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1565541

registered interest
date	10/01/2023
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	China: Nepal
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications of Chinese investment in Nepalese infrastructure projects for regional (a) security and (b) stability.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	120055
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2023 answer text <p>China is a longstanding and major source of investment and aid to Nepal, including in the energy and tourism sectors. We recognise there is need to increase resilience and ensure that countries have a choice of investment and development partnerships. We are working with partners to ensure a range of countries in South Asia, including Nepal, have alternatives to a strategic dependence on China or any other country. British International Investment has invested over $100m in Nepal, within their broader South Asia portfolio, which will create jobs and boost economic growth and stability.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 16/01/2023 10:38:39 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1565542

registered interest
date	10/01/2023
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	Central Asia: Foreign Relations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the governments of (a) Tajikistan, (b) Uzbekistan and (c) Turkmenistan.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	120056
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2023 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs spoke to the former Uzbek Foreign Minister on 1 December at the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Poland. He also met briefly with the Tajik Foreign Minister at the same event, but has not recently met ministers from Turkmenistan. Lord Ahmad met the Turkmen Foreign Minister last year. We regularly engage with our partners in Central Asia to support reform, encourage trade, and to build a secure and stable region.</p> answering member constituency Aldershot answering member printed Leo Docherty question first answered 16/01/2023 15:28:05 answering member 4600 label Biography information for Leo Docherty
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1565544

registered interest
date	10/01/2023
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	Fiji: Foreign Relations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Fijian Government on (a) bilateral relations and (b) regional stability.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	120058
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2023 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary sent a congratulatory message to the new Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in December 2022. Our High Commissioner and his team in Suva have ongoing discussions with the Government of Fiji spanning our cooperation on tackling climate change, supporting trade between the UK and Fiji, renewable energy and supporting the 1500 Fijian soldiers serving in the British Armed Forces. We welcome Fiji's support in the UN General Assembly on our shared interests including speaking out against Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. As a fellow maritime island nation, we work closely with Fiji to tackle Illegal, Unregulated and Unauthorised Fishing in the Pacific, and Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel HMS SPEY conducted joint exercising and cooperation with their Fiji Navy counterparts twice last year<strong>.</strong></p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 16/01/2023 10:41:59 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1565546

registered interest
date	10/01/2023
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	China: Biotechnology
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for (a) Health and Social Care and (b) Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on Chinese involvement in the UK's bionomics industry.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	120059
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2023 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary has not held recent discussions with the Secretaries of State for Health and Social Care and Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on Chinese involvement in the UK's bionomics industry.</p><p>As an open economy, we welcome foreign trade and investment, including from China, where it supports UK growth and jobs in non-strategic areas. But we will not support investments which compromise our national security. The Government has published guidance which provides UK businesses with clear information and specialist support to help negotiate the ethical, legal and commercial questions they may encounter when working with Chinese businesses.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 16/01/2023 10:37:18 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1564900

registered interest
date	09/01/2023
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	Sri Lanka: Debts
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with (a) private sector creditors and (b) international partners on private sector debt relief for Sri Lanka.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	119147
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/01/2023 answer text <p>The UK welcomes the ongoing in-depth discussions between the Government of Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the reforms needed to bring the economy back to a sustainable path. HMT, as the lead department on debt policy with negotiating mandates from the Chancellor and UK Export Finance, are working with other Paris Club members on solutions to Sri Lanka's unsustainable debt levels. Once an IMF programme is agreed, we will work closely with other IMF members and help support economic reforms in Sri Lanka.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 12/01/2023 16:37:20 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1564914

registered interest
date	09/01/2023
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	China: Technology
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential risks of the use of technology manufactured by Chinese state-owned enterprises in (a) Government and (b) local government properties.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	119154
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/01/2023 answer text <p>The UK Government recognises China as a systemic competitor and has taken robust action to build our domestic resilience and safeguard our national security. We have put in place a range of measures to protect our infrastructure and supply chains, including the National Security and Investment Act. On 24 November, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster laid a Written Ministerial Statement setting out the steps we are taking to cease the deployment of Chinese visual surveillance systems onto sensitive government sites. We will not hesitate to take further action if necessary.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 12/01/2023 16:43:32 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1564937

registered interest
date	09/01/2023
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	Hong Kong: Migrants
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with (q) the Home Secretary and (b) the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on (a) security and (b) other support for Hong Kongers in the UK.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	119176
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/01/2023 answer text <p>The safety of all UK communities, including Hong Kong BN(O)s, is paramount. This government is committed in its unwavering support for Hong Kongers that have chosen to start a new life in the UK.</p><p>FCDO officials are working closely with the Home Office, DLUHC and other government departments to help deliver the next phase in the BN(O) Welcome Programme, ensuring that the UK is a safe and welcoming place for Hong Kongers settling in the UK.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 12/01/2023 16:42:46 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1564938

registered interest
date	09/01/2023
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	Afghanistan: Females
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with (a) aid agencies and (b) regional and international partners on the implications of the Taliban's ban on female workers in the Afghan aid sector.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	119177
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/01/2023 answer text <p>The Government is working with the UN, international and UK-based non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other donor governments to ensure a coordinated and robust international response to the ban and that life-saving humanitarian assistance continues where possible. On 9 January, the Minister for Development met the UN Secretary General and, on 6 January, the Minister for South Asia spoke to the UN Deputy Secretary General to discuss the issue and the international response. Our Permanent Representative in New York is engaging with the UN system and NGOs based in New York.</p> answering member constituency Aldershot answering member printed Leo Docherty question first answered 12/01/2023 16:20:59 answering member 4600 label Biography information for Leo Docherty
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1564382

registered interest
date	06/01/2023
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	China: Diplomatic Service
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many UK-based staff from his Department have been deployed to the (a) Embassy and (b) relevant consulates in China in each year since 2010.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	117744
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2023 answer text <p>The total number of FCDO UK Based staff at the Embassy and Consulates in China are:-</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Year</p></td><td><p>Banded headcount</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>100-119</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>100-119</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>80-89</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>80-89</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>80-89</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019</p></td><td><p>80-89</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020</p></td><td><p>90-99</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021</p></td><td><p>70-79</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022</p></td><td><p>70-79</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The figures also do not include FCDO Country-Based Staff in our overseas Missions, who are essential to the delivery of FCDO objectives.</p><p>Total headcount is FCDO UK Based staff within requested locations. Data from legacy departments has been aggregated for pre FCO/DFID merger years, as such it is not completely comparable.</p><p>Total headcount is FCDO UK Based staff within requested locations. Data from legacy departments has been aggregated for pre FCO/DFID merger years.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 16/01/2023 16:55:13 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1564383

registered interest
date	06/01/2023
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	South Korea: Diplomatic Service
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many UK-based staff from his Department have been deployed to the (a) Embassy and (b) relevant consulates in South Korea in each year since 2010.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	117745
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2023 answer text <p>The total number of FCDO UK Based staff at the Embassy in South Korea are:-</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Year</p></td><td><p>Banded headcount</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>10-19</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>10-19</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>10-19</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>10-19</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>10-19</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019</p></td><td><p>10-19</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020</p></td><td><p>10-19</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021</p></td><td><p>10-19</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022</p></td><td><p>10-19</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The figures also do not include FCDO Country-Based Staff in our overseas Missions, who are essential to the delivery of FCDO objectives.</p><p>Total headcount is FCDO UK Based staff within requested locations. Data from legacy departments has been aggregated for pre FCO/DFID merger years, as such it is not completely comparable.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 16/01/2023 17:08:48 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West