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1623515

registered interest
date	24/04/2023
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Hong Kong
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether Lord Johnson of Lainston raised (1) democracy in Hong Kong, (2) the military intimidation of Taiwan, or (3) the situation of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, during his recent meetings to promote business ties with Hong Kong treasury minister, Christopher Hui.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL7382
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/05/2023 answer text <p>The Integrated Review Refresh sets the direction across Government for a consistent, coherent, and robust approach to China, rooted in our national interest and values. That extends to our approach on Hong Kong.</p><p> </p><p>The 'engage' strand of the United Kingdom's policy towards China involves maintaining channels of communication with China and Hong Kong. The ‘align’ strand involves standing with allies to push back against behaviours that undermine international law or violate human rights. My meeting with the Hong Kong Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury provided the opportunity to raise several significant issues, including democracy concerns.</p> answering member printed Lord Johnson of Lainston question first answered 18/05/2023 15:21:59 answering member 4949 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Lainston
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1608342

registered interest
date	28/03/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Hong Kong
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if his Department will make an assessment of the impact of his planned meeting with the Finance Minister of Hong Kong due to take place in April 2023 on the Government's policy that the People's Republic of China is in ongoing non-compliance with the Sino-British Joint Declaration; and what steps he plans to take to advance his Department's policy objectives on Hong Kong and its relationship with China during that meeting.
tabling member constituency	Orkney and Shetland
tabling member printed	Mr Alistair Carmichael
uin	175522
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/04/2023 answer text <p>No such meeting is planned. We have made clear our assessment of China's non-compliance with the Sino-British Joint Declaration and our strong opposition to the National Security Law. The Foreign Secretary set out those issues with State Councillor Wang Yi in February. Through the Integrated Review Refresh, the Prime Minister has set the direction across government for a consistent, coherent, and robust approach to China, rooted in our national interest and values. That extends to our approach on Hong Kong.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 17/04/2023 15:28:02 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	1442 label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael

1230956

registered interest
date	02/09/2020
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Hong Kong
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when they intend to publish their six-monthly report on Hong Kong, covering January to June 2020.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL7599
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2020 answer text <p>We intend to publish the next Six-Monthly report on Hong Kong covering the period from January-June 2020 during the autumn, in line with usual practice.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 17/09/2020 12:35:40 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

223286

registered interest
date	24/02/2015
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	Hong Kong
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when he plans to publish his Department's next six monthly report on Hong Kong.
tabling member constituency	Croydon South
tabling member printed	Sir Richard Ottaway
uin	225227
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2015 answer text <p>The six monthly report on Hong Kong covering the period July-December 2014 was published on 26 February.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 27/02/2015 11:22:48 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	157 label Biography information for Sir Richard Ottaway

175717

registered interest
date	26/01/2015
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	Hong Kong
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 contracts his Department has had with the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Lagan Valley
tabling member printed	Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson
uin	221945
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/01/2015 answer text <p>Ministers and Government Officials maintain a regular dialogue with all sides of the constitutional reform debate in Hong Kong, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the Central People’s Government, and representatives of pro-democracy groups. During my visit to Hong Kong in January, I met with the President of the Legislative Council as well as a number of legislators from a range of parties, and with a range of views on the constitutional reform debate. I previously met with two prominent pro-democracy figures, Anson Chan and Martin Lee, during their visit to London in July. Separately, the Deputy Prime Minister, my right hon. Friend the member for Sheffield, Hallam (Mr Clegg) also met with them.</p><p> </p><p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office issued statements on the situation in Hong Kong on both 29 September and 2 October and I issued a Written Ministerial Statement on 13 October. The Government’s next Six Monthly Report on Hong Kong will be published in February.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 30/01/2015 12:45:06 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	650 label Biography information for Sir Jeffrey M Donaldson

175723

registered interest
date	26/01/2015
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	Hong Kong
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representatives of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government met the Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office during his visit to that region in January 2015.
tabling member constituency	Croydon South
tabling member printed	Sir Richard Ottaway
uin	222047
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2015 answer text <p>On the day of my visit, the Hong Kong Government was focused on the launch of the second public consultation on constitutional reform. They were consequently unavailable to meet me. It was nevertheless valuable for me to visit Hong Kong on my way back from mainland China, in light of recent events and our ongoing interest under the Joint Declaration. I was able to meet the President of the Legislative Council and a wide range of legislators, which was particularly important given their key role in the next stage of the constitutional reform process, as well as Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma and representatives of the business community.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 29/01/2015 11:36:00 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	157 label Biography information for Sir Richard Ottaway

168032

registered interest
date	04/12/2014
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	Hong Kong
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 representations the Government has made to the government of the People's Republic of China on protests and unrest in Hong Kong; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Kemptown
tabling member printed	Simon Kirby
uin	217157
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/12/2014 answer text <p>The situation in Hong Kong has been raised multiple times since the protests began, including between the Prime Minister, my right hon. Friend the Member for Witney (Mr Cameron) and President Xi, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr Hammond) and the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and Lord Livingston and Hong Kong Financial Secretary John Tsang. I have personally raised this issue with Guo Yezhou, Vice Minister of the International Liaison Department of the Communist Party, and Rimsky Yuen, the Hong Kong Secretary of Justice. In addition, our officials have had regular contact on this issue with representatives from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the government of the People's Republic of China.</p><p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office issued statements on the situation in Hong Kong on both 29 September and 2 October. I made a statement to Parliament on 13 October and also responded to debates on Hong Kong in Westminster Hall on 22 October and in the House of Commons on 2 December.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 11/12/2014 15:13:46 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	3929 label Biography information for Simon Kirby

167748

registered interest
date	03/12/2014
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	Hong Kong
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 17 November 2014 to Question 213991, whether the Hong Kong Police are continuing the process of verifying whether any of the tear gas canisters used during the protests in Hong Kong on 28 September 2014 were manufactured by a UK company.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Hall Green
tabling member printed	Mr Roger Godsiff
uin	217101
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2014 answer text <p>The Government has not held any discussions with the Hong Kong Police to verify whether any of the tear gas canisters used during the protests in Hong Kong on 28 September 2014 were manufactured by a UK company nor have we sought independent confirmation. We judge that Hong Kong Police have generally approached the protests carefully and proportionately, but will keep this under review as the situation progresses.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 09/12/2014 16:53:56 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire previous answer version 32352 answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	304 label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff

167760

registered interest
date	03/12/2014
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	Hong Kong
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 17 November 2014 to Question 213991, what process was followed for determining whether arms transfer licences should be reviewed as a consequence of the use of tear gas canisters during the protests in Hong Kong on 28 September 2014.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Hall Green
tabling member printed	Mr Roger Godsiff
uin	217032
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2014 answer text <p>Government policy states that during sudden changes in conditions in an export destination, in particular where there are increased concerns about human rights, all relevant extant export licences are subject to review. After carefully reviewing one current licence against the Consolidated Criteria, the Government decided that it does not contravene the Consolidated Criteria. Therefore, this licence remains open. The Government continues to monitor the situation in Hong Kong very closely.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 09/12/2014 16:43:23 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire previous answer version 32347 answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	304 label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff

167761

registered interest
date	03/12/2014
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	Hong Kong
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 17 November 2014 to Question 213991, for what reasons it was decided that following the use of tear gas canisters during protests in Hong Kong on 28 September 2014 only one arms transfer licence should be subject to review.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Hall Green
tabling member printed	Mr Roger Godsiff
uin	217035
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2014 answer text <p>Following the use of tear gas by the Hong Kong Police on 28 September, the Government looked at all extant licences for tear gas exports to the Hong Kong Police since 1999. It was concluded that only one export licence for export of tear gas to the Hong Kong Police remained extant and relevant, granted in August 2010. This licence remains open.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 09/12/2014 16:45:03 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire previous answer version 32348 answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	304 label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff