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64913

registered interest
date	01/07/2014
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	World War I: Anniversaries
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 his Department has to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First Battle of the Marne between 5 and 12 September 2014.
tabling member constituency	Ribble Valley
tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Evans
uin	203331
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p>The Battle of the Marne is not part of the UK National Programme for the First World War Centenary commemorations. We are in regular contact with the French Government regarding Centenary commemorations, and will be guided by their plans to commemorate the Battle of the Marne, supporting them as appropriate.</p> answering member constituency Boston and Skegness answering member printed Mark Simmonds question first answered 07/07/2014 14:16:54 answering member 1393 label Biography information for Mark Simmonds
tabling member	474 label Biography information for Mr Nigel Evans

64609

registered interest
date	30/06/2014
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	North Korea
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will propose the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Human Rights Council's Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL692
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2014 answer text <p>The Government has no plans to propose the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Human Rights Council's Commission of Inquiry (COI) on Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The COI has fulfilled its mandate and has produced its final report after systematically collecting detailed accounts of appalling human rights violations in a way that has never been done previously.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Warsi question first answered 14/07/2014 10:36:38 answering member 3839 label Biography information for Baroness Warsi
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

64731

registered interest
date	30/06/2014
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	European Union
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, on the initiative of which member states the wording of the draft Conclusions of the EU Presidency at the European Council meeting on 26-27 June 2014 relating to the role of national parliaments in the EU was reduced in scope and significance in the final version.
tabling member constituency	Stone
tabling member printed	Sir William Cash
uin	203162
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2014 answer text <p>We welcome the reference in the June European Council Conclusions to the closer involvement of national parliaments in EU decision-making. We will continue to push for a strong voice for national parliaments within the EU, but Her Majesty's Government is not able to disclose the detail of negotiations.</p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 03/07/2014 13:32:39 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
tabling member	288 label Biography information for Sir William Cash

64732

registered interest
date	30/06/2014
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	Burma
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether HM Ambassador to Burma has met the families of political prisoners in Burma; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
tabling member printed	Paul Blomfield
uin	203125
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2014 answer text <p>Our Ambassador has met the families of several political prisoners. The Ambassador and other Embassy officials also regularly meet former political prisoners themselves. They remain in close contact with the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) and other civil society networks in support of their work, reviewing the cases of political prisoners and advocating for the release of those that have been unjustly convicted.</p><p>We welcome the release of thousands of political prisoners under the current Burmese government. However, we remain very concerned by the continued arrests, detentions and sentencing of political activists. During my visit in January, I urged continued dialogue between the government, political parties, ethnic armed groups and civil society to resolve remaining cases as a matter of urgency.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 03/07/2014 11:09:13 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	4058 label Biography information for Paul Blomfield

64733

registered interest
date	30/06/2014
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
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 the Government is taking to improve the situation of Christian people in Saudi Arabia who face difficulties as a result of publicly practising their faith.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	David Simpson
uin	203144
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2014 answer text <p>We have made clear to the Saudi authorities our strong support for the right to freedom of religion or belief. The Senior Minister of State, my noble Friend the right hon. Baroness Warsi raised the importance of religious tolerance in meetings with Governor and Mayor of Makkah, Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques, and the Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in February 2014.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Hugh Robertson question first answered 04/07/2014 13:19:30 answering member 1415 label Biography information for Sir Hugh Robertson
tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

64734

registered interest
date	30/06/2014
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: Sexual Offences
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 assign a focal point in all UK missions for human rights defenders, including women human rights defenders, to consult on and implement support and protection measures following the Ending Sexual Violence Initiative.
tabling member constituency	Bristol East
tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
uin	203090
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2014 answer text <p>Human rights defenders (HRDs), including women HRDs, play a critical role in the fight against sexual violence in conflict through advocacy, documenting and reporting, providing support to survivors, and holding governments to account. In recognition of the importance of their work, we supported the participation of a large number of HRDs at the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict and have consulted them throughout the development of the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (PSVI). We will continue to do so as we take forward the outcomes of the Summit through our missions across the globe, both in conflict and post-conflict countries and with our other PSVI partners. <br><br>Any UK Post with a significant human rights element to its work already has an existing human rights focal point which would include responsibility for engaging with local HRDs. We also work locally with EU and other colleagues to support HRDs, in line with the EU Guidelines on HRDs and recently updated internal guidance, by speaking out publicly in support of their work, providing funding, raising specific instances of abuse or detention with governments; and working to promote a more conducive atmosphere for their activities.</p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 03/07/2014 15:42:49 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

64735

registered interest
date	30/06/2014
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
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 UK contribution to establishing democracy in Syria.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	203181
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2014 answer text <p>The lack of democratic freedoms in Syria is at the root of the current crisis. The recent elections held by the Assad regime were a parody of democracy, taking place against the backdrop of horrendous violence, and with many millions of Syrians disenfranchised.</p><p>Since its formation in October 2012, we have provided the National Coalition with practical and political support designed to help it become ever more credible and inclusive and to promote democracy inside Syria. We have also worked with grass-roots civil society groups and local councils in Syria to promote good governance at a local level. Our work with the moderate opposition is now more vital than ever as they face a dual threat from the Assad regime and terrorist groups such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) who want to destroy democracy in the region and replace it with an Islamic State.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Hugh Robertson question first answered 04/07/2014 13:16:23 answering member 1415 label Biography information for Sir Hugh Robertson
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

64736

registered interest
date	30/06/2014
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
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 Chinese counterparts on animal welfare issues in China.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	203183
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2014 answer text <p>We have not made recent specific representations on animal welfare issues in China. However the UK is a leading supporter of co-ordinated international efforts to protect animal welfare. We hosted a high level conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade in London in February 2014, and over 40 countries, including China, participated. Chinese authorities have since passed a new law making the consumption of rare wild animals an offence, punishable by ten years in prison.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 03/07/2014 10:35:58 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

64737

registered interest
date	30/06/2014
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	Ukraine
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 Ukrainian counterpart on immediate threats to Ukraine from Russia.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	203185
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for Richmond (Yorks) (Mr Hague) and other EU Foreign Ministers met with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Pavlo Klimkin, at the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 23 June. During the meeting Mr Klimkin presented President Poroshenko's peace plan, and asked for a clear EU message of support. Mr Klimkin stressed that the peace process should be inclusive, and reflected on the risk that, if the current situation were prolonged, illegal groups would destabilise the situation further.</p><p>In the Conclusions of the meeting, the EU reiterated its strong support for Ukraine's unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, and called upon Russia to do likewise, to repudiate the latest lawless acts in Eastern Ukraine and to contribute to stabilize the situation. The EU called on all parties to exercise restraint and commended the Ukrainian authorities for pursuing their law and order operations in a measured manner. The EU also encouraged the government in Kyiv to contribute further to reducing tensions.</p><p>The Foreign Secretary also spoke to Mr Klimkin on 3 July to reiterate UK support in the face of continuing Russian agression.</p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 07/07/2014 11:02:04 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

64738

registered interest
date	30/06/2014
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	Gibraltar: Spain
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 current official position of the UN on Spain's claim to Gibraltar; and what steps he is taking to secure condemnation by the UN of Spain's behaviour in relation to Gibraltar.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	203186
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p>Gibraltar is discussed in the UN's Fourth Committee and Special Committee on Decolonisation. The most recent Fourth Committee decision on Gibraltar urges the Governments of Spain and the United Kingdom to reach a solution in light of all preceding resolutions, while listening to the interests and aspirations of Gibraltar that are legitimate under international law.</p><p>The United Kingdom robustly defends its sovereignty over Gibraltar at the UN through rights of reply in the various UN fora in which Spain raises the issue. The Government will also continue to ensure the views of Gibraltarians are heard at the United Nations, and the realities of Spain's actions are widely understood.</p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 07/07/2014 11:03:26 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell