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100874
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-24more like thismore than 2014-10-24
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Pakistan remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with government officials in Pakistan on the allegations made against Aasia Bibi. more like this
tabling member constituency Aberconwy more like this
tabling member printed
Guto Bebb more like this
uin 211909 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-31more like thismore than 2014-10-31
answer text <p>I am concerned to hear that a Pakistan court has upheld the imposition of the death penalty in the case of Asia Bibi. We support the EU’s recent statement on her case and hope that the verdict will be overturned on appeal. We regularly raise at the highest levels the misuse of blasphemy laws against both Muslims and religious minorities. Most recently, I raised this with the Pakistan High Commissioner on 28 October. We will ensure that these issues continue to be raised at the highest levels in Pakistan and we will continue to express our concerns about such cases.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-31T12:25:37.8065707Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-31T12:25:37.8065707Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
3910
label Biography information for Guto Bebb more like this
100070
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-21more like thismore than 2014-10-21
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Pakistan remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the government of Pakistan concerning the relationship between blasphemy laws there and that country's human rights commitments, particularly in the light of the Lahore High Court’s decision to uphold the death penalty passed against Asia Bibi. more like this
tabling member printed
The Lord Bishop of St Albans more like this
uin HL2276 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-28more like thismore than 2014-10-28
answer text <p>We regularly raise at the highest levels Pakistan’s human rights commitments including the misuse of blasphemy laws both against Muslims and against religious minorities. We are concerned to hear about the case of Asia Bibi and reports that a court has upheld the imposition of the death penalty. We have consistently pressed the Government of Pakistan on the issue of the death penalty and expressed our principled opposition to it in all cases and we will ensure that we continue to do so.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-28T16:42:19.6906255Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-28T16:42:19.6906255Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4308
label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans more like this
100003
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-20more like thismore than 2014-10-20
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Pakistan remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what projects they fund within the educational services in Pakistan that promote religious tolerance. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge more like this
uin HL2218 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-03more like thismore than 2014-11-03
answer text <p>DFID’s provincial education programmes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces support the implementation of Pakistan’s 2006 reformed curriculum which includes teaching on religious tolerance and respect for diversity. In 2014 DFID support will benefit some 6.3 million children in school in Pakistan.<br></p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-03T11:55:38.2788256Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-03T11:55:38.2788256Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
99729
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-17more like thismore than 2014-10-17
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Pakistan remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what reports he has received of the case of Asia Bibi and the death sentence she has received in Pakistan for an alleged offence of blasphemy; what representations he has made to the government of Pakistan about that country's blasphemy laws; and whether he has received any representations on the possibility of excluding Pakistan from the Commonwealth on human rights grounds. more like this
tabling member constituency Hertsmere more like this
tabling member printed
Mr James Clappison more like this
uin 210994 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-23more like thismore than 2014-10-23
answer text <p>I am concerned to hear about the case of Asia Bibi and reports that a court has upheld the imposition of the death penalty. We regularly raise at the highest levels the misuse of blasphemy laws in Pakistan both against Muslims and against religious minorities. We have consistently pressed the government of Pakistan on the issue of the death penalty and our principled opposition to it in all cases and I will ensure that we continue to do both of these things. The FCO has not received any representations on the possibility of excluding Pakistan from the Commonwealth on human rights grounds. However, we consistently strive to foster debate on the death penalty to achieve a change in attitude on this issue within the Commonwealth.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-23T15:02:10.6454676Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-23T15:02:10.6454676Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
67
label Biography information for Mr James Clappison more like this
99730
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-17more like thismore than 2014-10-17
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Pakistan remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to the Pakistan authorities on the case of Asia Bibi. more like this
tabling member constituency East Londonderry more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
uin 210993 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-23more like thismore than 2014-10-23
answer text <p>I am concerned to hear about the case against Asia Bibi and about the decision to impose the death penalty. We regularly raise the issue of blasphemy laws, and their misuse against Muslims and religious minorities, at the highest levels in Pakistan. We have consistently pressed the government of Pakistan on the issue of the death penalty and expressed our principled opposition to it in all cases and I will ensure that we continue to do both of these things.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-23T14:57:54.1637285Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-23T14:57:54.1637285Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
1409
label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
92554
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-10more like thismore than 2014-10-10
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Pakistan remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representation he has made to his Pakistani counterpart on the proposed execution of Mohammad Asghar on blasphemy charges in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency North Ayrshire and Arran more like this
tabling member printed
Katy Clark more like this
uin 209300 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-17more like thismore than 2014-10-17
answer text <p>We continue to raise our concerns on this case at the highest levels with the Pakistani Authorities and will continue to do so. We remain in regular contact with Mr Asghar’s family in both the UK and Pakistan, and with his legal representatives on the approach we take. Although Mr Asghar currently faces the death penalty under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, he has appealed his sentence. We continue to urge that the Pakistani authorities give due consideration to his clearly documented history of mental illness. Given the recent shooting that resulted in Mr Asghar’s hospitalisation we continue to raise his safety and security in Pakistan as an issue of concern. The Pakistani Authorities are fully aware of the UK’s interest in Mr Asghar’s case.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-17T11:23:33.113537Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-17T11:23:33.113537Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
1590
label Biography information for Baroness Clark of Kilwinning more like this
92560
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-10more like thismore than 2014-10-10
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Pakistan remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in other states taking military action in Iraq and Syria on possible ISIS influence in Pakistan. more like this
tabling member constituency Southampton, Itchen more like this
tabling member printed
Mr John Denham more like this
uin 209828 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-17more like thismore than 2014-10-17
answer text <p>The UK and Pakistan have a shared interest in the battle against terrorism. We are playing an active role internationally to combat ISIL, cooperating with our closest allies and partners, including the Gulf states.</p><p>The UK Government remains fully committed to working in partnership with Pakistan to tackle terrorism and violent extremism. We regularly discuss counter-terrorism issues with Pakistani officials.</p><p>There are media reports of limited rhetorical support for ISIL in some parts of Pakistan in the form of leaflets and graffiti. A statement in early October by the Pakistani Taliban, an umbrella group, expressing support for ISIL was followed shortly afterwards by a second expressing the group’s loyalty to Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar. In mid-October, some media reported that a small group of Pakistani Taliban leaders had pledged personal allegiance to ISIL.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
grouped question UIN
209907 more like this
209908 more like this
209909 more like this
209910 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-17T11:17:59.692071Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-17T11:17:59.692071Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
61
label Biography information for Mr John Denham more like this
92566
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-10more like thismore than 2014-10-10
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Pakistan remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his counterpart in Pakistan on the activities of ISIS in Pakistan. more like this
tabling member constituency Southampton, Itchen more like this
tabling member printed
Mr John Denham more like this
uin 209908 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-17more like thismore than 2014-10-17
answer text <p>The UK and Pakistan have a shared interest in the battle against terrorism. We are playing an active role internationally to combat ISIL, cooperating with our closest allies and partners, including the Gulf states.</p><p>The UK Government remains fully committed to working in partnership with Pakistan to tackle terrorism and violent extremism. We regularly discuss counter-terrorism issues with Pakistani officials.</p><p>There are media reports of limited rhetorical support for ISIL in some parts of Pakistan in the form of leaflets and graffiti. A statement in early October by the Pakistani Taliban, an umbrella group, expressing support for ISIL was followed shortly afterwards by a second expressing the group’s loyalty to Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar. In mid-October, some media reported that a small group of Pakistani Taliban leaders had pledged personal allegiance to ISIL.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
grouped question UIN
209828 more like this
209907 more like this
209909 more like this
209910 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-17T11:18:00.0745854Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-17T11:18:00.0745854Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
61
label Biography information for Mr John Denham more like this
92568
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-10more like thismore than 2014-10-10
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Pakistan remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the prevalence of recruitment of new members to ISIS in Pakistan. more like this
tabling member constituency Southampton, Itchen more like this
tabling member printed
Mr John Denham more like this
uin 209909 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-17more like thismore than 2014-10-17
answer text <p>The UK and Pakistan have a shared interest in the battle against terrorism. We are playing an active role internationally to combat ISIL, cooperating with our closest allies and partners, including the Gulf states.</p><p>The UK Government remains fully committed to working in partnership with Pakistan to tackle terrorism and violent extremism. We regularly discuss counter-terrorism issues with Pakistani officials.</p><p>There are media reports of limited rhetorical support for ISIL in some parts of Pakistan in the form of leaflets and graffiti. A statement in early October by the Pakistani Taliban, an umbrella group, expressing support for ISIL was followed shortly afterwards by a second expressing the group’s loyalty to Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar. In mid-October, some media reported that a small group of Pakistani Taliban leaders had pledged personal allegiance to ISIL.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
grouped question UIN
209828 more like this
209907 more like this
209908 more like this
209910 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-17T11:18:00.3229253Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-17T11:18:00.3229253Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
61
label Biography information for Mr John Denham more like this
92569
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-10more like thismore than 2014-10-10
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Pakistan remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his counterparts in Gulf States on the funding of Al-Qaeda and ISIS-affiliated groups in Pakistan by such states and private sources based in those states. more like this
tabling member constituency Southampton, Itchen more like this
tabling member printed
Mr John Denham more like this
uin 209910 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-17more like thismore than 2014-10-17
answer text <p>The UK and Pakistan have a shared interest in the battle against terrorism. We are playing an active role internationally to combat ISIL, cooperating with our closest allies and partners, including the Gulf states.</p><p>The UK Government remains fully committed to working in partnership with Pakistan to tackle terrorism and violent extremism. We regularly discuss counter-terrorism issues with Pakistani officials.</p><p>There are media reports of limited rhetorical support for ISIL in some parts of Pakistan in the form of leaflets and graffiti. A statement in early October by the Pakistani Taliban, an umbrella group, expressing support for ISIL was followed shortly afterwards by a second expressing the group’s loyalty to Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar. In mid-October, some media reported that a small group of Pakistani Taliban leaders had pledged personal allegiance to ISIL.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
grouped question UIN
209828 more like this
209907 more like this
209908 more like this
209909 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-17T11:18:00.4479935Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-17T11:18:00.4479935Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
61
label Biography information for Mr John Denham more like this