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964755

registered interest
date	03/09/2018
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	South Sudan: Peace Negotiations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what progress he has made with his overseas counterparts on a peace agreement in South Sudan.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	168966
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2018 answer text <p>The UK welcomes recent developments in the ongoing South Sudan peace talks in Khartoum, including the signing of agreements on security and governance issues and a permanent ceasefire. We are working with Regional countries, who have a vital role to play in driving forward progress.</p><p>Along with our Troika (Norway and the USA) and EU partners, we are making clear our expectations for a clear and realistic implementation plan for the peace agreement; the inclusion of a wide range of stakeholders in ongoing discussions (including civil society, religious leaders and ethnic minorities); and robust and independent monitoring of the ceasefire.</p><p>Meaningful progress is possible only if the perpetrators of violence know they will be held to account. To this end, the UK played a leading role in the UN Security Council to secure targeted sanctions and an arms embargo on 13 July. We continue to explore all available avenues for taking action against those who undermine the path to peace.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 06/09/2018 15:40:51 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

964758

registered interest
date	03/09/2018
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	Antarctic: Marine Protected Areas
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 the Antarctic Ocean Commission on an Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary in the Waddell Sea.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	168969
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2018 answer text <p>The United Kingdom is a leading voice in the Antarctic Treaty System and the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), the international bodies that oversee activities in Antarctica. The UK remains committed to establishing a representative network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) around Antarctica, having led the agreement on the first MPA around South Orkneys Southern Shelf. The UK is a co-proponent for MPA proposals in the Weddell Sea and in East Antarctica, both of which will be presented to the next CCAMLR meeting in October for adoption.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 06/09/2018 11:47:27 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

942895

registered interest
date	17/07/2018
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	Eritrea: Diplomatic 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 plans he has to extend and enhance diplomatic relationships with Eritrea as a result of the recent agreement between Eritrea and Ethiopia.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	164834
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2018 answer text <p>The UK already enjoys an active diplomatic relationship with Eritrea and Ethiopia, with busy Embassies in both countries.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 23/07/2018 15:17:22 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

938455

registered interest
date	11/07/2018
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	South Sudan: Corruption
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 is making to the Government of South Sudan on political reform and tackling corruption.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	162975
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2018 answer text <p>The UK continues to urge the parties to the conflict to engage meaningfully with ongoing peace talks, led by the region, in order to address the outstanding crucial governance and political reform issues that remain. In addition we are urging the parties to focus on negotiating inclusive and transparent governance arrangements - without this, there can be no sustainable peace in South Sudan.</p><p>The UK continues to work to tackle the corruption that enables conflict in South Sudan. We are engaging closely with British banks to analyse and tackle illicit financial flows, and are also working closely with the EU and international partners to clamp down on corruption and money laundering.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 17/07/2018 15:15:28 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

938711

registered interest
date	11/07/2018
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	India: Christianity
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 implications for his policies of recent attacks upon Christians in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	162977
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/07/2018 answer text <p>​We are aware of reports of attacks against Christians in Tamil Nadu. We condemn any instances of discrimination because of religion or belief, regardless of the country or faith involved. In support of minorities, the British High Commission in New Delhi, our network of Deputy High Commissions, as well as Foreign and Commonwealth Office officials in London, maintain a continuous assessment of the human rights situation across India.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 16/07/2018 15:38:48 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

937830

registered interest
date	10/07/2018
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	Embassies: Members
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what the procedures are for (a) an hon. Member and (b) a member of hon. Member's staff making direct contact with staff in an embassy or high commission when the welfare of an individual constituent is concerned.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	162461
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/07/2018 answer text <p>​We offer a dedicated hotline for MPs and their staff who have consular enquiries regarding the welfare of individual constituents. Calls to this hotline are picked up by an in-house Consular Contact Centre, who offer 24/7/365 assistance. These calls are immediately escalated to the appropriate consular team in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 16/07/2018 15:00:08 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

937842

registered interest
date	10/07/2018
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	Sudan: Peace Negotiations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what plans he has to increase support for the peace process in Sudan through discussions with (a) the opposition and (b) civil society groups.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	162464
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/07/2018 answer text <p>Supporting the peace process is one of the key objectives of the UK’s policy in Sudan. Our Ambassador in Khartoum, Special Envoy based in London and colleagues across the region are actively engaging all sides – Government, opposition and civil society – to make progress towards a lasting peace. As well as political engagement, we provide financial support the African Union High Level Implementation Panel (AUHIP), Darfur Community Peace and Security Fund, and the Sudan Taskforce for the Engagement of Women in the Peace Process.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 16/07/2018 15:02:04 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

937847

registered interest
date	10/07/2018
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	Sudan: Religious Freedom
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 the Government of Sudan on freedom of religion and belief; and what representations he has made to that government on behalf of people accused of apostasy.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	162466
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2018 answer text <p>Sudan remains a Human Rights Priority Country for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), and we are deeply concerned about infringements and restrictions on freedom of religion or belief. We regularly raise these concerns with the Government of Sudan at the highest levels. Most recently, the British Ambassador did so with Vice President Hassabo Mohammed Abdulrahman on 17 June.</p><p>Freedom of religion or belief is a core part of the human rights element of the UK-Sudan Strategic Dialogue, the fifth round of which was held on 24 April. Promoting freedom of religion or belief as a means of enhancing tolerance and inclusion will remain a key part of our ongoing engagement with the Government of Sudan. We are considering ways that FCO programme funding could help to promote freedom of religion or belief in Sudan.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 17/07/2018 15:10:09 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

937848

registered interest
date	10/07/2018
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	UN Mission in Darfur: Finance
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 secure the budget for the UNAMID mission in Darfur, Sudan.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	162467
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2018 answer text <p>The United Nations General Assembly recently agreed a six months budget for the period 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2018 of $385.7 million for the African Union/UN Mission in Darfur (UNAMID). The UK continues to fully support the Mission and to play an active role in ensuring it is adequately resourced to implement its mandate. This includes acting as penholder for UNAMID in the UN Security Council.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 17/07/2018 15:11:54 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

937855

registered interest
date	10/07/2018
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	Sudan: Human Trafficking
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 has taken to ensure that the Regional Operations Centre in Khartoum has adequate security to prevent the names and addresses of refugees and internally displaced peoples being accessed by agencies of the Government of Sudan.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	162468
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2018 answer text <p>The UK supports the Regional Operation Centre of Khartoum (ROCK) as part of joint efforts to tackle organised immigration crime in the region. The ROCK is implemented by Civipol and funded by the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa, to which the UK contributes.</p><p>Our officials at the British Embassy in Khartoum are working closely with the EU Delegation to ensure risks are acknowledged and mitigated to the fullest extent in the design and implementation of the ROCK project. Additional technical assistance is provided through the UK's Conflict, Stability and Security Fund. We have also provided a Migration Adviser to add further UK support to the French-led consortium who are pushing forward the logistics for setting up the ROCK.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 17/07/2018 15:14:00 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew