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619457

registered interest
date	24/10/2016
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	Adam Hanieh
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 the detention, questioning and subsequent deportation of Dr Adam Hanieh, senior lecturer in Development Studies at SOAS; and what discussions they have had with the Director of SOAS, Baroness Amos.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL2564
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2016 answer text <p>We have not raised this with the Israeli authorities or had any discussions with Baroness Amos on this issue. Israel is a sovereign state and as such, has the right to refuse entry or deport anyone they wish. The Government does not have the right to intervene in another country’s immigration policies and procedures.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 02/11/2016 17:09:38 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

619458

registered interest
date	24/10/2016
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	Gaza: Electricity
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 electricity supplies to Gaza, which are now limited to six hours per day.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL2565
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2016 answer text <p>We are deeply concerned by the electricity shortage in Gaza and the serious impact it is having on the humanitarian situation. We regularly raise Gaza’s energy situation with the Israeli authorities.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 02/11/2016 17:10:03 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

619460

registered interest
date	24/10/2016
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	Gaza: Cancer
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 the tightening of its policy for granting exit permits to cancer patients in Gaza; and in particular, what assessment they have made of the impact on women with breast cancer.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL2567
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2016 answer text <p>​While we have not raised or made an assessment on this specific issue, we have consistently called on the Israeli Government to ease movement and access restrictions in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. We are also supporting the UN Access Coordination Unit to work with the World Health Organisation, Israeli Government, Palestinian Authority and aid agencies to facilitate the transfer of medical equipment and supplies and patient referrals in and out of Gaza.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 02/11/2016 17:10:27 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

619461

registered interest
date	24/10/2016
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 further representations they have made to the government of Israel concerning reports that the Israeli Defence Force have instructed Israeli soldiers to shoot to kill.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL2568
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2016 answer text <p>​We have an ongoing dialogue with the Israeli authorities in order to understand their rules of engagement and express our concerns where necessary.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 02/11/2016 17:10:40 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

619462

registered interest
date	24/10/2016
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	West Bank: Olives
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what support they are giving to the British Consulate General which has launched an initiative of help to the Palestinian olive harvest in Area C.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL2569
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2016 answer text <p>We have allocated £20,000 from the bilateral programme budget for this initiative.</p><p> </p><p>Our Consulate-General in Jerusalem is leading a cross-Government effort, with staff from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Department for International Development and Ministry of Defence helping with olive harvest days</p><p> </p><p><br>Our Embassy in Tel Aviv has also lobbied the Israeli authorities for increased movement and access for Palestinians as part of this initiative.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 02/11/2016 17:11:03 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

619483

registered interest
date	24/10/2016
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	Egypt: Aviation
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 security implications of increasing unemployment in Sharm el Sheikh arising from the continued ban on flights between Sharm el Sheikh and the UK.
tabling member printed	Lord Stone of Blackheath
uin	HL2589
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2016 answer text <p>We are not aware of any indications to date that the UK and Russian suspension of flights to Sharm el-Sheikh is having a negative impact on the security situation there. We are conscious of the economic impact which flight suspension and the resulting drop in tourism continues to have. We look forward to achieving the return of flights once we can be assured that the necessary security environment can be sustained. The safety of British nationals is our main concern.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 03/11/2016 15:34:15 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2222 label Biography information for Lord Stone of Blackheath

619943

registered interest
date	24/10/2016
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	Iraq: Conflict, Stability and Security Fund
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 discussions his Department has had with the Iraqi government on the success of an Iraqi application for support from the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund.
tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
tabling member printed	Tom Brake
uin	50012
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2016 answer text <p>We are in regular discussions with the Government of Iraq on how UK support is helping to build stability in Iraq, support diplomatic and military efforts to defeat Daesh, and contribute to stabilising liberated areas. I last discussed these issues with Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari at the UK-Iraq bilateral Joint Committee, held in London on 12 October.</p><p>The Conflict, Stability and Security Fund is one of a number of means of support that the UK deploys in support of the Government of Iraq, complementing diplomatic and communications efforts. The Fund is currently supporting Government of Iraq efforts to deliver reform and reconciliation, stabilisation, and counter-Daesh strategic communications.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 31/10/2016 15:52:24 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

619944

registered interest
date	24/10/2016
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: Overseas Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, which (a) Israeli and (b) Palestinian non-governmental organisations and projects receive how much funding from his Department.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	49939
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2016 answer text <p>The following Israeli and Palestinian non-governmental organisations and projects are funded from the bilateral programme budget during the current financial year (2016/17). These are projected spend figures so are subject to change.</p><p>- Burj Alluqluq Centre Society - This project aims to prevent conflict through the creation of extra-curricular programmes that enable youth to have alternatives to being on the street, reducing the likelihood of violence and countering extremism in the most marginalised areas in Occupied East Jerusalem. Through academic and leadership training, this project will improve employment prospects and build the skills of vulnerable youth. - £49,324</p><p>- El Hakawati - Promoting stability in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs), and preserving the cultural and physical viability of the two-state solution. Supporting the preservation of Palestinian identity and culture in Occupied East Jerusalem. - £10,000</p><p>- Sharek Youth Forum - Promoting democratic engagement and good governance in West Bank by building capacity of politically-engaged youth leaders from different political and geographical backgrounds to advocate and engage politically with Palestinian Authority. - £48,000</p><p>- Nawa for Culture and Arts Association - Tackling the risk of extremism and countering those seeking to radicalize youth in Gaza by providing alternative extra-curricular opportunities. Supporting the human rights of vulnerable and at-risk children in an area of Gaza. - £9,400</p><p>-Palestinian Marine Navigators Association - Reducing the risk of conflict and encouraging greater stability with Israeli naval forces by providing equipment and training to vulnerable fishermen in Gaza Strip contributing to the safety and economic prosperity of Gazan fishermen. - £19,500</p><p>- Society for the Care of Disabled Families (SOCADIF) -Promoting stability in OPTs, and physical viability of the two-state solution. Building on UK leadership by providing vocational/professional training to disabled women in Rafah, supporting their human rights and economic viability. - £9,000.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 27/10/2016 14:04:21 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

619945

registered interest
date	24/10/2016
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: Conflict, Stability and Security Fund
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what proportion of the financial assistance provided to (a) projects through the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund and (b) bilateral programme budgets fund projects which promote coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	49938
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2016 answer text <p>​We have not provided any funding for coexistence projects during the current financial year (2016/17).</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 27/10/2016 13:51:24 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

619947

registered interest
date	24/10/2016
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	Eritrea: Human Rights
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the report of the UN Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in Eritrea, published in June 2016, if he will support an investigation by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court into violations of human rights by the government of Eritrea that may amount to crimes against humanity.
tabling member constituency	Wythenshawe and Sale East
tabling member printed	Mike Kane
uin	49836
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2016 answer text <p>We share the concerns of the Commission of Inquiry regarding human rights in Eritrea. The UN Human Rights Council in June adopted a resolution responding to the findings of the Commission's report. This resolution set out steps needed to improve the human rights situation in Eritrea.</p><p>We are taking steps to support implementation of this resolution. We have made clear to the Government of Eritrea the tangible improvements we want to see, including amending its national service system, fully implementing its own constitution and releasing those arbitrarily detained.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 27/10/2016 13:44:49 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	4316 label Biography information for Mike Kane