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769690

registered interest
date	12/10/2017
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	Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Trade Agreements
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 officials employed in his Department in June 2016 had substantial experience of international trade negotiation.
tabling member constituency	Aberdeen North
tabling member printed	Kirsty Blackman
uin	107343
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/10/2017 answer text <p>A significant proportion of FCO officials, both in the UK and overseas, have worked on roles relevant to the prosperity agenda, within which international trade is included. The FCO is also investing further to equip its and other HMG staff with the necessary skills through the Trade Policy and Negotiations Faculty of the Diplomatic Academy​.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 20/10/2017 13:49:40 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4357 label Biography information for Kirsty Blackman

769692

registered interest
date	12/10/2017
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	Andargachew Tsege
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 whether Andargachew Tsege's in absentia death sentence is unlawful.
tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
tabling member printed	Tom Brake
uin	107401
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/10/2017 answer text <p>​The British Government consistently lobbies against the application of the death penalty, and against the carrying out of such sentences when they are imposed. In respect of UK nationals overseas, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's role is primarily to look after a prisoner's welfare while they are detained. We cannot give or pay for legal advice, start legal proceedings on their behalf or interfere in local judicial procedures. We do not hold any information on, and are therefore not in a position to form a view as to, the legality of the process in this case but we remain resolute opponents of the death penalty.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 19/10/2017 15:58:23 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

769694

registered interest
date	12/10/2017
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	Israel: 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, what assessment he has made of the humanitarian effect on Palestinians of UK arms sales to Israel.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Hallam
tabling member printed	Jared O'Mara
uin	107360
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/10/2017 answer text <p>​While we have not made any assessment on this issue, the Government takes its defence export responsibilities extremely seriously and operates some of the most robust export controls in the world. We only approve equipment which is for Israel's legitimate self defence and where we are satisfied it would be consistent with the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria and other relevant commitments. We continue to assess the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories and take into account the latest circumstances when assessing licence applications.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 20/10/2017 12:11:09 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4661 label Biography information for Jared O'Mara

769696

registered interest
date	12/10/2017
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	Palestinians: Refugees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what his policy is on Palestinian refugees' right of return to Israel and the Occupied Palestian Territories.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Hallam
tabling member printed	Jared O'Mara
uin	107394
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/10/2017 answer text <p>The Government's policy is that the question of the right of return of Palestinian refugees needs to be addressed in a final status agreement, negotiated between the two parties, and including a just, fair and agreed settlement for refugees.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 20/10/2017 12:12:35 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4661 label Biography information for Jared O'Mara

769698

registered interest
date	12/10/2017
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	South Sudan: Abduction
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what reports his Department has received on the abduction of young people in the Darfur region of South Sudan for (a) militia recruitment and (b) body parts for medical purposes.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	107483
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/10/2017 answer text <p>We have received no reports on the abduction of young people in Darfur for the purposes of militia recruitment or for body parts for medical purposes.</p><p>The UK remains concerned by the situation in Darfur, and whilst we have seen a welcome reduction in armed conflict between government forces and armed movements in recent months, the security and humanitarian situation remains fragile. We regularly discuss the situation in Darfur with the Government of Sudan, most recently on 16 October during our bilateral Strategic Dialogue, and urge them to continue to improve humanitarian access and to reach an agreement on a permanent cessation of hostilities.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 19/10/2017 16:01:11 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

769700

registered interest
date	12/10/2017
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	Israel: West Bank
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 make representations to the Government of Israel on the demolition of the two Palestinian West Bank villages at Khan Al Ahmar and Susiya.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	107485
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/10/2017 answer text <p>​The Government remains gravely concerned about continued demolition of Palestinian property by the Israeli authorities including proposals to demolish the Bedouin villages of Khan al-Ahmar and Susiya.</p><p>The UK continues to call on the Israeli authorities to halt proposals to demolish Khan al-Ahmar and Susiya. Prior to the most recently scheduled Israeli High Court hearing about Khan al-Ahmar on 25 September –subsequently postponed - our Embassy in Tel Aviv raised our concerns with the Israeli authorities on 24 September. The Foreign Secretary expressed our concern about the proposals when he met Prime Minister Netanyahu in Israel on 8 March.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 20/10/2017 12:05:13 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

769869

registered interest
date	12/10/2017
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	Mohammed Awad
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to the Israeli Government on Mohammed Awad's application for an exit visa to study at a university in the UK.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	107493
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/10/2017 answer text <p>Whilst we sympathise with Mr Awad, we are unable to intervene in his case. Due to the high number of such cases, we do not intervene as a general rule in cases regarding non-British nationals, with few exceptions such as in certain circumstances of extreme humanitarian need.</p><p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office regularly raises the issue of delay and refusal of exit permits with counterparts in the Israeli government. We have lobbied at the highest levels on easing restrictions on movement, including the Foreign Secretary to Prime Minister Netanyahu in August 2017. We are also concerned about the closure of the Rafah crossing and strongly encourage Egypt to show maximum flexibility on opening the crossing.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 20/10/2017 12:09:20 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

769870

registered interest
date	12/10/2017
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	British Nationals Abroad: Detainees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how his Department determines whether a British national has been arbitrarily detained abroad.
tabling member constituency	Hampstead and Kilburn
tabling member printed	Tulip Siddiq
uin	107609
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/10/2017 answer text <p>In answer to both PQ 107608 and PQ 107609, from the moment a British National is detained abroad in any circumstances, we have a clear process for providing assistance. Once we are notified of their arrest and/or detention, we aim to make contact with the individual as soon as possible and ensure their access to legal advice and medical assistance if needed. We can offer basic information about the local legal system, including whether a legal aid scheme is available. We can also provide a list of local interpreters and lawyers. Whilst HMG cannot interfere in the internal affairs of a country, we can intervene on behalf of a British national under certain circumstances to try and ensure fair treatment, including when we have concerns over their health, welfare, human rights or unlawful or unjustifiable discrimination.</p><p>We apply internationally-accepted human rights standards to consider whether a British national has been arbitrarily detained. We work with a detainee's local lawyer when considering if a detainee is not being treated in line with internationally-accepted standards. This may include if there is no legal authority to arrest or detain, if a trial does not follow internationally recognised standards for a fair trial or is unreasonably delayed compared to local cases. We will consider approaching the local authorities if it appears that internationally accepted standards have not been met. We consider all interventions on a case by case basis.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 20/10/2017 13:26:29 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4518 label Biography information for Tulip Siddiq

769871

registered interest
date	12/10/2017
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	British Nationals Abroad: Detainees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assistance his Department provides before, (b) during and (c) after trial to UK nationals who are arbitralily detained abroad.
tabling member constituency	Hampstead and Kilburn
tabling member printed	Tulip Siddiq
uin	107608
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/10/2017 answer text <p>In answer to both PQ 107608 and PQ 107609, from the moment a British National is detained abroad in any circumstances, we have a clear process for providing assistance. Once we are notified of their arrest and/or detention, we aim to make contact with the individual as soon as possible and ensure their access to legal advice and medical assistance if needed. We can offer basic information about the local legal system, including whether a legal aid scheme is available. We can also provide a list of local interpreters and lawyers. Whilst HMG cannot interfere in the internal affairs of a country, we can intervene on behalf of a British national under certain circumstances to try and ensure fair treatment, including when we have concerns over their health, welfare, human rights or unlawful or unjustifiable discrimination.</p><p>We apply internationally-accepted human rights standards to consider whether a British national has been arbitrarily detained. We work with a detainee's local lawyer when considering if a detainee is not being treated in line with internationally-accepted standards. This may include if there is no legal authority to arrest or detain, if a trial does not follow internationally recognised standards for a fair trial or is unreasonably delayed compared to local cases. We will consider approaching the local authorities if it appears that internationally accepted standards have not been met. We consider all interventions on a case by case basis.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 20/10/2017 13:24:47 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4518 label Biography information for Tulip Siddiq

769873

registered interest
date	12/10/2017
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	Yemen: 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 recent assessment he has made of the political and security situation in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	107588
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/10/2017 answer text <p>The Saudi-led Coalition continues to seek to reinstate the legitimate government in Yemen and defend its own southern border against artillery and missile strikes by Houthi forces and those allied to former President Saleh. The conflict sees skirmishes and sporadic fighting in a number of areas in western Yemen, including along the Saudi border, around Midi, north east of Sana'a and in the vicinity of Sirwah. We remain concerned by the ability of terrorist organisations such as Al Qaeda and Daesh to exploit ungoverned spaces in Yemen. The conflict has also resulted in security threats to international shipping in the Bab-el-Mandeb. Reinstating peace talks remains the top priority: a political solution is the best way to bring stability to Yemen and address the worsening humanitarian crisis. The UK continues to play a leading role in international efforts to achieve this goal. The Yemeni parties must engage constructively and in good faith to find a political solution to end the conflict.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 20/10/2017 12:24:02 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz