus and Blue Belt Programmes.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 18/10/2018 14:40:46 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

947105

registered interest
date	23/07/2018
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	Zambia: Hippopotamuses
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Zambia about the proposal for a cull of hippos to be conducted by trophy hunters on the Luangwa River.
tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
uin	HL9795
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/08/2018 answer text <p>The British Government is aware of the proposal for a cull of hippos on the Luangwa River in Zambia and the High Commissioner raised it with the Minister for Tourism and Arts on 27 June. The Minister of State for Africa (Harriett Baldwin MP) raised the importance of protecting wildlife with the Government of Zambia when she visited on 25 and 26 July. We are committed to co-operating with the international community to address the threats to endangered species such as hippos.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 01/08/2018 12:21:47 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

928166

registered interest
date	20/06/2018
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	USA: Undocumented Migrants
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the government of the United States’ policy of incarcerating immigrant children separated from their parents in cages; and what representations they have made to that government about this policy.
tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
uin	HL8820
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2018 answer text <p>As the Prime Minister said on 20 June, the reports and pictures we have seen in the past couple of days are deeply disturbing and wrong. We do not apply similar measures here and will never do so. Later on 20 June, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at ending the separation policy.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 29/06/2018 13:22:16 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

886896

registered interest
date	18/04/2018
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	St Helena: Tortoises
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to authorise and commission the removal of cataracts from Jonathan, the oldest giant tortoise in the world who lives in the grounds of the residence of the Governor of St Helena, in order to increase the population of giant tortoises on the Island and improve prospects for tourism to the Island.
tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
uin	HL7056
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/05/2018 answer text <p>St Helena’s most famous resident, Jonathan the tortoise, is looked after by the island vet who ensures a high-standard of care to the world’s oldest terrestrial animal. After much deliberation on the island, the vet decided removing Jonathan’s cataracts was too high-risk a procedure. I reassure the noble Lord that despite being over 186 years old, Jonathan continues to lead an active life. The climate on St Helena, while perfect for diving and mountain walking, is not conducive to breeding this species of tortoise. The commencement of weekly flights to St Helena from South Africa is a welcome boost to St Helena’s tourism industry, and will allow even more people to meet this much loved member of the St Helena community.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 01/05/2018 11:43:35 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

884233

registered interest
date	16/04/2018
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	Commonwealth: LGBT+ People
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to press members of the Commonwealth to abolish laws which discriminate against the LGBT community.
tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
uin	HL6918
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/05/2018 answer text <p>In her speech to the Commonwealth Forums on 17 April the Prime Minister set out the UK's readiness to support any member state wanting to reform outdated legislation that makes discrimination on the grounds of gender identity or sexual orientation possible. The Prime Minister was clear that while we must respect one another's cultures and traditions, we must do so in a manner consistent with our common value of equality, a value that is clearly stated in the Commonwealth Charter. The Foreign Secretary and other FCO Ministers discussed LGBT rights with a range of Foreign Ministers during the week of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.</p><p>During the same week, we announced a £5.6 million programme working with civil society groups to support countries wishing to work towards legislative reform, and published an International Best Practice Guide to Equality on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity which highlights promising steps taken by countries in all regions of the world to protect and support LGBT people, including positive policy and practice that often set the groundwork for decriminalisation and amending legislation.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 01/05/2018 11:36:33 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

869174

registered interest
date	21/03/2018
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	Yemen: Armed Conflict
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have had with (1) the government of Saudi Arabia, (2) the EU, (3) the United Nations, and (4) the government of Yemen, concerning the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
uin	HL6547
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/04/2018 answer text <p>We engage regularly with regional and international partners on the humanitarian situation in Yemen both bilaterally and through multilateral fora. Regular discussions at all levels are held with Saudi Arabia, the EU, the UN and the Government of Yemen. Ministers have had discussions recently with President Hadi during the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum, with the Saudi Crown Prince during his recent visit to the UK, and with UN Security Council colleagues where a UK-sponsored Presidential Statement focused on the humanitarian situation was agreed on 15 March.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 04/04/2018 13:27:11 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

869175

registered interest
date	21/03/2018
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	British Overseas Territories
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to assess the views and concerns of all the UK Overseas Territories regarding the UK’s departure from the EU.
tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
uin	HL6548
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/03/2018 answer text <p>The British Government is fully committed to involving all the UK Overseas Territories in our planning as we leave the EU, and ensuring that their interests are properly taken into account. UK Ministers and leaders of the Overseas Territories discuss EU Exit in the UK Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council on EU Exit Negotiations, which will meet for the fourth time on 14 June this year. The British Government has also considered and responded to the evidence presented by Overseas Territories' representatives to the European Union Select Committee on the impact of EU Exit in July of last year.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 28/03/2018 15:53:15 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham