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622459

registered interest
date	27/10/2016
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	Islamic State: Yazidis
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 extent of the trafficking of Yazidi women by Daesh in Iraq and Syria; what countries have been identified as their destination; and what representations they have made to the governments of those countries in relation to identifying and assisting any such women and girls.
tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
uin	HL2780
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2016 answer text ​In June 2016 the Human Rights Council published a report detailing the horrific extent of trafficking of Yezidi women within Iraq and Syria. We do not have any evidence to suggest that Yezidi women are being trafficked outside of Iraq and Syria. We continue to work closely with our Global Coalition partners to defeat Daesh, including those in the region. answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 09/11/2016 15:27:24 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic

621897

registered interest
date	26/10/2016
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, in the light of the statement by the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator to the Security Council on 19 October that Hamas is holding two Israeli citizens and two bodies of Israeli soldiers, and that the bodies of 18 Palestinians are being withheld by the Israeli authorities, whether they intend to make representations to Hamas and the government of Israel calling for the return of those persons and bodies.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL2703
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2016 answer text <p>The UK Government supports the Israeli Government's calls for the repatriation of the bodies of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin and Staff Sergeant Oron Shaul and the release of Avraham Mengistu and another Israeli civilian held in Gaza. However, due to our no contact policy we have no plans to raise these issues with Hamas. Officials from the British Embassy in Tel Aviv have raised the return of Palestinian bodies with the Israeli authorities.​</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 03/11/2016 15:48:22 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

621899

registered interest
date	26/10/2016
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	Sudan
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken to engage Sudanese civil society and opposition groups on (1) the shape of the Khartoum Process, and (2) the UK’s new dialogue with the government of Sudan.
tabling member printed	The Earl of Sandwich
uin	HL2705
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2016 answer text <p>​The UK engages with a wide range of stakeholders to inform our policy making. We have regular contact with civil society and opposition groups both in London and Khartoum. Where appropriate, we have fed their views into discussions on the Khartoum Process and the issue of migration as a whole, as well as our dialogue with the government of Sudan.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 03/11/2016 15:49:44 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2109 label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich

621900

registered interest
date	26/10/2016
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	Horn of Africa: EU Immigration
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, as part of their evidence-based response to addressing irregular migration through Sudan and neighbouring countries, they have made, or intend to make, any impact assessments of the implementation phase of the Khartoum Process.
tabling member printed	The Earl of Sandwich
uin	HL2706
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2016 answer text <p>The UK, as the current Chair of the Khartoum Process, works closely with the Secretariat to maintain a map of current and proposed projects, and ensure effective coordination and monitoring. The European Commission has responsibility for assessing implementation against the Valetta benchmarks and outcomes, and conducting the full audit and review of the EU funding programmes.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 03/11/2016 15:52:05 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2109 label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich

621901

registered interest
date	26/10/2016
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	Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Staff
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to increase the number of Russian specialists working in (1) Whitehall, and (2) UK embassies in eastern European countries between now and the exit of the UK from the EU.
tabling member printed	The Earl of Sandwich
uin	HL2707
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2016 answer text <p>Over recent years the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has sought to align its expertise with the complexity of issues relating to Russia. Since 2010 the department has increased the number of Russian-language positions in our Russia posts and elsewhere in the Former Soviet Union by 30 per cent, and have increased the minimum duration for Russian-language training from 11 to 14 months. We also have in place dedicated resources across Government and our overseas network focussed on defence, energy, and national security issues relating to Russia.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 04/11/2016 12:19:31 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2109 label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich

621912

registered interest
date	26/10/2016
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	Kashmir: 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 the government of India concerning recent reports of arrests, killings and human right abuses in Kashmir.
tabling member printed	Lord Ahmed
uin	HL2718
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2016 answer text <p>We are aware and concerned by reports of human rights abuses in Indian-administered Kashmir. Any allegation of human rights abuse in any country should be investigated thoroughly, promptly and transparently.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 09/11/2016 15:26:48 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	3470 label Biography information for Lord Ahmed

621913

registered interest
date	26/10/2016
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	Kashmir
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to offer to mediate between India and Pakistan to find a lasting and peaceful solution for Kashmir.
tabling member printed	Lord Ahmed
uin	HL2719
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2016 answer text <p>​As the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my Hon. Friend the Member for Reading West (Alok Sharma) said in the House of Commons on 18 October, the UK's long-standing position, held by successive Governments of all hues, is that it is for India and Pakistan to find a lasting resolution to the situation, taking into account the wishes of the Kashmiri people. It is not for the UK to prescribe a solution or act as mediator.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 03/11/2016 15:52:37 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	3470 label Biography information for Lord Ahmed

621914

registered interest
date	26/10/2016
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	Kashmir
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Prime Minister intends to raise the issue of Kashmir with the government of India during her forthcoming visit to India.
tabling member printed	Lord Ahmed
uin	HL2720
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2016 answer text <p>The Prime Minister, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Maidenhead (Mrs May) will discuss a variety of topics with Prime Minister Modi on her first overseas bilateral visit. The UK has a very close relationship with India through which we discuss a wide range of issues.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 07/11/2016 13:41:33 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	3470 label Biography information for Lord Ahmed

621918

registered interest
date	26/10/2016
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	South Africa: International Criminal Court
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of South Africa's decision to withdraw as a party to the Rome Statute.
tabling member printed	Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead
uin	HL2724
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2016 answer text <p>The UK regrets the decision by South Africa to initiate proceedings to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC). We recognise there are issues that need to be resolved with the ICC to ensure that it has the widest possible support. ICC working groups are currently considering some of the challenges in The Hague and New York. The Government hopes that South Africa will remain signatories to the Rome Statute and engage positively in further dialogue.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 04/11/2016 12:19:57 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	3895 label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead

621919

registered interest
date	26/10/2016
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	Syria: Armed Conflict
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 recent Rally for Aleppo demonstration which took place in London; and what action they will take in response to reports that 50,000 children have been killed in Syria since 2011.
tabling member printed	Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead
uin	HL2725
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2016 answer text <p>The UK Government deplores the loss of civilian life in Syria since the conflict started in 2011. We condemn the actions of the Syrian regime and those who back it in prosecuting this awful war, which has caused widespread death, injury and humanitarian suffering. This conflict is feeding the migration challenges we see across Europe and fuelling extremism.</p><p>I understand and share the concerns of those who participated in the rally for Aleppo.</p><p>The UK continues to speak out in the UN Security Council for progress on the crisis in Syria. The Foreign Secretary, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Boris Johnson) convened a meeting of key partners on Syria in London on 16 October to discuss what more the international community can do.</p><p>We continue to consider all options. Ultimately the regime and its supporters - Russia and Iran - need to halt their offensive and resume peace talks and - as a matter of urgency - allow the UN to deliver aid throughout Syria, including Eastern Aleppo. We will continue to work to this end.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 09/11/2016 16:41:27 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	3895 label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead