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823047

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
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	South Sudan: Ceasefires
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 plans to take as a result of reported violations of the South Sudan cessation of hostilities agreement.
tabling member constituency	North West Norfolk
tabling member printed	Sir Henry Bellingham
uin	122730
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2018 answer text <p>We strongly condemn all violations of the Cessation of Hostilities in South Sudan. We call on all signatories to the agreement to end all violence immediately and to enter the next round of the High Level Revitalisation forum with a genuine commitment to making progress. We are urging the Intergovernmental Authority on Development to ensure that the consequences for those who seek to spoil the peace process, or violate any agreement, are clearly communicated and effectively implemented.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 23/01/2018 17:12:37 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	1441 label Biography information for Lord Bellingham

823074

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
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	Israel: Palestinians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations he has made to the Palestinian Authority on accepting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's invitation to return to direct peace negotiations without preconditions.
tabling member constituency	Aberdeen South
tabling member printed	Ross Thomson
uin	122757
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2018 answer text <p>The UK is committed to making progress towards a two-state solution. We regularly press both the Israelis and Palestinians to engage in direct negotiations that will lead to a safe and secure Israel living alongside a viable and sovereign Palestinian state. The Foreign Secretary and I reiterated our support for a negotiated two-state solution when we met Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki in London on 8 January.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 23/01/2018 17:56:23 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4599 label Biography information for Ross Thomson

823127

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
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	Kazakhstan: 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 recent assessment he has made of the level of religious freedom in Kazakhstan; and what steps the Government is taking to promote and protect the right to freedom of religion or belief in that country.
tabling member constituency	Meriden
tabling member printed	Dame Caroline Spelman
uin	122810
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2018 answer text <p>Kazakhstan has a relatively tolerant environment and constitutionally does not single out or allow preference for any particular religion.</p><p>Groups such as the Ahmadiyya and Jehovah's Witnesses have experienced some problems with the Kazakh authorities over registration and taxation issues. A recent draft law on religious activity has imposed a further regulatory burden on religious organisations.</p><p>During my visit to Kazakhstan in August 2017 I encouraged respect for human rights, and publicly addressed a Kazakh audience on the importance of human rights and equality of all citizens.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 23/01/2018 17:18:48 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	312 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Spelman

823147

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
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	Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Ministerial Powers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many ministerial directions were issued to his Department in (a) 2015, (b) 2016 and (c) 2017.
tabling member constituency	Hemsworth
tabling member printed	Jon Trickett
uin	122830
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2018 answer text <p>​None.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 23/01/2018 17:20:29 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	410 label Biography information for Jon Trickett

823192

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
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	Donald Trump
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government (1) when they were informed that President Trump would not be visiting London in February as planned, (2) whether they were aware that this decision would be announced on President Trump’s Twitter account and, if so, whether the reasons given in the President’s tweet were the same as those communicated directly to Her Majesty’s Government, and (3) whether there are any plans for a US Presidential visit to the UK this year.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL4683
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2018 answer text <p>An invitation for a visit by President Trump has been extended and accepted. No date was confirmed for a visit. Details of dates and programme arrangements will be confirmed in due course.</p><p>The opening of the US Embassy is a matter for the United States and the use of President Trump's twitter account is a matter for the President.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 29/01/2018 16:56:53 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

823194

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
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	Syria: Peace Negotiations
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they support the attendance of the UN special envoy for Syria at the Russian-backed Syrian Congress of National Dialogue expected to be held in Sochi early in 2018; and whether they believe this meeting will contribute to and support the UN-led Geneva peace talks on Syria.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL4685
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2018 answer text <p>Attendance by the UN Special Envoy for Syria at the Russian-backed Syrian Congress of National Dialogue is a decision for the UN. We are concerned that refusal of the Asad regime to engage constructively in Vienna, despite Russian efforts, has damaged opposition confidence that Sochi can contribute to a political settlement. We look to the Sochi conference to support the UN's efforts to find a sustainable political settlement to the Syrian conflict, and we welcome Russia's stated commitment to support the Geneva process. We urge Russia to use all the influence it can to persuade the Asad Regime to cease its destructive and counterproductive behaviour.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 29/01/2018 17:59:49 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

823196

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
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	Iran: Nuclear Power
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking (1) to support the strict application of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between Iran, the five permanent Members of the UN Security Council plus Germany, and the EU, and (2) to emphasise the importance of upholding the JCPOA, following indications by the President of the US that he will not continue to certify the waiver of key sanctions unless a “follow on” deal is agreed.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL4687
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2018 answer text <p>The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) is a UK security priority. The Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary have continued to make this clear to their US counterparts. The Iran nuclear deal is a crucial agreement that makes the world a safer place by neutralising the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran. We continue to work closely with all parties to the deal to ensure its full implementation, including through the Joint Commission and regular working groups.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 29/01/2018 17:10:28 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

823197

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
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	Turkey: Antiaircraft Missiles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether Turkey’s decision to acquire and deploy the Russian-made S-400 long-range air and anti-missile defence system was discussed with NATO; and to what extent they consider this decision to be in conflict with Turkey’s commitments as a NATO member.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL4688
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2018 answer text <p>Defence procurement decisions are a sovereign issue, and there was no requirement for Turkey to discuss its purchase of the S-400 system with NATO Allies. The Government agrees with the NATO Secretary General that Turkey's decision does not harm the interests of NATO. Turkey remains a strong and committed NATO Ally.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 29/01/2018 18:00:25 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

823216

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
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	China: Taiwan
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 implications for cross-straits harmony and stability of the announcement by China on 4 January of four air routes in the Taiwan Straits without prior communication with Taiwan and of Taiwan's belief that this violates the negotiation results reached between the Taipei Airlines Association and China Air Transport Association in March 2015; and what representations they intend to make to the government of China in this regard.
tabling member printed	Lord Steel of Aikwood
uin	HL4707
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2018 answer text <p>We understand that the opening of the four new air routes in the Taiwan Strait on 4 January is a cause of concern for the authorities in Taiwan.</p><p>Her Majesty's Government is assessing whether the introduction of these new northbound flights in the Straits will have any impact on aviation safety in the region.</p><p>In line with our longstanding position, we encourage China and Taiwan to engage in dialogue to resolve this issue.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 29/01/2018 18:01:15 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	949 label Biography information for Lord Steel of Aikwood

823222

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
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	Gaza: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what contact they have made with the new administration in Gaza; and with what results.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL4713
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2018 answer text <p>We have not had any contact with the administration in Gaza. The UK retains a policy of no contact with Hamas in its entirety. We encourage the Palestinian Authority to fully resume its government functions in Gaza, and ensure that the reconciliation process is compliant with the Quartet Principles.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 29/01/2018 17:11:01 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge