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982828

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Army: Young People
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Joint Personnel Administration system used by the army, how many complaints have been made by junior soldiers or their parents or guardians about (a) violent behaviour by staff and (b) inappropriate relationships between junior soldiers and staff since 1 August 2017.
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	uin	176498
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2018 answer text <table><tbody><tr><td><p>Year Incident(s) Reported</p></td><td><p>Number of cases: Violent behaviour by staff (includes allegations of assault/battery/ill-treatment of subordinate)</p></td><td><p>Number of cases: Inappropriate relationships<br> between Junior Soldiers and staff</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>1 August 2017 - 1 July 2018</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>~</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>0</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Notes:</p><p> </p><p>Each reported allegation may include more than one alleged incident and/or victim.</p><p> </p><p>Please note that these figures are single service estimates and are not official statistics produced by Defence Statistics.</p><p> </p><p>Figures have been rounded to the nearest five. Rounding is used as a means of disclosure control and the preservation of anonymity. '~' denotes fewer than five</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 16/10/2018 13:57:20 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

982966

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2018
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Social Security Benefits: Medical Examinations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how much money from the public purse has been paid to private firms to carry out health assessments for her Department in each year for which information is available.
	tabling member constituency	Lanark and Hamilton East
	tabling member printed	Angela Crawley
	uin	176400
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2018 answer text <table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong><br> <br> </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2010-11</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2011-12</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2012-13</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2013-14</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2014-15</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2015-16</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2016-17</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2017-18</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total Expenditure (£m)</strong></p></td><td><p><strong> 112.8 </strong></p></td><td><p><strong> 112.4 </strong></p></td><td><p><strong> 114.3 </strong></p></td><td><p><strong> 80.7 </strong></p></td><td><p><strong> 280.4 </strong></p></td><td><p><strong> 367.8 </strong></p></td><td><p><strong> 443.8 </strong></p></td><td><p><strong> 449.3 </strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p>These figures cover the direct cost of delivering work capability assessments, the medical assessments undertaken for other benefits, costs relating to written and verbal medical advice, fixed overheads, administrative costs, investment in new technology and other service improvement expenditure incurred by the Department.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth answering member printed Sarah Newton question first answered 22/10/2018 16:09:48 answering member 4071 label Biography information for Sarah Newton
	tabling member	4469 label Biography information for Angela Crawley

983217

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2018
	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	Anna Campbell
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations has he made to the Turkish Government on the repatriation of the body of British national Anna Campbell from that country.
	tabling member constituency	Derby North
	tabling member printed	Chris Williamson
	uin	176250
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2018 answer text <p>​​The British Embassy in Ankara has engaged with the Turkish authorities about returning Anna Campbell's body to her family and with the International Red Cross. Due to the situation on the ground it is extremely difficult to confirm the whereabouts of any British nationals in Syria. We continue to stress to Turkey the importance of ensuring that the UN and non-governmental organisation partners are able to operate in areas under Turkish control. We stand ready to engage further with the authorities should the situation change.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 16/10/2018 15:01:55 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	3976 label Biography information for Chris Williamson

982965

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2018
	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	Ilois: Finance
	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 10 September 2018 to Question 170339 on Ilois: Finance, how much of the £40 million fund for Chagossians has been allocated to date; to whom that funding has been allocated; and for what purposes that money has been allocated.
	tabling member constituency	Wythenshawe and Sale East
	tabling member printed	Mike Kane
	uin	176320
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/10/2018 answer text <p>​£230,134.19 of the £40m fund has been spent to date, largely on implementing an expanded programme of Heritage Visits for Chagossians to the British Indian Ocean Territory. The bulk of the funding will be allocated once we have a clear assessment of need, and an agreed mechanism for effectively and fairly disbursing the funding, in collaboration with the Chagossian communities in the UK, Seychelles and Mauritius.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 11/10/2018 14:54:32 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	4316 label Biography information for Mike Kane

982935

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2018
	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, pursuant to Answer of 23 July 2018 to Question 163751 on Yemen: Military Intervention, what role UK liaison officers in the targeting rooms of the Saudi air force play in relation to Saudi air operations in Yemen.
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Kemptown
	tabling member printed	Lloyd Russell-Moyle
	uin	176569
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/10/2018 answer text <p>​UK Liaison Officers in the Saudi Air Operations Centre have no role in the conduct of Saudi air operations. They are there in liaison capacity only.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 11/10/2018 14:49:25 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4615 label Biography information for Lloyd Russell-Moyle

983219

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2018
	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	Armed Conflict
	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 update the protection of civilians strategy; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
	tabling member printed	Dan Carden
	uin	176616
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/10/2018 answer text <p>​The principles of the 2010 Protection of Civilians Strategy, continues to guide our work and we consistently review our cross-Government approach. We aim to address the growing challenges of protecting civilians affected by conflict through political engagement, strengthening accountability, peace support operations, ensuring respect for International Humanitarian Law in UK military operations, strengthening state and non-state capacity, humanitarian action, and offering refuge to those in need of protection. The continuing evolution of our approach is demonstrated by the UK's adherence, in April 2018, to the Safe Schools Declaration which supports the protection and continuation of education in armed conflict.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 11/10/2018 10:39:29 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
	tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

982578

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2018
	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: Rohingya
	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 he has had with representatives of the International Criminal Court on a potential investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed against the Rohingya.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	176104
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/10/2018 answer text <p>​In his meeting with Burma's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi on 20 September, the Foreign Secretary made clear that holding to account those responsible for atrocities was of critical importance. The Foreign Secretary has made clear that, referring the situation in Burma to the International Criminal Court (ICC) is an option the UN Security Council should consider. The UK is calling for the UNSC to debate the report of the UN Fact Finding Mission. Foreign and Commonwealth Office Officials in The Hague, have regular contact with the Office of the Prosecutor on this and other Court business. The UK respects the independence of the Court.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 11/10/2018 15:57:47 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

983060

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2018
	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: Rohingya
	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 his counterpart in the Government of Myanmar on human rights abuses against the Rohingya since his appointment.
	tabling member constituency	Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill
	tabling member printed	Hugh Gaffney
	uin	176564
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2018 answer text <p>​In his meeting with Burma's State Counsellor (and Foreign Minister) Aung San Suu Kyi on 20 September, the Foreign Secretary made clear that holding to account those responsible for atrocities was of critical importance. He underlined that giving refugees hope of a safe return and future in Rakhine depending on accountability for human rights violations. He expressed his grave concerns about Burma's refusal to grant access to the UN Fact Finding Mission.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 16/10/2018 15:08:38 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
	tabling member	4614 label Biography information for Hugh Gaffney

982665

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2018
	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	Bangladesh: Political Prisoners
	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 has made representations to the Government of Bangladesh on the decision to create a special court within the prison in which the Bangladesh Opposition Leader, Khaleda Zia, is currently held.
	tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
	tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
	uin	176265
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2018 answer text <p>​I am clear that the UK wants to see a free, fair and pluralistic general election in Bangladesh, and we have consistently encouraged the Government of Bangladesh and opposition parties to engage in an effective dialogue to this end. I made these points to senior members of the Government of Bangladesh, including State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shahriar Alam, and members of the opposition Bangladesh National Party during my visit to Bangladesh from 29 June to 1 July this year. The Foreign Secretary made these points to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina when they met on 24 September at the UN General Assembley in New York.</p><p>We keep in close touch with the Commonwealth, including the Secretary General, on our shared desire to see a free, fair, and pluralistic general election Bangladesh. All Commonwealth members, including Bangladesh, reaffirmed their support for core Commonwealth values during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in April this year, and the UK remains a proud supporter of these values.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 16/10/2018 15:01:18 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
	tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

982666

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2018
	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	Bangladesh: Elections
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to encourage the Government of Bangladesh to hold a free and fair general election later this year.
	tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
	tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
	uin	176266
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2018 answer text <p>​I am clear that the UK wants to see a free, fair and pluralistic general election in Bangladesh, and we have consistently encouraged the Government of Bangladesh and opposition parties to engage in an effective dialogue to this end. I made these points to senior members of the Government of Bangladesh, including State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shahriar Alam, and members of the opposition Bangladesh National Party during my visit to Bangladesh from 29 June to 1 July this year. The Foreign Secretary made these points to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina when they met on 24 September at the UN General Assembley in New York.</p><p>We keep in close touch with the Commonwealth, including the Secretary General, on our shared desire to see a free, fair, and pluralistic general election Bangladesh. All Commonwealth members, including Bangladesh, reaffirmed their support for core Commonwealth values during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in April this year, and the UK remains a proud supporter of these values.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 16/10/2018 15:02:41 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
	tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin