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1126351

	registered interest
	date	14/05/2019
	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	What recent discussions he has had with international agencies on the security situation in Yemen.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	910882
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2019 answer text <p>The security situation in Yemen is of great concern. Working with partners and agencies, we are monitoring developments and doing all we can to end the conflict. The UK has played a leading role in diplomatic efforts and will continue to do so. My Right Honourable Friend the Foreign Secretary visited Yemen in March. He also hosted a ministerial Quad meeting last month to discuss implementation of the Hodeidah agreement and next steps in the political process. I welcome reports over the weekend that the Houthis have begun their withdrawal from Hodeidah. I look forward to receiving independent verification from the UN and hearing the assessment of the UN Special Envoy during his briefing to the Security Council.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 14/05/2019 14:22:06 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1126352

	registered interest
	date	14/05/2019
	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: Peace Negotiations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What diplomatic steps he is taking to support a peace process in Yemen.
	tabling member constituency	Faversham and Mid Kent
	tabling member printed	Helen Whately
	uin	910888
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2019 answer text <p>The security situation in Yemen is of great concern. Working with partners and agencies, we are monitoring developments and doing all we can to end the conflict. The UK has played a leading role in diplomatic efforts and will continue to do so. My Right Honourable Friend the Foreign Secretary visited Yemen in March. He also hosted a ministerial Quad meeting last month to discuss implementation of the Hodeidah agreement and next steps in the political process. I welcome reports over the weekend that the Houthis have begun their withdrawal from Hodeidah.I look forward to receiving independent verification from the UN and hearing the assessment of the UN Special Envoy during his briefing to the Security Council.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 14/05/2019 14:22:24 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately

1125796

	registered interest
	date	09/05/2019
	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	Mali: Peace Negotiations
	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 he is taking to promote peace in Mali.
	tabling member constituency	Coventry South
	tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
	uin	252522
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2019 answer text <p>The Government continues to be concerned about the situation in Mali. We reiterate our previous calls on the parties to the 2015 Algiers Peace Agreement to take immediate steps to advance the peace process. We are also deeply concerned by the increase in terrorist and intercommunal attacks in the centre of Mali. We underline the need for security efforts to be accompanied by inclusive political and institutional reform, as well as initiatives to promote economic development.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 14/05/2019 14:47:44 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1125232

	registered interest
	date	08/05/2019
	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: Military Intervention
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if his Department will take steps to establish an independent investigation into the bombing of a de-conflicted hospital in Kitaf, Yemen on 26 March 2019.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
	tabling member printed	Richard Burden
	uin	251887
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2019 answer text <p>We are deeply concerned of reports of an alleged airstrike on a petrol station at a hospital facility on 26 March 2019. UK officials have been in contact with Save the Children, who fund the hospital, about this alleged incident and have raised this matter with the Saudi-led Coalition, who have announced an investigation.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 14/05/2019 15:36:59 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

1125338

	registered interest
	date	08/05/2019
	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: Homophobia and Racial Discrimination
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what advice his Department has issued to UK citizens on the prevalence of (a) racism and (b) homophobia when travelling abroad.
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
	tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
	uin	252046
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2019 answer text <p>​We advise British people travelling abroad on LGBT+ issues in the Local laws and customs section of the travel advice. This includes a dedicated guidance page on travel advice for LGBT+. For countries where we have evidence to suggest racial discrimination may occur, we include information in the Safety and security section of the travel advice.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 14/05/2019 14:41:06 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1124988

	registered interest
	date	07/05/2019
	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	Afghanistan: 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 assessment his Department has made of the level of threat to the (a) Hindu and (b) Christian communities in Afghanistan.
	tabling member constituency	Warley
	tabling member printed	John Spellar
	uin	251207
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/05/2019 answer text <p>Security Forces are committed to tackling this threat. As part of NATO's Resolute Support Mission, the UK supports the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces in its efforts to improve security for all communities.</p><p>Ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, such as the Christian, Sikh and Hindu communities, continue to face challenges. We regularly raise human rights issues with the Government of Afghanistan, including the need to protect the rights of all ethnic and religious groups in line with the constitution. The UK condemns in the strongest possible terms the targeting of innocent people based on their beliefs. Last year, I publicly condemned the 1 July attack on a group of Sikhs and Hindus in Jalalabad as &quot;a despicable attack on Afghanistan's historic Sikh and Hindu community&quot;.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 15/05/2019 06:23:46 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
	tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1124989

	registered interest
	date	07/05/2019
	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	St Helena: Fisheries
	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 publish the price for which the Saint Helena Government sold commercial fishing licences to the Argos Fishing Company in (a) 2016, (b) 2017 and (c) 2018.
	tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
	tabling member printed	Zac Goldsmith
	uin	251369
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2019 answer text <p>The sale of commercial fishing licenses is the responsibility of the St Helena Government.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 13/05/2019 16:55:38 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park

1124991

	registered interest
	date	07/05/2019
	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	St Helena: Fishing Vessels
	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 publish the income from fishing vessel registration fees paid to the Saint Helena Government by the Argos Fishing Company in the years (a) 2016, (b) 2017 and (c) 2018.
	tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
	tabling member printed	Zac Goldsmith
	uin	251371
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2019 answer text <p>Any commercial agreements between Argos Fishing company and the St Helena Government are a matter for the St Helena Government.</p><p>​</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 13/05/2019 16:48:48 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park

1124992

	registered interest
	date	07/05/2019
	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	St Helena: Fisheries
	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 publish the level of subsidy paid to the Saint Helena Fisheries Corporation from the UK public purse in the years (a) 2016, (b) 2017 and (c) 2018.
	tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
	tabling member printed	Zac Goldsmith
	uin	251372
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2019 answer text <p>Any financial support to the St Helena Fishery Corporation is determined by the St Helena Government.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 13/05/2019 16:51:02 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park

1124993

	registered interest
	date	07/05/2019
	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	St Helena: Fisheries
	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 terms and conditions are under which fishing licenses are sold by the Saint Helena Government; how conditions on those licences are enforced by the Saint Helena Government; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
	tabling member printed	Zac Goldsmith
	uin	251373
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2019 answer text <p>The St Helena Government are responsible for selling and administering commercial fishing licences.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 13/05/2019 16:52:52 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park