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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

1327789

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	Tigray: Human Rights
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 discussions he has had with his counterpart in the US Administration on the use of targeted sanctions and restrictions for those accused of human rights abuses and atrocities against civilians in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
uin	7186
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2021 answer text <p>We are deeply concerned at human rights violations, and atrocities against civilians in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Since the conflict started, the UK, alongside international partners including the US, have consistently called for an end to fighting, and for all parties to the conflict to prioritise the protection of civilians.</p><p>The Foreign Secretary discussed concerns about the situation in Tigray with Secretary of State Blinken on 3 May. We continue to closely engage US counterparts on the full range of human rights issues in Washington DC, Addis Ababa and in capital to capital discussions, including with the US envoy for the Horn of Africa, Jeffrey Feltman. We will continue to work closely with the US on this issue.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 07/06/2021 09:28:46 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty

1327792

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	Mali: Politics and Government
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 (a) political and (b) security situation in Mali; and whether he has plans to (a) reduce or (b) maintain ODA spending in that country in 2021-22.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
uin	7187
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2021 answer text <p>I condemned the recent detention of the President, Prime Minister and other members of the government in Mali. Any attempt to impose a change of leadership by force, including through forced resignations, is unacceptable.</p><p>We are monitoring the political and security situation in Mali closely. We are ready to support ECOWAS efforts to monitor progress towards democratic, constitutional rule within the agreed timeframe, and with full respect for the conditions set out by ECOWAS.</p><p>The UK remains committed to supporting stability and development in Mali, and will continue to provide aid to those most in need. The final figures for UK spending in the Sahel will be published in due course, but we will remain a significant donor to the region.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 07/06/2021 09:21:59 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty

1327794

registered interest
date	25/05/2021
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Housing: Insulation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the implementation of new guidance on the requirements for EWS1 forms by UK lenders that came into effect from 5 April 2021.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
uin	7188
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2021 answer text <p>MHCLG estimates that nearly 500,000 leaseholders should not require an EWS1 form, following the new EWS1 valuation guidance from RICS, published in March 2021. Most major lenders, representing roughly 80% of the mortgage market, have said that they will adopt the RICS guidance, or already take a markedly less risk-averse approach.</p><p>Recent data from one major lender suggests that an EWS1 already exists for 50% of mortgage applications where one is requested, and we are working with industry to ensure this picture only improves.</p><p>The Government continues to challenge industry on the use of the EWS1 process. We have requested data from industry so that we can understand how the RICS guidance is being applied, and the implications of the process for mortgage applications.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 07/06/2021 16:33:59 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty

1327795

registered interest
date	25/05/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Buildings: Fire Prevention
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government since the Senedd elections on (a) Barnett consequentials of fire safety remediation funds announced by his Department and (b) the design and operation of new taxes and levies related to fire and building safety.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
uin	7189
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2021 answer text <p>The Welsh and UK governments regularly discuss a range of policy issues.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the cladding remediation package announced by the UK Government this year the devolved administrations will receive additional funding through the Barnett formula at future fiscal events and spending reviews, except where new departmental spending is funded by an England-only levy.</p> answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Steve Barclay question first answered 07/06/2021 07:10:55 answering member 4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay
tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty