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1187025

	registered interest
	date	23/03/2020
	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	Colombia: Homicide
	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 accuracy of media reports of killings of former FARC combatants that are taking part in the peace process.
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
	tabling member printed	Dan Carden
	uin	33594
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/04/2020 answer text <p><strong>Following the change to date for answer of this PQ, I submitted a response by email on 26 March, with the following response. The Table Office have agreed this approach.</strong></p><p>The UK shares the concerns of the Colombian Government regarding ongoing violence in Colombia, including the killings of former FARC combatants. We have been vocal in expressing our concern about the persistent high levels of violence and threats towards former FARC combatants and others, as well as the impact this has on the future of peace.</p><p>The United Kingdom welcomes the Colombian Government's longstanding commitment to assisting former guerrilla fighters in transitioning to civilian life following the peace agreement of 2016. We have committed almost £45 million over 5 years through the United Kingdom's Conflict, Stability and Security Fund for Colombia to support development across conflict-affected regions. We have done this through programmes designed to build state capacity to ensure the safety of former fighters, and of other vulnerable individuals and groups, including outside of official reincorporation zones.</p><p>We also raised our concern about this issue at the United Nations Security Council session on Colombia on 13 January, where we called on the Colombian government to accelerate its reintegration programmes for former combatants. We will continue to work closely with the Colombian government and civil society on the peace process and related matters.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 21/04/2020 06:40:14 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
	tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1187026

	registered interest
	date	23/03/2020
	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	Colombia: 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, if he will make representations to his Colombian counterpart on the security situation for human rights defenders in Colombia.
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
	tabling member printed	Dan Carden
	uin	33595
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/04/2020 answer text <p><strong>Following the change to date for answer of this PQ, I submitted a response by email on 26 March, with the following response. The Table Office have agreed this approach.</strong></p><p>The United Kingdom remains concerned about the persistent level of violence towards human rights defenders in Colombia. We consistently raise these issues with the Colombian Government, and in multilateral fora, most recently at the UN Security Council on 13 January, and during President Duque's visit to the UK in June 2019. Our Embassy in Bogota also continues to raise concerns about specific communities with the relevant state actors in Colombia.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 21/04/2020 06:38:10 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
	tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1182082

	registered interest
	date	02/03/2020
	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	Greek Islands: Migrant Camps
	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 in the last three months to his counterpart in Greece on its policy to contain migrants on Greek islands in the Aegean sea.
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
	tabling member printed	Dan Carden
	uin	23492
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2020 answer text <p>The UK and Greece enjoy a long-standing friendship. The UK is concerned about the condition of migrant camps on the Greek islands. Following a significant increase in arrivals during 2019, camps on the &quot;hotspot&quot; Greek islands have become severely overcrowded, resulting in poor conditions and inadequate accommodation, sanitation and healthcare.</p><p>The British Government remains committed to supporting Greece's efforts to manage migration and is working with the Greek Government to this end. We discuss our concerns with Greek ministers, as well as with senior officials, most recently HMA Athens spoke to the Minister for Migration and Asylum on 7 February and the UK Chargé d'Affaires with the Foreign Minister on 3 March.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 09/03/2020 10:31:22 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
	tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1192731

	registered interest
	date	04/05/2020
	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	Colombia: 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 discussions he has had with his Colombian counterpart on peace talks with the National Liberation Army; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
	tabling member printed	Dan Carden
	uin	43152
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/05/2020 answer text <p>The UK remains extremely concerned about the continued activity of illegal armed groups in Colombia, including the National Liberation Army (ELN), and the impact their violence has on Colombian society - even more so at this challenging time. We noted the unilateral ceasefire declared by the ELN on 30 March at a UN Security Council meeting on 14 April and hoped it would facilitate efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as potentially representing a positive step towards peace. We regret that this ceasefire has not been renewed by the ELN.</p><p>The UK has reaffirmed its unwavering support to the Colombian authorities as they seek to ensure sustainable peace in Colombia, and has reiterated the importance of pressing ahead with work to consolidate peace and build stability. At the same time, the UK, alongside international partners, has continued to urge the ELN to end its campaign of violence and to play a part in bringing an end to this conflict.</p><p>The UK has been vocal in expressing our concern about the effect the activity of armed groups has on the future of peace in Colombia. We regularly raise these issues with the Colombian Government and in multilateral fora. Most recently, our Permanent Representative to the United Nations spoke on this issue at the UN Security Council on 14 April, and we consistently press the Colombian Government to focus on extending the rule of law to all parts of the country.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 11/05/2020 13:22:12 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
	tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1182081

	registered interest
	date	02/03/2020
	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	Greece: Immigration
	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 validity of reports of the Hellenic Coast Guard and border police using violent and dangerous methods to turn back refugees and migrants.
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
	tabling member printed	Dan Carden
	uin	23493
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2020 answer text <p>We are concerned by the situation on the Greek border, and we remain in close contact with the Greek authorities. We continue to work across government to explore where the UK can further support Greece to improve the conditions for migrants. We do, of course, oppose any actions that endanger human life.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 05/03/2020 15:50:26 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
	tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

905470

	registered interest
	date	16/05/2018
	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	Mexico: Freedom of Expression
	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 the Government of Mexico on the potential effect of its Internal Security Law passed in December 2017 on freedom of expression and the ability to hold free and fair elections in Mexico.
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
	tabling member printed	Dan Carden
	uin	144983
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2018 answer text <p>Mexico's Internal Security Law provides a legal framework for the military's role in public security. As the law is yet to come into force, the implications of its implementation are unknown.</p><p>The Embassy has supported the office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, which has raised concerns with the Government of Mexico on certain aspects of the law, including weaknesses in civilian oversight and accountability. Embassy officials will continue to monitor the implementation of the law including the pending Supreme Court ruling on its constitutionality. The British Embassy funds programmes on human rights, security and justice, including an Embassy-facilitated seminar with the Mexican military and police forces in 2017. We will continue to look for opportunities to work with Mexico in this area, and to urge the Mexican Government to prioritise the reform and strengthening of the police forces.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 21/05/2018 16:26:01 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

905468

	registered interest
	date	16/05/2018
	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	Mexico: Elections
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether the Government plans to have a role in monitoring the forthcoming general election in Mexico.
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
	tabling member printed	Dan Carden
	uin	144981
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2018 answer text <p>Officials at the British Embassy in Mexico City have attended briefings on the electoral process presented by Mexico’s National Electoral Institute (INE) and by the Electoral Tribunal, and will also informally observe the elections as accredited visitors. We understand that the Organisation of American States (OAS) will send a formal observation mission to Mexico for the elections.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 21/05/2018 16:01:46 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

837776

	registered interest
	date	06/02/2018
	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	Mexico: 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 assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of preparations for free and fair elections in Mexico in July 2018.
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
	tabling member printed	Dan Carden
	uin	126807
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2018 answer text <p>Our Embassy in Mexico City is closely following preparations for the elections in July. Independent election observation missions at the previous presidential elections in 2006 and 2012 found the electoral system to be robust and trustworthy. We expect the next elections to be similarly well run.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 20/02/2018 16:55:25 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1123621

	registered interest
	date	29/04/2019
	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	Libya: 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 his Department will support search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean for people trying to flee Libya.
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
	tabling member printed	Dan Carden
	uin	248761
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2019 answer text <p>The UK Government currently supports the EU's Operation Sophia through the provision of staff to its Operational Headquarters, although Operation Sophia's naval operations are currently suspended. There is no evidence of an increase in the volumes of migrants seeking to cross the central Mediterranean from Libya to Europe. However, we are monitoring this situation closely. The UK Government continues to call on all parties to the conflict in Libya to commit to a ceasefire, ensure humanitarian access to aid the voluntary evacuation of civilians, and a return to the political process.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 08/05/2019 15:28:26 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

905469

	registered interest
	date	16/05/2018
	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	Mexico: 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 recent discussions his Department has had with representatives of the Mexican Government on ensuring free and fair elections in that country.
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
	tabling member printed	Dan Carden
	uin	144982
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2018 answer text <p>The United Kingdom continues to follow, closely, the preparations for the forthcoming Elections in Mexico on 1 July. As part of our regular dialogue with Mexico, officials have discussed the forthcoming elections with the Mexican Government. Elections in the past have been judged to be free and fair by accredited international observers, although there remains room for improvement, for example, in the areas of financing and auditing of campaign expenditure. Mexico’s National Electoral Institute (INE) is responsible for organising the elections and Embassy officials have attended briefing by the INE on the electoral process.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 21/05/2018 16:04:35 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden