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872536

registered interest
date	27/03/2018
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	USA: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	Whether his Department plans to publish a position paper on political and diplomatic co-operation with the US after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Paisley and Renfrewshire North
tabling member printed	Gavin Newlands
uin	904602
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2018 answer text <p>The ties between the UK and US are of vital importance to the prosperity and national security of both countries. Since the referendum result, the UK has maintained an ongoing and productive dialogue with the US, including on how we will strengthen cooperation after the UK leaves the EU. There are no plans to publish a position paper on this.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 27/03/2018 15:31:17 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	4420 label Biography information for Gavin Newlands

818895

registered interest
date	09/01/2018
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: State Visits
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on President Trump’s proposed state visit to the UK.
tabling member constituency	Paisley and Renfrewshire North
tabling member printed	Gavin Newlands
uin	903141
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2018 answer text <p>The Government’s position on the visit remains clear. An invitation for the President to visit the UK has been extended and accepted. Ministers and officials in both countries regularly engage with one another on the full range of issues. The precise timing and programme of a visit are yet to be finalised.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 09/01/2018 14:07:14 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	4420 label Biography information for Gavin Newlands

431386

registered interest
date	20/11/2015
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	Business: 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, how the Government implements the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
tabling member constituency	Paisley and Renfrewshire North
tabling member printed	Gavin Newlands
uin	17145
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2015 answer text <p>The UK was the first country to produce a National Action Plan (NAP) in September 2013 for the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles (UNGPs) on Business and Human Rights. It was launched jointly by the the Secretaries of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Busines, Innovation and Skills and was developed through consultations with business and civil society organisations. Implementation has been coordinated through a cross-Whitehall Steering Group.</p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 02/12/2015 16:39:08 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
tabling member	4420 label Biography information for Gavin Newlands

431387

registered interest
date	20/11/2015
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	Overseas Companies: 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 information the Government holds on UK-linked companies committing human rights abuses abroad.
tabling member constituency	Paisley and Renfrewshire North
tabling member printed	Gavin Newlands
uin	17140
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2015 answer text <p>The Government does not maintain a central log of UK-linked companies who allegedly fail to respect human rights abroad. However, the Government’s expectation is that British companies will build respect for human rights into all aspects of their operations, in the UK and overseas. Responsible action by the private sector is good for business and communities – it helps create jobs, customers and a sense of fairness, and contributes towards to a market’s sustainability.</p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 02/12/2015 16:24:26 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
tabling member	4420 label Biography information for Gavin Newlands

142201

registered interest
date	06/11/2014
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	Colombia
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 he has made of the recent report by the human rights non-governmental organisation, CINEP on the role of the Colombian state in human rights abuses in Colombia; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Paisley and Renfrewshire North
tabling member printed	Jim Sheridan
uin	213784
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/11/2014 answer text <p>We continue to receive a large number reports from a range of organisations. We are in the process of reviewing the report by CINEP and, if appropriate, will make a statement as necessary.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 11/11/2014 16:06:52 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	1464 label Biography information for Jim Sheridan

101130

registered interest
date	27/10/2014
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	Colombia
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what reports he has received about allegations of a reduction in protection afforded to (a) Senator Ivan Cepeda and (b) other opposition politicians and human rights and peace campaigners in Colombia.
tabling member constituency	Paisley and Renfrewshire North
tabling member printed	Jim Sheridan
uin	212049
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2014 answer text <p>I have recently become aware of allegations of a reduction in protection afforded to Ivan Cepeda and other individuals in Colombia. I have also heard that budget restrictions are causing concern. My department are looking into these cases and will raise further if appropriate.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 03/11/2014 13:20:41 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	1464 label Biography information for Jim Sheridan

101138

registered interest
date	27/10/2014
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	Colombia
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to the Colombian government about the killing on 7 October 2014 of Norman Ortiz.
tabling member constituency	Paisley and Renfrewshire North
tabling member printed	Jim Sheridan
uin	211960
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2014 answer text <p>I have recently become aware of reports on the death of Norman Ortiz. My department is looking into the case. <br><br></p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 03/11/2014 13:34:05 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	1464 label Biography information for Jim Sheridan

79234

registered interest
date	22/07/2014
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	Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, in how many meetings in the last year between financial sector professionals and Ministers or Senior officials in his Department the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership has been discussed.
tabling member constituency	Paisley and Renfrewshire North
tabling member printed	Jim Sheridan
uin	206902
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/09/2014 answer text <p>Details of meetings held by Ministers and Permanent Secretaries with external organisations are published quarterly and can be found at Gov.uk.<br>Information requested in respect of other officials’ meetings is not held centrally and could only be obtained at disproportionate costs.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 01/09/2014 13:37:33 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	1464 label Biography information for Jim Sheridan

79235

registered interest
date	22/07/2014
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	Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, in how many meetings in the last year between agricultural sector professionals and Ministers or Senior officials in his Department the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership has been discussed.
tabling member constituency	Paisley and Renfrewshire North
tabling member printed	Jim Sheridan
uin	206903
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/09/2014 answer text <p>Details of meetings held by Ministers and Permanent Secretaries with external organisations are published quarterly and can be found at Gov.uk.<br>Information requested in respect of other officials’ meetings is not held centrally and could only be obtained at disproportionate costs.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 01/09/2014 13:36:45 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	1464 label Biography information for Jim Sheridan

79236

registered interest
date	22/07/2014
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	Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, in how many meetings in the last year between pharmaceutical sector professionals and Ministers or Senior officials in his Department the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership has been discussed.
tabling member constituency	Paisley and Renfrewshire North
tabling member printed	Jim Sheridan
uin	206904
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/09/2014 answer text <p>Details of meetings held by Ministers and Permanent Secretaries with external organisations are published quarterly and can be found at Gov.uk.<br>Information requested in respect of other officials’ meetings is not held centrally and could only be obtained at disproportionate costs.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 01/09/2014 13:35:49 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	1464 label Biography information for Jim Sheridan