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147509

	registered interest
	date	10/11/2014
	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
	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 reports he has received on Iran's nuclear enrichment activities.
	tabling member constituency	Ribble Valley
	tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Evans
	uin	214167
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/12/2014 answer text <p>On 7 November 2014, the IAEA Director General issued his latest report on the status of Iran’s nuclear programme. This report covers Iran's nuclear programme, the IAEA's efforts to address the Possible Military Dimensions of Iran’s nuclear programme (PMD), and the nuclear aspects of the Joint Plan of Action with the E3+3. The report is available on the IAEA’s website at http://www.iaea.org/sites/default/files/gov2014-62.pdf.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 17/12/2014 13:52:58 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	474 label Biography information for Mr Nigel Evans

174402

	registered interest
	date	19/01/2015
	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	North Korea
	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 North Korea's nuclear activities.
	tabling member constituency	Ribble Valley
	tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Evans
	uin	221224
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2015 answer text <p>We keep the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) nuclear and ballistic missile programmes under constant review. We are concerned that the DPRK has restarted its Yongbyon nuclear reactor, coupled with reports that a nearby uranium enrichment facility has been expanded. DPRK threats to conduct a fourth nuclear test are extremely worrying and only serve to destabilise regional security further. We continue to urge the DPRK to comply with its obligations under relevant UN Security Council Resolutions, to refrain from any further provocations, to abide by its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and to permit full access by the International Atomic Energy Agency.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 22/01/2015 15:46:40 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	474 label Biography information for Mr Nigel Evans

174403

	registered interest
	date	19/01/2015
	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	Auschwitz Camp
	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 has taken to mark the seventieth anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
	tabling member constituency	Ribble Valley
	tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Evans
	uin	221222
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2015 answer text <p>The UK will be represented at the official commemoration ceremony for the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau to be held in Auschwitz-Birkenau on 27 January by my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary, and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. The delegation will include survivors of Auschwitz, the British Ambassador to Warsaw, representatives of the Holocaust Educational Trust and the Board of Deputies of British Jews.</p><p>The UK has donated £2.1 million to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation. We have been very closely involved in the efforts made by the Foundation to raise the remaining amount for the Perpetual Fund that will enable the Museum and Memorial to function indefinitely. Our Ambassador in Warsaw has been helping to lead efforts to engage the private sector in supporting the Fund, including by hosting a meeting to discuss how to assist the Foundation in promoting the idea of 18 Pillars of Remembrance – involving substantial contributions by private donors.</p><p>The Government supports the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust to deliver the national commemoration and local activities across the UK, and will be represented at a senior level at this year’s commemoration. Holocaust Memorial Day 2014 was the most successful to date with 2,400 activities having taken place. Reflecting our Chairmanship of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, we have encouraged our Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates around the world to make a special effort this year to host or sponsor various activities on 27 January to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day. We hosted a major Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London on 21 January in partnership with the Embassy of Israel in London.</p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 22/01/2015 16:57:38 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
	tabling member	474 label Biography information for Mr Nigel Evans

349576

	registered interest
	date	10/06/2015
	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: Nuclear Power
	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 he has had with his Israeli counterpart on Iran's nuclear programme.
	tabling member constituency	Ribble Valley
	tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Evans
	uin	1905
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2015 answer text <p>I most recently discussed Iran's nuclear programme, among other issues, with the Israeli National Security Adviser during his visit on 3-4 June. Officials from the Government of Israel also have regular discussions with our Embassy in Tel Aviv about Iran and the E3+3 negotiations with Iran on its nuclear programme.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 16/06/2015 13:27:40 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	474 label Biography information for Mr Nigel Evans

349577

	registered interest
	date	10/06/2015
	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: Nuclear Power
	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 reports he has received on North Korean nuclear experts visiting Tehran.
	tabling member constituency	Ribble Valley
	tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Evans
	uin	1906
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2015 answer text <p>We are aware of media reports that nuclear experts from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) visited Iran this year. If true, these reports are very concerning. We continue to monitor any evidence of nuclear cooperation between these two states, and to support and lead international efforts to prevent the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, including the spread of related knowledge and technology.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 16/06/2015 13:39:07 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	474 label Biography information for Mr Nigel Evans

349578

	registered interest
	date	10/06/2015
	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: Nuclear Power
	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 he has had with his counterparts in the Gulf on Iran's nuclear programme.
	tabling member constituency	Ribble Valley
	tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Evans
	uin	1908
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2015 answer text Ministers and FCO officials regularly engage their counterparts in the Gulf on Iran. This includes discussions of the nuclear negotiations, nuclear-related sanctions and Iran's nuclear programme. We remain committed to reaching a comprehensive agreement on Iran's nuclear programme which will be in the interest of the region and the rest of the world. answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 16/06/2015 13:22:23 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	474 label Biography information for Mr Nigel Evans

383883

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2015
	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: Nuclear Weapons
	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 he has made of Iran's ballistic missile research and development programme.
	tabling member constituency	Ribble Valley
	tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Evans
	uin	3201
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/06/2015 answer text <p>UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1929 prohibits Iran from all activity related to ballistic missiles capable of delivering a nuclear weapon. Iran’s ballistic missile programme, and its continued development in violation of UNSCRs, is a significant concern. We keep Iran’s ballistic missile programme under constant review.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 24/06/2015 12:57:58 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	474 label Biography information for Mr Nigel Evans

444197

	registered interest
	date	12/01/2016
	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	UN Secretariat: Public Appointments
	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 the UN to ensure the promotion of gender parity, equality and diversity in the selection process for the next Secretary General.
	tabling member constituency	Ribble Valley
	tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Evans
	uin	22208
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2016 answer text <p>Last year the UK launched an initiative to reform the selection process for the next UN Secretary General. We proposed measures that would deliver greater transparency, fairness and structure to the process. All other attributes being equal, it is high time for a woman to lead the United Nations - a job that represents the interests of all the world’s people cannot exclude half of its population. We were therefore pleased the General Assembly adopted a resolution (69/321) that broadly reflects our key proposals: clarity over timelines, greater transparency and an invitation to Member States to put forward women candidates. We also welcome the joint letter of 15 December 2015 (http://www.un.org/pga/70/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/15-Dec-2015_Appointment-of-Secretary-General-15-December-2015.pdf) from the Presidents of the General Assembly and the Security Council that sets out principles to guide the selection process.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 18/01/2016 17:13:35 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
	tabling member	474 label Biography information for Mr Nigel Evans

444198

	registered interest
	date	12/01/2016
	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	UN Secretariat: Public Appointments
	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 the UN to ensure a more open and transparent selection process of the next Secretary-General.
	tabling member constituency	Ribble Valley
	tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Evans
	uin	22209
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2016 answer text <p>Last year the UK launched an initiative to reform the selection process for the next UN Secretary General. We proposed measures that would deliver greater transparency, fairness and structure to the process. All other attributes being equal, it is high time for a woman to lead the United Nations - a job that represents the interests of all the world’s people cannot exclude half of its population. We were therefore pleased the General Assembly adopted a resolution (69/321) that broadly reflects our key proposals: clarity over timelines, greater transparency and an invitation to Member States to put forward women candidates. We also welcome the joint letter of 15 December 2015 (http://www.un.org/pga/70/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/15-Dec-2015_Appointment-of-Secretary-General-15-December-2015.pdf) from the Presidents of the General Assembly and the Security Council that sets out principles to guide the selection process.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 18/01/2016 17:16:38 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
	tabling member	474 label Biography information for Mr Nigel Evans

449840

	registered interest
	date	02/02/2016
	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	Zika Virus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what support his Department is planning to give to countries affected by the Zika virus.
	tabling member constituency	Ribble Valley
	tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Evans
	uin	25467
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2016 answer text <p>British officials across the Americas have been working closely with their counterparts on steps to understand and prevent the spread of the disease. We have focused particularly on Brazil, which has seen the highest number of cases in the region. On 26 January, the UK announced a new Zika research project between Glasgow University and Fiocruz, a leading biomedical research centre in Brazil. The following day, a scientist from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine arrived in Recife to support Zika research led by the Pan American Health Organsation. Discussions are also ongoing between FCO officials and the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency with regards to combating this virus. On 1 February, the World Health Organisation (WHO) categorised the outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. This declaration by the WHO allows for the immediate allocation of emergency funds to support their necessary medical research. The United Kingdom is already the WHO’s second largest donor, providing a £15 million assessed contribution in 2015 in addition to a further, voluntary, contribution from the Department For International Development (DFID) of £14.5 million.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 05/02/2016 15:54:13 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
	tabling member	474 label Biography information for Mr Nigel Evans