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99844
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-20more like thismore than 2014-10-20
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 North Korea 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 steps he is taking to ensure that UK manufacturing products are not used as components in North Korean produced weapons. more like this
tabling member constituency Congleton more like this
tabling member printed
Fiona Bruce more like this
uin 211097 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-10-23
answer text <p>North Korea is currently subject to sanctions imposed by the UN and EU. These measures include an asset freeze, travel ban and an extensive embargo which prohibits the export of arms, dual-use goods, and luxury goods and imposes restrictions on the export of other listed items which could contribute to nuclear or ballistic missile programmes. All export licence applications are assessed against the consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria, considering the prevailing circumstances at the time of the application, including the capabilities of the equipment, and the end user. A licence would not be granted if to do so would be a breach of our international obligations or we assessed there was an unacceptable risk of diversion to a WMD programme or to a military programme in an embargoed destination. However, it is impossible to completely prevent non-listed items manufactured in the UK being used in North Korean produced weapons, for example if items are legitimately exported from the UK to third countries but are subsequently sold to entities in the DPRK. For this reason the UK is also active in encouraging other countries to enforce DPRK sanctions more effectively. HMRC works together with Border Force to enforce export controls and trade sanctions and they have a range of powers available to prevent illicit exports. Enforcing sanctions is a high priority.</p>
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-10-23T14:56:13.6676549Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-23T14:56:13.6676549Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
3958
label Biography information for Fiona Bruce more like this
99729
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-17more like thismore than 2014-10-17
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 Pakistan 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 reports he has received of the case of Asia Bibi and the death sentence she has received in Pakistan for an alleged offence of blasphemy; what representations he has made to the government of Pakistan about that country's blasphemy laws; and whether he has received any representations on the possibility of excluding Pakistan from the Commonwealth on human rights grounds. more like this
tabling member constituency Hertsmere more like this
tabling member printed
Mr James Clappison more like this
uin 210994 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-10-23
answer text <p>I am concerned to hear about the case of Asia Bibi and reports that a court has upheld the imposition of the death penalty. We regularly raise at the highest levels the misuse of blasphemy laws in Pakistan both against Muslims and against religious minorities. We have consistently pressed the government of Pakistan on the issue of the death penalty and our principled opposition to it in all cases and I will ensure that we continue to do both of these things. The FCO has not received any representations on the possibility of excluding Pakistan from the Commonwealth on human rights grounds. However, we consistently strive to foster debate on the death penalty to achieve a change in attitude on this issue within the Commonwealth.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood remove filter
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less than 2014-10-23T15:02:10.6454676Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-23T15:02:10.6454676Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
67
label Biography information for Mr James Clappison more like this
99730
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-17more like thismore than 2014-10-17
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 Pakistan 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 representations to the Pakistan authorities on the case of Asia Bibi. more like this
tabling member constituency East Londonderry more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
uin 210993 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-10-23
answer text <p>I am concerned to hear about the case against Asia Bibi and about the decision to impose the death penalty. We regularly raise the issue of blasphemy laws, and their misuse against Muslims and religious minorities, at the highest levels in Pakistan. We have consistently pressed the government of Pakistan on the issue of the death penalty and expressed our principled opposition to it in all cases and I will ensure that we continue to do both of these things.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood remove filter
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less than 2014-10-23T14:57:54.1637285Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-23T14:57:54.1637285Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
1409
label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
93809
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-16more like thismore than 2014-10-16
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 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 recent reports he has received of the detention of Nabeel Rajab in Bahrain. more like this
tabling member constituency North Ayrshire and Arran more like this
tabling member printed
Katy Clark more like this
uin 210851 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-10-23
answer text <p>We are aware of the detention of Nabeel Rajab. A member of British Embassy staff attended the first hearing of Mr Rajab’s case on Sunday 19 October. The case has been adjourned until 29 October. Our Ambassador has raised the case with the Government of Bahrain and we will continue to monitor the situation closely.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-10-23T15:00:52.312003Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-23T15:00:52.312003Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
1590
label Biography information for Baroness Clark of Kilwinning more like this
93811
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-16more like thismore than 2014-10-16
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 Islamic State 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 assessment he has made of the threat of Islamic State in (a) the Maldives and (b) other countries outside Iraq and Syria. more like this
tabling member constituency Redditch more like this
tabling member printed
Karen Lumley more like this
uin 210861 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-22more like thismore than 2014-10-22
answer text <p>The threat posed by ISIL, both to the Middle East and to the rest of the world, is severe. ISIL does not recognise national boundaries, colour or creed. We are aware of the activity of ISIL sympathisers in the Maldives, and we will continue to engage with the Maldives government about the promotion of religious freedom and moderation. We will continue to monitor the threat from ISIL and to work closely with a wide range of international partners, including Iraq and Syria’s neighbours. The UK continues to play a leading role in the comprehensive coalition effort to degrade and defeat ISIL – military action is a necessary part of that effort, but ultimately the solution to ISIL is a political one.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-10-22T13:50:54.2347776Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-22T13:50:54.2347776Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
4023
label Biography information for Karen Lumley more like this
93812
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-16more like thismore than 2014-10-16
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 Iraq 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 reports he has received of access by ISIS to chemical weapons in Iraq; and what assistance his Department plans to give directly and through the international community to assist the government of Iraq in (a) safeguarding its citizens, (b) retrieving those materials and (c) preventing the use of those materials in the region. more like this
tabling member constituency Copeland more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Jamie Reed more like this
uin 210894 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-21more like thismore than 2014-10-21
answer text <p>We are aware of reports of the use of industrial chemicals as weapons by ISIL in Iraq, and encourage the Government of Iraq to bring to the attention of the OPCW any such incidents. We welcome its report to the OPCW Executive Council in October regarding the use of chlorine by terrorist groups.</p><p>We are also aware that the Al Muthanna military site is now in the control of ISIL. We continue to monitor the situation. However, we do not believe that the site contains chemical weapons-related materials of military value. Bunkers at the Al Muthanna site did contain hazardous chemical weapons-related materials used in Iraq’s Chemical Weapons programme. The materials were made safe by the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) between 1992-1994.</p><p>While the Government of Iraq has kept the international community informed of incidents, and has reiterated its commitment to all international treaties and conventions aimed at preventing the use or spread of chemical weapons, it has made no requests for assistance to the international community.</p><p>We condemn unreservedly all and any use of chemical weapons by anyone. Use is a breach of international norms. Any party using any toxic chemical in this way should be brought to justice.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-10-21T13:55:50.9276126Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-21T13:55:50.9276126Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
1503
label Biography information for Mr Jamie Reed more like this
93814
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-16more like thismore than 2014-10-16
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 Morocco 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 (a) raise with the Moroccan ambassador to the UK and (b) instruct the HM Ambassador in Rabat to investigate the death of Hasena Luali on 28 September 2014. more like this
tabling member constituency Ceredigion more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Mark Williams more like this
uin 210891 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-21more like thismore than 2014-10-21
answer text <p>We were saddened to hear of the death of Hassan El Wali in a military hospital in Dakhla. According to the Moroccan Ministry of Justice, this was a result of undiagnosed diabetes complicated by Mr El Wali’s recent hunger strike. The British Ambassador discussed the matter with the president of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) on 10 October. Mr El-Yazami told us that he had called for an immediate investigation. A CNDH medical examiner had been sent to Dakhla, who had confirmed the official version of events.</p><p>It is clearly important that Morocco ensures prisoners have access to appropriate medical care, a point we will be stressing in our future dialogue with the Moroccan government on human rights. The Ambassador also discussed human rights more generally with the Moroccan Foreign Minister on 11 October.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood remove filter
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less than 2014-10-21T13:57:00.3863455Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-21T13:57:00.3863455Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
1498
label Biography information for Mr Mark Williams more like this
93816
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-16more like thismore than 2014-10-16
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 Western Sahara 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, whether he has instructed HM Ambassador in Rabat to investigate the matter of the mistreatment of the UK citizen, Joanna Allen. more like this
tabling member constituency Ceredigion more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Mark Williams more like this
uin 210910 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-10-23
answer text <p>Ms Allan visited the British Embassy in Rabat on 25 April and spoke to consular staff there. The Embassy explained that they could not intervene with the Moroccan authorities regarding her alleged surveillance by the Moroccan police. If Ms Allan wishes to send a letter of complaint through our Embassy in Rabat they will pass it on to the relevant authorities.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-10-23T14:58:38.4833167Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-23T14:58:38.4833167Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
1498
label Biography information for Mr Mark Williams more like this
93198
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-14more like thismore than 2014-10-14
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 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 steps he or his officials have taken to request an update on the whereabouts and wellbeing of the group of 28 Christians who were arrested by Saudi Arabian police at a house prayer meeting at the start of September 2014. more like this
tabling member constituency Belfast North more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Nigel Dodds more like this
uin 210578 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-21more like thismore than 2014-10-21
answer text <p>We are aware of the arrest of the Christians in the city of Khafji in September. We understand that they were released the following day. The British Government strongly supports the right to freedom of religion or belief, which is restricted in Saudi Arabia.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood remove filter
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less than 2014-10-21T13:54:50.782641Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-21T13:54:50.782641Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
1388
label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn more like this
93202
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-14more like thismore than 2014-10-14
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 West Africa 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 his most recent assessment is of the relationship between increasing drug trafficking and the funding of terrorism in West Africa; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Brighton, Pavilion more like this
tabling member printed
Caroline Lucas more like this
uin 210526 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-21more like thismore than 2014-10-21
answer text <p>West Africa is a significant transit point for Latin American cocaine bound for Europe. Cannabis is trafficked from Morocco through the Sahel. There is some indication that terrorist cells in the Sahel may tax cannabis drug convoys. There is very little evidence to indicate that terrorist groups in West Africa are involved in cocaine trafficking.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood remove filter
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less than 2014-10-21T13:35:08.0325922Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-21T13:35:08.0325922Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
3930
label Biography information for Caroline Lucas more like this