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1328838

registered interest
date	27/05/2021
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	Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when the rescheduled Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda will take place; and what plans there are for virtual meetings to take place in the interim.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
uin	8610
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2021 answer text <p>It is for Rwanda (as Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) host), with the Commonwealth Secretariat, to propose a new date for Member states' agreement, taking into account the international calendar and pandemic-related developments. The UK looks forward to a new date being fixed for the next CHOGM as soon as practicable.  The timing and arrangements for planned Commonwealth Ministerial meetings, including the annual meeting of Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers, will be communicated when they have been fixed.</p><p>The UK will remain as Chair-in-Office until CHOGM is held, and will continue to work closely with the Commonwealth Secretariat, Rwanda and the other member states to take forward Commonwealth business.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 07/06/2021 15:06:00 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty

1328839

registered interest
date	27/05/2021
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	Ghana: LGBT+ People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent representations he has made to the Government of Ghana on repression of the LGBT+ community in that country.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
uin	8611
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2021 answer text <p>The UK stands firm with the LGBT community globally to affirm our commitment to the principle of non-discrimination on all grounds, including on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. We want to see an end to violence and discrimination against LGBT people. In June 2022 the UK will host its first global LGBT conference to tackle inequality around the world and urge countries to take action. On 16 May the Prime Minister appointed a new Special Envoy on LGBT rights, Lord Herbert, the Special Envoy will bring together the UK Government's domestic and international work to advance LGBT equality.</p><p>We make regular representations about LGBT rights, including to the Government of Ghana. We work through our High Commission, as well as international organisations, to promote non-discrimination towards LGBT people, and to address discriminatory laws. We are deeply concerned by the recent arrest of 21 LGBT activists in Ho in May and we are seeking further details from the government about the arrest.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 07/06/2021 16:58:06 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty

1328842

registered interest
date	27/05/2021
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	British Overseas Territories: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what proportion of UK Overseas Territory residents have received a (a) first dose and (b) both doses of a covid-19 vaccine, by territory.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
uin	8612
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2021 answer text <p>The UK Government has committed to supply COVID-19 vaccines for the people of the Overseas Territories. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) have been arranging deliveries and vaccines have now been delivered to all 12 permanently inhabited Territories, most recently the Pitcairn Islands and Tristan da Cunha, but also to South Georgia. Further deliveries are anticipated to complete the programmes over the coming weeks. The table below represents the percentage of the adult population in each to receive first and second doses of the vaccines.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Overseas Territory</p></td><td><p>1ST DOSES As a % of adult population (as of 3 June)</p></td><td><p>2ND DOSES As a % of adult population</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Anguilla</p></td><td><p>83%</p></td><td><p>51%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Ascension</p></td><td><p>98%</p></td><td><p>90%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Bermuda</p></td><td><p>71%</p></td><td><p>64%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>BVI</p></td><td><p>47%</p></td><td><p>22%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Cayman Islands</p></td><td><p>82%</p></td><td><p>70%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Falklands</p></td><td><p>95%</p></td><td><p>93%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Gibraltar*</p></td><td><p>&gt;90%</p></td><td><p>&gt;90%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Montserrat</p></td><td><p>39%</p></td><td><p>34%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Pitcairn</p></td><td><p>82%</p></td><td><p>0%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>St Helena</p></td><td><p>98%</p></td><td><p>92%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>South Georgia</p></td><td><p>100%</p></td><td><p>0%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>TCI</p></td><td><p>64%</p></td><td><p>50%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Tristan da Cunha</p></td><td><p>90%</p></td><td><p>0%</p></td></tr></tbody></table> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 07/06/2021 16:23:12 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty

1328843

registered interest
date	27/05/2021
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	Eritrea: Ethiopia
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the presence of Eritrean regular or irregular forces in Ethiopia.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
uin	8613
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2021 answer text <p>We continue to closely monitor the situation and are clear that the withdrawal of Eritrean forces must be swift, unconditional and verifiable. However, despite Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy's commitment that Eritrean troops would withdraw from Tigray we are yet to see any evidence that this is happening. There are numerous shocking reports of atrocities committed by Eritrean forces in Tigray, and their continued presence is fuelling insecurity. These forces must leave Ethiopia immediately. We continue to press hard for this commitment to be delivered. I made this clear on my call to the Eritrean Ambassador on 16 March.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 07/06/2021 16:12:28 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty

1328097

registered interest
date	26/05/2021
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	Democratic Republic of Congo: Volcanoes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what humanitarian and other assistance he is providing to people affected by the recent volcanic eruption in Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
uin	7825
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2021 answer text <p>The UK is one of the largest humanitarian donors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In response to the recent eruption of Mount Nyiragongo, UK-funded partners are already on the ground providing emergency support. The International Federation of the Red Cross Disaster Relief Emergency Fund is providing first aid, water, sanitation, hygiene, shelter and psychological support and working to restore family units. The International Committee of the Red Cross is providing support for unaccompanied children and the UN Humanitarian Air Service is providing vital reconnaissance flights in the area. We are working closely with the UN peacekeeping mission (MONUSCO), the UN Office for the Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs and our humanitarian partners to monitor the situation, assess the impact, and deliver further assistance if required.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 07/06/2021 09:20:18 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty

1328158

registered interest
date	26/05/2021
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: White Phosphorus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to reports in the Daily Telegraph on 24 May 2021 of the use of white phosphorous on civilians in Tigray, what independent assessment he is undertaking in response to those reports.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
uin	7826
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2021 answer text <p>We are aware of reports alleging that civilians in Tigray have suffered burns that may be consistent with the weaponised use of white phosphorus. The Government of Ethiopia has strongly refuted allegations that such weapons are being used against civilians. The UK strongly condemns direct or indiscriminate attacks against civilians no matter what weapon is used.</p><p>The UK Government is working to establish the facts. Access to the affected areas, and to verified information, remains difficult. We have called for communications to be restored and for unfettered humanitarian access. We have also consistently called for access for independent human rights investigators. We will continue to do so and support the efforts of the joint investigation between the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 07/06/2021 09:15:30 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty

1328159

registered interest
date	26/05/2021
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	Ethiopia: Development Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will publish the amount of Official Development Assistance provided for (a) security sector reform, (b) justice sector reform, (c) strengthening human rights and (d) support to refugees and internally displaced people, either directly or indirectly to the Government of Ethiopia in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
uin	7827
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2021 answer text <p>The former Department for International Development spent £1.489 billion of Official Development Assistance (ODA) in Ethiopia in the financial years from 2016/17 to 2020/21. This budget covers those categories (with the exception of Security Sector Reform, where no ODA funds were used). The FCDO publishes all ODA spending, including in Tigray, on devtracker.</p><p>The FCDO made the decision in November 2020 to pause financial aid payments to the Government of Ethiopia destined for Tigray. However £22 million has been allocated to the humanitarian response in Tigray to support those in need, working through other implementing partners. UK-funded partners such as the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), World Food Programme (WFP) and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) are providing food, shelter, water and healthcare in challenging circumstances. The FCDO is in the process of allocating budgets for programmes this financial year. Both the Tigray conflict and the nature of UK support will be kept under close review.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 07/06/2021 09:17:36 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty

1328175

registered interest
date	26/05/2021
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	Religious Freedom
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what support he is providing to help tackle the persecution of non-religious people globally.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
uin	7828
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2021 answer text <p>Protecting freedom of religion or belief for all faiths, and none, remains a priority for the UK Government. Members of non-religious communities continue to be victims of harassment and persecution, despite progress over recent years with the promotion of freedom of religion or belief for all. The UK Government remains deeply concerned about the severity and scale of violations and abuses of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all in many parts of the world. As the Minister of State responsible for Human Rights, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon underlined these points at the All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group Annual General Meeting on 24 May.</p><p>Lord Ahmad works closely with the Prime Minister's Special Envoy for FoRB, Fiona Bruce MP. In addition to championing FoRB, Mrs Bruce represents the UK at meetings of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance to advocate for the rights of individuals being discriminated against or persecuted on the basis of their faith or belief, including members of non-religious communities.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 07/06/2021 15:00:56 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty

1328176

registered interest
date	26/05/2021
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Africa and African Union: G7
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, which representatives of individual African countries or the African Union will be taking part in discussions at the upcoming G7 meeting in Cornwall either physically or virtually.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
uin	7829
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2021 answer text <p>President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa will be attending the upcoming G7 Summit in Carbis Bay.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 07/06/2021 12:11:08 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty

1327788

registered interest
date	25/05/2021
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	Zimbabwe: Political Prisoners
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of reports on the detention and repression of opposition activists, civil society actors and journalists in Zimbabwe.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
uin	7185
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2021 answer text <p>The UK has been clear that meaningful political and economic reform, and respect for human rights and the rule of law, are prerequisites for Zimbabwe's reengagement with the international community. We are therefore concerned by the unacceptable pattern of arrests of prominent opposition, civil society figures and journalists. I have regularly raised concerns about the treatment of political opponents. I wrote to the Zimbabwean Minister of Home Affairs on the case of Joanna Mamombe, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova on 10 May 2021 urging for them to be treated in line with the constitution.</p><p>We continue to prioritise support for human rights, including political and media freedoms, in our programming, supporting civil society to monitor human rights violations and support survivors. The UK Government will continue to speak out, both privately and in public, where we have concerns and we will work alongside the international community to support a better future for all Zimbabweans.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 07/06/2021 09:34:48 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty