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1204813

registered interest
date	17/06/2020
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	Israeli Settlements: Companies
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 8 June 2020 to Question 55878 on Israeli Settlements: Companies, what assessment he has made of the applicability of United Nations Security Council Resolution 465 to those companies.
tabling member constituency	Ceredigion
tabling member printed	Ben Lake
uin	60846
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2020 answer text <p>The UK supports existing UN Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs), including UNSCR 465, and will do so until an agreement is negotiated by the parties. Our position on settlements is clear: they are illegal under international law and damaging to renewed efforts to launch peace negotiations. As I made clear in my answer of 8 June 2020 (55878), ultimately it is the decision of an individual or company whether to operate in settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The British Government is clear that it neither encourages nor offers support to such activity.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 22/06/2020 16:53:17 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4630 label Biography information for Ben Lake

1204818

registered interest
date	17/06/2020
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	Malawi: 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 discussions he has had with his counterpart in the Government of Malawi on the free and fair conduct of the presidential election planned for 23 June 2020.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	60803
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2020 answer text <p>The UK is closely monitoring the political and security situation in Malawi ahead of fresh Presidential elections on 23 June. We have taken every opportunity to encourage all sides to respect the rule of law, follow due process under the constitution, and to respect the rulings of Malawi's courts. We have also urged de-escalation of inflammatory rhetoric and peaceful campaigning from all sides. I reiterated these messages in a phone call with Malawi's Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs on 15 May, as did the UK Chargé d'Affaires in his meeting with President Mutharika on 11 May.</p><p>The risks of the Covid-19 endemic have impacted the possibility for international organisations to observe the elections, however the UK's High Commission in Lilongwe is working closely with civil society organisations engaged in electoral observation ahead of polling day to encourage due diligence in the electoral process.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge grouped question UIN 60805 question first answered 22/06/2020 15:35:23 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1204820

registered interest
date	17/06/2020
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	Malawi: Election Observers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether the Government is supporting any international observer missions to monitor the free and fair conduct of the presidential election in Malawi planned for 23 June 2020.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	60805
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2020 answer text <p>The UK is closely monitoring the political and security situation in Malawi ahead of fresh Presidential elections on 23 June. We have taken every opportunity to encourage all sides to respect the rule of law, follow due process under the constitution, and to respect the rulings of Malawi's courts. We have also urged de-escalation of inflammatory rhetoric and peaceful campaigning from all sides. I reiterated these messages in a phone call with Malawi's Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs on 15 May, as did the UK Chargé d'Affaires in his meeting with President Mutharika on 11 May.</p><p>The risks of the Covid-19 endemic have impacted the possibility for international organisations to observe the elections, however the UK's High Commission in Lilongwe is working closely with civil society organisations engaged in electoral observation ahead of polling day to encourage due diligence in the electoral process.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge grouped question UIN 60803 question first answered 22/06/2020 15:35:23 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1204835

registered interest
date	17/06/2020
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	Georgia: 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 steps he is taking to increase British-Georgian economic co-operation.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	60839
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2020 answer text <p>The UK is committed to deepening its bilateral cooperation with Georgia and to growing our strong economic relationship. We do so through ongoing initiatives such as the Wardrop Strategic Dialogue and the UK's Good Governance Fund, which is supporting economic reforms and Georgia's economic recovery from COVID-19. We have recently expanded the commercial section at the British Embassy Tbilisi, which works to identify new opportunities for UK businesses and address barriers to trade where they exist. This is underpinned by the UK-Georgia Strategic Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, and in particular it's Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area element, which is expected to take effect from 1 January 2021.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 22/06/2020 14:52:37 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1204836

registered interest
date	17/06/2020
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	Baltic States and Scandinavia: 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 steps the Government is taking to increase co-operation with the Baltic and Nordic states after the transition period.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	60840
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2020 answer text <p>As we leave the EU, we remain committed to our deep relationships with all our Nordic and Baltic Partners. We want the UK to have increasingly strong future partnerships with the Nordic and Baltic countries, and to ensure we maintain the closest possible links with our European allies. This includes for example ministerial engagement in the Northern Group and our Joint Expeditionary Force commitments which underline the importance of our cooperation.</p><p>The UK has close and robust ties across the region spanning people to people links, trade and investment, security and defence, and science and innovation. We continue to work closely at the highest levels with our Nordic and Baltic partners on a range of shared interests, underpinned by common values and a mutual desire to work together for the security and prosperity of our people.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 22/06/2020 14:55:30 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1204939

registered interest
date	17/06/2020
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	Department for International Development
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what estimate he has made of the total costs that will be incurred from the abolishing of the Department for International Development.
tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
tabling member printed	Justin Madders
uin	60794
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2020 answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Department for International Development are merging to form a new international department - the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. We will implement these changes in the most cost effective way possible. While we anticipate there will be cost savings in the long term as a result of using our resources more effectively and efficiently, it is not the primary goal of the merger of these two Departments. This is primarily about bringing together our international efforts so we can maximise the UK's influence around the world. By aligning our efforts, the merger will maximise our influence and expertise and ensure we are in the best position to confront the challenges that lie ahead. This will strengthen our ability to lead the world's efforts to recover from the coronavirus pandemic and allow us to seize the opportunities ahead, as we prepare to take on the G7 presidency and host COP26 next year.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 22/06/2020 16:40:08 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

1204361

registered interest
date	16/06/2020
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	Ethiopia: Dams
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether officials in his Department have had discussions with their (a) Egyptian, (b) Sudanese and (c) Ethiopian counterparts on the Grand Renaissance Dam.
tabling member constituency	Orkney and Shetland
tabling member printed	Mr Alistair Carmichael
uin	59708
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2020 answer text <p>We are aware of reports on the ongoing dispute between Ethiopia and Egypt over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. We continue to urge all parties involved to come to an agreement and to avoid taking any unilateral action. The Foreign Secretary spoke to Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry on these terms on 8 June, as did the Minister for Africa with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedu on 20 May. We welcome the resumption of talks between the Sudan, Ethiopia and Egypt to work towards a peaceful resolution.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 22/06/2020 15:42:21 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	1442 label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael

1204397

registered interest
date	16/06/2020
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	Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Reorganisation
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 received from (a) Ambassadors and (b) other stakeholders on the merging of his Department and the Department for International Development.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Kemptown
tabling member printed	Lloyd Russell-Moyle
uin	59863
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2020 answer text <p>We will engage closely with interested stakeholders in the weeks and months to come as we work to create a new department, which will unite our development expertise and first class diplomatic service to deliver in the national interest and seize the opportunities that lie ahead.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 22/06/2020 16:31:24 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4615 label Biography information for Lloyd Russell-Moyle

1204412

registered interest
date	16/06/2020
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	Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Reorganisation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what estimate he has made of the cost of merging the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	59816
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2020 answer text <p>We will implement these changes in the most cost effective way possible. While we anticipate there will be cost savings in the long term as a result of using our resources more effectively and efficiently, it is not the primary goal of the merger of these two Departments. This is primarily about bringing together our international efforts so we can maximise the UK's influence around the world. By aligning our efforts, the merger will maximise our influence and expertise and ensure we are in the best position to confront the challenges that lie ahead. This will strengthen our ability to lead the world's efforts to recover from the coronavirus pandemic and allow us to seize the opportunities ahead, as we prepare to take on the G7 presidency and host COP26 next year.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 22/06/2020 16:23:19 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1204413

registered interest
date	16/06/2020
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	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Development Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether the costs of rebranding and renaming the proposed Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office will count towards the spending target of 0.7 per cent of gross national income for Official Development Assistance.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	59817
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2020 answer text <p>We will make the change in the most cost-effective way possible and set out full details in due course. Spending 0.7 percent of our national income on aid is enshrined in law and the UK continues to abide by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's Development Assistance Committee rules for aid. We anticipate that in the long term the merger may bring efficiency savings to the cost of administering the aid budget, but that's not the primary goal of the merger, which is about uniting our international efforts so we can maximise the UK's influence around the world.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 22/06/2020 16:26:44 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady