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1146190

registered interest
date	25/09/2019
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	Persecution of Christians across the Globe Independent Review
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 implementing the recommendations of the Bishop of Truro’s Independent Review for the Foreign Secretary of FCO Support for Persecuted Christians; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Walsall North
tabling member printed	Eddie Hughes
uin	291141
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2019 answer text <p>We are grateful to the Bishop for setting out ambitious recommendations. The report has identified specific steps that the British Government can take to address the issues faced by persecuted Christians around the world. We have accepted the recommendations in full and are working hard to implement them. On 12 September the Foreign Secretary welcomed the appointment of Rehman Chishti MP as the Prime Minister’s new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief who will build on the work of the former Envoy Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon. Mr Chishti is delighted with this appointment and looks forward to continuing to enhance the UK’s support for all those suffering persecution based on their faith.</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler grouped question UIN 291142 question first answered 30/09/2019 12:26:20 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
tabling member	4635 label Biography information for Eddie Hughes

1146191

registered interest
date	25/09/2019
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	Persecution of Christians across the Globe Independent Review
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, which recommendations of the Bishop of Truro’s Independent Review for the Foreign Secretary of FCO Support for Persecuted Christians are being prioritised; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Walsall North
tabling member printed	Eddie Hughes
uin	291142
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2019 answer text <p>We are grateful to the Bishop for setting out ambitious recommendations. The report has identified specific steps that the British Government can take to address the issues faced by persecuted Christians around the world. We have accepted the recommendations in full and are working hard to implement them. On 12 September the Foreign Secretary welcomed the appointment of Rehman Chishti MP as the Prime Minister’s new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief who will build on the work of the former Envoy Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon. Mr Chishti is delighted with this appointment and looks forward to continuing to enhance the UK’s support for all those suffering persecution based on their faith.</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler grouped question UIN 291141 question first answered 30/09/2019 12:26:20 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
tabling member	4635 label Biography information for Eddie Hughes

1146202

registered interest
date	25/09/2019
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	Georgia: 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 plans to designate Russia's presence in South Ossetia and Abkhazia as an occupation by that country.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle-under-Lyme
tabling member printed	Paul Farrelly
uin	290981
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2019 answer text <p>​The UK remains resolute in its support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders. Consistent with the position of many of its international partners, the United Kingdom refers to Abkhazia and South Ossetia as breakaway regions of Georgia. Alongside our international partners, we are actively supporting Georgia's efforts towards conflict resolution.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 30/09/2019 12:09:43 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	1436 label Biography information for Paul Farrelly

1146251

registered interest
date	25/09/2019
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	Emigration: EU Countries
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 other EU member states on ensuring a positive environment for UK citizens wishing to move to an EU country after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	291008
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2019 answer text <p>​My department, in close coordination with other government departments, continues to engage intensively with EU Member States to support British Nationals living in and travelling to the EU. The Foreign &amp; Commonwealth Office has significantly increased the capacity of our Europe network; our Embassies and Consulates are in close and regular contact with their host governments. The UK will seek to agree reciprocal mobility arrangements with the EU. The detail of how these provisions will apply under the future relationship will be for future negotiations with the EU.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 30/09/2019 11:51:54 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1146255

registered interest
date	25/09/2019
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: EU Countries
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 his Department has made of the effect on UK citizens living in the EU of the UK leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	291010
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2019 answer text <p>​Protecting the rights of British Nationals living in the EU is an absolute priority for the Government. However, in the event of No Deal we cannot protect the rights of British nationals unilaterally. All EU Member States have drafted or enacted legislation on the rights of British Nationals if there is no deal, but the extent to which the measures in place protect citizens' rights vary by Member State. British Nationals resident in the EU can expect their rights and access to services to change over time. The Government will continue to urge the EU and all Member States to reciprocate the UK's generous offer to EU citizens and give British Nationals the certainty they need.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 30/09/2019 11:54:19 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1145606

registered interest
date	24/09/2019
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	Brazil: Climate Change Convention
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 9 September 2019 to Question 284857 on Brazil: Climate Change Convention, what discussion he has had with his Brazilian counterpart on that Government's steps to meet its international obligations under (a) Article 4 and (b) Article 5 of the Paris Agreement.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Lyn Brown
uin	290298
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2019 answer text <p>​The United Kingdom was pleased to see Brazil reaffirm their commitment to the Paris Agreement at the G20, supporting vital international cooperation on climate change. We regularly engage with the Brazilian Government on many environmental issues and are committed to working together to deliver low carbon growth. Furthermore, we have invested over £120 million in International Climate Programmes which will help limit deforestation, prevent forest fires, implement the Forestry Code, and promote sustainable land use.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 30/09/2019 11:56:28 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

1145618

registered interest
date	24/09/2019
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	Forests: Conservation
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 diplomatic steps his Department has taken to promote the objectives of the Amsterdam Declaration.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Lyn Brown
uin	290304
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2019 answer text <p>​Ministers and our Embassy routinely engage with the Brazilian Government on many environmental issues, including sustainable commodities</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 30/09/2019 11:58:05 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

1145621

registered interest
date	24/09/2019
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	China: Surveillance
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 an assessment of the level of use of variables on (a) ethnicity and (b) religion in (i) visual identification and (ii) suspect profiling systems used by the Chinese Government in Xinjiang.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Lyn Brown
uin	290306
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2019 answer text <p>We are aware of reports that citizens in Xinjiang are being required to provide information to Chinese authorities about religious observance and foreign contacts. We are also aware of reports that such data is used to categorise citizens, and that ethnicity and religion are being used as designators. We are monitoring the situation closely. FCO officials regularly travel to the region to attempt to verify such reports; they most recently visited in May 2019. We remain concerned about any disproportionate and indiscriminate measures that undermine freedom of religion and freedom of expression.</p><p>​</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 30/09/2019 09:58:02 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

1145622

registered interest
date	24/09/2019
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	China: 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 make an estimate of the number of forced confessions for terrorism-related offences in detention camps in Xinjiang, China in the last three years.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Lyn Brown
uin	290307
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2019 answer text <p>We do not have reliable figures to estimate of the number of forced confessions for terrorism-related offences in detention camps in Xinjiang, China in the last three years, nor the extent of detention on the basis of allegations made against family members of religious minority groups. However, we have repeatedly highlighted the credible reports of over a million Uyghurs and other minorities being detained in so called “re-education camps”, along with widespread surveillance and restrictions targeted at minorities.</p><p>​</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 30/09/2019 10:01:54 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

1145625

registered interest
date	24/09/2019
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	China: Surveillance
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 an assessment of the extent of the involvement of UK companies in the development of (a) visual identification and (b) suspect profiling systems used by the Chinese Government in Xinjiang.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Lyn Brown
uin	290309
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2019 answer text <p>We are aware of reports of links between companies in the UK and those operating in Xinjiang. We continue to encourage all British businesses to undertake appropriate levels of due diligence before deciding to do business or invest in foreign companies.</p><p>The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights guide the approach that UK companies should take to respect human rights wherever they operate including adopting appropriate due diligence policies to identify, prevent and mitigate human rights risks, and commit to monitoring and evaluating implementation.</p><p>​</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 30/09/2019 10:06:56 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown