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1734560

registered interest
date	15/10/2024
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	Serbia: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have held discussions with the Republic of Serbia regarding the Declaration on the Protection of National and Political Rights and the Common Future of the Serbian People of June 2024; and, if so, what was the outcome of those discussions.
tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
uin	HL1615
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2024 answer text <p>The UK has underlined with Serbia's leadership concerns about the &quot;All Serb Assembly&quot; in June and the subsequent Declaration. The UK consistently emphasises at senior levels the importance of Serbia's role in building and supporting regional stability; Minister Doughty did so most recently in October meetings with Foreign Minister Djuric and the Serbian Ambassador in London. We encourage Serbia to adhere to the commitments made by all Western Balkans leaders at the 2018 London Summit on good neighbourly relations.</p> answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington question first answered 29/10/2024 13:33:26 answering member 3972 label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington
tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic

1734561

registered interest
date	15/10/2024
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	Serbia: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they consider the Declaration on the Protection of National and Political Rights and the Common Future of the Serbian People of June 2024 to represent a threat to the sovereignty of (1) Bosnia and Herzegovina, (2) Kosovo, or (3) Montenegro.
tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
uin	HL1616
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2024 answer text <p>The UK is committed to supporting the sovereignty, territorial integrity and multi-ethnic character of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Montenegro. The UK assesses that elements of the language used in the Declaration risk undermining those principles. In engagement with political leaders in the Western Balkans, the UK consistently promotes the need for constructive regional relationships and cautions against actions or statements that risk increasing tensions or stoking division.</p> answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington question first answered 29/10/2024 13:34:50 answering member 3972 label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington
tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic

1734562

registered interest
date	15/10/2024
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	Serbia: Sanctions
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what is their position on the sanctioning of individuals involved in issuing the Declaration on the Protection of National and Political Rights and the Common Future of the Serbian People of June 2024 as part of its Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions regime.
tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
uin	HL1617
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2024 answer text <p>The UK is committed to supporting the sovereignty, territorial integrity and multi-ethnic character of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Montenegro. The UK assesses that elements of the language used in the Declaration risk undermining those principles. We do not speculate on future designations.</p> answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington question first answered 29/10/2024 15:07:49 answering member 3972 label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington
tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic

1734593

registered interest
date	15/10/2024
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	Serbia: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of the Republic of Serbia regarding the Declaration on the Protection of National and Political Rights and the Common Future of the Serbian People of June 2024, with particular regard to the potential impact of Sections 16 and 17 in terms of Srebrenica genocide denial.
tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
uin	HL1618
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2024 answer text <p>The UK has underlined with Serbia's government, including President Vučić, our concerns about June's &quot;All Serb Assembly&quot; and the subsequent Declaration. Events in Srebrenica were genocide, as confirmed by the International Court of Justice. The verdicts handed down are against individuals; no one ethnicity bears responsibility for the crimes committed during the conflict. Genocide denial is abhorrent and must end. Building a stable, prosperous and inclusive future for all citizens in the region requires acknowledgement of the facts. The UK encourages regional co-operation on reconciliation efforts and in finding ways to heal wounds and work together towards a shared future.</p> answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington question first answered 30/10/2024 12:35:19 answering member 3972 label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington
tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic

1732639

registered interest
date	08/10/2024
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	Bosnia and Herzegovina: Floods
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to support flood relief efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
uin	HL1388
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2024 answer text <p>The Minister of State for Europe, North America and the Overseas Territories contacted the Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Foreign Minister on 5 October, expressing condolences for the loss of life and damage caused by flooding and landslides. On 4 and 5 October, British search and rescue specialists (in BiH as a short-term training team) provided advice and expertise to BiH armed forces and emergency services on the ground. Our Ambassador to BiH visited the worst affected sites on 5 October, meeting UK advisers and local mayors. We are considering, with BiH authorities and international partners, how we might support further.</p> answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington question first answered 22/10/2024 15:38:00 answering member 3972 label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington
tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic

1722387

registered interest
date	22/07/2024
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	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Public Appointments
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to reappoint (1) the Prime Minister's Special Representative for the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative, and (2) the Foreign Secretary's Special Representative for the Western Balkans.
tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
uin	HL218
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/08/2024 answer text <p>There are more countries in the world today engaged in conflict than at any time since World War II. Preventing conflict and empowering women and girls is critical to the delivery of the government's missions. We are working to prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual violence, including as vice chair of the International Alliance on PSVI and by supporting thousands of survivors around the world. We also continue to support Western Balkan states to build stable, inclusive and prosperous societies, tackle serious organised crime and overcome ethno-nationalism and conflict.</p><p>The new government's Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office envoys have not yet been announced.</p> answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington question first answered 05/08/2024 14:54:37 answering member 3972 label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington
tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic

1722388

registered interest
date	22/07/2024
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	Balkans: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the current security situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans, and of the extent of Russian influence in the region.
tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
uin	HL219
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/08/2024 answer text <p>Instability in the Western Balkans undermines regional security and economic growth. Ministers are engaging with Western Balkan leaders to promote stability and prosperity, including in my meeting in July with the Bosnian Presidency Chair, Denis Becirovic, and the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary's engagement with regional leaders at the European Political Community and NATO Summits. The UK is also working with European and US allies to strengthen collective engagement. Across the region, Russia uses disinformation and other hybrid techniques to undermine sovereignty and democracy. Through UK programmes and policy, we are actively building resilience to counter this interference.</p> answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington question first answered 05/08/2024 14:29:53 answering member 3972 label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington
tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic

1722389

registered interest
date	22/07/2024
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	Bosnia and Herzegovina: EUFOR
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to rejoining the EUFOR–Althea peace stabilization force under the military aspects of the Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and as part of their plan to seek a new security pact to strengthen cooperation between the UK and EU.
tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
uin	HL220
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/08/2024 answer text <p>The UK government recognises the vital importance of EUFOR-Althea to peace and security in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The UK is committed to a broad and ambitious UK-EU security pact. While the UK does not currently participate in any EU Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions, it is open to exploring future opportunities for cooperation.</p> answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington question first answered 01/08/2024 15:19:57 answering member 3972 label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington
tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic

1722205

registered interest
date	18/07/2024
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Hares: Animal Welfare
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have for introducing legislation to introduce a close season for hares in England, following the publication of DEFRA’s Action Plan for Animal Welfare in 2021; and what plans they have for a consultation with stakeholders in that regard.
tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
uin	HL132
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/07/2024 answer text <p>This is a devolved matter and the information provided therefore relates to England only, with the potential for relevant policy to extend and apply to Wales.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has no immediate plans to legislate to introduce a close season for hares in England. The Action Plan for Animal Welfare in 2021 made a commitment to consider such legislation and it remains an option. An industry-led, non-statutory code of practice to protect hares in England is already in place which states that lethal control to prevent damage to crops should only be carried out in the winter months of January and February when vegetation is low and hares are easily visible. These months avoid the main breeding season and thereby reduce risks to dependent young.</p><p> </p><p>The Government therefore has no current plans to formally consult with stakeholders on this issue.</p> answering member printed Baroness Hayman of Ullock question first answered 29/07/2024 15:45:32 answering member 4395 label Biography information for Baroness Hayman of Ullock
tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic

1713989

registered interest
date	25/04/2024
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	Balkans: Security
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the recent reports indicating that Iran has exported Shahed drones and drone technology to Serbia; and of the impact of this on peace and stability in the Western Balkans.
tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
uin	HL4096
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/05/2024 answer text <p>We have seen no evidence that Iran has exported Shahed drones and drone technology to Serbia. We are counselling Serbia to approach its defence procurement with care, as it sensibly seeks to diversify and modernise its defence capabilities. When the Foreign Secretary met President Vucic in Munich in February, he underlined the importance of Serbia supporting efforts to build and support regional stability.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 10/05/2024 10:40:46 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic