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903897

registered interest
date	14/05/2018
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	Sudan: 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 estimate his Department has made of the number of (a) people and (b) women detained without charge in (i) Darfur and (ii) Sudan.
tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
tabling member printed	Tom Brake
uin	143617
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2018 answer text <p>​The Government of Sudan does not release statistics on the number of detainees from each state held in its prisons. We continue to urge the Government of Sudan to guarantee the constitutional and human rights of its citizens, including the right to freedom of expression, to political participation, and to due process in the judicial system.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 22/05/2018 14:26:39 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

903908

registered interest
date	14/05/2018
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	Sudan: 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 he has made of the implications for UK policy of the recent attacks by the Government of Sudan in the Jebel Marra region of Darfur.
tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
uin	143755
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2018 answer text <p>We are aware of reports of fighting in the Jebel Marra region of Darfur between Government of Sudan troops and armed groups. Information is difficult to verify due to Government restrictions on access to the region. We are urging the Government of Sudan to ensure unfettered access for UNAMID, UN agencies and NGOs in order to corroborate reports and make an assessment of the scale and nature of fighting and its impact on civilians.</p><p>We will continue to monitor developments closely and raise our concerns about the violence and its impact with the Sudanese authorities. The British Ambassador raised our concerns with the President of Sudan during the formal presentation of his credentials on 14 May. Our Ambassador reiterated the importance of the unilateral cessations of hostilities, and urged all sides to abide by their pledges so that negotiations may resume in an environment that is conducive to peace.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 22/05/2018 14:25:23 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

903916

registered interest
date	14/05/2018
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	Omar Shakir
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 revocation of the Director of Human Rights Watch Israel and Palestine, Omar Shakir’s work permit.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	143731
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2018 answer text <p>It is for the Government of Israel to decide its immigration policy. The UK’s immigration policies and controls are similarly protected.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 22/05/2018 16:41:18 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

903923

registered interest
date	14/05/2018
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	Bangladesh: 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 representations he has made to the Bangladesh Government to ensure the fair and equal treatment of political parties in that country's forthcoming elections.
tabling member constituency	Bolton North East
tabling member printed	Sir David Crausby
uin	143663
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2018 answer text <p>​The Foreign Secretary met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Foreign Minister Ali during his visit to Bangladesh from 9 to 10 February. In both meetings he stressed the importance of free, fair elections and affording political space to the opposition. I did the same when I met Foreign Minister Ali on 19 April in the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018. The UK has consistently called on the Government of Bangladesh and opposition parties to engage in an effective dialogue to lay the groundwork for a free, fair and participatory general election. High Commission officials based in Dhaka regularly convey these messages to the Government of Bangladesh and opposition parties alike.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 22/05/2018 14:02:13 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	437 label Biography information for Sir David Crausby

903924

registered interest
date	14/05/2018
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	Bangladesh: 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, whether he has made representations to his Bangladeshi counterpart on the imprisonment of the leader of the main opposition party in that country.
tabling member constituency	Bolton North East
tabling member printed	Sir David Crausby
uin	143664
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2018 answer text <p>While it would not be appropriate for the UK to interfere in the judicial processes of another country, I remain concerned by the imprisonment of Khaleda Zia, the main opposition leader in Bangladesh. It impedes an effective dialogue between the main parties and could increase the risk of violence around the election and have a negative impact on participation. The Foreign Secretary met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Foreign Minister Ali during his visit to Bangladesh from 9 to 10 February. He stressed the importance of free and fair elections and affording political space to the opposition. I did the same when I met Foreign Minister Ali on 19 April in the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 22/05/2018 15:10:26 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	437 label Biography information for Sir David Crausby

903925

registered interest
date	14/05/2018
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	Bangladesh: 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 the assessment he has made of the potential effect of discussions at the April 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London on the forthcoming elections in Bangladesh.
tabling member constituency	Bolton North East
tabling member printed	Sir David Crausby
uin	143665
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2018 answer text <p>​The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting was an excellent opportunity for Commonwealth countries to reaffirm their commitment to shared values including human rights, democracy, and freedom of expression. Bangladesh played an active and important role in the meeting. It also afforded the opportunity for bilateral meetings to take place, and I stressed the importance of free, fair and pluralistic elections when I met Foreign Minister Ali on 19 April.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 22/05/2018 14:04:41 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	437 label Biography information for Sir David Crausby

903965

registered interest
date	14/05/2018
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	Hong Kong: Railways
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 the proposed Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link Bill on (a) British citizens residing in Hong Kong, (b) Hong Kong civil society and (c) the principle of one country two systems.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
tabling member printed	Richard Burden
uin	143649
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2018 answer text <p>​The economic case for the High Speed Rail Link is clear. However, we believe it is important that the final arrangements for a joint border checkpoint on the territory of the Special Administrative Region are consistent with the principles of 'One Country, Two Systems' and with Hong Kong's Basic Law. We will continue to monitor developments closely and to discuss arrangements for consular assistance at the high speed rail terminal with the Hong Kong authorities as the legislative process progresses.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 22/05/2018 13:26:33 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

903981

registered interest
date	14/05/2018
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	Sudan: Armed Forces
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 Sudan economic factsheet published by his Department on 26 April 2018, what proportion of the budget of the Government of Sudan has been allocated to the military in each of the last three years.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	143643
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2018 answer text <p>There is no reliable data as the Government of Sudan does not release information on its Defence expenditure. In 2009, the World Bank estimated that more than 60 percent of Sudan's national budget was spent on Security and Defence. In the absence of reliable information from the Government of Sudan, our assumption is that such spending constitutes between 60 and 70 percent of Sudan's national budget.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin grouped question UIN 143644 question first answered 22/05/2018 14:17:25 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

903982

registered interest
date	14/05/2018
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	Sudan: Armed Forces
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 Sudan economic factsheet published by his Department on 26 April 2018, what estimate he has made of the level of military spending in Sudan.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	143644
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2018 answer text <p>There is no reliable data as the Government of Sudan does not release information on its Defence expenditure. In 2009, the World Bank estimated that more than 60 percent of Sudan's national budget was spent on Security and Defence. In the absence of reliable information from the Government of Sudan, our assumption is that such spending constitutes between 60 and 70 percent of Sudan's national budget.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin grouped question UIN 143643 question first answered 22/05/2018 14:17:25 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

903983

registered interest
date	14/05/2018
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	Noura Hussein
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether his Department has made representations to Sudanese Government on the death sentence of Noura Hussein.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	143645
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2018 answer text <p>​The UK Ambassador to Sudan most recently raised our concerns about Noura Hussein's case with senior members of the Government of Sudan on 15 May. On the same day, we released a statement alongside other EU Heads of Mission to make clear our firm opposition to the use of the death penalty under any circumstances, and recalling the principle of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that marriage should be entered into only with the free and full consent of spouses. We will continue to raise the case at a high level with the Government of Sudan.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 22/05/2018 14:19:51 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew