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1045792

	registered interest
	date	22/01/2019
	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	Christianity
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps his Department is taking to reduce the persecution of Christians overseas.
	tabling member constituency	Waveney
	tabling member printed	Peter Aldous
	uin	908707
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2019 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary has commissioned an independent, global review into the additional practical steps the Government can take to support persecuted Christians. The review will report by Easter.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 22/01/2019 17:06:06 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
	tabling member	4069 label Biography information for Peter Aldous

1045794

	registered interest
	date	22/01/2019
	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	Christianity
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps his Department is taking to reduce the persecution of Christians overseas.
	tabling member constituency	Stirling
	tabling member printed	Stephen Kerr
	uin	908710
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2019 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary has commissioned an independent, global review into the additional practical steps the Government can take to support persecuted Christians. The review will report by Easter.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 22/01/2019 17:07:31 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
	tabling member	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr

1045796

	registered interest
	date	22/01/2019
	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	Papua: Measles
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What discussions he has had with his Indonesian counterpart on (a) the provision of measles vaccinations in West Papua and (b) access to healthcare for West Papuans.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
	tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
	uin	908718
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2019 answer text <p>Officals at our Embassy in Jakarta, including the Ambassador, visit Papua and West Papua regularly. During these visits they press the Indonesian authorities to address legitimate concerns and ensure the sustainable and equitable development of the province. This includes access to healthcare. We have not to date raised the specific issue of measles immunisations, but I am happy to confirm to the honourable member that we shall do so.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 22/01/2019 14:58:52 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
	tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

1045793

	registered interest
	date	22/01/2019
	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	Venezuela: Politics and Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What diplomatic steps he is taking to tackle the constitutional and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and the effect of that crisis on the political and economic situation in neighbouring countries.
	tabling member constituency	Warley
	tabling member printed	John Spellar
	uin	908708
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2019 answer text <p>We are all concerned about the situation in Venezuela, a crisis of growing regional magnitude. Only yesterday 25 members of the National Guard revolted against Maduro's leadership. In October 2018, speaking at Chatham House, I called for a concerted regional and global response to what has become a man-made regional crisis. The UK is standing alongside American, EU and Lima Group partners to ensure a robust response to the crisis; all options remain open including further targeted sanctions.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 22/01/2019 16:35:10 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1045795

	registered interest
	date	22/01/2019
	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	Colombia: Peace Negotiations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What assessment he has made of progress on the peace process in Colombia.
	tabling member constituency	City of Chester
	tabling member printed	Christian Matheson
	uin	908715
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2019 answer text <p>I strongly condemn the ELN's terrorist attack in Bogota last week. Colombia has been steadfast in its rejection of violence for political ends. The 2016 historic peace deal has shown the way, the FARC is now a political party and last year's elections were the safest in decades. The UK continues to support the Colombian authorities as they seek to ensure sustainable peace for all Colombians. Last month I announced an extra £5 million from the Conflict Stability and Security Fund to support Colombia's efforts to secure lasting peace for all its citizens.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 22/01/2019 16:36:48 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	4408 label Biography information for Christian Matheson

1041604

	registered interest
	date	15/01/2019
	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	Islamic State
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when the Government next plans to provide an update to Parliament on the fight against Daesh.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	208807
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2019 answer text <p>​The British Government updates the House regularly on the progress of the counter Daesh campaign in Iraq and Syria. We intend to update the House as soon as possible.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 22/01/2019 15:28:59 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1041704

	registered interest
	date	15/01/2019
	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	Iran: Prisoners
	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 the Government is taking to secure the release of UK-Iranian nationals imprisoned in Iran.
	tabling member constituency	North Herefordshire
	tabling member printed	Bill Wiggin
	uin	208787
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2019 answer text <p>The treatment of all British-Iranians detained in Iran, including Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe is a priority for the Government. We raise these cases with the Iranian Government at every opportunity. On 14 January, the Foreign Secretary summoned the Iranian Ambassador to the UK. The Foreign Secretary called for Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe immediately to be given the healthcare she requires and for her and other British-Iranian dual nationals to be released. The Iranian authorities have since confirmed that access to external medical treatment will be permitted. We will continue to raise Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe's case, as well as our other consular cases, with the Iranian Government at every opportunity, including requesting consular access, and will continue to take action in line with what we believe will produce the best outcomes in their cases.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 22/01/2019 15:33:14 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	1428 label Biography information for Sir Bill Wiggin

1041569

	registered interest
	date	15/01/2019
	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	Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Narges Mohammadi
	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 is he taking to ensure that (a) Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and (b) Narges Mohammadi receive adequate and timely medical care.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	208798
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2019 answer text <p>The treatment of all British-Iranians detained in Iran, including Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe is a priority for the Government. We urgently raise these cases with the Iranian Government at every opportunity. On 14 January, the Foreign Secretary summoned the Iranian Ambassdor to the UK. The Foreign Secretary called for Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe to be immediately given the healthcare she requires and for her and other British-Iranian dual nationals to be released. The Iranian authorities have since confirmed that access to external medical treatment will be permitted. We will continue to raise Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe's case, as well as our other consular cases, with the Iranian Government at every opportunity, including requesting consular access, and will continue to take action in line with what we believe will produce the best outcomes in their cases. We are only able to provide consular support to British nationals, including dual nationals, and to otherwise un-represented EU and Commonwealth nationals. Mrs Mohammadi as she holds Iranian nationality only, is not eligible for consular assistance.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 22/01/2019 15:46:11 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1041698

	registered interest
	date	15/01/2019
	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 he is taking to support a peace process in Yemen.
	tabling member constituency	North Herefordshire
	tabling member printed	Bill Wiggin
	uin	208784
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2019 answer text <p>The UK is playing a leading role in seeking a political solution to end the conflict and incalculable suffering in Yemen. On 16 January, the UN Security Council voted unanimously to back the UK-led resolution which bolsters the UN Yemen peace process. It will establish a six month UN mission to monitor the Hodeidah ceasefire. The ceasefire is an important step towards peace but by no means guaranteed. It is therefore vital that all parties act in good faith and take urgent steps to implement these agreements.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 22/01/2019 15:30:34 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	1428 label Biography information for Sir Bill Wiggin

1041706

	registered interest
	date	15/01/2019
	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	Press 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 steps he is taking to protect the rights and freedoms of journalists throughout the world.
	tabling member constituency	North Herefordshire
	tabling member printed	Bill Wiggin
	uin	208788
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2019 answer text <p>The UK is committed to the promotion of media freedom and the protection of journalists worldwide. A free and independent media is the lifeblood of democracy. My RHF the Foreign Secretary has announced the launch an international campaign throughout 2019 to end the climate of impunity and mobilise a consensus behind the protection of journalists. In the coming year and beyond, we are going to increase the global spotlight on media freedom as an important issue and raise the costs to Governments, and Others, that abuse media freedom. Later this year we plan to host an international conference on media freedom with the aim of bringing the issue to the attention of opinion-formers across the globe, promoting the value and benefits of a free media to a wide audience, and mobilising an international consensus behind the protection of journalists.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 22/01/2019 15:05:17 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
	tabling member	1428 label Biography information for Sir Bill Wiggin