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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-17more like thismore than 2024-05-17
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Israel: Disinformation more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what diplomatic steps he is taking to help Israel tackle online disinformation campaigns backed by Iran. more like this
tabling member constituency Ipswich remove filter
tabling member printed
Tom Hunt more like this
uin 26919 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-22more like thismore than 2024-05-22
answer text <p>The FCDO is not working through partners in Israel, but is working with partners across government to directly identify information manipulation, hold hostile actors to account for malign activity and increase access to factual information.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield more like this
answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-22T18:05:15.237Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-22T18:05:15.237Z
answering member
1211
label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
tabling member
4771
label Biography information for Tom Hunt more like this
1700561
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-12more like thismore than 2024-04-12
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading UNRWA: Finance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, if he will make it his policy to continue the suspension of aid funding to UNWRA until evidence is provided that dismisses links between UNWRA and proscribed terror groups. more like this
tabling member constituency Ipswich remove filter
tabling member printed
Tom Hunt more like this
uin 21446 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-17more like thismore than 2024-04-17
answer text <p>We are appalled by allegations that UNRWA staff were involved in the 7 October attack against Israel, a heinous act of terrorism that the UK Government has repeatedly condemned. We have paused any future funding of UNRWA.</p><p>We are aware that the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services and Catherine Colonna have now provided their interim reports to the UN Secretary-General.</p><p>We want UNRWA to give detailed undertakings about changes in personnel, policy and precedents to ensure this can never happen again.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Macclesfield more like this
answering member printed David Rutley more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-04-17T16:31:31.333Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-17T16:31:31.333Z
answering member
4033
label Biography information for David Rutley more like this
tabling member
4771
label Biography information for Tom Hunt more like this
1656821
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-01more like thismore than 2023-09-01
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Cyprus: Foreign Relations more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps his Department has taken to strengthen relations with the Republic of Cyprus. more like this
tabling member constituency Ipswich remove filter
tabling member printed
Tom Hunt more like this
uin 196519 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-09-11more like thismore than 2023-09-11
answer text <p>The bilateral relationship between the UK and Cyprus has never been stronger. Our shared commitment to working together on a wide range of priority areas is underlined in the 2019 Defence and Security Co-operation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and the comprehensive bilateral MoU signed last year. In June the Foreign Secretary hosted Foreign Minister Kombos for wide-ranging discussions. They discussed multiple bilateral initiatives, including the UK's recent technical support for Cyprus in refreshing its approach to sanctions enforcement, and re-affirmed our commitment to accelerate implementation of other issues covered in the MoU.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Aldershot more like this
answering member printed Leo Docherty more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-09-11T12:34:15.537Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-11T12:34:15.537Z
answering member
4600
label Biography information for Leo Docherty more like this
tabling member
4771
label Biography information for Tom Hunt more like this
1653561
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-07-17more like thismore than 2023-07-17
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Bangladesh: Rohingya more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department have taken to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh since January 2023. more like this
tabling member constituency Ipswich remove filter
tabling member printed
Tom Hunt more like this
uin 194595 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-07-25more like thismore than 2023-07-25
answer text <p>The UK has been a leading donor to the Rohingya response in Bangladesh, providing a total of £362 million of support since 2017. Minister Trevelyan visited Bangladesh in March this year and announced £5.26 million to support the World Food Programme and UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to feed 449,000 people and provide pressure cookers to reduce the consumption of cooking gas. In May, the UK announced £2.3 million to support healthcare, shelter rebuilding and site management for refugees and host communities in the aftermath of Cyclone Mocha. Most recently in July, the UK announced a further £10 million of assistance for refugees and host communities for food provision, water, sanitation and hygiene.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Macclesfield more like this
answering member printed David Rutley more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-07-25T15:24:25.27Zmore like thismore than 2023-07-25T15:24:25.27Z
answering member
4033
label Biography information for David Rutley more like this
tabling member
4771
label Biography information for Tom Hunt more like this
1611265
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-04-17more like thismore than 2023-04-17
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Bangladesh: Rohingya more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps his Department has taken to provide aid and support to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. more like this
tabling member constituency Ipswich remove filter
tabling member printed
Tom Hunt more like this
uin 180894 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-04-24more like thismore than 2023-04-24
answer text <p>The UK Government has been a leading donor to the Rohingya response in Bangladesh, contributing £350 million to the crisis since 2017. Our support has provided food, water, sanitation, shelter, healthcare and protection services to Rohingya refugees and vulnerable host communities.</p><p>I (Minister Trevelyan) visited Bangladesh in March this year and witnessed the challenges facing the Rohingya first hand. During my visit, I announced a further £5.26 million for the response. This funding has helped the World Food Programme feed 449,000 people and provided pressure cookers to help reduce the consumption of cooking gas. The UK will continue to work with the UN and the Government of Bangladesh to provide support to the Rohingya whilst they remain in Bangladesh.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed more like this
answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-04-24T16:15:38.627Zmore like thismore than 2023-04-24T16:15:38.627Z
answering member
4531
label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan more like this
tabling member
4771
label Biography information for Tom Hunt more like this
1611266
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-04-17more like thismore than 2023-04-17
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Development Aid: Charities more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to provide international development charities with funding to increase their aid capabilities. more like this
tabling member constituency Ipswich remove filter
tabling member printed
Tom Hunt more like this
uin 180895 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-04-25more like thismore than 2023-04-25
answer text <p>Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are important partners in delivering UK aid, developing policy and tackling the biggest challenges. The International Development Strategy sets out our commitment to working in partnership with CSOs, large and small from across the UK, as well as southern-based CSOs. The strategy also commits us to increase the speed we engage partners through grants.</p><p>The FCDO continues to partner with civil society to deliver impact with UK aid and we are currently considering our future approach to central funding. Engagement with the sector will be key to shaping this offer, and we will take particular care to include engagement with local actors.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield more like this
answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-04-25T15:59:34.71Zmore like thismore than 2023-04-25T15:59:34.71Z
answering member
1211
label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
tabling member
4771
label Biography information for Tom Hunt more like this
1599320
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-02-27more like thismore than 2023-02-27
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Bangladesh: Education more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support girls' education in Bangladesh. more like this
tabling member constituency Ipswich remove filter
tabling member printed
Tom Hunt more like this
uin 153962 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-06more like thismore than 2023-03-06
answer text <p>The UK is investing up to £54.5 million over the next eight years to improve education outcomes for girls in Bangladesh. We support approximately 360,000 marginalised children, particularly girls, to gain foundational literacy and numeracy. The UK also provides technical assistance to strengthen primary and secondary education. This includes improving students' reading skills, online teacher education, and performance monitoring systems. Approximately 88,250 children who dropped out of school during the pandemic, are receiving catch-up education to complete their primary years. The UK is also one of the largest contributors (15 per cent) to the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) fund. Between 2020 and 2023, Bangladesh will receive $79.7 million from GPE.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed more like this
answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-03-06T17:07:47.95Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-06T17:07:47.95Z
answering member
4531
label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan more like this
tabling member
4771
label Biography information for Tom Hunt more like this
1582874
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-02-01more like thismore than 2023-02-01
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Bangladesh: Foreign Relations more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to strengthen ties between the UK and Bangladesh. more like this
tabling member constituency Ipswich remove filter
tabling member printed
Tom Hunt more like this
uin 138006 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-09more like thismore than 2023-02-09
answer text <p>The UK was one of the first countries to recognise Bangladesh's independence in 1971, celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations in February 2022. We continue to expand the UK/Bangladesh ties, including on trade and investment, defence and security, people-to-people links and cooperation on Rohingya and climate. Bangladesh is a key trading partner in the region, with UK-Bangladesh trade totalling $4.5 billion per year. Last year, we provided £75 million of Official Development Assistance (ODA) to Bangladesh. As Bangladesh works toward graduation from Least Developed Country status in 2026, the UK is proud to stand as a close partner, strengthening ties and building on our shared interests.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed more like this
answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-09T15:22:19.5Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-09T15:22:19.5Z
answering member
4531
label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan more like this
tabling member
4771
label Biography information for Tom Hunt more like this
1563447
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-12-20more like thismore than 2022-12-20
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Bangladesh: Rohingya more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. more like this
tabling member constituency Ipswich remove filter
tabling member printed
Tom Hunt more like this
uin 114779 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-01-12more like thismore than 2023-01-12
answer text <p>The UK is committed to supporting the Government of Bangladesh with the Rohingya response. We have been a leading donor in Bangladesh, having contributed £345 million to the crisis since 2017. Our support continues to provide food, water, sanitation, shelter, healthcare and protection services to Rohingya refugees and vulnerable host communities.</p><p>We work closely with UN agencies and the Government of Bangladesh to provide basic services to Rohingya who have sought refuge in Bangladesh. We have led efforts in international fora to keep the spotlight on the protracted Rohingya crisis, including through our role as penholder on Myanmar in the UN Security Council.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed more like this
answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-01-12T16:49:23.947Zmore like thismore than 2023-01-12T16:49:23.947Z
answering member
4531
label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan more like this
tabling member
4771
label Biography information for Tom Hunt more like this
1486239
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-07-04more like thismore than 2022-07-04
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Western Sahara: Politics and Government more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of Morocco's Western Sahara Autonomy Proposal on the Western Sahara region; and whether she has made an assessment of the viability of that proposal. more like this
tabling member constituency Ipswich remove filter
tabling member printed
Tom Hunt more like this
uin 30156 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-07-14more like thismore than 2022-07-14
answer text <p>We take note of the proposals presented by the parties to the UN Secretary-General (UNSG) in 2007. We strongly support the work of Staffan de Mistura as the UNSG's Personal Envoy to Western Sahara and encourage all concerned to make the most of this opportunity for a renewed political process to reach a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution, based on compromise, which will provide for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness more like this
answering member printed Graham Stuart more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-07-14T16:17:42.817Zmore like thisremove minimum value filter
answering member
1482
label Biography information for Graham Stuart more like this
tabling member
4771
label Biography information for Tom Hunt more like this