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1734560
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-15more like thismore than 2024-10-15
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Serbia: Politics and Government more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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. more like this
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Baroness Helic remove filter
uin HL1615 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-29more like thismore than 2024-10-29
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> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
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less than 2024-10-29T13:33:26.657Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-29T13:33:26.657Z
answering member
3972
label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
tabling member
4331
label Biography information for Baroness Helic more like this
1734561
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-15more like thismore than 2024-10-15
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Serbia: Politics and Government more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Helic remove filter
uin HL1616 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-29more like thismore than 2024-10-29
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> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-29T13:34:50.783Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-29T13:34:50.783Z
answering member
3972
label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
tabling member
4331
label Biography information for Baroness Helic more like this
1734562
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-15more like thismore than 2024-10-15
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Serbia: Sanctions more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Helic remove filter
uin HL1617 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-29more like thismore than 2024-10-29
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> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-29T15:07:49.217Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-29T15:07:49.217Z
answering member
3972
label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
tabling member
4331
label Biography information for Baroness Helic more like this
1734593
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-15more like thismore than 2024-10-15
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Serbia: Politics and Government more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Helic remove filter
uin HL1618 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-30more like thismore than 2024-10-30
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> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
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less than 2024-10-30T12:35:19.73Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-30T12:35:19.73Z
answering member
3972
label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
tabling member
4331
label Biography information for Baroness Helic more like this
1732639
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-08more like thismore than 2024-10-08
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Bosnia and Herzegovina: Floods more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to support flood relief efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Helic remove filter
uin HL1388 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-22more like thismore than 2024-10-22
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> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-22T15:38:00.633Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-22T15:38:00.633Z
answering member
3972
label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
tabling member
4331
label Biography information for Baroness Helic more like this
1722387
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-22more like thismore than 2024-07-22
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Public Appointments more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Helic remove filter
uin HL218 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-08-05more like thismore than 2024-08-05
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> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-08-05T14:54:37.723Zmore like thismore than 2024-08-05T14:54:37.723Z
answering member
3972
label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
tabling member
4331
label Biography information for Baroness Helic more like this
1722388
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-22more like thismore than 2024-07-22
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Balkans: Politics and Government more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Helic remove filter
uin HL219 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-08-05more like thismore than 2024-08-05
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> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-08-05T14:29:53.533Zmore like thismore than 2024-08-05T14:29:53.533Z
answering member
3972
label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
tabling member
4331
label Biography information for Baroness Helic more like this
1722389
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-22more like thismore than 2024-07-22
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Bosnia and Herzegovina: EUFOR more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Helic remove filter
uin HL220 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-08-01more like thismore than 2024-08-01
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> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
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less than 2024-08-01T15:19:57.977Zmore like thismore than 2024-08-01T15:19:57.977Z
answering member
3972
label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
tabling member
4331
label Biography information for Baroness Helic more like this
1722205
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-18more like thismore than 2024-07-18
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Hares: Animal Welfare more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Helic remove filter
uin HL132 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-29more like thismore than 2024-07-29
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> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Hayman of Ullock more like this
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less than 2024-07-29T15:45:32.85Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-29T15:45:32.85Z
answering member
4395
label Biography information for Baroness Hayman of Ullock more like this
tabling member
4331
label Biography information for Baroness Helic more like this
1713989
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-25more like thismore than 2024-04-25
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Balkans: Security more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Helic remove filter
uin HL4096 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-10more like thismore than 2024-05-10
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> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-05-10T10:40:46.603Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-10T10:40:46.603Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4331
label Biography information for Baroness Helic more like this