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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-03more like thismore than 2023-05-03
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Iraq: Islamic State more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to engage the government of Iraq on the topic of safety and security in Sinjar following the resettlement of Daesh-affiliated families and suspected Daesh perpetrators to Sinjar. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
uin HL7612 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction true remove filter
date of answer less than 2023-05-17more like thismore than 2023-05-17
answer text <p>Our diplomatic missions are in regular contact with Government of Iraq and Kurdistan regional Government authorities on the safety and security of the communities located in Sinjar. The UK Government provides funding support to the Directorate of Yazidi Affairs and during my [Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon] recent visit to Iraq I met with Yazidi communities and leaders to hear their experiences and reiterate UK support.</p><p>Our &quot;Building Peace and Security in Iraq&quot; (BPSI) programme will support those affected by the protracted displacement crisis and includes both returnees and local communities, who face many of the same problems. The UK continues to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Government of Iraq as it works to rebuild from Daesh and deliver a more peaceful and hope<ins class="ministerial">ful future for its citizens, not divided along sectarian lines of old.</ins></p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-05-17T10:33:05.827Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-17T10:33:05.827Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2023-05-17T13:07:04.397Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-17T13:07:04.397Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
previous answer version
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answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1379736
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-11-17more like thismore than 2021-11-17
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Property: China more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Callanan on 2 November (HL3659), whether they can provide a breakdown of the 60 titles within Greater London where the registered owner is the People's Republic of China; and if so, in which London borough each is located. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
uin HL4116 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction true remove filter
date of answer less than 2021-12-01more like thismore than 2021-12-01
answer text <p>HM Land Registry <ins class="ministerial">is unable to provide</ins><del class="ministerial">does not hold</del> this information.</p><p> </p><p>Further details about the information that HM Land Registry holds, what is publicly available, and how it can be obtained, is set out online via the GOV.UK website.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-12-01T15:06:01.653Zmore like thismore than 2021-12-01T15:06:01.653Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2021-12-02T17:35:21.117Zmore like thismore than 2021-12-02T17:35:21.117Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
previous answer version
36107
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1313612
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-11more like thismore than 2021-05-11
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Religious Freedom more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the treatment of non-religious people globally and, in particular, in countries where the human rights of non-religious people are not being upheld. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
uin HL4 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true remove filter
date of answer less than 2021-05-25more like thismore than 2021-05-25
answer text <p><ins class="ministerial">Members of non-religious communities continue to be victims of harassment and persecution, despite progress over recent years with the promotion of freedom of religion or belief for all. The UK Government remains deeply concerned about the severity and scale of violations and abuses of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all in many parts of the world. Protecting freedom of religion or belief for all faiths, and none, remains a priority for the UK Government. As the Minister responsible for Human Rights, I underlined these points at the All-Party Parliamentary Humanist’ Group Annual General Meeting on 24 May.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">I also work closely with the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for FoRB, Fiona Bruce MP. In addition to championing FoRB, Mrs Bruce represents the UK at meetings of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance to advocate for the rights of individuals being discriminated against or persecuted on the basis of their faith or belief, including members of non-religious communities.</ins></p><p><del class="ministerial">The UK is committed to defending freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all, and promoting respect between different religious and non-religious communities. Promoting the right to FoRB for all, including individuals from non-religious communities, is one of the UK's longstanding human rights priorities. On a country level, Ministers and officials regularly raise specific cases of concern, and discuss practices and laws that discriminate on the basis of religion or belief. On a multilateral level, we work within the UN, OSCE, Council of Europe, International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance ('Alliance') and other international organisations and networks to promote and protect FoRB for all where it is threatened.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">As the Minister responsible for Human Rights I underlined the UK's commitment to FoRB for all, in a number of international meetings in November 2020, speaking at the Ministerial to Advance FoRB and the Ministers' Forum of the Alliance. On 20 December 2020, the Prime Minister reaffirmed his commitment to FoRB by appointing Fiona Bruce MP as his Special Envoy for FoRB. Mrs Bruce represents the UK at meetings of the Alliance who work to advocate for the rights of individuals being discriminated against or persecuted on the basis of their faith or belief.</del></p>
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2021-05-25T16:51:39.663Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-25T16:51:39.663Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2021-05-25T17:00:48.783Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-25T17:00:48.783Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
previous answer version
2675
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1258351
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-12-03more like thismore than 2020-12-03
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Tigray: Armed Conflict more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to ask the government of Ethiopia (1) to establish a humanitarian corridor into the Tigray region, and (2) to ensure that any such corridor is supervised in conformity with the neutrality principles laid down by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs; and what plans they have to seek access for UK diplomats to all areas affected by the conflict in that region to collect any evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
uin HL11060 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction true remove filter
date of answer less than 2020-12-10more like thismore than 2020-12-10
answer text <p>The UK has been at the forefront, liaising closely with the United Nations (UN) and partners, in calling for immediate, free and unfettered humanitarian access across Tigray, in line with the guiding principles laid down by UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The UK worked with the UN to develop these guidelines and they have been shared with the Government of Ethiopia. We are extremely concerned that humanitarian agencies, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), do not have access to refugee camps in Tigray. This means we lack an understanding of the humanitarian and protection context in camps and refugee hosting areas.</p><p>We are encouraged that a UN assessment mission was able to access Tigray on 7 December. The mission must be able to work without hindrance and in turn it must facilitate the timely supply of humanitarian support to those who need it including to civilians in contested areas. We will work with the UN to monitor access and humanitarian delivery and the degree to which the UN's guiding principles are adhered to. The UK has, alongside international partners, called on all sides to ensure the protection of civilians and for respect for human rights. We welcome the appeal made by the Ethiopian Commission for Human Rights for an independent investigation into human rights violations.</p>
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-12-10T17:25:02.51Zmore like thismore than 2020-12-10T17:25:02.51Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2020-12-16T15:26:25.003Zmore like thismore than 2020-12-16T15:26:25.003Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
previous answer version
68386
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
answering member 4584
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1185956
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-17more like thismore than 2020-03-17
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Sleeping Rough: Coronavirus more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what special provision they will make for the care of rough sleepers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
uin HL2673 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction true remove filter
date of answer less than 2020-03-23more like thismore than 2020-03-23
answer text <p>The Government recognises the challenges faced by those who are homeless or sleeping rough during the Covid-19 outbreak. We are working closely with local authorities and the sector to minimise the risk for vulnerable people and those currently unable to self-isolate.</p><p>As an initial first step we have announced £3.2 million in emergency funding for local authorities to help rough sleepers and those at risk of sleeping rough to self-isolate. This funding will assist local authorities with providing accommodation and support to vulnerable people who are at risk of, or who have been diagnosed with, Covid-19</p><p>This is <ins class="ministerial">in addition to</ins> <del class="ministerial">part of</del> a £1.6 billion fund allocated to local authorities to help them respond to coronavirus (Covid-19) pressures across all the services they deliver. This includes increasing support for the adult social care workforce and for services helping the most vulnerable, including homeless people.</p><p>Public Health England have also published guidance for those working in hostel and day centre environments.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-23T16:32:54.147Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-23T16:32:54.147Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2020-04-16T10:43:28.557Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-16T10:43:28.557Z
answering member
4582
label Biography information for Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist more like this
previous answer version
13948
answering member printed Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist more like this
answering member
4582
label Biography information for Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1181769
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-02more like thismore than 2020-03-02
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Right of Abode: British National (Overseas) more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the letter from Lord Goldsmith to the Home Secretary on 14 February which stated that the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration does not prevent the extension of full right of abode in the UK to those in Hong Kong who own a British National (Overseas) passport; and what response they intend to make to the reported request in that letter that "false statements" about the nature of his advice in relation to the rights of British National (Overseas) passports should be "retracted and not repeated". more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
uin HL2031 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true remove filter
date of answer less than 2020-03-16more like thismore than 2020-03-16
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">We have received Lord Goldsmith’s letter and we are considering our response. The UK takes seriously its support for BN(O)s and the rights that status confers upon them. We continue to believe that the best outcome for BN(O)s is for the high degree of autonomy and rights and freedoms set out in the Joint Declaration and provided for in the Basic Law to be upheld.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">We have received Lord Goldsmith’s letter and we are considering our response. The UK takes seriously its support for BN(O)s and the rights that status confers upon them. We continue to believe that the best outcome for BN(O)s is for the high degree of autonomy and rights and freedoms set out in the Joint Declaration and provided for in the Basic Law to be upheld.</ins></p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-16T17:44:44.39Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-16T17:44:44.39Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2020-03-16T17:58:42.453Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-16T17:58:42.453Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
previous answer version
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answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1180608
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-25more like thismore than 2020-02-25
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: Ahmadiyya more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Pakistan about the reported occupation of an Ahmadiyya place of worship in District Kusur, Punjab, by anti-Ahmadi extremists, denying Ahmadi Muslims the right to worship. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
uin HL1836 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true remove filter
date of answer less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answer text <p>We are concerned about the occupation of an Ahmadiyya mosque in Kusur District, Punjab. The UK strongly condemns the persecution of all minorities, including the targeting of innocent people based on their beliefs. We engage at a senior level on the mistreatment of religious and ethnic groups, including Pakistanis from the Ahmadiyya Muslim community.</p><p>I raised our deep concerns about this incident in Kusur District and the importance of protecting of the Ahmadiyya community, as equal citizens, in a letter to Pakistan's Human Rights Minister, Dr. Shireen Mazari, on <del class="ministerial">28</del> <ins class="ministerial">27 </ins>February.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-09T15:17:45.547Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-09T15:17:45.547Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2020-03-23T11:19:19.587Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-23T11:19:19.587Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
previous answer version
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answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1144071
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-03more like thismore than 2019-09-03
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 Eritrea: Politics and Government more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent representations they have made to the government of Eritrea about (1) ending indefinite conscription, and (2) parliamentarians who have been detained since 2001; and what additional aid, if any, was allocated to Eritrea as a result of international sanctions being lifted. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
uin HL17559 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true remove filter
date of answer less than 2019-09-09more like thismore than 2019-09-09
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">We continue to be concerned by reports that indefinite conscription is ongoing in Eritrea. We raise human rights in Eritrea regularly, both directly with the Government, as the former Minister for Africa did with the Eritrean President's senior adviser when she saw him in July, and when our Ambassador in Asmara saw the same advisor in August. </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"><ins class="ministerial">In a statement at the 41st session of the UN Human Rights Council on 12 July the UK welcomed the renewal of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea, which we co-sponsored. The UK also urged Eritrea to cooperate with the Special Rapporteur and to reform national service, implement the constitution, respect freedom of religion or belief, and release all those in arbitrary detention – including, but not exclusive to detained parliamentarians; journalists; and those observing banned religions. </ins></ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"><ins class="ministerial"><ins class="ministerial">No additional aid has been allocated as a result of sanctions being lifted. The Department for International Development (DfID) has funded life-saving activity in Eritrea for several years, including providing £3.24m to UNICEF in 2018-19 to help treat malnutrition in under-fives and provide access to safe hygiene and sanitation services. DFID has extended this funding to UNICEF Eritrea until March 2021.</ins></ins></ins></p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-09T16:29:22.097Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-09T16:29:22.097Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2019-10-01T10:53:35.343Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-01T10:53:35.343Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
previous answer version
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answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1144072
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-03more like thismore than 2019-09-03
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 Hong Kong: Politics and Government more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to secure the support of Commonwealth countries to provide Hong Kong citizens with a second citizenship and potential place of abode should China resile on its commitment to one country, two systems. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
uin HL17560 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true remove filter
date of answer less than 2019-09-09more like thismore than 2019-09-09
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">We maintain that the best solution for all the people of Hong Kong, including the British national (overseas) passport holders that live there, is full respect for the 'One Country, Two Systems' framework which is set out in the Joint Declaration.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Joint Declaration remains fully valid. It is a legally binding international treaty registered with the UN. Its objectives clearly apply to both signatories – The People's Republic of China and the UK. It remains in force, and remains acutely relevant to the conduct of life in Hong Kong. We expect China to abide by its obligations and to uphold the 'One Country, Two Systems' framework. </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Whilst we will continue to raise the situation in Hong Kong with a wide range of international partners, it is for individual countries to decide their own policy on citizenship issues.</ins></p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-09T16:29:06.943Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-09T16:29:06.943Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2019-10-01T10:52:47.177Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-01T10:52:47.177Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
previous answer version
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answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1144073
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-03more like thismore than 2019-09-03
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 Hong Kong: Politics and Government more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what consideration they are giving to (1) raising concerns about the erosion of democracy and human rights, and (2) encouraging Commonwealth countries to provide Hong Kong citizens with a second citizenship and potential place of abode should China resile on its commitment to one country, two systems, at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kigali. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
uin HL17561 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction true remove filter
date of answer less than 2019-09-09more like thismore than 2019-09-09
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The British Government has raised its concerns about the situation in Hong Kong with the Government of China and the Hong Kong SAR government, as we well as with a wide range of international partners, and will continue to do so, including at upcoming international gatherings and summits.</ins></p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2019-09-09T16:29:13.257Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-09T16:29:13.257Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2019-10-01T10:52:10.113Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-01T10:52:10.113Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
previous answer version
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answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this