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927720

registered interest
date	20/06/2018
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	Iran: Exports
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 21 May 2018 to Question 146957, and given that payment for medicines is not exempt from US sanctions, how UK entities will be able to sell medicine into Iran when payment cannot be made from Iranian to UK banks.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Kemptown
tabling member printed	Lloyd Russell-Moyle
uin	155907
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2018 answer text <p>​Payments for medical supplies are not subject to US sanctions. Whether to engage in transactions with Iran, including in sectors exempted from US sanctions – such as medical supplies – remains a commercial decision for individual banks. However, this Government encourages legitimate trade with Iran and continues to engage US and European counterparts to help facilitate this.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 25/06/2018 16:55:37 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4615 label Biography information for Lloyd Russell-Moyle

927816

registered interest
date	20/06/2018
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	Syria: Terrorism
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what resources the Government has allocated to tracking UK jihadis in Syria; and how many UK nationals are (a) fighting with (i) Daesh and (ii) other armed groups in Syria and (b) held captive by any party to the conflict in Syria.
tabling member constituency	Barrow and Furness
tabling member printed	John Woodcock
uin	155760
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2018 answer text <p>We have committed considerable resource to our work with the Global Coalition Against Daesh, and European and regional partners, to develop international and collective solutions to the problems posed by foreign fighters operating in Syria. In particular we have focused on increasing information and evidence sharing amongst partners overseas and ensuring that all affected countries are taking steps to minimise the risk posed by the dispersal and return of such fighters. Approximately 900 people of national security concern who have travelled from the UK to engage in the conflict in Syria and Iraq. We do not comment on the details of our activity in this area or on the number of UK nationals being held captive by any party to the conflict in Syria for national security reasons.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 25/06/2018 16:53:21 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	3917 label Biography information for Lord Walney

927825

registered interest
date	20/06/2018
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	China: 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 discussions he has had with his Chinese counterpart on the (a) right to freedom of religion and belief in China and (b) the effect of revised regulations on religious affairs in China on that right.
tabling member constituency	Edmonton
tabling member printed	Kate Osamor
uin	155879
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text We remain concerned about reports of persecution of Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Falun Gong practitioners and others on the grounds of their religion or belief in China. The freedom to practise, change or share one’s faith or belief without discrimination or violent opposition is a fundamental human right that all people should enjoy. We believe that societies which aim to guarantee freedom of religion or belief are more stable, prosperous and more resilient against violent extremism. The UK last raised these issues with China at the UK/China Human Rights Dialogue in June 2017. answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 26/06/2018 14:58:02 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4515 label Biography information for Kate Osamor

927836

registered interest
date	20/06/2018
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	USA: Undocumented Migrants
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 US counterpart on the US policy of separating families of arriving immigrants.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	155890
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2018 answer text <p>​As the Prime Minister said on 20 June, the reports and pictures we have seen in the past couple of days are deeply disturbing and wrong. We do not apply similar measures here and will never do so. Later on 20 June, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at ending the separation policy.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 25/06/2018 15:56:18 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

927895

registered interest
date	20/06/2018
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	Kashmir: Human Rights
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the report entitled Report on the Situation of Human Rights in Kashmir: Developments in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir from June 2016 to April 2018, and General Human Rights Concerns in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, published by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on 14 June 2018, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the recommendations of that report is given serious consideration by the Governments of India and Pakistan.
tabling member constituency	Burnley
tabling member printed	Julie Cooper
uin	155831
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2018 answer text <p>​The British Government has taken note of the concerns across Kashmir raised in the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights' report and his recommendations for both the Governments of India and Pakistan to consider. We encourage all states to cooperate with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and ensure that their domestic laws are in line with international human rights standards.</p><p>The FCO is concerned by any allegation of human rights abuse, which much must be investigated thoroughly, promptly and transparently. The UK's longstanding position is that it is for India and Pakistan to find a lasting political resolution to the situation in Kashmir, taking account of the wishes of the Kashmiri people. It is not for the UK to prescribe a solution or act as a mediator.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 25/06/2018 14:38:17 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4405 label Biography information for Julie Cooper

926870

registered interest
date	19/06/2018
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	Israel: Bedouin
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 on Palestinian communities of Israel’s plans for demolition of buildings in the village of Khan al-Ahmar in the West Bank; and what discussions he has had with his Israeli counterpart on this issue.
tabling member constituency	Bradford South
tabling member printed	Judith Cummins
uin	155312
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2018 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary raised the issue of the Bedouin village of Khan Al Ahmar during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on 6 June. He also issued a statement on 1 June calling on Israel to reconsider its proposals to demolish the village, noting that approximately 180 people face the prospect of losing their homes and livelihoods. The UK is particularly concerned by the pending demolition of the village’s school, which serves 170 children. I visited the village on 30 May, and I emphasised the UK’s concern at the village’s imminent demolition, which the UN say could constitute forcible transfer. I reiterated these concerns to the Israeli Ambassador on 20 June.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 25/06/2018 16:05:42 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4391 label Biography information for Judith Cummins

926874

registered interest
date	19/06/2018
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	Libya: Embassies
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what the timescale is for re-opening the British Embassy in Libya.
tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
tabling member printed	Alan Brown
uin	155320
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2018 answer text <p>We have a re-established a permanent presence in Tripoli, which means that our diplomats can make contact with a wide range of Libyans, including political actors at the highest levels. However, our Embassy remains temporarily closed and we do not yet provide consular or visa services in Libya. Timescales for the re-opening of the British Embassy will depend on the security situation in Tripoli. We are committed to working with the Libyan authorities to help provide greater security, stability and prosperity for the Libyan people.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 25/06/2018 16:13:45 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

926900

registered interest
date	19/06/2018
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 relations with UK.
tabling member constituency	West Lancashire
tabling member printed	Rosie Cooper
uin	155228
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2018 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 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 25/06/2018 16:01:08 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	1538 label Biography information for Rosie Cooper

926911

registered interest
date	19/06/2018
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	Foreign and Commonwealth Office: 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, whether he has plans for overseas travel on departmental business on 25-28 June, 2018; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Putney
tabling member printed	Justine Greening
uin	155230
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2018 answer text <p>​It has been the policy of successive governments not to publicise itemised details of Ministers' forthcoming travel plans.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 25/06/2018 16:03:31 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	1555 label Biography information for Justine Greening

926945

registered interest
date	19/06/2018
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	USA: Undocumented Migrants
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 urgent representations to the US Administration on the separation of children from their parents in immigration detention in that country.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Hall Green
tabling member printed	Mr Roger Godsiff
uin	155174
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2018 answer text <p>​As the Prime Minister said on 20 June, the reports and pictures we have seen in the past couple of days are deeply disturbing and wrong. We do not apply similar measures here and will never do so. Later on 20 June, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at ending the separation policy.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 25/06/2018 14:26:17 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	304 label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff