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1681539

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date	11/01/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Trident Submarines: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent estimate he has made of the total lifetime cost of the Trident renewal programme.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	9231
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2024 answer text <p>The Dreadnought submarine programme remains within overall budget and on track for the first of class, HMS Dreadnought, to enter service in the early 2030s.</p><p> </p><p>Inflation has remained higher than expected for an extended period and had an adverse impact on the cost forecasts for this programme when compared to the forecasts from a year earlier.</p><p> </p><p>As the programme is in its preliminary phases, it is too early to provide cost estimates for the replacement warhead programme.</p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge grouped question UIN 9232 question first answered 22/01/2024 17:55:56 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1680757

registered interest
date	09/01/2024
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	Israel and Ukraine: British Nationals Abroad
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, with reference to his oral contribution of 19 December 2023, Official Report column 1252, what the evidential basis is for his statement that the situations of UK nationals travelling to fight in (a) Ukraine and (b) Israel are not analogous.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	8748
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2024 answer text <p>Section 4 of the Foreign Enlistment Act 1870 makes it an offence for a British subject to enlist in the military of a foreign state at war with another foreign state with which the UK is at peace. That prohibition does not extend, however, to enlistment in a foreign government's forces which are engaged in a civil war or combating terrorism or internal uprisings. The Occupied Palestinian Territories are not currently recognised as a state by the UK. It is the UK government's longstanding position that the Fourth Geneva Convention applies to the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and that Israel is an occupying power under that convention. The 1870 Act therefore does not apply in this instance.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 17/01/2024 15:17:59 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1679539

registered interest
date	05/01/2024
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	Ethiopia: Prisoners
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what discussions he has had with his counterpart in Ethiopia on the treatment of prisoners from the Amhara community in the Awash Arba military camp.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	8035
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/01/2024 answer text <p>We regularly raise human rights issues in our interactions with Ethiopian interlocutors. In August, the UK's ambassador to Ethiopia met with the Regional President of Amhara and highlighted the need to ensure the protection of civilians and meaningful dialogue to end hostilities. The Foreign Secretary also spoke with his counterpart in December when he raised the conflict in Amhara.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 10/01/2024 14:43:26 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1679085

registered interest
date	19/12/2023
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	Gaza: British Nationals Abroad
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, if he will issue guidance for individuals considering travelling to (a) Israel and (b) Palestine with the intention of fighting in Gaza.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	7598
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2024 answer text <p>The UK recognises the right of British nationals with more than one nationality to serve in the armed forces of their additional nationalities. The Israel Defence Force is a recognised armed force and British nationals can volunteer for service with them. FCDO Travel Advice provides British nationals with information on the risks of travelling or living abroad, including in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories This guidance can be found on Gov.uk. Anyone who travels to conflict zones to engage in unlawful activity should expect to be investigated upon their return to the UK. Decisions on prosecutions are taken independently by the police and Crown Prosecution Service on a case-by-case basis.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 11/01/2024 10:15:54 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1674651

registered interest
date	01/12/2023
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	Mehran Raoof
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what discussions his Department has had with its Iranian counterparts on the imprisonment of Mehran Raoof.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	4877
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/12/2023 answer text <p>We are supporting the family of Mr Mehran Raoof and have raised his case with the Iranian government. Mr Raoof's welfare is a top priority. It remains in Iran's gift to release any British National who has been unfairly detained. We urge the Government of Iran to stop its practice of unfairly detaining British and other foreign nationals. We will continue to work with like-minded partners to that end.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 11/12/2023 17:24:58 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1674652

registered interest
date	01/12/2023
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	Alaa Abdel Fattah
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what discussions his Department has had with its Iranian counterparts on the imprisonment of Alaa Abdel Fattah.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	4878
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/12/2023 answer text <p>Alaa Abd El-Fattah is detained in Egypt. The FCDO has not raised his case with the Iranian Government. Ministers and officials continue to raise Mr El-Fattah's case at the highest levels with the Egyptian government. The Prime Minister has raised Mr El-Fattah's case with President Sisi on a number of occasions, most recently on 1 December on the margins of COP28.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 11/12/2023 15:22:24 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1674653

registered interest
date	01/12/2023
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	British Nationals Abroad: Detainees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what steps his Department is taking to help secure the release of UK nationals who are being arbitrary detained overseas.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	4879
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2023 answer text <p>The FCDO takes all allegations of human rights violations, including arbitrary detention, seriously. We tailor our support to British nationals depending on their specific circumstances, and what we consider to be in their best interests. Where appropriate, we raise allegations with the local authorities, often engaging at the highest levels. We expect all States to abide by their international human rights obligations.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 06/12/2023 14:58:41 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1672736

registered interest
date	23/11/2023
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	Minerals: Supply Chains
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps she is taking to ensure that (a) human rights and (b) environmental protections are incorporated in the critical minerals supply chain strategy.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	3494
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/11/2023 answer text <p>Last year my Department published the UK's Critical Minerals Strategy to accelerate domestic production, collaborate with international partners, and enhance international markets to strengthen supply chains.</p><p>The Strategy commits to boost global environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance to support a more transparent, responsible, and sustainable critical minerals and mining industry. The UK is playing a leading role in international efforts to drive up ESG performance through its bilateral and multilateral engagements, including the Minerals Security Partnership. The UK is also a strong supporter and implementing country of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.</p><p>Further, we will ensure UK domestic mining complies with permitting and planning regulations that protect the interests of communities and our natural environment.</p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 28/11/2023 09:53:45 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1672737

registered interest
date	23/11/2023
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	Colombia: Environment Protection
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in Colombia about reported criminalisation of environmental defenders in that country.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	3495
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2023 answer text <p>UK Ministers and senior officials regularly discuss human rights, security, and environmental issues with the Colombian Government. Most recently we attended the 44th Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the Human Rights Council in Geneva on 7 November to discuss the human rights situation in Colombia with the Colombian Government. We recommended strengthening prevention mechanisms and advancing timely, independent, and impartial criminal investigations into allegations of attacks and threats against environmental activists.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 30/11/2023 09:41:12 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1672738

registered interest
date	23/11/2023
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	Colombia: Mining
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether his Department has had discussions with the Colombian government on the compliance of AngloGold Ashanti with the referendum rejecting mining operations in Cajamarca.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	3496
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2023 answer text <p>During his visit to Colombia last May, the former Foreign Secretary met with President Petro and Foreign Minister Leyva to discuss shared priorities, including the environment and sustainable development. Whilst this specific company was not discussed, Colombia is an FCDO Human Rights Priority Country and since 2020, UK funding has supported the development of guides for joint risk assessments between extractive companies, public security forces and communities to help prevent community-corporate conflicts. We expect businesses to respect local and international law wherever they operate and look to extractive companies to comply with the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 30/11/2023 09:39:50 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady