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677381

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date	23/01/2017
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	Falkland Islands: Sovereignty
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the release of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) documents concerning US proposals to offer grants to British citizens on the Falkland Islands to relocate to the UK, what discussions they plan to have with the government of the US concerning British sovereignty in the Falkland Islands.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL4847
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/01/2017 answer text <p>​We have no doubt about our sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and surrounding maritime areas, nor about the principle and the right of the Falkland Islanders to self-determination as enshrined in the UN Charter and in Article 1 of the two UN Covenants on human rights. It is up to the Falkland Islanders to decide their own future. We will continue to make that clear to the US.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 30/01/2017 15:51:27 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

677382

registered interest
date	23/01/2017
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	Terrorism
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to harmonise military and other efforts with the USA to achieve the President's aim to "unite the civilized world against radical Islamic terrorism, which we will eradicate completely from the face of the earth".
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL4848
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2017 answer text <p>The Prime Minister, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Maidenhead (Mrs May)'s visit to the United States of America (26-27 January) was an opportunity to discuss a range of shared priorities and challenges, including the fight against Daesh. We will continue to work closely with the USA as part of the Global Coalition against Daesh, where the UK plays a leading role through airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, training the Iraqi Security Forces, cutting off Daesh’s finances and countering their poisonous narrative.</p><p>We have an extremely strong defence relationship with the US and look forward to continuing to work together to ensure our security and prosperity.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 03/02/2017 14:08:28 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

677387

registered interest
date	23/01/2017
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	Philippines: Telecommunications
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of the Philippines about the apparent failure to implement in full (1) the Public Telecommunications Policy Act 1995, (2) the Anti-Child Pornography Act 2009, and (3) the National Telecommunications Commission Circular No 01-01-2014; and when they expect to receive responses to any such representations.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL4853
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/02/2017 answer text <p>The UK Government is working actively with the Philippines authorities to combat child sexual exploitation, including through implementation of the relevant legislation. The National Crime Agency has provided training on the forensic analysis of digital media and is assisting the Philippine Government with its national plan under the WePROTECT Global Alliance. The UK Government has committed £10 million in funding to the Alliance, as a clear demonstration of our policy of addressing child sexual exploitation through multilateral cooperation.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 06/02/2017 15:37:57 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

677389

registered interest
date	23/01/2017
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	Burma: Rohingya
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the official visit of the Foreign Secretary to Burma, what representations they have made to the government of Burma to ensure humanitarian aid, the provision of political and civil rights and effective security for Rohingya people.
tabling member printed	Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead
uin	HL4855
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2017 answer text <p>​During his visit to Burma on 20 January, the Foreign Secretary, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Mr Johnson), raised the issue of the Rohingya in person with State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as well as with the Minister for Home Affairs and the National Security Adviser. In these representations, the Foreign Secretary stressed the need for a restrained security response to the situation in Rakhine, full humanitarian access, and the need to end discrimination against the Rohingya people.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 03/02/2017 14:08:46 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	3895 label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead

677390

registered interest
date	23/01/2017
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	Burma: Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have assessed the extent to which a UN Commission of Inquiry into the situation in Rakhine State, Burma, would help to establish the facts about what is taking place in the State, and make recommendations to help to improve the situation.
tabling member printed	Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead
uin	HL4856
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/02/2017 answer text <p>The UK Government supports the Rakhine Advisory Commission led by former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, which has the support of Burma's democratically elected government and the international community. The Commission's interim recommendations are expected in the spring and its final recommendations in the summer.</p><p>A separate UN Commission of Inquiry could be authorised by the Security Council, the Human Rights Council or the UN Secretary General personally. We assess it is unlikely there would be sufficient international support for such a commission on the situation in Rakhine at this time. There are a number of countries that routinely oppose such commissions as a matter of principle, and have done so in the past. We consider the Annan Commission currently represents the most realistic way forward.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 06/02/2017 15:38:48 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	3895 label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead

677391

registered interest
date	23/01/2017
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	Burma: Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with members of (1) the EU, or (2) the Human Rights Council, regarding including the establishment of a UN Commission of Inquiry into the situation in Rakhine State, Burma, in the next Human Rights Council Resolution on Burma.
tabling member printed	Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead
uin	HL4857
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2017 answer text <p>A UN Commission of Inquiry can be authorised by the Security Council, the Human Rights Council or the UN Secretary General personally. Of the first two, we assess it is unlikely there would be sufficient international support for such a commission on the situation in Rakhine at this time. There are a number of countries that routinely oppose such commissions as a matter of principle, and have done so in the past. Nor do we assess there would be support for this among our likeminded partners, including the EU.</p><p>However, we continue to discuss human rights issues in Burma with our EU partners, both locally, in Rangoon and through the UK's Representation to the European Union in Brussels.</p><p>We support the Rakhine Advisory Commission led by former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, which does have the support of Burma's democratically elected government and the international community. The Commission's interim recommendations are expected in the spring and its final recommendations in the summer.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 03/02/2017 14:09:20 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	3895 label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead

677397

registered interest
date	23/01/2017
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	Israel: Palestinians
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel concerning reports of a raid on Kafer Qadoum village.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL4863
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2017 answer text <p>We have not raised this specific issue with the Israeli authorities, but we regularly discuss with the Israeli Government the need for proportionality in use of force and for proper accountability.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 03/02/2017 14:13:14 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

677411

registered interest
date	23/01/2017
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	Gibraltar: Brexit
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 impact of leaving the EU on the economy of Gibraltar.
tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
uin	HL4877
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2017 answer text <p>The UK Government will continue to take whatever action is necessary to safeguard Gibraltar, its people, and its economy. We are committed to making a success of our exit from the EU.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns grouped question UIN HL4878 question first answered 03/02/2017 14:20:04 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

677412

registered interest
date	23/01/2017
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	Gibraltar: Brexit
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what additional security arrangements they are planning in Gibraltar following the UK’s exit from the EU.
tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
uin	HL4878
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2017 answer text <p>The UK Government will continue to take whatever action is necessary to safeguard Gibraltar, its people, and its economy. We are committed to making a success of our exit from the EU.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns grouped question UIN HL4877 question first answered 03/02/2017 14:20:04 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

677425

registered interest
date	23/01/2017
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	Syria: Cultural Heritage
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what information they have on the state of ancient sites in Palmyra, following recent reports of further destruction by IS militants; and when they last raised the protection of Palmyra's antiquities at the UN.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL4890
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2017 answer text <p>Following reports of the destruction of more relics, the UK remains concerned about the continued demolition of Syria's cultural heritage. The UN Security Council was briefed on the situation in Palmyra and released a statement condemning the destruction on 20 January 2017.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 03/02/2017 14:20:26 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian