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662879

registered interest
date	20/12/2016
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	The Gambia: 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 representations he has made to the President of The Gambia on (a) the outcome of the election and (b) protection of democratic rights in that country; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
uin	58438
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2017 answer text <p>​I spoke directly to the President-elect, Mr Adama Barrow, to congratulate him on his victory and to offer the UK’s support. We are deeply concerned by President Jammeh’s recent rejection of the elections’ clear and legitimate result and strongly condemn any attempt to disrupt the peaceful, constitutional transfer of power. I also condemned President Jammeh’s refusal to accept the results in a statement on 14 December. We welcome the clear, unified statement of the UN Security Council on 10 December, as well as the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States to impress on President Jammeh the need to respect the will of the people and ensure a peaceful handover of power.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 09/01/2017 14:00:47 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn

662880

registered interest
date	20/12/2016
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	South Sudan: International Assistance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 16 November 2016 to Question 52554, who his Department's regional partners are in the facilitation of humanitarian access for aid agencies in South Sudan.
tabling member constituency	Bradford East
tabling member printed	Imran Hussain
uin	58348
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2017 answer text <p>We work with a wide range of partners including other countries in the region and regional institutions to try to improve humanitarian access for all aid agencies in South Sudan.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 13/01/2017 13:43:59 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	4394 label Biography information for Imran Hussain

662881

registered interest
date	20/12/2016
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	Egypt: 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 the government of Egypt on recent UN reports of human rights abuses in that country.
tabling member constituency	Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
tabling member printed	Dr Paul Monaghan
uin	58350
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2017 answer text <p>We are aware of recent statements by UN special rapporteurs expressing concern at restrictions placed on human rights defenders and civil society in Egypt. In December, the spokesperson for the then UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, expressed concern over the arrest of prominent Egyptian human rights defender Azza Soliman.</p><p>We are concerned about the decreasing space for civil society to operate in Egypt. Ministers and senior officials regularly raise our concerns with the Egyptian authorities in both London and Cairo. During my meeting with the Egyptian Ambassador on 8 December, I raised our concerns about the arrest of human rights defender Azza Soliman. In the same meeting I reiterated concerns, outlined in my statement from 1 December, about a proposed new law on Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).</p><p>We have also raised our concerns about human rights at the UN. During the most recent session of the UN's Human Rights Council in September we raised concerns about restrictions on civil society in both our national statement and through the EU statement.</p><p>We will continue to monitor the human rights situation in Egypt closely, and to urge the Egyptian government to ensure full implementation of the provisions for the free operation of civil society, contained in the constitution, including through a revised NGO law that conforms to international standards and protects freedom of expression.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 13/01/2017 13:47:01 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	4383 label Biography information for Dr Paul Monaghan

662882

registered interest
date	20/12/2016
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	Tanzania: Foreign Relations
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 level of political cooperation between the UK and Tanzania.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	58360
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2017 answer text <p>The UK-Tanzania partnership is strong and broad. We are proud of our long standing trade, security and people to people links that bring real benefits to both countries. Our amibition is clear - to work in partnership with Tanzania to increase bilateral trade and investment, support development and generate prosperity and employment for both our countries. ​​We want to help Tanzania achieve its vision of becoming a middle income country.</p><p>Our top priorities are increasing trade and investment, tackling international crime such as corruption, drug trafficking, the illegal wildlife trade and supporting Tanzania's regional lead in bringing peace and security to Burundi.</p><p>Our High Commission in Dar es Salaam maintains close and frequent communication with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Government of Tanzania. Our team in London is also well known to the Tanzanian High Commission.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 09/01/2017 14:21:28 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

662883

registered interest
date	20/12/2016
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: Foreign Relations
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 level of political cooperation between the UK and Zambia.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	58361
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2017 answer text <p>The UK and the Republic of Zambia continue to maintain a close bilateral relationship, with co-operation in a range of areas including development, security, trade and investment and international affairs. Zambian Vice-President Wina Inonge visited London in November 2015 to host an investment conference and my Rt Hon. Friend the former Minister of State for International Development Minister (Nick Hurd) visited Zambia in May 2016. Zambia held elections in August this year; the British High Commission has continued to maintain regular engagement with the Zambian Government since then, focusing particularly on supporting the government with its plans for economic reform.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 09/01/2017 14:24:21 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

662891

registered interest
date	20/12/2016
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, whether his Department has formally requested the release of Mr Andargachew Tsege; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	58611
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2017 answer text <p>The UK Government has taken every opportunity to raise Mr Tsege’s case at the very highest levels in Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Government are in no doubt about our concern for Mr Tsege and the priority we place on his wellbeing. We have not directly called for Mr Tsege’s release. Britain does not interfere in the legal system of other countries by challenging convictions, any more than we would accept interference in our judicial system. Our priority is to ensure Mr Tsege’s wellbeing and access to legal advice. We believe that calling for his release would not be successful at this stage and could put at risk the progress that has been made, including our access to Mr Tsege.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 09/01/2017 14:08:23 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

662892

registered interest
date	20/12/2016
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	Kamal Foroughi and Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 24 November 2016 to Question 53303, what representations the Government has made to the Iranian government on the release of Kamal Foroughi and Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe.
tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
tabling member printed	Tom Brake
uin	58595
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2017 answer text <p>Ministers and officials have repeatedly made representations on all consular cases involving British nationals in Iran, including Mr Foroughi's and Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe's, at all levels, with the Iranian Government. I raised these cases when I met the Iranian ambassador on 7 December and our ambassador in Iran will continue to raise these cases with the Iranian Government at every available opportunity in Tehran.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 13/01/2017 14:10:36 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

662896

registered interest
date	20/12/2016
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	Somalia: Public Relations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, (a) how many contracts the Government has placed with UK-based public relations companies that include work in or on Somalia and (b) with which companies those contracts have been placed.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	58596
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2017 answer text <p>According to our records, and following consultation with relevant officers, I can confirm that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has not awarded any contracts to UK-based public relations companies for work in or on Somalia during this Parliament.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 13/01/2017 14:14:33 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

662898

registered interest
date	20/12/2016
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	Palestinians: 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 his Department is taking to promote good governance by the Palestinian Authority.
tabling member constituency	Bury South
tabling member printed	Mr Ivan Lewis
uin	58551
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2017 answer text <p>I refer the Hon. Member to my reply to the Rt Hon. Member for Enfield North (Joan Ryan) of 24 October 2016 (PQ 48772).</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 13/01/2017 13:57:35 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	441 label Biography information for Mr Ivan Lewis

662899

registered interest
date	20/12/2016
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	Palestinians: 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 he has made of the Palestinian Authority's ability to ensure equal respect for the human rights of its citizens.
tabling member constituency	Bury South
tabling member printed	Mr Ivan Lewis
uin	58552
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2017 answer text <p>​I refer the hon. Member to my answer of 24 October 2016 (written PQ 48706).</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 13/01/2017 13:56:53 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	441 label Biography information for Mr Ivan Lewis