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registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2020-03-06more like thismore than 2020-03-06
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Iran: Identity Cards more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has received on the (a) access to fundamental rights of Iranian citizens who do not have a new digitised ID card and (b) effect of that new system on (i) members of the Baha’i community and (ii) others not recognised under the 1979 constitution; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
tabling member printed
Bob Blackman remove filter
uin 26142 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-12more like thismore than 2020-03-12
answer text <p>We are aware of reports that Iran's Baha'i community are being prevented from obtaining identity cards under new rules, depriving them of accessing many basic services. We remain concerned about the continued harassment and mistreatment that the Baha'i and other minority religious groups face. We support the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran's assessment that discrimination against the Baha'is in Iran is sanctioned by a lack of constitutional recognition. We regularly call upon Iran to cease harassment of all religious minorities and to fulfil its international and domestic obligations to protect freedom of religion or belief to all Iranians.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree more like this
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-12T15:02:58.537Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-12T15:02:58.537Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4005
label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this
1167924
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2019-11-05more like thismore than 2019-11-05
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading India: Foreign Relations more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What diplomatic steps he has taken to strengthen UK relations with India. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
tabling member printed
Bob Blackman remove filter
uin 900307 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-11-05more like thismore than 2019-11-05
answer text <p>The UK’s bilateral relationship with India is strong and growing. It is broad, covering trade and investment, people-to-people connections, and being a Force for Good in the world. The Foreign Secretary met Foreign Minister Jaishankar on his first overseas visit, to ASEAN on 1 August, and the Prime Minister met Prime Minister Modi at the G7 in August. They agreed that we should expand ambition of trade relationship as we leave the EU. The Prince of Wales will visit India in November to celebrate the depth and richness of the UK-India relationship.</p><p>New rules on post-study work visas announced in October will ensure we attract India’s best and brightest to mutual advantage.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency South Derbyshire more like this
answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-11-05T14:51:43.21Zmore like thismore than 2019-11-05T14:51:43.21Z
answering member
4053
label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
tabling member
4005
label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this
1167452
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2019-10-30more like thismore than 2019-10-30
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Palestinians: Press Freedom more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his counterpart in the Palestinian Authority on the effect of the implementation of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016 on freedom of the press in that region. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
tabling member printed
Bob Blackman remove filter
uin 7719 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-11-05more like thismore than 2019-11-05
answer text <p>The UK supports calls for greater media freedoms in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The evidence is clear: where journalists and media organisations are free to do their work, societies are more prosperous and resilient. Officials from our Consulate-General in Jerusalem regularly raise the issue of freedom of expression, including the revision of relevant legislation, with the Palestinian Authority. Her Majesty’s Consul General in Jerusalem raised this most recently on 30 October. We encourage the Palestinian Authority to ensure the harmonisation of Palestinian laws with International Human Rights conventions to which it has acceded, in order to guarantee that freedom of expression and the generally free and pluralistic media environment are preserved.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-11-05T10:07:59.72Zmore like thismore than 2019-11-05T10:07:59.72Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4005
label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this
1136217
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2019-07-02more like thismore than 2019-07-02
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Khaleda Zia more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of the imprisonment of the main opposition leader in Bangladesh, Khaleda Zia, on political stability in that country; and what representations he has made to his Bangladeshi counterpart on that matter. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
tabling member printed
Bob Blackman remove filter
uin 272185 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-10more like thismore than 2019-07-10
answer text <p>We continue to stress to the Government of Bangladesh, both in public and in private, the importance of respect for human rights and the rule of law. We expect those in detention including Khaleda Zia to be treated in accordance with Bangladesh's international commitments on human rights, and we regularly engage with the Government of Bangladesh on the treatment of those in detention and on the integrity and independence of the judicial process.</p><p>The Foreign Secretary has written to Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen this year to express our concerns about the general election in December 2018 and to encourage the Government of Bangladesh to maintain dialogue with opposition parties and civil society.</p><p>The Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific reiterated these concerns and the importance of respect for human rights when he met the Prime Minister and ministers during his visit to Bangladesh in April 2019.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-10T13:31:07.33Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-10T13:31:07.33Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4005
label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this
1077393
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2019-02-26more like thismore than 2019-02-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Kashmir: Terrorism more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What diplomatic steps he has taken to support India following the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
tabling member printed
Bob Blackman remove filter
uin 909449 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-26more like thismore than 2019-02-26
answer text <p>The UK government unequivocally condemns the appalling terror attacks in Pulwama on 14 Februrary. We are actively encouraging the Governments of both India and Pakistan to find diplomatic solutions and refrain from actions that could jeopardise regional stability. We are also working through the UN Security Council to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-26T16:05:00.13Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-26T16:05:00.13Z
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field more like this
tabling member
4005
label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this
943841
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2018-07-18more like thismore than 2018-07-18
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Iran: Politics and Government more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he has received representations on the arrest of an Iranian diplomat in Germany on charges related to a foiled plot against the Iran Freedom – The Alternative gathering on 30 June 2018 in Paris; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
tabling member printed
Bob Blackman remove filter
uin 165541 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-27more like thismore than 2018-07-27
answer text <p>We have not received specific representations from any other governments on the arrest of an Iranian diplomat in Germany but we are concerned by reports that an Iranian diplomat may have been involved with a plot against a conference in Paris.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-27T11:26:24.283Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-27T11:26:24.283Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4005
label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this
943842
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2018-07-18more like thismore than 2018-07-18
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Iran: Politics and Government more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential perpetrators of the plot against the Iran Freedom – The Alternative gathering on 30 June 2018 in Paris. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
tabling member printed
Bob Blackman remove filter
uin 165542 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-27more like thismore than 2018-07-27
answer text <p>We are concerned by reports that an Iranian diplomat may have been involved with a plot against a conference in Paris, and understand that investigations are ongoing in a number of European countries. We are not aware at this stage of a link to the UK.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-27T11:27:38.04Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-27T11:27:38.04Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4005
label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this
922377
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2018-06-12more like thismore than 2018-06-12
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to secure the immediate release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
tabling member printed
Bob Blackman remove filter
uin 152745 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-06-19more like thismore than 2018-06-19
answer text <p>​We remain very concerned about all our dual nationals detained in Iran. We continue to raise their cases with the Iranian government at every opportunity, and make decisions in line with what we believe will produce the best outcomes in their cases. However, we will not be providing a continuous commentary. We judge this will not be helpful, or in the best interest of each case.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-06-19T15:22:03.67Zmore like thismore than 2018-06-19T15:22:03.67Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4005
label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this
922386
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2018-06-12more like thismore than 2018-06-12
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he has identified the factors which are preventing the release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
tabling member printed
Bob Blackman remove filter
uin 152746 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-06-19more like thismore than 2018-06-19
answer text <p>​We remain very concerned about all our dual nationals detained in Iran. We continue to raise their cases with the Iranian government at every opportunity, and make decisions in line with what we believe will produce the best outcomes in their cases. However, we will not be providing a continuous commentary. We judge this will not be helpful, or in the best interest of each case.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-06-19T15:42:54.577Zmore like thismore than 2018-06-19T15:42:54.577Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4005
label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this
872227
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2018-03-26more like thismore than 2018-03-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Hong Kong: National Anthems more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the Sino-British Joint Declaration, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of the change to the national anthem law in Hong Kong on the operation of British businesses; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
tabling member printed
Bob Blackman remove filter
uin 134141 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-04-05more like thismore than 2018-04-05
answer text <p>It is vital that Hong Kong’s rights and freedoms are respected, including when new legislation is being considered. We therefore welcome the Hong Kong Government’s commitment to carefully consider the views of the public and members of the Legislative Council during this legislative process.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-04-05T15:25:04.1Zmore like thismore than 2018-04-05T15:25:04.1Z
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field more like this
tabling member
4005
label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this