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1181867

registered interest
date	02/03/2020
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: Educational Exchanges
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the benefits to (a) the UK and (b) Israel of the Britain Israel Research and Academic Exchange Partnership in each of the last eight years.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	23467
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2020 answer text <p>The Britain Israel Research and Academic Exchange (BIRAX) is a flagship project of the British Embassy in Tel Aviv and the British Council Israel. Since the launch of BIRAX in 2011, around £13 million has been invested in 26 research projects, focusing on regenerative medicine including cardiovascular and liver disease, Alzheimer's, Diabetes and Parkinson's. BIRAX-supported research has been published in 77 publications and presented in about 96 conferences around the world. With projects at the forefront of scientific innovation, BIRAX has now progressed to tackle the global challenge of ageing, a priority for both the UK and Israel.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 05/03/2020 16:33:35 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1181889

registered interest
date	02/03/2020
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	Guinea: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what diplomatic steps he has taken with the Government of Guinea to help ensure that the constitution, democracy and the rule of law in that country are upheld.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	23584
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2020 answer text <p>The British Government is concerned by the deteriorating political environment in Guinea and the demonstrations that have led to violence in recent months. On 27 February I issued a statement urging the Government of Guinea to ensure that the elections and referendum scheduled for 1 March were conducted in a transparent, fair, timely and credible way. We encourage the Government of Guinea to take this into account, and call on all parties to support an inclusive process and to respect the rule of law when the rescheduled elections and referendum take place.</p><p>We continue to raise our concerns about civic and political issues with the Government of Guinea through our Ambassador in Conakry. The UK, alongside other international partners, has urged all parties to renew dialogue, avoid disproportionate use of force, and demonstrate calmness and restraint. We are following developments closely and stand ready to support Guinea in its efforts to become a more peaceful, stable and democratic country.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 05/03/2020 16:14:09 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1181904

registered interest
date	02/03/2020
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	Iran: Detainees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what progress he has made in securing the release of British residents detained in Iran.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	23599
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2020 answer text <p>The Government remains extremely concerned about the welfare of British-Iranian dual nationals detained in Iran. The Foreign Secretary raised his concerns about dual national detentions with Foreign Minister Zarif on 6 January, and the Prime Minister did so with President Rouhani on 9 January. The Former Minister for the Middle East and North Africa raised the issue with the Iranian Ambassador on 13 January.</p><p>We will continue to consider using all the diplomatic and legal tools available to us, and to lobby the Iranian Government at the most senior level.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 05/03/2020 16:31:39 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1181922

registered interest
date	02/03/2020
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	Thailand: Elephants
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to his Thai counterpart on the treatment of elephants in shows and tourist attractions in that country.
tabling member constituency	Chipping Barnet
tabling member printed	Theresa Villiers
uin	23618
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2020 answer text <p>The Government takes reports of animal cruelty throughout the world seriously and we are committed to raising standards of animal welfare at home and abroad. We regard animal welfare to be the responsibility of each country and so would expect laws to be put in place by the respective country.</p><p>It is important that the British public are aware of issues around engagement with the elephant tourism industry. To that end, advice about elephant tourism and the risks that mistreatment can bring can be found in the regularly updated Travel Advice for Thailand, which is published on GOV.UK</p><p>The British Government has been at the forefront of driving global efforts to safeguard the world's most vulnerable species and we remain committed to protecting global wildlife for generations to come.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 05/03/2020 16:09:58 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers

1181961

registered interest
date	02/03/2020
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	Yemen: Military Intervention
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he is taking steps to investigate attacks against Oxfam infrastructure and projects in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Stirling
tabling member printed	Alyn Smith
uin	23573
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2020 answer text <p>The Government is deeply concerned by attacks against Oxfam infrastructure and projects in Yemen. We urge all parties to the conflict to respect and act in accordance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL). Whenever we receive reports of alleged violations of IHL, including any attacks against Oxfam, we routinely seek information from all credible sources, including from Non-Governmental Organisations and international organisations.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 05/03/2020 17:02:41 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4738 label Biography information for Alyn Smith

1182081

registered interest
date	02/03/2020
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	Greece: Immigration
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the validity of reports of the Hellenic Coast Guard and border police using violent and dangerous methods to turn back refugees and migrants.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	23493
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2020 answer text <p>We are concerned by the situation on the Greek border, and we remain in close contact with the Greek authorities. We continue to work across government to explore where the UK can further support Greece to improve the conditions for migrants. We do, of course, oppose any actions that endanger human life.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 05/03/2020 15:50:26 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1181591

registered interest
date	28/02/2020
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	British Nationals Abroad: Detainees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will publish the (a) number and (b) location of UK citizens detained in countries where there have been reported outbreaks of Covid-19.
tabling member constituency	Hampstead and Kilburn
tabling member printed	Tulip Siddiq
uin	22420
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2020 answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office publish consular data on assistance provided to British nationals, including the number and location of arrest and detention cases overseas. Data for 2020, by month, can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/foreign-commonwealth-office-consular-data-2020. Where the figures are 5 or fewer, we do not publish a breakdown of the numbers, as this risks identifying the individuals involved.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 05/03/2020 11:24:53 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4518 label Biography information for Tulip Siddiq

1181592

registered interest
date	28/02/2020
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	British Nationals Abroad: Detainees
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 support British citizens detained in other countries with cases of covid-19.
tabling member constituency	Hampstead and Kilburn
tabling member printed	Tulip Siddiq
uin	22421
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2020 answer text <p>Protecting British citizens at home and abroad is a top priority for this government. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is monitoring coronavirus throughout the world closely through its diplomatic network and consular officials continue to provide consular assistance to British nationals in detention overseas, including in countries which have reported cases of Covid-19. Where travel restrictions make visiting difficult, staff will aim to continue to monitor the welfare of British national detainees.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 05/03/2020 16:15:11 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4518 label Biography information for Tulip Siddiq

1181259

registered interest
date	27/02/2020
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	Iran: Detainees
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 representations he has made to his Iranian counterpart on the physical wellbeing of (a) Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe and (b) other UK dual nationals detained in Iranian jails since the outbreak of covid-19 in detention centres in that country.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	21918
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2020 answer text <p>We are concerned about reports of the presence of coronavirus in Evin prison. Our Ambassador to Iran has consistently raised this with the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and alongside France and Germany we have offered Iran a package of both material and financial support to combat the rapid spread of the disease. We call on the Iranian Government to immediately allow health professionals into Evin prison to assess the situation of British-Iranian dual nationals there. The welfare of all British nationals imprisoned in Iran remains our top priority.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 04/03/2020 16:29:56 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly previous answer version 10069 answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1181261

registered interest
date	27/02/2020
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	Isabel dos Santos
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will publish the (a) dates, (b) venues and (c) agenda of each meeting with Ms Isabel Dos Santos held by a Government Minister since 2015.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	21919
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/03/2020 answer text <p>There have been no meetings between Foreign and Commonwealth Office Ministers and Isabel Dos Santos since 2015. Information on meetings with other Government Ministers is not held by this department.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 03/03/2020 16:04:39 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry