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76343

registered interest
date	08/07/2014
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	Pakistan
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 he has taken to encourage the repeal of blasphemy laws in Pakistan.
tabling member constituency	Belfast North
tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Dodds
uin	204618
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2014 answer text <p>We regularly raise the blasphemy laws and their misuse against those of all faiths at the highest levels in Pakistan. During the visit of Pakistan Prime Minister Sharif in April, the Prime Minister, my Right Hon. Friend the Member for Witney (Mr Cameron), raised our concerns as well as the need for reforms. We will continue to press the Pakistani government to make progress in this area.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Hugh Robertson question first answered 14/07/2014 11:29:54 answering member 1415 label Biography information for Sir Hugh Robertson
tabling member	1388 label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn

76344

registered interest
date	08/07/2014
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	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 European Commission's Radicalisation Awareness Network and its Working Group on Voices of Victims of Terrorism in the last three years.
tabling member constituency	Belfast North
tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Dodds
uin	204620
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2014 answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has not had discussions with the European Commission's Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) and its working group on Voices of Victims of Terrorism in the last three years, but did send a representative to a RAN working group meeting in 2013 on a separate issue.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Hugh Robertson question first answered 14/07/2014 11:33:38 answering member 1415 label Biography information for Sir Hugh Robertson
tabling member	1388 label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn

76345

registered interest
date	08/07/2014
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	Religious Freedom
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 emphasise adherence to fundamental freedoms of religion and association as part of the UK's foreign policy.
tabling member constituency	Belfast North
tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Dodds
uin	204616
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2014 answer text <p>Promoting and protecting the freedom of religion or belief is a priority for UK foreign policy. We pursue it in our bilateral work and lobbying of other Governments, and through our human rights programme funding. We have also stepped up training in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) on the influence of faith, in many parts of the world, on governments, communities and individuals.</p><p>Our work is based on the full definition of freedom of religion or belief as set out in article 18 the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This includes the right to manifest your faith, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, through teaching, practice, worship and observance.</p><p>The FCO Minister responsible for freedom of religion or belief, the Senior Minister of State, my noble Friend the right hon. Baroness Warsi, has convened meetings of international leaders to generate support for practical steps to promote freedom of religion or belief and to fight religious intolerance. At the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, Baroness Warsi chaired a dialogue between political and faith leaders, and supported a separate non-governmental organization (NGO)-led event, to explore the role faith groups play, and to enlist their support for the objectives of the summit.</p><p>Freedoms of association and peaceful assembly, enshrined in both the Universal Declaration and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, are fundamental for democratic societies, where people must be able to gather (formally or informally), to express themselves, and to have a meaningful say in issues that affect them. Though these rights are not among the FCO's six thematic human rights priorities, they feature prominently in our dialogue with individual countries and in international fora about governance, the rule of law and human rights in general.</p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 14/07/2014 15:07:27 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
tabling member	1388 label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn

76347

registered interest
date	08/07/2014
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	Zimbabwe
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 relations with the government of Zimbabwe; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Hackney North and Stoke Newington
tabling member printed	Ms Diane Abbott
uin	204528
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2014 answer text <p>We remain committed to supporting the Zimbabwean people in achieving a prosperous and democratic future, including through engagement with the Government of Zimbabwe. The UK continues to hold regular high-level meetings with the government and others across the political spectrum to promote democracy and good governance and discuss a range of issues.</p> answering member constituency Boston and Skegness answering member printed Mark Simmonds question first answered 14/07/2014 17:21:31 answering member 1393 label Biography information for Mark Simmonds
tabling member	172 label Biography information for Ms Diane Abbott

76353

registered interest
date	08/07/2014
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 Africa
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 he has had with his US counterpart on tackling the threat from Islamic extremism in northern Africa.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	204392
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>The stability of the North African region is important to the UK. Extremist groups threaten regional security and the interests of our nation and our allies. The British Government has an ongoing dialogue with the United States on counter-terrorism issues, including on Northern Africa.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Hugh Robertson question first answered 14/07/2014 11:28:15 answering member 1415 label Biography information for Sir Hugh Robertson
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

76354

registered interest
date	08/07/2014
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 (a) he and (b) other Ministers in his Department have had with leading members of the Nigerian opposition party, the All Progressive Congress; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	204401
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2014 answer text <p>Since the formation of the All Progressive Congress in 2013, I have met Governor Fashola (Lagos State), Governor Amaechi (Rivers State) and Governor Shettima (Borno State). I am unaware of any other meetings between the Foreign Secretary or other FCO Ministers and leading members of the All Progressive Congress.</p><p>We stand ready to work with the Nigerian government and politicians of all parties to uphold the democratic process in Nigeria and ensure the elections in 2015 are as free, fair and peaceful as possible.</p> answering member constituency Boston and Skegness answering member printed Mark Simmonds question first answered 14/07/2014 17:15:18 answering member 1393 label Biography information for Mark Simmonds
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

76355

registered interest
date	08/07/2014
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 and Cameroon
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 commission an inquiry into the international support network for Boko Haram in Nigeria and Cameroon; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	204402
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2014 answer text <p>We have no plans at present to commission an inquiry into the international support network for Boko Haram in Nigeria and Cameroon. However, we are working with international partners, including Nigeria and its neighbours, the US and France to share information and coordinate efforts to defeat Boko Haram, including through the creation of a Regional Intelligence Fusion Unit (RIFU).</p> answering member constituency Boston and Skegness answering member printed Mark Simmonds question first answered 14/07/2014 17:19:43 answering member 1393 label Biography information for Mark Simmonds
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

76356

registered interest
date	08/07/2014
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	Bhutan
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what consular assistance his Department offers to British nationals travelling in Bhutan.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	204378
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2014 answer text <p>Consular assistance for British nationals in Bhutan is provided from British Deputy High Commission based in Kolkata. We encourage all travellers to Bhutan to check our travel advice before travelling.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 14/07/2014 15:20:25 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

76357

registered interest
date	08/07/2014
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 support his Department plans to offer to Nigeria in tackling the threat of Boko Haram.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	204388
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/07/2014 answer text <p>The UK is playing a leading role in helping Nigeria to tackle the terrorist threat from Boko Haram and related group Ansaru, working closely both with the Nigerian authorities and international partners. The UK proscribed Boko Haram in July 2013.</p><p>Following the abduction in April of the Chibok schoolgirls the Prime Minister offered a package of support including: tactical advice and training for the military to help counter terrorism; military air surveillance capacity and intelligence support to help try to locate the girls; £1 million towards the UN Safe Schools initiative. The Foreign Secretary hosted a Ministerial meeting on security in Nigeria on 12 June in London. The meeting delivered agreements from Nigeria, neighbouring countries and international partners on improved security, intelligence cooperation, and commitment both to coordination of development work in the region and to empowerment and education of women.</p><p>We are also working with Nigeria on a range of judicial and security projects to improve military capacity, policing, access to justice and prosecution of terrorists. All UK counter terrorism work is subject to the Overseas Security and Justice Assistance (OSJA) process.</p> answering member constituency Boston and Skegness answering member printed Mark Simmonds question first answered 15/07/2014 09:22:08 answering member 1393 label Biography information for Mark Simmonds
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

76358

registered interest
date	08/07/2014
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	Africa
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 links between Boko Haram and other Islamic extremist groups in Africa.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	204389
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2014 answer text <p>We believe there have been links between Boko Haram and AQIM (Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb). Boko Haram's off-shoot Ansaru is also believe to have had connections. However, we assess that Boko Haram's main motivation remains the end of democratic government and creation of an Islamic State in Nigeria.</p> answering member constituency Boston and Skegness answering member printed Mark Simmonds question first answered 14/07/2014 16:29:48 answering member 1393 label Biography information for Mark Simmonds
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell