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1122935

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date	24/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Democratic Republic of Congo: Ebola
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking with international partners to help contain the current outbreak of Ebola in the North Kivu and Ituri provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL15326
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/05/2019 answer text <p>The UK Government continues to take the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) extremely seriously. It is the largest in the country’s history, the first in an active conflict zone and the second largest on record. We have been one of the leading supporters of the response in the DRC from the very start – through both funding and technical expertise to the World Health Organisation and others – and are actively pushing for international partners to do more. We are also the leading donor for regional preparedness. With case numbers continuing to rise and the outbreak not yet under control, the UK is looking to ensure that the response adapts to meet the needs of a deteriorating situation, including by strengthening community engagement. We are also looking to other donors to step up in terms of funding and support. Preventing the spread of deadly diseases saves lives and money, and is therefore firmly in the UK’s national interest.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 07/05/2019 15:33:31 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1122937

registered interest
date	24/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Overseas Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential impact of the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 on the delivery of UK aid assistance, in particular medical and healthcare aid to Idlib, and to conflict zones more generally.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL15327
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/05/2019 answer text <p>As part of our humanitarian response to the Syrian conflict, the Department for International Development is funding UN and NGO partners to provide vital humanitarian assistance to people in need in Idlib, including healthcare. Our support in Idlib governorate alone has meant that approximately 500,000 people received medical consultations between January and June 2018.</p><p> </p><p>The government gives the utmost priority to protecting UK citizens, and safeguarding our national security. As yet, the powers at section 4 of the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 have not been used, and there are currently no designated areas. If, in future, any area within Syria or elsewhere is designated, the Act provides clear exemptions from the offence of entering or remaining in a designated area for any person who does so for the purpose of providing aid of a humanitarian nature, or who is acting on behalf of or holding office under the Crown. This means that, even in areas where a designated area offence might be in place, the UK will continue to be able to deliver the highest standards of lifesaving humanitarian support.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 07/05/2019 15:34:38 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1122938

registered interest
date	24/04/2019
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	Libya: Armed Conflict
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what information they have in regard to the international sources of funding to Libyan warlord Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar; and in particular whether he is receiving financing from Saudi Arabia.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL15328
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2019 answer text <p>We are aware of reports that a range of countries are providing varying degrees of support to General Haftar, and to other groups within Libya. We are not able to verify all these reports. We are using all our channels to the parties on the ground and to governments in the region to promote a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and a return to political talks. The Foreign Secretary spoke to the Saudi Arabian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs on 25 April and was clear that that only a cessation of hostilities and a return to a political process could eventually unify Libya and restore order.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 02/05/2019 15:37:46 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1122939

registered interest
date	24/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Palestinians: USA
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of the United States in regard to reports that the United States Agency for International Development is preparing to reduce the size of its West Bank and Gaza mission and to lay off many of its local employees; and what impact this will have on international efforts to build the capacity for a future Palestinian state in accordance with UK policy to support a two state solution.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL15329
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/05/2019 answer text <p>The UK maintains a regular dialogue with the United States (US) on a range of Middle East issues, including reduced levels of US funding to the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs). The UK is concerned about the effects of US cuts to the OPTs on both the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) ability to deliver essential services to Palestinians and on the prospects for peace and stability in the region. A UK official spoke to a US Government official regarding this in February, and in March the former Secretary of State raised wider reductions in US funding to the OPTs with Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee. The UK will continue to work with the international community to support a stable PA which can act as an effective partner for peace with Israel, as part of UK efforts to prepare the ground for a two state-solution.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 07/05/2019 15:35:41 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1122940

registered interest
date	24/04/2019
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Medical Records: Children
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the minimum age at which children have the legal right to access their own medical records and to allow or prevent access by others, including their parents; and at what age parents can no longer access their child’s medical records without that child’s written consent.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL15330
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/05/2019 answer text <p>There is no defined minimum age for the ability to access, and prevent others accessing, medical records. Young people, provided they have capacity, have the legal right to access their own health records and can allow or prevent access by others, including their parents. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland anyone aged 16, and in Scotland those aged 12 or over, are legally presumed to already have such capacity. Those under that age must demonstrate they have sufficient understanding of what is proposed. A child may achieve capacity earlier or later. In any event children should be able to access their own health records but they should not be given access to information that would cause them serious harm.</p><p>Parents should be allowed access to their child’s medical records if the child or young person consents, or lacks capacity, and it does not go against the child’s best interests. If the records contain information given by the child or young person in confidence, this information should not normally be disclosed without their consent.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford question first answered 07/05/2019 15:01:25 answering member 4019 label Biography information for Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1122941

registered interest
date	24/04/2019
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	Venezuela: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the United States' draft resolution at the United Nations, as announced by United States Vice-President Mike Pence on 10 April, to revoke the UN credentials of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government and to recognise Juan Guaido as the country’s legitimate leader.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL15331
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2019 answer text <p>​It is clear that Nicolas Maduro is not the legitimate leader of Venezuela. The United Kingdom recognises Juan Guaidó as the constitutional interim President of Venezuela, until credible presidential elections can be held. The United Kingdom calls for free and fair presidential elections in accordance with international democratic standards.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 02/05/2019 15:38:24 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1109876

registered interest
date	04/04/2019
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	Iran: Nuclear Power
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when they last discussed policy towards Iran and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with the government of the United States.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL15068
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/04/2019 answer text <p>We have been clear with the US about our determination to preserve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action at all levels. The Foreign Secretary spoke to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on 5 March regarding Iran, and the British Ambassador in Tehran was in Washington DC meeting a range of representatives in the US Administration during the week of 11 March.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 10/04/2019 16:02:03 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1109877

registered interest
date	04/04/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what methods they use to estimate the numbers of civilian deaths resulting from the use of remote-controlled drones in counter-terrorist operations either directly by the UK or by their allies in (1) Yemen, (2) Pakistan, and (3) North Africa; and what figures are available for such casualties.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL15069
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2019 answer text <p>The United Kingdom has not conducted airstrikes from any platform, either manned or unmanned, in counter-terrorism operations in Yemen, Pakistan or North Africa. We do not comment on the operations of other countries.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 16/04/2019 14:38:27 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1109878

registered interest
date	04/04/2019
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	League of Arab States
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the proceedings of the 30th Arab League Summit, held in Tunis on 31 March; and what action, if any, they intend to take as a result.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL15070
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2019 answer text <p>​We are aware that Tunisia hosted the 30th Arab League Summit in Tunis on 31 March. We note the Summit Declaration's call for greater cooperation and unity between Arab League member states, in order to achieve enhanced security and prosperity in the region. The UK continues to engage with Arab League member states and the Arab League secretariat on a wide range of bilateral and regional issues.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 16/04/2019 13:44:02 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1109879

registered interest
date	04/04/2019
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	Venezuela: Russia
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the purpose of the Russian military presence now in Venezuela, which reportedly includes special forces and cybersecurity personnel.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL15071
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2019 answer text <p>We believe that the arrival of Russian military aircraft, military personnel, and equipment at Caracas Airport on 23 March seeks to prop up the illegitimate regime of Nicolas Maduro at a time when Venezuelans need humanitarian support, economic stability, and a functioning democracy. We believe this is provocative, ill-conceived and threatens to exacerbate an already complex situation.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 16/04/2019 13:50:08 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian