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777467

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date	25/10/2017
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Burma: Rohingya
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have raised the issue of Rohingya communities at the UN Security Council; and what action has been taken against the perpetrators of ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity in Myanmar.
tabling member printed	Lord Ahmed
uin	HL2486
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2017 answer text <p>The UK has played a leading role in co-ordinating international efforts on Rakhine. We have raised Burma three times at the UN Security Council (UNSC) since the most recent outbreak of violence on 25 August. On 13 September we secured the first agreed UNSC press elements on Burma in eight years. The Security Council also discussed Burma in an open session on 28 September.</p><p>The UN Security Council has called for the Burmese authorities to stop the violence and allow humanitarian access. The voluntary and safe return of refugees is a central part of the ongoing discussions in which we are engaged at the UN Security Council.</p><p>The UK continues to call for an end to the violence, and to prevent escalation, irrespective of whether incidents fit the definition of specific international crimes.</p><p>We shall ​continue to keep up the pressure on Burma's government to send a clear message to their security forces to stop the violence, ensure a full investigation of allegations of human rights violations, full access to the UN Fact Finding Mission and commit to ensuring accountability for the perpetrators.​</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/11/2017 16:52:42 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3470 label Biography information for Lord Ahmed

777468

registered interest
date	25/10/2017
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Burma: Rohingya
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will support a referral of Myanmar to the International Criminal Court in respect of alleged crimes against humanity in Rakhine state.
tabling member printed	Lord Ahmed
uin	HL2487
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2017 answer text <p>While it is States which have primary responsibility for investigating allegations of crimes under international law, the UN Security Council could refer Burma to the International Criminal Court (ICC). We judge this unlikely and accordingly, we believe it more effective to seek to work with the Government of Burma and international partners to resolve the situation in Rakhine state.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/11/2017 16:56:53 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3470 label Biography information for Lord Ahmed

777469

registered interest
date	25/10/2017
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Burma: Rohingya
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will support international sanctions and prosecution of the government of Myanmar, its army, and senior military personnel responsible for ethnic cleansing.
tabling member printed	Lord Ahmed
uin	HL2488
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2017 answer text <p>We judge there is currently insufficient support across the UN Security Council to table a resolution demanding sanctions against Burma.</p><p>The Foreign Secretary secured agreement at the 16 October EU Foreign Affairs Council to the suspension of military visits to the EU and review of all practical defence engagement, and a commitment that the EU would look at additional measures if the situation in Rakhine does not improve.</p><p>We shall ​continue to keep up the pressure on Burma's government to send a clear message to their security forces to stop the violence, ensure a full investigation of allegations of human rights violations, full access to the UN Fact Finding Mission and commit to ensuring accountability for the perpetrators.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/11/2017 17:01:53 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3470 label Biography information for Lord Ahmed

777470

registered interest
date	25/10/2017
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Somalia: Terrorism
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether any British citizens were victims of the terrorist attack in Mogadishu on 14 October.
tabling member printed	Lord Ahmed
uin	HL2489
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2017 answer text <p>No British nationals have been confirmed dead in the terrorist attack on 14 October 2017. Three British nationals were known by the Foreign Office to be injured.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 06/11/2017 16:07:15 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3470 label Biography information for Lord Ahmed

777472

registered interest
date	25/10/2017
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Afghanistan: Pakistan
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they are taking action to support peaceful dialogue between Afghanistan, Pakistan and the United States; if so, what; and what advice they have provided to the governments of those states in relation to dialogue with the Taliban.
tabling member printed	Lord Ahmed
uin	HL2490
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2017 answer text <p>The Government continues to support both Afghanistan and Pakistan in their efforts to build and maintain a relationship that will enhance the security, stability and prosperity of both countries and the wider region. The Foreign Secretary, other Ministers, and senior officials speak regularly with leaders from the two countries about the importance of improving relations. The most recent Ministerial contact was during the visit by the Minister for Asia and the Pacific to Kabul on 1-2 October. On 15 March the Government facilitated a meeting between Afghanistan and Pakistan at which some progress was made to address the concerns of both sides. We continue to encourage the two countries to work together to tackle the threat of cross-border militancy, improve border management and encourage increased bilateral trade. We liaise closely with the US on this agenda.</p><p>The Government is committed to an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process, and this will need to include the Taliban. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is active in pursuit of that goal through diplomatic outreach and our programmatic work, including direct support to Afghanistan's Higher Peace Council. Our message to all parties involved is that a political solution is the only way to achieve lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region. As President Ghani has previously said, the Taliban have a choice between peace and war. They must choose to help to rebuild Afghanistan. Whilst this work remains difficult,​we are working with the Government of Afghanistan and all relevant international partners, including the US and Pakistan, to bring about a sustainable process as soon as possible.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/11/2017 17:39:00 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3470 label Biography information for Lord Ahmed

777473

registered interest
date	25/10/2017
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	North Korea: Biological 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 the report published by the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs in October, North Korea's Biological Weapons Program, which concluded that North Korea has the potential for a large-scale biological weapons programme and that the threats "must be considered a realistic proposition and addressed by the international community".
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL2491
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2017 answer text <p>We are aware of the report. As a State Party to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is prohibited from developing, producing and stockpiling biological and toxin weapons. Under the Confidence Building Measures first established in 1986, States Parties are required to submit annual returns on specified activities and facilities. The DPRK has only ever submitted one such return, in 1990. This makes it difficult for the international community to have confidence that they are meeting their obligations under the Convention.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/11/2017 17:42:05 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

777474

registered interest
date	25/10/2017
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Iraq: Kurds
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 situation in the Christian town of Teleskof, on Iraq’s Plains of Nineveh, and of the military stand-off between Peshmerga military and Iraqi soldiers; what representations they have made to the government of Iraq concerning that situation; and what discussions they have held with the government of the United States about possible action to prevent further damage.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL2492
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2017 answer text <p>We are concerned by reports of tensions in northern Iraq, including around the town of Teleskof. We are working with the United States, the UN and our Coalition partners to urge all parties to continue to take steps to de-escalate the situation, coordinate security arrangements and avoid violence. We welcome Prime Minister Abadi's commitment to protect all Iraqi civilians. The Minister for the Middle East discussed the situation with the Iraqi Foreign and Interior Ministers on 17 October and the Foreign Secretary spoke to Prime Minister Abadi on 19 October. We continue to monitor the situation closely, alongside our Coalition partners.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 06/11/2017 15:47:33 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

777475

registered interest
date	25/10/2017
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Iran: BBC Persian Service
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 of harassment of BBC Persian service staff and their families by the Iranian government; and what representations they have made to the Iranian government regarding these reports.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL2493
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2017 answer text <p>I am aware of recent reports of BBC staff in Iran being harassed and subject to asset freezes and similar forms of mistreatment. These reports are deeply concerning. The UK has repeatedly called on Iran to implement its international obligations to respect the right of freedom of expression, opinion and peaceful assembly, including in cases where journalists are subject to harassment or detention for conducting peaceful activities.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/11/2017 17:52:41 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

777477

registered interest
date	25/10/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Road Signs and Markings: Hedges and Ditches
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 21 July 2016 (HL1206), what estimate they have made of the percentage of road signs on the highways network that are being obscured by overgrown foliage.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL2494
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2017 answer text <p>Highways England invests significant funds in maintaining road signs and their contracts require that vegetation is cut back as necessary.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Transport also encourages highway authorities to consider the advice as set out in the UK Road Liaison Group’s code of practice, ‘Well Maintained Highways’. This advises authorities to trim back trees and foliage to ensure traffic signs are kept legible.</p><p> </p><p>No central assessment of road signs that are being obscured by overgrown foliage, operated either by local highways authorities or by Highways England, has been made.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 07/11/2017 12:02:35 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

777478

registered interest
date	25/10/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, following the entry into force of the International Maritime Organisation International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments on 8 September, what action they are taking to ensure compliance through Port State Control, including the issuing of guidance to port operators and shipowners, and the policing and monitoring of the regulations; and how they propose to fund those activities.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL2495
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2017 answer text <p>The Government is committed to implementing the Ballast Water Convention domestically and officials are currently working to develop appropriate legislation. Guidance has been issued by means of a Marine Information Note which is available to port operators and shipowners.</p><p> </p><p>The UK implementation will include further guidance, alongside specific requirements for inspection and enforcement through Port State Control. It is expected that these activities will be delivered through the normal operating budget of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 01/11/2017 13:59:13 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley