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168033

registered interest
date	04/12/2014
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	Pitcairn Islands
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 his Department has made on implementation of the recommendations of the third Pitcairn Child Safety Review.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
tabling member printed	Meg Munn
uin	217277
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2014 answer text <p>The third independent Pitcairn Child Safety Review (CSR) provided a further assessment of child safety and safeguarding measures with 21 recommendations put forward. A summary of the recommendations was placed in the House of Commons Library last year. The majority of the recommendations have been implemented with a small number on going. A further CSR is under discussion.</p><p>Her Majesty's Government (HMG) has upgraded its presence on the island with a newly arrived Administrator. Officials visited the island in 2013 and had detailed discussions on child safeguarding with the Council. Child Matters Trust, a New Zealand based Non Governmental Organisation, visited the island in 2014 to deliver training. The new Governor based in New Zealand has re-iterated the importance of child safeguarding during his first visit in November.</p><p>There is a stronger partnership between HMG and the Pitcairn Island Council on child safeguarding. We work closely with the Council to implement all the recommendations. Our commitment to strengthen the protection of children, young people and their families on Pitcairn remains a top priority. Established policies and procedures are in place for handling child protection concerns. This includes the retention of a restrictive applications process for visits to Pitcairn by minors. There is a community of professionals on Pitcairn, including a police officer, a trained social worker, a teacher and a doctor, who all play an important role in child safety. Until such time as a future report shows no risk to children on the island, the very robust safeguarding measures will remain in place.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 09/12/2014 17:19:02 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	1448 label Biography information for Meg Munn

167745

registered interest
date	03/12/2014
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	Ascension Island
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what the international radio call sign was for commercial fishing vessels licensed in the waters of Ascension Island in 2013.
tabling member constituency	Brent North
tabling member printed	Barry Gardiner
uin	217093
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/12/2014 answer text <p>Each vessel has a unique radio call sign which is displayed on the outside of the vessel. The call signs for the commercial fishing vessels licensed in Ascension waters in 2013 were: <br>7KME, 8KIT, BH3040, BH3125, BH3138, BH3200, BH3300, BH3315, BH3338, BH3353, BH3356, BH3358, BI2158, BI2315, BI2328, BI2331, BI2342, BI2429, BI2443, BI2488, BI2554, BI2559, BI2561, BI2563, BI2566, BI2567, BZ8US, BZJQ, BZLQ, DUTG-6, JIRS, JISH, JKBT, JQEC, JRJD.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 08/12/2014 16:45:46 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	146 label Biography information for Barry Gardiner

167746

registered interest
date	03/12/2014
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	British Indian Ocean Territory
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what the cost to date has been of the Draft Feasibility Study for the Resettlement of the British Indian Ocean Territory Report; and what the expected final cost of that study is.
tabling member constituency	Islington North
tabling member printed	Jeremy Corbyn
uin	217094
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2014 answer text <p>The BIOT Administration are paying for the independent feasibility study on resettlement of the British Indian Ocean Territory. The total costs charged to them to date stands at just under £71,000 (including VAT). This figure not only includes costs of the independent consultants, but also associated expenses such as translations for Chagossians, for a research visit to BIOT, and to speak to the communities in person here in the UK, Mauritius and the Seychelles. The full final cost is expected to be approximately £650,000.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 09/12/2014 14:11:19 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	185 label Biography information for Jeremy Corbyn

167747

registered interest
date	03/12/2014
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	Indonesia
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what reports he has received of protests against the election of a Christian as Governor of Jakarta; and what steps he is taking to promote freedoms of religion and speech in Indonesia.
tabling member constituency	Belfast North
tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Dodds
uin	217115
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2014 answer text <p>Following the inauguration of Basuki (Ahok) Tjahaja Purnama, as Governor of Jakarta in November, there were some small-scale protests. However, there was also a significant counter movement on social media and public demonstrations of support from a campaign called ‘Muslims in support of Ahok’. Governor Purnama is the first Chinese-Indonesian and second Christian to become Governor of Jakarta, and it is testament to Indonesia’s traditions of religious tolerance and respect for diversity that the great majority are supportive of him taking up the position of governor.</p><p>Our Ambassador designate met the Indonesian Minister for Law, Justice &amp; Human Rights on 18 November and raised the rights of religious minorities and freedom of expression. We also maintain a regular dialogue with religious leaders, civil society and government officials on freedom of religion or belief. The third EU-Indonesia Human Rights Dialogue was held on 12 November and in response to concerns we raised the new Indonesian government underlined the importance they attach to tackling discrimination against religious minorities.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 09/12/2014 17:11:52 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	1388 label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn

167748

registered interest
date	03/12/2014
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	Hong Kong
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 November 2014 to Question 213991, whether the Hong Kong Police are continuing the process of verifying whether any of the tear gas canisters used during the protests in Hong Kong on 28 September 2014 were manufactured by a UK company.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Hall Green
tabling member printed	Mr Roger Godsiff
uin	217101
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2014 answer text <p>The Government has not held any discussions with the Hong Kong Police to verify whether any of the tear gas canisters used during the protests in Hong Kong on 28 September 2014 were manufactured by a UK company nor have we sought independent confirmation. We judge that Hong Kong Police have generally approached the protests carefully and proportionately, but will keep this under review as the situation progresses.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 09/12/2014 16:53:56 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire previous answer version 32352 answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	304 label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff

167749

registered interest
date	03/12/2014
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	Iraq
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what reports he has received of Iranian military involvement in action against ISIL in Iraq; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Mr Gareth Thomas
uin	217133
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/12/2014 answer text <p>Iranian military forces have been involved in a range of activities against ISIL in Iraq, including direct kinetic action against ISIL targets and mentoring the Iraqi Security Forces. We are aware of reports that indicate Iranian aircraft have also conducted airstrikes against ISIL positions.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 08/12/2014 16:44:22 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

167750

registered interest
date	03/12/2014
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	Republic of Ireland
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 the Irish government about the Republic of Ireland re-joining the Commonwealth.
tabling member constituency	Lagan Valley
tabling member printed	Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson
uin	216967
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/12/2014 answer text <p>The Republic of Ireland’s interest in rejoining the Commonwealth is a matter for the Irish Government and the wider Commonwealth membership. The UK Government has had no discussions with the Irish Government on this issue.</p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 08/12/2014 16:39:17 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
tabling member	650 label Biography information for Sir Jeffrey M Donaldson

167751

registered interest
date	03/12/2014
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	Vietnam
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 authorities in Vietnam about human rights and the protection of minorities.
tabling member constituency	Belfast North
tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Dodds
uin	216971
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2014 answer text <p>I most recently raised our human rights concerns, specifically freedom of expression, in November when I met the new Vietnamese Ambassador to London. I also raise human rights with the Vietnamese in our formal, annual Strategic Dialogue, the next of which is planned for early 2015.</p><p>British Embassy officials have regular working level discussions with the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Public Security and Ministry of Justice on both domestic and international human rights issues. Most recently, on 3 December, our Ambassador to Vietnam raised the importance of maintaining a constructive and regular dialogue on human rights in a meeting with Pham Binh Minh, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Vietnam.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 09/12/2014 17:02:50 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	1388 label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn

167752

registered interest
date	03/12/2014
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	Lebanon
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 assessment he had made of the effect in Lebanon of the continued fighting in Syria and the influx of refugees.
tabling member constituency	Belfast North
tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Dodds
uin	216972
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2014 answer text <p>The ongoing crisis in Syria is having a major impact on Lebanon. We are concerned about recent fighting around the Lebanon-Syria border and attacks by ISIL and Al Nusra Front on the Lebanese Army and Lebanese towns in the border area. There are currently around 1.2 million refugees in Lebanon, creating pressure on services which in turn has led to tensions with some host communities. We are committed to supporting Lebanon’s stability. By the end of this year, the UK will have provided £150 million since the start of the Syrian crisis to support refugees and vulnerable communities in Lebanon. We have also provided £20 million to support the Lebanese Armed Forces Land Border Regiments as they protect Lebanon from spillover violence in Syria.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 09/12/2014 14:05:42 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	1388 label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn

167753

registered interest
date	03/12/2014
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	Burma
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 the government of Burma on tackling sexual violence in that country.
tabling member constituency	Belfast North
tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Dodds
uin	216969
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2014 answer text <p>I raised this issue directly with the Commander in Chief of the Burmese military and the Northern Commander during my most recent visit to Burma in January. In October, the Minister of State for International Development, my right hon. Friend the Member for New Forest West (Mr Swayne), also raised the issue with Burma’s Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement.</p><p><br>Burma has endorsed the Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict. This is a positive step. The Burmese authorities now need to demonstrate that they are committed to honouring the commitments contained in the Declaration, including reforming military doctrine and ending the culture of impunity for acts of conflict-related sexual violence. We will continue to press the Burmese military and government to hold perpetrators to account.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 09/12/2014 16:57:38 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	1388 label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn