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1138635

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2019
	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	Abdullatif Nasser
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether his Department has made representations to the US Administration for the release of Abdullatif Nasser after Mr Nasser was cleared for transfer in 2016.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Tom Brake
	uin	276505
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2019 answer text <p>The Government has not made representations to the US Administration in relation to this specific case. The British Government's long-standing position remains that the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay should close.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 17/07/2019 16:13:16 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

1138636

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2019
	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	Guantanamo Bay: Detainees
	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 his Department has made to the US Administration on releasing Guantanamo Bay inmates who have been cleared for release by the Periodic Review Board.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Tom Brake
	uin	276506
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2019 answer text <p>The British Government's long-standing position remains that the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay should close and we continue to engage with the US Government on this issue to make this position clear. The UK continues to work closely with the US on a wide range of national security issues.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 17/07/2019 16:16:58 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

1138676

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2019
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Public Sector: Procurement
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment the Government has made of the potential effect on public sector contracts at the (a) NHS, (b) Passport Office, (c) Department for Work and Pensions and (d) Metropolitan Police of redundancies at DXC Technology.
	tabling member constituency	Chesterfield
	tabling member printed	Toby Perkins
	uin	276536
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2019 answer text <p>We regularly monitor the performance of all our strategic suppliers, including DXC Technology. The continued delivery of public services is our top priority.</p><p>We have met with DXC Technology to understand its plans and the impact they will have on Central Government contracts.</p><p>Individual contracting authorities are responsible for the performance of their contracts. We continue to support them in their engagements with DXC Technology to ensure the continuity of public services. <br></p> answering member constituency Hertsmere answering member printed Oliver Dowden question first answered 22/07/2019 10:56:59 answering member 4441 label Biography information for Oliver Dowden
	tabling member	3952 label Biography information for Mr Toby Perkins

1138625

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2019
	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	Russia: Ukraine
	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 Russian counterpart on the role the Russian military in Ukraine.
	tabling member constituency	Chipping Barnet
	tabling member printed	Theresa Villiers
	uin	276524
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2019 answer text <p>When I met with First Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov in February, I made clear that Russia must address the concerns of the international community, including ending their destabilising activity in Ukraine. Our position is clear that Russia needs to end its financial and military support for armed separatists and fully respect Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity. We will continue to be one of the strongest supporters of Ukrainian defence and security.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 17/07/2019 16:19:46 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers

1138627

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2019
	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	Russia: Ukraine
	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 his Ukrainian counterpart on the involvement of the Russian military in Ukraine.
	tabling member constituency	Chipping Barnet
	tabling member printed	Theresa Villiers
	uin	276525
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2019 answer text <p>The British Government has regular discussions with Ukraine, including at Ministerial level, on Russia's aggression against Ukraine and continued threats to Ukrainian sovereignty. Our position is clear that Russia must end its financial and military support for armed separatists and fully respect Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity. We will continue to be one of the strongest supporters of Ukrainian defence and security. Since 2015 the UK has helped build the resilience and capacity of the Ukrainian Armed Forces through Operation Orbital, providing training to over 16,000 personnel so far. HMS Duncan visited Odessa on 7 July as part of Exercise Sea Breeze and hosted Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on board the ship.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 17/07/2019 16:22:13 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers

1138620

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2019
	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	Libya: 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, what recent steps the Government has taken to work towards finding a political solution to the conflict in Libya.
	tabling member constituency	North East Fife
	tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
	uin	276558
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2019 answer text <p>​The UK remains deeply concerned by the situation in Libya. We are actively engaged in international diplomatic efforts to secure an end to the fighting and a return to the UN-led political process. As penholder on Libya in the UN Security Council, we agreed a Security Council statement on 6 July condemning the abhorrent attack on the Tajoura migrant detention centre, in which so many lost their lives. The UK, US, France, Italy, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates agreed a statement on 16 July, supporting the mediation efforts of UN Envoy Ghassan Salame and calling for a halt to the fighting and return to UN-led political talks. There can be no military solution in Libya; only an inclusive political settlement will bring about the stability its citizens deserve.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison grouped question UIN 276559 question first answered 22/07/2019 14:43:35 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

1138621

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2019
	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	Libya: 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, what discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the assault on the UN-backed Government of National Accord in Libya.
	tabling member constituency	North East Fife
	tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
	uin	276559
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2019 answer text <p>​The UK remains deeply concerned by the situation in Libya. We are actively engaged in international diplomatic efforts to secure an end to the fighting and a return to the UN-led political process. As penholder on Libya in the UN Security Council, we agreed a Security Council statement on 6 July condemning the abhorrent attack on the Tajoura migrant detention centre, in which so many lost their lives. The UK, US, France, Italy, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates agreed a statement on 16 July, supporting the mediation efforts of UN Envoy Ghassan Salame and calling for a halt to the fighting and return to UN-led political talks. There can be no military solution in Libya; only an inclusive political settlement will bring about the stability its citizens deserve.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison grouped question UIN 276558 question first answered 22/07/2019 14:43:35 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

1138622

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2019
	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	Libya: Detention Centres
	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 support calls for a UN Investigation into the recent airstrike on a migrant detention centre in Tripoli.
	tabling member constituency	North East Fife
	tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
	uin	276560
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2019 answer text <p>​The UK condemns the abhorrent attack on the detention centre in Tajoura and supports the UN Secretary-General's call for an investigation. We are clear that the full facts of this attack must be established and, ultimately, those responsible for violations of International Humanitarian Law must be held to account. This tragic incident underlines the need for all parties to de-escalate, allow humanitarian access, and return to UN political mediation.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 22/07/2019 14:45:07 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

1138623

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2019
	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	Libya: Arms Trade
	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 his French counterpart on arms sales to combatants in the conflict in Libya.
	tabling member constituency	North East Fife
	tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
	uin	276561
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2019 answer text <p>​We are concerned by reports of military equipment entering Libya from a range of sources. We take all such reports seriously, given the UN arms embargo. On 16 July the UK agreed a P3+3 statement (by the UK, US, France, Italy, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates), calling on all UN member states to fully respect their obligations under the relevant UN Security Council resolutions to contribute to Libya's peace and stability and to prevent destabilising arms shipments to Libya.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 22/07/2019 14:46:06 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

1138711

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2019
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	hansard heading	Cancer: Diagnosis
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the long-term workforce plan for the NHS will consider how many diagnostic professionals are needed to meet the ambition to diagnose three out of every four cancers in the next 10 years.
	tabling member constituency	Southend West
	tabling member printed	Sir David Amess
	uin	276504
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2019 answer text <p>My Rt. hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has commissioned Baroness Dido Harding to lead a number of programmes to engage with key National Health Service interests to develop a detailed workforce implementation plan.</p><p>The interim NHS People Plan, published on 3 June 2019, acknowledges that further action must be taken to increase the numbers of staff. It will undertake a detailed review of all branches of workforce in advance of the full People Plan, in order to identify steps to grow and recruit a world class cancer workforce to the NHS.</p> answering member constituency South Ribble answering member printed Seema Kennedy question first answered 22/07/2019 14:23:13 answering member 4455 label Biography information for Seema Kennedy
	tabling member	44 label Biography information for Sir David Amess