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1363765

registered interest
date	26/10/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Sudan: Military Coups
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to impose Magnitsky sanctions on the military officials responsible for the overthrow of the civilian government in Sudan.
tabling member printed	Baroness Cox
uin	HL3432
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2021 answer text <p>We strongly condemn the actions of the Sudanese military on 25 October to detain Prime Minister Hamdok and members of the civilian government, declare a state of emergency and unilaterally dissolve the transitional government. The actions of the military represents a betrayal of the Sudanese people and their journey to democracy. The UK will consider the full range of policy tools at our disposal to protect human rights and deter violations, including sanctions. It is longstanding practice not to speculate on future sanctions designations as to do so could reduce the impact of any action. We urge Sudan's military leadership to reverse their course, to release detained politicians, and to ensure Sudanese people can protest without fear of violence.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 04/11/2021 17:29:31 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox

1363766

registered interest
date	26/10/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Sudan: Military Coups
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have if any, to call a special session of the UN Human Rights Council regarding the situation in Sudan.
tabling member printed	Baroness Cox
uin	HL3433
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2021 answer text <p>Together with partners, we are seeking a special session of the UN Human Rights Council as soon as possible in order to discuss the situation. The UK strongly condemns the military coup d'état and arrests of civilian members of Sudan's transitional government on 25 October. We have called on the security forces to immediately release those they have unlawfully detained. The Minister for Africa condemned this act in the strongest terms in the House of Commons on 25 October. We have since made public statements, including as the Troika with US/Norway on 26 October, calling for the restoration of transitional institutions, release of detainees and protection of civilians. Over the past two years, the UK has taken a leading role to support Sudan on their delicate path from oppressive autocratic rule to freedom and democracy. The actions of the military represents a betrayal of the Sudanese people and their journey to democracy.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 04/11/2021 17:41:49 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox

1363767

registered interest
date	26/10/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Sudan: Military Coups
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they have take to ensure the (1) protection, and (2) release of (a) Prime Minister Hamdok, and (b) Yasir Arman, following the overthrow of the civilian government in Sudan.
tabling member printed	Baroness Cox
uin	HL3434
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2021 answer text <p>We strongly condemn the actions of the Sudanese military on 25 October to detain Prime Minister Hamdok, Yasir Arman and members of the civilian government and unilaterally dissolve the transitional government. Together with the US and Norway we issued a Troika statement on 26 October condemning the actions taken by the military, calling for them to reverse course, to release detained politicians, and to ensure the Sudanese people can protest without fear of violence.</p><p>Prime Minister Hamdok has been released but is currently under house arrest. As a signal of support, our Ambassador and other senior members of the diplomatic community in Khartoum met with Prime Minister Hamdok on 27 October and were able ascertain that he is well, notwithstanding the circumstances, but still detained. The whereabouts and condition of other civilian members of the transitional government are still unknown.</p><p>Over the past two years, the UK has taken a leading role to support Sudan on their delicate path from oppressive autocratic rule to freedom and democracy. Having arrested the Prime Minister and others, the military have undermined the trust placed in them to deliver democracy, by the international community, and more importantly, by the people of Sudan. The acts of the military represents a betrayal of the Sudanese people and their journey to democracy.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 04/11/2021 17:42:23 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox

1363193

registered interest
date	25/10/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Sudan: Military Coups
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the military coup in Sudan, (2) the location and treatment of Prime Minister Hamdok and other arrested senior members of the civilian administration, and (3) the condemnation of the coup by the government of the United States of America; and what plans they have, if any, to negotiate a trade deal with Sudan.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL3363
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2021 answer text <p>We strongly condemn the actions of the Sudanese military on 25 October to detain Prime Minister Hamdok and members of the civilian government, declare a state of emergency and unilaterally dissolve the transitional government. The Minister for Africa condemned this act in the strongest terms in the House of Commons on 25 October. We have since made public statements, including as the Troika with US/Norway on 26 October, calling for the restoration of transitional institutions, release of detainees and protection of civilians. Over the past two years, the UK has taken a leading role to support Sudan on their delicate path from oppressive autocratic rule to freedom and democracy. The actions of the military represents a betrayal of the Sudanese people and their journey to democracy. We urge Sudan's military leadership to reverse their course, to release detained politicians, and to ensure Sudanese people can protest without fear of violence.</p><p>Prime Minister Hamdok has been released but is currently under house arrest. As a signal of support, our Ambassador and other senior members of the diplomatic community in Khartoum met with Prime Minister Hamdok on 27 October and were able ascertain that he is well, notwithstanding the circumstances, but still detained. The whereabouts and condition of other civilian members of the transitional government are still unknown.</p><p>Economic recovery remains a vital part of delivering stability for Sudan and the transitional goals of the agreement made between all sides in 2019. During her recent visit to Khartoum the Minister for Africa had the opportunity to discuss ways in which to improve the business environment and the role businesses can play in the success of the transition. We will consider the future of such engagement in light of the actions of the Sudanese military.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 04/11/2021 17:39:27 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1363206

registered interest
date	25/10/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Bosnia and Herzegovina: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the integrity of the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina; and what steps are they taking (1) to preserve the Dayton Accords, and (2) to help improve the lives of citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
tabling member printed	Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
uin	HL3371
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2021 answer text <p>The UK takes very seriously talk of secession and other threats to undo the progress of the last twenty-six years in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). We have called on those responsible to cease this destabilising and divisive rhetoric. As a UN Security Council and Peace Implementation Council Steering Board member, the UK is committed to upholding the Dayton Agreement in BiH. The UK, along with our Allies, is offering visible and practical support to BiH's territorial integrity and to maintain the EU military mission (EUFOR) and the Office of the High Representative in BiH. We continue to help the people of BiH build a better future in a stable and prosperous State with strong, functioning institutions. Ultimately, the authorities in BiH themselves must make necessary reforms for the good of all citizens, and we call on them to meet their obligations to those who elected them.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 03/11/2021 17:03:11 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth

1363208

registered interest
date	25/10/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Sudan: Foreign Relations
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government which (1) political parties, and (2) civil society members, will be included in the renewed UK–Sudan Strategic dialogue; and whether 50 per cent of those participants will be women.
tabling member printed	Baroness Goudie
uin	HL3376
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2021 answer text <p>The Minister for Africa visited Sudan on 19/20 October for the launch of the refreshed UK-Sudan Strategic Dialogue as an opportunity to deepen our bilateral relationship and support for Sudan's democratic transition. This was co-hosted with Foreign Minister, Mariam al-Sadiq al-Mahdi and discussions included the vital role of women and girls to Sudan's democratic future and the importance of inclusion. We will now reconsider the future of engagement such as the Strategic Dialogue in light of the actions of the Sudanese military on 25 October.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 04/11/2021 17:40:05 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	3575 label Biography information for Baroness Goudie

1363234

registered interest
date	25/10/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Vaccination
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to support low-income countries (1) to receive, and (2) to administer safely, the COVID-19 vaccines pledged by the UK.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL3397
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2021 answer text <p>The UK is committed to equitable, global vaccine access, and is working with international partners to increase global supply, and end the acute phase of the pandemic. This is why the UK has committed to sharing 100 million doses with countries in need by mid-2022. To date, 10.6 million doses have been delivered, and a further 10 million doses have been accepted by COVAX, to be delivered in the coming weeks. This is on top of £548 million committed by the UK for COVAX's Advance Market Commitment, which will aim to supply up to 1.8 billion doses for up to 92 low and middle-income countries by early 2022. COVID-19 vaccines donated through COVAX are administered by Gavi and their Alliance partners, who work with governments to ensure robust and transparent distribution, and that eporting plans are in place to ensure priority groups are reached. For UK bilateral donations, we have sought assurances from recipients that they have the capacity to roll out doses in line with National Deployment and Vaccination Plans.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 03/11/2021 17:04:31 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1363235

registered interest
date	25/10/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Children
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the economic impacts of COVID-19 do not reduce children's global access to (1) health, (2) education, and (3) nutrition services.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL3398
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2021 answer text <p>The UK is committed to mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 on children's global access to essential health, nutrition, and education services. We do this through our ambitious global health agenda as set out in the Integrated Review, and the government's manifesto commitment to end the preventable deaths of mothers, new-borns, and children by 2030. We are the largest donor to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and have pledged £1.65 billion from 2021 to 2025 to support the provision of vaccines to 300 million children, saving up to 8 million lives. The Nutrition for Growth summit in Tokyo in December will be a key moment for galvanising international support for access to nutrition for children, and the UK will set out its future ambitions there.</p><p>The Prime Minister has launched the Girls' Education Action Plan, which sets out the UK's leadership and further commitments on girls' education in the face of the challenges presented by COVID-19, including getting 40 million more girls into school, and 20 million more girls reading by age 10 by 2026. The UK and Kenya co-hosted the refinancing summit for the Global Partnership for Education in July in London. This replenishment raised $4 billion on the day to help education systems build back better following COVID-19, and ensure girls return to school and learn.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 03/11/2021 17:00:42 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1363240

registered interest
date	25/10/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Climate Change: International Cooperation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what diplomatic steps they have taken to support international action to tackle climate change ahead of COP26.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL3401
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2021 answer text <p><del class="ministerial">Climate is the top priority for the Government. The UK's COP26 Presidency provides a key opportunity to promote and engage international cooperation on tackling climate change. The Foreign Secretary and every member of the Ministerial team will continue to discuss climate in our meetings with counterparts across the world.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">As the Prime Minister has said, Climate is the top international priority for the UK. COP26 is the key moment to promote international cooperation on tackling climate change. The Foreign Secretary and every member of the Ministerial team have been raising climate in meetings with counterparts across the world. Climate change is an issue for everyone. Tackling it needs everyone to work together.</ins></p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 01/11/2021 13:30:15 question first ministerially corrected 08/11/2021 11:54:32 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park previous answer version 28986 answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1362690

registered interest
date	22/10/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Libya: Refugees
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports of up to 4,000 migrants being arrested in Libya; and what steps they are taking, if any, to either (1) register those migrants as refugees, or (2) repatriate those migrants.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL3344
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2021 answer text The UK is deeply concerned by abuses of migrants and refugees in Libya. We continue to urge the Government of National Unity to take steps to end the exploitation and abuse of migrants and to implement a better functioning system that respects human rights. answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 05/11/2021 12:15:55 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton