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348603

registered interest
date	04/06/2015
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	Nigeria: Armed Conflict
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 providing to the Nigerian authorities to counter violence and militant attacks.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	David Simpson
uin	1119
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2015 answer text <p>The UK fully supports the efforts of Nigeria and its neighbours to tackle Boko Haram. This includes providing a substantial package of UK intelligence and military support, including training and advice to Nigerian units deploying against Boko Haram in north east Nigeria. The UK is also providing £5 million to support the regional Multinational Joint Task Force to tackle Boko Haram. My Hon Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP) the Foreign Secretary offered further support to Nigeria in the fight against Boko Haram when he met President Buhari on 29 May 2015.</p><p>Our support to Nigeria on counter terrorism is designed not only to counter terrorism, but also to improve human rights standards.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 11/06/2015 13:43:56 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

348614

registered interest
date	04/06/2015
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	North Korea: Christianity
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 the Department is taking to tackle the persecution of Christians in North Korea.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	David Simpson
uin	1165
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2015 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to my answer of 13 January 2015 (PQ <a href="http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2015-01-07/220024/" target="_blank">220024</a>). We remain concerned at the continuing reports of widespread and systematic state sanctioned human rights violations in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK’s stance and lack of international engagement on human rights concerns remains unchanged, with the DPRK maintaining its rejection of the United Nation’s (UN’s) Commission of Inquiry report. We continue to work in international fora to press for action that seriously addresses DPRK’s human rights issues. UK officials raised human rights concerns with the DPRK Embassy in London. We continue to urge the DPRK government to respect its provisions for human rights, as enshrined in the DPRK own constitution, which include “freedom of belief in religion”. Our Embassy in Pyongyang has raised human rights including freedom of religious beliefs with DPRK officials and encouraged the DPRK to implement the recommendations of the UN’s Universal Periodic Review, including those on freedom of religion. We look forward to the opening of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights' field office in Seoul later this month (as mandated in resolution A/HRC/RES/25/25) and to supporting its work.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 10/06/2015 14:10:54 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

228802

registered interest
date	20/03/2015
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	Middle East
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 steps his Department has taken to protect Christians and other minority groups across the Middle East.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	David Simpson
uin	228525
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/03/2015 answer text <p>Conflict and instability in the region has made the plight of many minorities a significant concern and we have witnessed systematic and deliberate attacks against religious and ethnic minorities in the Middle East and North Africa, including Christians. We regularly urge all governments in the region to ensure the protection of all religious minorities. We encourage them to develop inclusive political systems that represent all of their citizens. We also work proactively in the region to promote community cohesion and inclusive governance.</p><p>The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) have been responsible for many recent atrocities committed against religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq and Syria. We condemn these appalling acts and are committed to defeating ISIL through a comprehensive and sustained international strategy as part of the efforts of the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL. The humanitarian aid provided by the UK will have helped many victims of ISIL’s atrocities, including the protection of vulnerable groups. And the UK co-sponsored the resolution passed by the UN Human Rights Council on 1 September 2014, which highlights ISIL’s abhorrent actions and commits to a team of experts going to Iraq to investigate these atrocities.</p><p>In Syria a number of UK funded projects have brought together religious leaders from all denominations (including Alawi, Christians, Kurds, Druze and Sunnis) to foster greater understanding between faiths and support reconciliation. In Tunisia, we also funded a project run by the Centre for the Study of Islam and Democracy which considers, amongst other things, the protection of religious minorities under the new constitution. In Jordan, our work within refugee camps has helped reduce tensions between Syrian refugees and their host communities. In Lebanon, we are supporting education programmes including the addition of extra-curricular activities to help strengthen social cohesion. And in Iraq, we have funded a series of grassroots meetings between religious leaders to promote religious tolerance and freedom of religion or belief. We also continue to encourage religious leaders in Iraq to speak out publicly and condemn sectarian violence.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 25/03/2015 13:39:45 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

226008

registered interest
date	09/03/2015
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	Ukraine
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 providing to the Ukranian government in response to the recent gas blast in a coal mine in that country.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	David Simpson
uin	226823
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2015 answer text We were deeply concerned to hear about an explosion at a coalmine near Donetsk city on 4 March which resulted in over 30 deaths. the UK was not asked by the Ukrainian government for assistance on this occasion. We were concerned to hear that the Russian-backed separatists rejected the Ukrainian government’s offer to assist in the tragedy. The UK continues to support Ukraine in other areas, and is providing £10 million in technical assistance to support economic and governance reforms in Ukraine, and to provide humanitarian assistance. In response to the deteriorating humanitarian situation an additional £15 million of humanitarian support to Ukraine was announced by the Prime Minister, my right hon. Friend the Member for Witney (Mr Cameron), on 23 February. answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 13/03/2015 14:38:11 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

223612

registered interest
date	25/02/2015
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	Nigeria
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 his Department has had with the Nigerian government on the two recent suicide bombings in the north of that country.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	David Simpson
uin	225398
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2015 answer text <p>We have condemned these horrific suicide bombings in northern Nigeria, which are heinous examples of Boko Haram’s brutality. We discuss Boko Haram's ongoing campaign of violence with the Nigerian government on a regular basis. We remain committed to helping the Nigerian authorities defeat Boko Haram and end the violence in northern Nigeria, and are providing a substantial package of military, intelligence and development support to Nigeria to help achieve that goal.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 04/03/2015 17:27:48 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

223614

registered interest
date	25/02/2015
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	Czechia
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 his Department has had with the Czech government on the shooting of eight people in a restaurant in Uherský Brod on 24 February 2015.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	David Simpson
uin	225403
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2015 answer text <p>The British Embassy in Prague was in contact with the Czech police throughout this incident and monitored the situation closely. No British citizens were involved in the incident. Our thoughts and condolences are with the families and friends of those who lost their lives in this tragedy.</p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 04/03/2015 14:39:31 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

176090

registered interest
date	27/01/2015
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	Energy
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 he is taking to reduce energy costs within his Department.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	David Simpson
uin	222201
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/03/2015 answer text <p>I refer the honourable Member to the answer I gave my Hon. Friend the Member for Brighton, Kemptown (Simon Kirby) on 11 September 2014, official report, column 717W.. Hansard source (Citation: HC Deb, 11 September 2014, c717W)</p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 26/03/2015 11:31:35 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson