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625958

	registered interest
	date	31/10/2016
	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	Yemen: 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 the Government has made a request to participate in the Joint Incident Assessment Team investigation into the Sana's funeral hall attack in Yemen on 8 October 2016; and how many requests in total the Government has made to participate in such investigations.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	51256
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2016 answer text <p>​The UK has supported the development of the coalition Joint Incident Assessment Team (JIAT) and delivered two training sessions in Saudi Arabia on the process for investigating alleged international humanitarian law (IHL) violations. The UK has not been directly involved in investigations undertaken by the JIAT.</p><p>We welcomed the Cessation of Hostilities from 19 - 22 October. It is critical that all parties to the conflict renew their commitment to the Cessation of Hostilities for the sake of the people of Yemen. All parties must engage constructively with the De-escalation and Coordination Committee so that when incidents of concern are raised they can be addressed effectively to reduce the likelihood of escalation.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 04/11/2016 09:45:47 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

625966

	registered interest
	date	31/10/2016
	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	Yemen: 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, on what basis the prison complex within the Red Sea port of Hodeida was attacked by the Saudi-led coalition forces in Yemen on 29 October 2016; and when he expects to receive the report of the Joint Incident Assessment Team into that incident.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	51230
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2016 answer text <p>​We are aware of reports of an alleged airstrike on the prison complex within Hodeida on 29 October. It is important that the Saudi-led Coalition conducts thorough and conclusive investigations into incidents where it is alleged that international humanitarian law (IHL) has been breached. We regularly raise the importance of compliance with IHL with the Saudi Arabian Government and other members of the military Coalition.</p><p>We welcomed the Cessation of Hostilities from 19 - 22 October. It is critical that all parties to the conflict renew their commitment to the Cessation of Hostilities for the sake of the people of Yemen. All parties must engage constructively with the De-escalation and Coordination Committee so that when incidents of concern are raised they can be addressed effectively to reduce the likelihood of escalation.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 04/11/2016 09:41:40 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

625955

	registered interest
	date	31/10/2016
	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	Venezuela: 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, which projects in Venezuela have received funds from the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund.
	tabling member constituency	North Durham
	tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
	uin	51145
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2016 answer text <p>There are no projects in Venezuela that have received, or are currently receiving, funding from the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF).</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 03/11/2016 16:36:44 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

625959

	registered interest
	date	31/10/2016
	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: Christianity
	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 reports he has received on the treatment of Christians in Syria.
	tabling member constituency	Islwyn
	tabling member printed	Chris Evans
	uin	51271
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2016 answer text <p>We follow the situation in Syria closely, including the situation for minorities. We recognise the situation is desperate for many communities across the country, including Christians. A number of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the independent UN Commission of Inquiry have highlighted the dangers facing Christians and other minorities at the hands of Daesh.</p><p>We condemn in the strongest terms the atrocities committed by Daesh against all civilians, including Christians and other minorities, as well as the majority Muslim population in Syria. Ultimately, the best way of safeguarding minority rights in the region is by defeating Daesh and establishing peace and stability in the region. The UK has been at the forefront of these efforts, and has a comprehensive strategy to deal with Daesh.</p><p>The UK believes that a transition away from the Asad regime is needed to bring about a sustainable peace in Syria which allows the protection of all Syrians, including minorities.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 03/11/2016 12:41:37 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	4040 label Biography information for Chris Evans

625961

	registered interest
	date	31/10/2016
	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: Christianity
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department has taken to enable Christians to stay in Syria.
	tabling member constituency	Islwyn
	tabling member printed	Chris Evans
	uin	51269
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2016 answer text <p>The UK continues to work for a sustainable political settlement in Syria, based on transition away from the Asad regime, to create a state in which all groups in Syria's rich and diverse society can be safe.</p><p>We are a core member of the International Syria Support Group which has agreed that protecting the rights of all Syrians, regardless of ethnicity or religious denomination, is fundamental. We continue to support the Syrian moderate opposition which includes representatives from religious and ethnic minority groups. Through Foreign and Commonwealth Office programmes we also support non-governmental efforts to promote dialogue between different ethnic and sectarian groups and education on tolerance, integration and pluralism.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 03/11/2016 12:38:27 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	4040 label Biography information for Chris Evans

625957

	registered interest
	date	31/10/2016
	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	Diplomatic Service: Donors
	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 Government's policy is on UK embassies, high commissions and consulates accepting donations from private companies and for hosting events.
	tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
	tabling member printed	Catherine West
	uin	51179
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2016 answer text <p>British embassies, high commissions and consulates around the world may accept corporate sponsorship for events that they host from a range of organisations and companies, in order to reduce the cost to the British taxpayer. The Foreign and Commonwelath Office (FCO) provides guidance to Heads of Mission on assessing the suitability of potential sponsors for events. Our missions must act with integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality and consider value for money. Acceptance of sponsorship must not create any expectation or obligation of influence.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 03/11/2016 16:19:10 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West