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1227331

registered interest
date	22/07/2020
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	Cyprus: Coronavirus
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 is having with his counterpart in Cyprus on allowing British citizens to travel there to deal with family emergencies and bereavements.
tabling member constituency	Hartlepool
tabling member printed	Mike Hill
uin	78844
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/09/2020 answer text <p>Since 1 August, visitors from the UK have been able to travel to Cyprus. Visitors must provide a negative COVID-19 test result on arrival, obtained within 72 hours before travel. Requirements for entry into Cyprus are of course a matter for the Cypriot authorities. Further information on the current entry requirements for Cyprus is available from FCO travel advice via the following link: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cyprus/entry-requirements.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 01/09/2020 07:49:40 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	4644 label Biography information for Mike Hill

1227510

registered interest
date	22/07/2020
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	Riot Control Weapons: Chile
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, which non-governmental organisations his Department has worked with in order to determine whether the granting of crowd control equipment and ammunition to Chile would result in those exports being used for internal repression per the Consolidated Criteria.
tabling member constituency	Midlothian
tabling member printed	Owen Thompson
uin	78733
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/09/2020 answer text <p>HMG takes its export control responsibilities seriously and continue to monitor developments in Chile closely. We examine every application on a case-by-case basis against strict Criteria, drawing on a range of sources in making assessments, including a range of NGOs and international organisations in addition to our diplomatic posts. All licences are kept under careful and continual review particularly in the light of changed circumstances or new information.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 01/09/2020 07:23:22 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	4482 label Biography information for Owen Thompson

1227511

registered interest
date	22/07/2020
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	Chile: 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, whether his Department has made an assessment of the risk to (a) the legal protection of human rights and (b) the compliance of Chile with international law and bilateral treaties posed by the Chilean Government’s recent (i) Critical Infrastructure Bill, (ii) Anti-looting Bill and (iii) Cooperation with the International Criminal Court Bill.
tabling member constituency	Midlothian
tabling member printed	Owen Thompson
uin	78734
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/09/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government has made clear our concerns about allegations of human rights abuses by members of the Chilean security forces since October 2019. Our Ambassador in Chile has expressed those concerns to the Chilean government. We welcome the Chilean government's acceptance of reports and recommendations by the UN and Human Rights Watch and note their assurances, in public and to our Ambassador, that allegations of human rights abuses will be investigated fully. We are aware of the three pieces of legislation referenced and continue to monitor the human rights situation in Chile closely.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 01/09/2020 07:47:54 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	4482 label Biography information for Owen Thompson

1227563

registered interest
date	22/07/2020
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	Russia: Coal
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if the Government will include imports of coal from Russia in the list of sanctions against that country; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Shipley
tabling member printed	Philip Davies
uin	78590
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/09/2020 answer text <p>The UK is committed to playing a leading role in sanctions against Russia. Sanctions are one of a range of measures we have taken, in concert with others, to defend our security and enhance our capabilities against Russian malign activity. During the transition period, EU sanctions on Russia will continue to apply in the UK. These measures do not currently include sanctions on the import of coal.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 01/09/2020 07:46:02 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	1565 label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies

1226876

registered interest
date	21/07/2020
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	Guatemala: Courts
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 Guatemalan counterpart on the maintenance of the independence of the Constitutional Court in that country.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	77734
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/09/2020 answer text <p>Our Embassy in Guatemala City is actively supporting anti-corruption efforts and the promotion of the rule of law and judicial independence in Guatemala. Her Majesty's Ambassador Nick Whittingham recently demonstrated support for Judge Aifan through a meeting as well as a subsequent social media post. Moving forward, our Embassy is planning a series of virtual meetings and events that will promote the importance of the separation of powers, a strong judiciary, and the rule of law. It will be engaging with the Guatemalan Government, domestic civil society organisations, lawyers, academics, and the private sector.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton grouped question UIN 77735 question first answered 01/09/2020 07:05:41 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1226877

registered interest
date	21/07/2020
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	Guatemala: Rule of Law
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 he is taking to support anti-corruption efforts and promote the rule of law and judicial independence in Guatemala.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	77735
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/09/2020 answer text <p>Our Embassy in Guatemala City is actively supporting anti-corruption efforts and the promotion of the rule of law and judicial independence in Guatemala. Her Majesty's Ambassador Nick Whittingham recently demonstrated support for Judge Aifan through a meeting as well as a subsequent social media post. Moving forward, our Embassy is planning a series of virtual meetings and events that will promote the importance of the separation of powers, a strong judiciary, and the rule of law. It will be engaging with the Guatemalan Government, domestic civil society organisations, lawyers, academics, and the private sector.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton grouped question UIN 77734 question first answered 01/09/2020 07:05:41 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1227079

registered interest
date	21/07/2020
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	Russia: Coal
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if the Government will include imports of coal from Russia in the list of sanctions against that country; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Tatton
tabling member printed	Esther McVey
uin	77596
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/09/2020 answer text <p>The UK is committed to playing a leading role in sanctions against Russia. Sanctions are one of a range of measures we have taken, in concert with others, to defend our security and enhance our capabilities against Russian malign activity. During the transition period, EU sanctions on Russia will continue to apply in the UK. These measures do not currently include sanctions on the import of coal.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 01/09/2020 07:56:18 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	4084 label Biography information for Esther McVey

1226311

registered interest
date	20/07/2020
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 Nationals Abroad: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what information he holds on covid-19 deaths of British citizens in (a) the US and (b) other overseas countries.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	76818
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/09/2020 answer text <p>From 1 March 2020 we have recorded on our case management system cases specifically related to COVID-19. Since then we have supported 49 individuals who were diagnosed with COVID-19 and subsequently died. Fewer than five of these individuals were in the US. We have also provided consular assistance to 92 British nationals globally who were affected by the virus, for example a welfare concern, who have subsequently died, fewer than five of these individuals were in the US. These individuals may or may not have died of Covid-19. We are only aware of those cases that are reported to us and these figures do not necessarily represent the total affected. Where British nationals die overseas we can provide information and advice on local arrangements and where possible consular teams will refer the bereaved to relevant organisations, or provide information on such organisations, that can support them at what is a very difficult time. The above figures are correct as of 21 August.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 01/09/2020 06:57:58 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1226312

registered interest
date	20/07/2020
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	Andrew Buncombe
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he has made representations to his US counterpart on the arrest and detention in Seattle of the Independent's correspondent Andrew Buncombe.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	76819
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/09/2020 answer text <p>The arrest is very concerning. Our Embassy in Washington has registered our concern with US authorities. Journalists all around the world must be free to do their jobs and to hold authorities to account without fear of arrest or violence.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 01/09/2020 07:29:36 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1226357

registered interest
date	20/07/2020
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	Poland: LGBT+ People
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 he will take with his European counterparts to help protect the rights of LGBTQ+ people in Poland following the election of President Duda; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Kingston and Surbiton
tabling member printed	Sir Edward Davey
uin	76584
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/07/2020 answer text <p>The UK is implacably opposed to all forms of discrimination and committed to promoting and protecting the rights and freedoms of LGBT people in all circumstances. Our Embassy in Warsaw is working actively on this agenda: it is engaged in dialogue with both civil society and the Polish Government, as well as with our diplomatic partners. It will continue to work with the LGBT community in Poland to identify opportunities to tackle discrimination and promote inclusion.</p><p>The Embassy has established itself as one of the diplomatic missions in Warsaw that is most active on the LGBT agenda. During last year's Pride season, it brought the diplomatic community in Warsaw together to endorse a joint letter expressing support for LGBT equality and respect for human rights, which over 50 diplomatic missions signed. On 17 January, our Embassy in Warsaw hosted a roundtable on the role of business and NGOs in promoting LGBT+ rights. The roundtable brought together the Polish business and LGBT+ communities to discuss how to jointly build a more inclusive society. This year, the Embassy flew the rainbow flag over the weekend of 20/21 June as part of its activity to promote Pride month.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 30/07/2020 10:09:59 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	188 label Biography information for Ed Davey