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1142148

	registered interest
	date	25/07/2019
	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	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support a negotiated peace settlement in Yemen.
	tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
	tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
	uin	282384
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/09/2019 answer text <p>​Peace talks are the top priority – there can be no military solution to the conflict. A political settlement is the only way to bring long-term stability to Yemen and to address the humanitarian crisis. The Yemeni parties must engage constructively and in good faith to overcome obstacles and find a political solution to end the conflict.</p><p>The UK has played a leading role in diplomatic efforts, including bringing together key international actors to try to find a peaceful solution. I met Yemeni, Saudi, Emirati and Omani representatives during my recent visit to the Gulf to press for continued commitment to the UN-led peace process. The UN Special Envoy is discussing the timing and location of the next round of talks with the parties. We urge the parties to co-operate with the Special Envoy in this and act in good faith to implement the agreements made in Stockholm.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 03/09/2019 10:47:51 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

1081919

	registered interest
	date	04/03/2019
	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	Sierra Leone: 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 recent assessment his Department has made of the state of political and constitutional freedoms in Sierra Leone; and what steps his Department has taken in response to recent political and constitutional events in Sierra Leone.
	tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
	tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
	uin	228165
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/03/2019 answer text <p>​The Government welcomes the recent launch by the Government of Sierra Leone of its Medium Term National Economic Development plan. In that context, the UK, and partners have raised concerns with the Government about its policy on non-governmental organisations (NGOs) contained in the new Development Cooperation Framework (DCF). I recently met with Foreign Minister Dr. Alie Kabba and emphasised the importance of giving NGOs the space to operate and contribute to Sierra Leone's development. We welcome further discussions on the content of the DCF to ensure that the valuable work of NGOs in Sierra Leone is unhindered.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 07/03/2019 15:09:33 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

917415

	registered interest
	date	05/06/2018
	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	Rwanda: 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, with reference to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda in 2020, what steps he has taken to encourage the Rwandan President to (a) release political prisoners and (b) lift restrictions on the freedom of the press.
	tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
	tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
	uin	150145
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/06/2018 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary met Rwandan President Paul Kagame at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on 17 April where we discussed human rights and democratic development in Rwanda. We will continue to speak candidly with Rwanda, raising concerns about human rights, freedom of expression, media freedoms and the lack of political space.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 13/06/2018 14:18:09 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

917419

	registered interest
	date	05/06/2018
	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	Rwanda: 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 representations he has made to the Rwandan Government on ensuring the safety of Rwandan exiles (a) in the UK and (b) abroad.
	tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
	tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
	uin	150147
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/06/2018 answer text <p>When the Foreign Secretary met Rwandan President Paul Kagame at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on 17 April, he raised the case of alleged threats to Rwandan dissidents resident in the United Kingdom and abroad, making clear that the UK takes a zero tolerance approach to violence and threats of violence.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 13/06/2018 14:16:52 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

890330

	registered interest
	date	24/04/2018
	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, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle alleged human rights abuses in Indian-occupied Kashmir.
	tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
	tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
	uin	137585
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/04/2018 answer text <p>We recognise that there are human rights concerns in India-administered Kashmir. We have recently discussed this situation in India-administered Kashmir with representatives of the Indian Government. We encourage all States to ensure that their domestic laws are in line with international standards. The FCO believes that any allegations of human rights abuses must be investigated thoroughly, promptly and transparently.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 30/04/2018 14:44:28 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
	tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

890331

	registered interest
	date	24/04/2018
	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, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that Commonwealth citizens in disputed Kashmir territories have their human rights upheld.
	tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
	tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
	uin	137586
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/04/2018 answer text <p>The British Government encourages all states to ensure that their domestic laws meet international human rights standards. We raise the issue of Kashmir, including human rights, with the Governments of India and Pakistan. The British Government also works with the Indian and Pakistani Governments to build capacity and share expertise to tackle challenges, including the promotion and protection of human rights.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 30/04/2018 14:50:53 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
	tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

882685

	registered interest
	date	13/04/2018
	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	Sierra Leone: 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 the political situation in Sierra Leone’s since the presidential elections in April 2018; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure peace and stability in that country.
	tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
	tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
	uin	135747
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/04/2018 answer text <p>Following the victory of President Maada Bio in the Presidential run-off in Sierra Leone on 4 April, there were sporadic outbreaks of violence, but the country remained largely calm. The President issued a statement condemning the violence and has initiated a cross-party committee to address incidents of political violence and intimidation across the country.</p><p>The UK worked closely with Sierra Leone on election preparations and has done considerable work on policing and security sector reform to support stability in the country. We were pleased to see the Sierra Leone Police and security services respond well to the challenges of the election period. We will continue to work with the new administration to promote inclusive sustainable development in Sierra Leone.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 18/04/2018 15:30:21 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

844703

	registered interest
	date	20/02/2018
	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	Trinidad and Tobago: British Nationals Abroad
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What support his Department is providing to the families of British citizens murdered in Trinidad and Tobago and to the investigating authorities in that country.
	tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
	tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
	uin	903904
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2018 answer text <p>Our dedicated consular team in London supports families bereaved through murder committed overseas. They work with officials across our network to provide information about the local police and legal system and guidance on repatriation. They also provide updates on investigations and trials. We cannot interfere in judicial process or police investigation of another country, just as we would not accept such interference in the UK.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 20/02/2018 17:12:23 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

822981

	registered interest
	date	15/01/2018
	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	International Decade for People of African Descent
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what plans his Department has to mark the UN International Decade for People of African Descent.
	tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
	tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
	uin	122664
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2018 answer text <p>Her Majesty's Government has no specific plans to mark the UN International Decade for People of African Descent. However, the total elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance remains a high priority for the UK.</p><p>Domestically, the UK has one of the strongest legislative frameworks in the world in place to protect communities from hostility, violence and bigotry and we keep it under review to ensure that it remains effective and appropriate in the face of new and emerging threats.</p><p>Internationally, we work through the United Nations to ensure the international community focuses on strengthening national, regional and international legal frameworks, in order to make a reality of the protections contained in the United Nations International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 23/01/2018 17:14:49 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
	tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

822982

	registered interest
	date	15/01/2018
	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	International Decade for People of African Descent
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, for what reasons his Department was not represented at the UN Regional Meeting on People of African Descent of 23 to 24 November 2017 in Geneva.
	tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
	tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
	uin	122665
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2018 answer text <p>Her Majesty's Government was represented at the UN Regional Meeting on People of African Descent on 23 to 24 November 2017 by officials from our mission in Geneva. We actively contributed to the European Union's opening statement and to the 'Outcome document' which was agreed by all states present.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 23/01/2018 17:15:45 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
	tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle