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731412

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date	21/06/2017
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	Qatar: Overseas Companies
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 estimate he has made of the number of UK businesses operating in Qatar; and what assessment he has made of the effect on such businesses of sanctions imposed by other countries on Qatar since 5 June 2017.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	394
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2017 answer text <p>In discussions with regional counterparts, UK Ministers are making clear that finding a resolution to the current situation will be important to protect UK interests in the region, including those of British businesses.</p><p>We continue to monitor the situation closely and are actively engaging with UK businesses in the UK and the region. Many businesses have adopted work-arounds for the time-being to ensure impact is minimal to their operations.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 28/06/2017 14:22:48 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

731413

registered interest
date	21/06/2017
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	Qatar: Sanctions
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 his counterparts in (a) Saudi Arabia, (b) UAE, (c) Bahrain, (d) Egypt and (e) Yemen on the imposition of sanctions by those countries on Qatar since 5 June 2017; what steps he is taking to facilitate a negotiated solution to the dispute between those countries; and what assessment he has made of the prospects for restoration of full diplomatic ties between those countries.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	395
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2017 answer text <p>I have been in touch with my counterparts across the region including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt to discuss the actions taken against Qatar.</p><p>In the discussions I have had with all parties, I have encouraged dialogue as the way to resolve the situation. I emphasised that Gulf unity is the best way to counter extremism and ensure the region is a stable place to live, work and do business. Any demands on Qatar must be measured and realistic.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 28/06/2017 14:27:31 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

731414

registered interest
date	21/06/2017
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	Gulf Cooperation Council
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what information his Department holds on the terms of the Riyadh Agreement reached between members of the Gulf Cooperation Council in November 2014; and what assessment he has made of compliance by the Government of Qatar with the terms of that agreement (a) before and (b) after 5 June 2017.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	396
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2017 answer text <p>As a partner of the UK in the fight against terrorism, Qatar needs to build on the steps they have already taken to tackle funding to extremist groups.</p><p>We will study all evidence very closely, and encourage Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt to disclose any evidence to the relevant authorities.</p><p>Any demands made on the Qataris must be measured and realistic.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 28/06/2017 14:31:15 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

731436

registered interest
date	21/06/2017
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	Qatar: Liquefied Natural Gas
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 potential effect of sanctions imposed by other countries on Qatar since 5 June 2017 on UK imports of liquefied natural gas from Qatar.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	261
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2017 answer text <p>The UK has a diverse range of supply sources, including domestic production, pipeline imports from Norway and the continent, and imports of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from elsewhere in the world. The ability to draw on a wide range of sources enhances the UK's gas security of supply.</p><p>We do not assess that the current situation in the Gulf warrants concern for our gas security, but we will continue to monitor this. Wholesale gas prices in the UK are low, which indicates that the market is not concerned. Qatari production and export of LNG have continued as they did before the dispute began. Any disruption to our supply of Qatari LNG is likely to be manageable.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 28/06/2017 14:15:19 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

731437

registered interest
date	21/06/2017
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	Qatar: Food
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 an assessment of the effect on Qatar's food imports of the closure of the Abu Samra border between that country and Saudi Arabia.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	262
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2017 answer text <p>We continue to monitor the situation closely. We are aware that work-arounds and alternative sourcing have been found, including for dairy products. We are keen for a resolution to the current situation to be found quickly.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 28/06/2017 14:16:59 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

731503

registered interest
date	21/06/2017
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	Arab States: al-Jazeera Satellite Television
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 counterparts in (a) Jordan and (b) Saudi Arabia on the revocation of licences for the Al Jazeera Media Network to broadcast in those countries.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	263
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2017 answer text <p>We frequently raise a range of issues, including freedom of speech, with both Jordan and Saudi Arabia.</p><p>Ministers are also actively engaged on easing the tensions in the Gulf and calling for de-escalation. Regional unity is crucial for the long-term stability of the Middle East.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 28/06/2017 14:19:18 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

731505

registered interest
date	21/06/2017
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	United Arab Emirates: Freedom of Expression
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 counterpart in the UAE on the recent announcement of that country's intention to punish expressions of sympathy towards Qatar with imprisonment for up to 15 years.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	264
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2017 answer text <p>In my meetings with the Deputy Foreign Minister from the United Arab Emirates and my counterparts from the region, I have made it clear that we want de-escalation.</p><p>In the meantime, we have updated our travel advice to alert British nationals to the recent announcement that showing sympathy for Qatar on social media or by any other means of communication is an offence in the UAE.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 28/06/2017 14:21:10 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

731506

registered interest
date	21/06/2017
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	Qatar: International Transport
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 effect of sanctions imposed by other countries on Qatar since 5 June 2017 on (a) commercial flights and (b) commercial shipping between the UK and Qatar.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	260
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2017 answer text <p>We are aware that air carriers registered in Qatar, including Qatar Airways, have restrictions on the airspace they can use. There are currently no direct flights between Qatar and a number of countries, including Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.</p><p>We understand that alternative routes are being used for commercial shipping to and from Qatar.</p><p>We continue to monitor the situation closely and will continue to assess the impact of restrictions as the dispute continues.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 28/06/2017 14:12:27 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry