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983219

registered interest
date	08/10/2018
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	Armed Conflict
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 plans to update the protection of civilians strategy; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	176616
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/10/2018 answer text <p>​The principles of the 2010 Protection of Civilians Strategy, continues to guide our work and we consistently review our cross-Government approach. We aim to address the growing challenges of protecting civilians affected by conflict through political engagement, strengthening accountability, peace support operations, ensuring respect for International Humanitarian Law in UK military operations, strengthening state and non-state capacity, humanitarian action, and offering refuge to those in need of protection. The continuing evolution of our approach is demonstrated by the UK's adherence, in April 2018, to the Safe Schools Declaration which supports the protection and continuation of education in armed conflict.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 11/10/2018 10:39:29 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

967936

registered interest
date	04/09/2018
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	Saudi Arabia: Arms Trade
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether the Government receives legal advice on the legality of the sale of arms to Saudi Arabia.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	170437
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2018 answer text <p>The Government's legal advice is subject to legal professional privilege. The High Court’s judgment of July 2017 confirmed that we have in place a robust and rigorous process for assessing export licensing decisions for Saudi Arabia. We assess all export licensing decisions for Saudi Arabia on a case by case basis against the Consolidated Criteria. Our assessments take into account evidence from a range of sources including the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, other government departments, the media and Non-GO reports.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 10/09/2018 15:58:56 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

944017

registered interest
date	18/07/2018
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	Occupied Territories: Travel
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, recent discussions he has had with his Israeli counterpart on the Israeli Government's policy of restricting access to the Occupied Palestinian Territories for international visitors; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	165688
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2018 answer text <p>​We have not raised this specific issue with the Israeli authorities. However we remain concerned about Israeli restrictions on freedom of movement and access into and out of the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and we continue to raise these wider concerns with the Israeli authorities.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 23/07/2018 16:48:21 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

944019

registered interest
date	18/07/2018
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	Occupied Territories: Foreign Nationals
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 has made to his Israeli counterpart on the Israeli Government's refusal to grant residency permits and visas to foreign nationals who have made their home and livelihood in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	165689
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2018 answer text <p>We have not raised this issue with the Israeli authorities.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 23/07/2018 16:42:51 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

944020

registered interest
date	18/07/2018
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	Occupied Territories: Travel
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 his Israeli counterpart on ensuring access to (a) Gaza and (b) Occupied Palestinian Territories for international visitors.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	165690
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2018 answer text <p>We have not had any discussions with the Israeli authorities on this specific issue, however we remain concerned about Israeli restrictions on freedom of movement and access into and out of the Occupied Palestinian Territories. We continue to raise these wider concerns with the Israeli authorities. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, advises against all travel to Gaza however. Permission to access Gaza is granted by either the Israeli or Egyptian Authories. Entry to, and exit from, Gaza can be very difficult.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 23/07/2018 16:57:30 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

931434

registered interest
date	26/06/2018
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: Visits Abroad
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 his Department is taking to support and facilitate access of hon. Members to Gaza.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	157853
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2018 answer text <p>​The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all travel to Gaza. Entry to, and exit from, Gaza can be very difficult. Permission to access Gaza is granted by either the Israeli or Egyptian authorities. Any specific request from Members of Parliament for assistance from the Government would be considered on a case-by-case basis.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 03/07/2018 14:45:09 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

929377

registered interest
date	22/06/2018
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	Zimbabwe: Politics and Government
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 the Government has made of the effect of President Mnangagwa’s first six months in office in Zimbabwe on that country.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	156647
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2018 answer text <p>The British Government welcomes President Mnangagwa's commitment to political and economic reform. As we have made clear, including in the Foreign Secretary's meeting with Foreign Minister Moyo on 20 April, the Zimbabwe Government must deliver the free, fair and peaceful elections that the people of Zimbabwe deserve. Genuine political reforms will enable the UK and the wider international community better to support Zimbabwe's recovery.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 02/07/2018 15:42:32 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

929382

registered interest
date	22/06/2018
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	Zimbabwe: Elections
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 his Department has made of the effect of the current media freedoms in Zimbabwe on free and fair elections; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	156652
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2018 answer text <p>We welcome some recent opening up of the media in Zimbabwe. However, we remain concerned about the partisan nature of the state broadcasters in Zimbabwe in the run up to the election. It is important that state media, in line with the Zimbabwe constitution, is impartial and allows access for all political parties.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 02/07/2018 15:45:20 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

924686

registered interest
date	15/06/2018
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	Yemen: UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide
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 his Department has made to the United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide on the situation in Hudaydah, Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	154190
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/06/2018 answer text <p>The UK has been in constant contact with relevant UN agencies and our regional and international partners since the beginning of the military activity around Hodeidah. We continue to urge all parties to respect International Humanitarian Law and prioritise the protection of civilians. We have seen no evidence to indicate a need to raise this topic with the UN.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 20/06/2018 09:07:47 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

924689

registered interest
date	15/06/2018
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	Yemen: Military Intervention
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 has made to his international counterparts on upholding (a) international law and (b) UN Security Council Resolution 2417 in respect of the planned military assault on Hudaydah Port, Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	154191
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/06/2018 answer text <p>​We are in regular contact with the Coalition about the need to ensure that any military operations in and around Hodeidah are conducted in accordance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL), including on the protection of civilians, and do not disrupt commercial and humanitarian flows through the port. The Foreign Secretary also made representations to his UAE and Saudi counterparts on 9 and 10 June respectively. I spoke with my UAE counterpart, Deputy Foreign Minister Gargash, on 13 and 16 June to discuss this and have received assurances that IHL and humanitarian concerns are being factored into operational planning. At all levels, including through regular engagement by our Ambassadors, we have underlined the critical importance of maintaining humanitarian and commercial flows through Hodeidah and Saleef ports. We continue to urge all parties to respect International Humanitarian Law and prioritise the protection of civilians.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 20/06/2018 09:13:25 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden