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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Pakistan: Human Rights more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have made representations to the government of Pakistan concerning reports of human rights violations in that country. more like this
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Lord Wigley more like this
unstar this property uin HL2437 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2016-10-31more like thismore than 2016-10-31
star this property answer text ​We remain concerned about reports of human rights abuses in Pakistan. Our concerns are reflected in the latest update to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office annual human rights report. We continue to urge Pakistan to honour in practice all its human rights obligations and uphold the rule of law. During his visit to Pakistan in March, the former Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr Hammond), raised the importance we attach to safeguarding the rights of all Pakistani citizens regardless of ethnicity, faith or gender. more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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less than 2016-10-31T14:46:34.14Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-31T14:46:34.14Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
605908
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Ilois: Resettlement more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what the total cost to the public purse to date is of defending legal action against HM Government in all courts on the expulsion and right of resettlement for the population of the Chagos Islands. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Kilmarnock and Loudoun more like this
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Alan Brown more like this
unstar this property uin 49326 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-10-24more like thismore than 2016-10-24
star this property answer text The costs paid by the Government for defending these legal actions to date are approximately £2,660,000. more like this
star this property answering member constituency Rutland and Melton more like this
star this property answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan more like this
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less than 2016-10-24T16:32:14.387Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-24T16:32:14.387Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Alan Brown more like this
605907
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Departmental Responsibilities more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will confirm which Minister of his Department has responsibility for (a) Akrotiri and Dhekelia and (b) Gibraltar. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
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Catherine West more like this
unstar this property uin 49329 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-10-27more like thismore than 2016-10-27
star this property answer text <p>​The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister responsible for Cyprus and Gibraltar is the Minister for Europe and the Americas (Sir Alan Duncan MP). The Secretary of State for Defence, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Sevenoaks (Michael Fallon) is responsible for the Sovereign Base Area of Akrotiri and Dhekelia.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Rutland and Melton more like this
star this property answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan more like this
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less than 2016-10-27T16:02:02.383Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-27T16:02:02.383Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Catherine West more like this
605904
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading China: Human Rights more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policy on China of the recommendations contained in the Conservative Party Human Rights Commission report, published on 28 June 2016. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency East Worthing and Shoreham more like this
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Tim Loughton more like this
unstar this property uin 49390 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-10-27more like thismore than 2016-10-27
star this property answer text <p>​I refer my Hon. Friend to the answer given by the Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my noble Friend, the Rt Hon. Baroness Anelay of St Johns, to the noble Lord Alton of Liverpool, on 26 September 2016 (PQ HL1811), copied below for ease of reference: &quot;My officials and I have read the report with interest. Although the Government was not asked to give evidence to it and the views stated within it do not reflect Government policy, there is much in the report with which we agree. We are already pursuing an approach consistent with many of the recommendations. For example my Ministerial colleagues and I regularly raise concerns about the crackdown on human rights lawyers, repressive legislation, and challenges to freedom of religion or belief. Equally, there are parts of the report which require further investigation to substantiate the claims made, for instance about organ harvesting.&quot;</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Reading West more like this
star this property answering member printed Alok Sharma more like this
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less than 2016-10-27T12:48:22.537Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-27T12:48:22.537Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma more like this
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114
unstar this property label Biography information for Tim Loughton more like this
605906
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Tibet: Buddhism more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent steps he has taken to raise the issue of harassment and persecution of Tibetan Buddhists in Tibet with the Chinese government. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency East Worthing and Shoreham more like this
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Tim Loughton more like this
unstar this property uin 49382 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-10-27more like thismore than 2016-10-27
star this property answer text <p>​I refer my Hon. Friend to my answer of 18 October 2016 (PQ 48663).</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Reading West more like this
star this property answering member printed Alok Sharma more like this
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less than 2016-10-27T12:42:48.043Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-27T12:42:48.043Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma more like this
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114
unstar this property label Biography information for Tim Loughton more like this
605905
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Tibet: Religious Freedom more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations he has made to his Chinese counterpart on religious freedom in Tibet; and whether he has received reports on expulsions of Buddhist students and the demolition of dwellings at the Larung Ghar Buddhist Institute in Sichuan province. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency East Worthing and Shoreham more like this
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Tim Loughton more like this
unstar this property uin 49381 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-10-27more like thismore than 2016-10-27
star this property answer text <p>​I refer my Hon. Friend to my answer of 18 October 2016 (PQ 48663). We are aware of, and concerned by, reports of the closure or demolition of churches and monasteries and that individuals are being harassed or detained for their beliefs across China. However, I am unable to comment in detail on the demolitions at Larung Gar, as British diplomats are not currently allowed to travel to the area, so my information is partial. Our Consulate General in Chongqing is seeking further information on the situation.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Reading West more like this
star this property answering member printed Alok Sharma more like this
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less than 2016-10-27T12:38:18.067Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-27T12:38:18.067Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Tim Loughton more like this
605976
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Middle East: Conflict, Stability and Security Fund more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what the budget is for projects in (a) Israel and (b) the Palestinian territories within the Conflict, Security and Stability Fund (i) in 2016-17 and (ii) as projected for 2017-18. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
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Richard Burden more like this
unstar this property uin 49492 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-10-24more like thismore than 2016-10-24
star this property answer text <p>​(i) The total allocation for 2016-17 for both Israel and the OPTs is £7m. It is not separated into individual, distinct budgets as some of our projects and implementing partners deliver simultaneously in both (a) and (b).</p><p>(ii) We do not yet have a projected budget for 2017-18 so cannot provide this information.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
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less than 2016-10-24T16:19:36.37Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-24T16:19:36.37Z
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
605902
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Tashi Wangchuk more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to his Chinese counterpart on the case of Tashi Wangchuk who is currently awaiting trial in Yushu, Qinghai Province. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency East Worthing and Shoreham more like this
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Tim Loughton more like this
unstar this property uin 49389 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-10-27more like thismore than 2016-10-27
star this property answer text <p>We raised the case of the Tibetan language advocate Tashi Wangchuk at the UK-China human rights dialogue, scheduled which took place on 27 October.</p><p>I previously raised our concerns about Tashi Wangchuk with the Chinese Ambassador, in writing, on 1 August 2016.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Reading West more like this
star this property answering member printed Alok Sharma more like this
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less than 2016-10-27T16:02:43.457Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-27T16:02:43.457Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Tim Loughton more like this
606238
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Office of UK Permanent Representative to EU and Treasury more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have plans to replace the permanent secretary to the Treasury or the permanent representative at the UK Permanent Representation to the EU. more like this
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Lord Blencathra more like this
unstar this property uin HL2476 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-11-01more like thismore than 2016-11-01
star this property answer text <p>There are no plans to replace the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury or the Permanent Representative at the UK Permanent Representation to the EU.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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less than 2016-11-01T16:32:13.903Zmore like thismore than 2016-11-01T16:32:13.903Z
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3474
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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497
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Blencathra more like this
605978
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Middle East: Conflict, Stability and Security Fund more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, which projects in Israel and the Palestinian territories were supported from the Conflict, Security and Stability Fund in 2016-17; and what the level of funding and support was for each such project. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Birmingham, Northfield more like this
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Richard Burden more like this
unstar this property uin 49493 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-10-24more like thismore than 2016-10-24
star this property answer text <p>The following projects are funded from the Conflict, Security and Stability Fund (CSSF) during the current financial year (2016/17). These are projected spend figures and so are subject to change.</p><p>- Small training team as part of the United States Security Coordinator to provide institutional development and professionalisation of the Palestinian Authority Security Forces. £2.23m.</p><p>- Technical assistance to the Palestinian Ministry of Interior (MOI) to improve its capability to provide oversight and management of the security services. £1.8m.</p><p>- Support to EU Coordinating Office for Palestinian Police Support. £0.067m.</p><p>- Empowerment of young Israeli leaders to strengthen support for peace in their communities. £0.3m.</p><p>- UK-Israel Informal Security Dialogue. £0.025m.</p><p>- Legal Aid and Settlement Monitoring in the West Bank. £1.5m.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
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less than 2016-10-24T16:25:48.493Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-24T16:25:48.493Z
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Richard Burden more like this
605910
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Qatar: Football more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will meet his counterparts in the Qatari government to discuss the human rights situation and working conditions of foreign workers assisting that country in building stadia for the 2022 World Cup. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Denton and Reddish more like this
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Andrew Gwynne more like this
unstar this property uin 49548 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-10-26more like thismore than 2016-10-26
star this property answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Mr Johnson), last spoke to Qatar's foreign minister on 7 September about preparations for the World Cup. He offered continued UK support in partnering with Qatar to deliver a successful event in 2022. We continue to raise the issue of workers' rights with the Government of Qatar; most recently on 15 September to offer UK expertise in addition to support we already give. I am meeting my Qatari counterpart in Doha later this year and will raise this issue again then.</p><p>We support the steps that the Qatari Government has taken to respond to concerns about the treatment of migrant workers and we welcome the Government of Qatar's commitment to the ongoing, systematic reform of Qatar's labour laws.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
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less than 2016-10-26T13:00:25.473Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-26T13:00:25.473Z
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1487
star this property label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne more like this
606240
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Civil Servants more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many UK civil servants, and of what grade, who work in units, directorates or sub-departments within the FCO are charged with EU policy formulation, advising on EU policy or enforcing EU policy. more like this
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Lord Blencathra more like this
unstar this property uin HL2478 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-11-03more like thismore than 2016-11-03
star this property answer text <p>Staff in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's (FCO) Europe Directorate lead on providing advice to FCO Ministers on European Union (EU) and EU-related issues. However, staff in other Directorates in London, as well as staff in our diplomatic missions around the world, also on occasion work on EU or EU-related issues. It is not possible, therefore, to give precise figures.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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less than 2016-11-03T15:32:36.577Zmore like thismore than 2016-11-03T15:32:36.577Z
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3474
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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497
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Blencathra more like this
605900
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Qatar: Football more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the diplomatic and trade opportunities presented for the UK by the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency North Swindon more like this
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Justin Tomlinson more like this
unstar this property uin 49369 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-10-27more like thismore than 2016-10-27
star this property answer text <p>Qatar has an ambitious infrastructure programme for the 2022 World Cup worth over £140billion, offering significant opportunities for UK companies. UK Government officials are in regular contact with the Qatari World Cup's organising body, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy. As part of their discussions they highlight British companies' expertise in fields such as security, hospitality, stadium management in staging global sports events.</p><p>The UK wants Qatar's 2022 World Cup to be a success and to be Qatar's key delivery partner. As the UK showed during London 2012, international sporting events help to build stronger friendships between people of different countries. This is the first time that the Gulf has hosted this tournament and the UK has lots of experience it can share. This means opportunities for even stronger cooperation and engagement across all aspects of our bilateral relationship.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
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less than 2016-10-27T14:09:45.22Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-27T14:09:45.22Z
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
star this property tabling member
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unstar this property label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
606211
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Turkey: Press Freedom more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the recent official closing in Turkey of more than 20 media outlets; and whether they will make representations to the government of Turkey about those closures. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
unstar this property uin HL2451 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-11-01more like thismore than 2016-11-01
star this property answer text <p>In the aftermath of the coup attempt we have emphasised the need for Turkey to respect human rights, including press freedom, and the rule of law. It is vital that the Turkish Government’s response to the coup attempt be demonstrably lawful and measured, and undertaken in line with Turkey’s international obligations. The Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Rutland and Melton (Sir Alan Duncan) reiterated these messages to senior Turkish interlocutors, including President Erdogan, during his visit to Turkey on 19 October. We will continue to engage with the Turkish Government at all levels on these issues, and to monitor the situation closely.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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less than 2016-11-01T15:09:23.127Zmore like thismore than 2016-11-01T15:09:23.127Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this