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1364518

registered interest
date	28/10/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	China: Nuclear Weapons
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that the government of China is developing a new nuclear weapon delivery system.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL3528
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2021 answer text <p>China is continuing to undertake a significant modernisation of its nuclear forces. We keep under review all global nuclear risks to the UK, our interests and our allies. The UK will continue to work with international partners to prevent proliferation and make progress on multilateral nuclear disarmament so we can take tangible steps toward a safer and more stable world.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 04/11/2021 13:59:09 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1362445

registered interest
date	21/10/2021
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	Myanmar: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the political and humanitarian situation in Myanmar following the military coup in February; and what steps they will take, if any, to support the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in their efforts to end violence and restore democracy in that country.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL3297
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2021 answer text <p>The UK is clear in its condemnation of the coup and the appalling violence by the military, which has left over 1000 people dead. We regularly monitor the situation in Myanmar and assess there is a continued political, Covid and humanitarian crisis. We're deeply concerned about escalating conflict across the country, particularly in Chin State. The UK is calling for a peaceful and inclusive resolution to the crisis which is extremely serious. We continue to call publicly for a return to democracy and the release of all those in arbitrary detention.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 04/11/2021 16:04:24 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1362446

registered interest
date	21/10/2021
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	Lebanon: Explosions
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations have they made, if any, to the government of Lebanon to urge them to ensure that the judicial investigation into the causes of the Beirut port explosion on 4 August 2020 is transparent, independent and supported by all parties
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL3298
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2021 answer text <p>The UK has consistently pressed the Lebanese authorities on the need for a transparent conclusion of the investigation into the tragic Beirut explosion. The Minister for the Middle East and North Africa raised this when he met the new Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati on 25 September.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 04/11/2021 15:10:25 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1362447

registered interest
date	21/10/2021
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	Tigray: Armed Conflict
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken, if any, in response to the outbreak of renewed conflict in the Tigray region (1) bilaterally with the government of Ethiopia, and (2) multilaterally through the UN and the African Union; and what plans they have, if any, to advocate for penalties or sanctions against those obstructing humanitarian efforts in Tigray.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL3299
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2021 answer text <p>The Minister for Africa expressed her deep concern at escalating fighting and airstrikes in Northern Ethiopia on 20 October. The conflict in Tigray has taken a terrible toll on the people of Tigray and also civilians in neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions. There can be no military solution to this crisis and political negotiation is the only way to resolve this and other conflicts in Ethiopia. The former Foreign Secretary raised the need for a political dialogue to bring a lasting peace to Tigray directly with Prime Minister Abiy on 5 August. The Minister for Africa also raised these issues in her first meeting with the Ethiopian Ambassador on 22 September.</p><p>We regularly discuss the conflict in Ethiopia with our partners, and both the Minister for Africa and the Secretary of State raised their concerns about the continued obstruction of humanitarian efforts in discussions with the US, EU, African Union and other counterparts on 12 October. We continue to push both sides of the conflict to prioritise the wellbeing of people in need in Ethiopia and allow the flow of badly needed humanitarian assistance. It is longstanding practice not to speculate on future sanctions designations as to do so could reduce the impact of the designations.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 05/11/2021 11:12:08 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1362448

registered interest
date	21/10/2021
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	Cameroon: Peace Negotiations
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken, if any, with international partners to encourage all parties involved in separatist insurgency activity in the western provinces of Cameroon to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL3300
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2021 answer text <p>The UK Government remains deeply concerned about the crisis in the North-West and South-West (Anglophone) regions of Cameroon, including the disturbing reports of human rights abuses and violations by both armed separatists and the security forces.</p><p>We work with international partners, including France and the United States, to raise the crisis in multilateral fora. At the UN Human Rights Council in September, the UK called for an end to violence and impartial investigations to hold the perpetrators of human rights violations and abuses to account.</p><p>At the UN Security Council briefing on UN Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) on 7 June, the UK reiterated the UN Secretary General's call for an end to violence and for all actors to refrain from attacks against civilians. We urge all parties to remain engaged with the Swiss-led process to facilitate talks.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 05/11/2021 11:12:46 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1362449

registered interest
date	21/10/2021
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	Yemen: Peace Negotiations
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they plan to take as a permanent member of the UN Security Council to prevent further violence in Yemen, with a particular focus on the areas of Shabwa and Marib; and whether they have requested that the UN Secretary General’s new Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grunberg, travel to Yemen to support regional peace efforts.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL3301
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2021 answer text <p>The Houthis' offensive on Marib and Shabwa and their intensifying of cross-border attacks on Saudi Arabia worsens the crisis and risks derailing the peace process. On 20 October the UK supported a UN Security Council Press Statement calling for an immediate end to the Houthi escalation in Marib. The Foreign Secretary also raised Yemen with Saudi counterparts on her visit to Riyadh on 20 October. We fully support the Yemen peace process led by the UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg. An inclusive political settlement is the only way to bring long-term stability to Yemen and end the humanitarian suffering. We urge the parties to engage constructively with this process and call on all states to release humanitarian funding commitments promptly.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 04/11/2021 14:59:00 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1362450

registered interest
date	21/10/2021
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	Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking, if any, to secure the release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe following the loss of her appeal against a second jail sentence.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL3302
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2021 answer text <p>Iran's decision to proceed with these baseless charges against Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is an appalling continuation of the cruel ordeal she is going through.We are doing all we can to help Nazanin get home to her young daughter and family and the Foreign Secretary will continue to press Iran on this point, most recently discussing it with Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollain on 22 September. Our Ambassador in Tehran continues to regularly raise our detainees with the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 04/11/2021 14:57:26 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1359041

registered interest
date	14/10/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Refugees: Afghanistan
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government (1) what assessment they have made of the number of refugees expected to flee Afghanistan in the next six months, and (2) what steps are they taking, domestically and with international partners, to manage the arrival of Afghan refugees to the UK and Europe.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL3109
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2021 answer text <p>The Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) will welcome 5,000 people at risk in the first year, and up to 20,000 in the coming years.</p><p>Work is underway across the whole of Government to ensure families who were evacuated from Afghanistan are supported, as they rebuild their lives in the UK. The support provided is similar to the commitments in the Syrian Resettlement Programme, providing people with the vital access to accommodation, health care, education and support into employment they need to fully integrate into society.</p><p>The Government will continue to work closely with other government departments, non-governmental organisations, international organisations, charities, local authorities and other partners in the development and implementation of the ACRS.</p><p>Further details of the Government’s approach can be found in the policy statement published on 13 September:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/afghanistan-resettlement-and-immigration-policy-statement/afghanistan-resettlement-and-immigration-policy-statement-accessible-version" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/afghanistan-resettlement-and-immigration-policy-statement/afghanistan-resettlement-and-immigration-policy-statement-accessible-version</a></p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 01/11/2021 15:45:13 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1359042

registered interest
date	14/10/2021
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	Philippines: Drugs
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government (1) what steps they have taken to urge President Roderigo Duterte to cooperate with the ICC’s investigation into crimes allegedly committed in the Philippines’ ‘war on drugs’ between 2011 and 2019, and (2) what steps they have taken to urge President Duterte to allow ICC investigators into the country.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL3110
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2021 answer text The UK remains concerned about reports of human rights abuses in the Philippines, particularly the conduct of the "war on drugs" campaign and the treatment of some human and land rights defenders and journalists. We are aware of the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation and urge the Philippines to cooperate. My Right Honourable Friend, the Minister for Asia, visited the Philippines on 7 to 10 October, where she raised our human rights concerns with the Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Teodoro Locsin on 9 October. The former Foreign Secretary raised human rights concerns with Secretary Locsin on 20 July. answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 27/10/2021 16:56:37 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1359043

registered interest
date	14/10/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Large Goods Vehicles: Accidents
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government (1) what steps they are taking to ensure that HGV drivers are not being asked to exceed their daily legal driving limits during the current driver shortage, (2) what record they are keeping of accident statistics involving HGVs, and (3) whether they have recorded an increase in the number of accidents involving HGVs in the past six months.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL3111
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2021 answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is responsible for enforcement of the HGV drivers’ hours rules, which includes checking that drivers are not exceeding their daily driving limits. For the period 12 July to 3 October, the DVSA undertook a total of 11,457 targeted checks across both UK and overseas based hauliers. 6,962 offences were identified for non-compliance with the drivers’ hours rules of which 2,286 were serious enough to warrant a fixed penalty. The vast majority (2,099) were committed by foreign hauliers, with only 187 fixed penalties for drivers’ hours offences issued to UK hauliers. Some DVSA enforcement has been targeted specifically towards operators using the drivers’ hours relaxation.</p><p> </p><p>Data on reported road casualties reported to the police, including accidents involving HGVs, are collected through the STATS19 system and published in the Department’s reported road casualties statistics according to a regular annual timetable that reflects the time required for reporting, collation and validation of the data from police forces.</p><p> </p><p>High-level provisional statistics for the first 6 months of 2021 are scheduled for publication in November; figures for the whole of 2021 are scheduled for publication in June 2022 (provisional) and September 2022 (final).</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 25/10/2021 16:19:56 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian