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1151347

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date	22/10/2019
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	British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty
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 he is taking to comply with UN General Assembly resolution A/RES/73/295 of 22 May 2019 which demands that the UK withdraw its colonial administration from the Chagos Archipelago by 22 November 2019.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	3626
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2019 answer text <p>We remain disappointed that this matter was referred to the International Court of Justice and the UN General Assembly. We have no doubt about our sovereignty over the British Indian Ocean Territory, which has been under continuous British sovereignty since 1814. Mauritius has never held sovereignty over the Archipelago and we do not recognise its claim. We have, however, made a longstanding commitment to cede sovereignty of the territory to Mauritius when it is no longer required for defence purposes. We stand by that commitment.​</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 28/10/2019 16:58:52 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1151352

registered interest
date	22/10/2019
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	British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty
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 October 2019 to Question 115, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the conclusion of the International Court of Justice that the right of self-determination was a norm of customary international law in 1965 when the UK detached the Chagos Islands from Mauritius.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	3628
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2019 answer text <p>We were disappointed that this matter was referred to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), contrary to the principle that the Court should not consider bilateral disputes without the consent of both States concerned. Nevertheless, the United Kingdom respects the ICJ and participated fully in the ICJ process at every stage and in good faith. An Advisory Opinion is advice provided to the UN General Assembly at its request; it is not a legally binding judgment. The British Government has considered the content of the Opinion carefully, however we do not share the Court’s approach.​</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 28/10/2019 15:47:47 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1151508

registered interest
date	22/10/2019
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Brexit: Festivals and Special Occasions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Answer of 5 February 2019 to Question 215222 on Brexit: Festivals and Special Occasions, whether the Government has since developed any further plans for ceremonial and official events to mark the formal exit of the UK from the European Union.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	3722
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2019 answer text <p>Any further plans will be announced in the usual way.</p> answering member constituency Norwich North answering member printed Chloe Smith question first answered 28/10/2019 17:51:08 answering member 1609 label Biography information for Chloe Smith
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1151511

registered interest
date	22/10/2019
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Coinage
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 28 March 2019 to Question 236421 on Coinage, whether a date has been agreed with the Royal Mint on which the 50 pence coin commemorating the UK’s departure from the EU will go into circulation.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	3723
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2019 answer text <p>The 50 pence coin to commemorate the UK’s departure from the EU will be ready to enter circulation following the UK’s departure.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 28/10/2019 13:57:13 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1150901

registered interest
date	21/10/2019
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	France: Foreign Relations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the Prime Minister's oral contribution when Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of 20 February 2018, Official Report, column 5, what progress has been made on establishing a comité des sages to reviving UK-France collaboration in the areas of (a) security, (b) defence, (c) space, (d) genomics and (e) infrastructure.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	2761
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2019 answer text <p>​Our regular bilateral summits form a core part of our strong relationship with France. The 2018 Sandhurst Summit was very successful and our collaboration with France on all the areas mentioned - and a lot more - remains as active as ever. We continue to work with France on implementation of the outcomes from the 2018 Summit, including how we can take forward the concept of a <em>comité des sage</em>s. As we prepare for the next summit, we are reviewing the structures required to develop further our close partnership with France.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 24/10/2019 14:40:11 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1150902

registered interest
date	21/10/2019
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Conservative Party-DUP Agreement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the policy paper Confidence and Supply Agreement between the Conservative and Unionist Party and the Democratic Unionist Party, what plans the Government has to review the (a) aims and (b) principles of that agreement.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	2762
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2019 answer text <p>The 2017 Confidence and Supply Agreement, which was for the duration of this Parliament, has provided certainty and stability that the country needed as we embarked on Brexit and beyond.</p><p>The Conservative and Unionist Party has worked with the Democratic Unionist Party to govern in the national interest.</p><p>Parliament has now resolved to hold an early general election, which will bring this Parliament and the 2017 Agreement to a close.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hertsmere answering member printed Oliver Dowden question first answered 31/10/2019 15:47:10 answering member 4441 label Biography information for Oliver Dowden
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1150920

registered interest
date	21/10/2019
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	Colombia: Homicide
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the accuracy of reports by the National Indigenous Association of Colombia that 97 indigenous leaders were murdered between August 2018 and August 2019; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	2773
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2019 answer text <p>​We are aware of reports that organised armed groups operate in large parts of Colombia, fighting for control over illegal economies. We share the concerns of the National Indigenous Association of Colombia about the effect this is having on indigenous communities.</p><p>We remain steadfast in our support of the Colombian authorities as they seek to ensure sustainable peace in Colombia, and will continue to work closely with the Colombian Government and civil society on the peace process and related matters.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 24/10/2019 14:09:54 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1150363

registered interest
date	17/10/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Immigration Controls: EU Nationals
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what documentation officials at the border have been instructed to accept as proof of (a) settled status and (b) pre-settled status for EU nationals arriving in the UK after 31 October 2019.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	1714
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2019 answer text <p>Immediately after exit, EU citizens can continue to cross the border using their passport or national identity card. They will be able to use e-Gates if they are travelling on a biometric passport.</p><p>EU citizens will not be routinely asked to prove that they have been granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme after EU Exit in order to re-enter the UK but systems will be in place to allow border officials to make such checks where necessary.</p><p>Once the new points based immigration system is fully introduced, Border Force will be able to identify those individuals granted status digitally without the need for the individual to provide evidence.</p> answering member constituency Great Yarmouth answering member printed Brandon Lewis question first answered 29/10/2019 17:09:43 answering member 4009 label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1150453

registered interest
date	17/10/2019
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Musical Instruments: Customs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of compensating musicians for the additional costs incurred through travelling to the EU with instruments and equipment in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	1715
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2019 answer text <p>Our cultural and creative sectors are one of the UK’s greatest success stories. We will ensure that these sectors continue to thrive and that collaboration with our European partners continues to flourish beyond our exit from the EU. Journeys and routes around the EU are varied and unique to each musician.</p><p> </p><p>However, we have engaged extensively with the cultural sector, and understand the diverse circumstances of companies, organisations and individual practitioners and how they may need to adapt as we leave the EU. These include changes for visas, social security and movement of equipment, including instruments when moving around the EU. We are working with other colleagues across government to ensure these are factored into our preparations and future negotiations.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has now agreed the Withdrawal Agreement with the EU. We believe this is the best outcome for all UK sectors.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 22/10/2019 14:54:14 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1150527

registered interest
date	17/10/2019
answering body	Women and Equalities
answering dept id	31
answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
hansard heading	Employment: Sexual Harassment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of a preventative duty on employers to require them to take reasonable, proactive steps to protect workers from sexual harassment and victimisation.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	1716
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2019 answer text <p>Earlier this year, we consulted on the evidence for a preventative duty on employers. The consultation closed on 2 October and we are currently considering the responses received.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 23/10/2019 12:45:41 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady