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1077387
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-02-26more like thismore than 2019-02-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Conflict Resolution more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent diplomatic steps he has taken to help pursue a resolution to the conflict in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Heeley more like this
tabling member printed
Louise Haigh more like this
uin 909457 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-26more like thismore than 2019-02-26
answer text <p>The situation in Yemen is of great concern to the government and the UK remains at the forefront of the diplomatic response. Most recently, the Foreign Secretary co-hosted the Yemen Ministeral Quad with US Secretary of State Pompeo on 13 Februrary in Warsaw. At this meeting, we highlighted our continued commitment to progress on Yemen, which is at a critical juncture.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-26T17:14:00.993Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-26T17:14:00.993Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4473
label Biography information for Louise Haigh more like this
1077392
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-02-26more like thismore than 2019-02-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Venezuela: Presidents more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the status of the presidency in Venezuela. more like this
tabling member constituency North West Leicestershire more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Bridgen more like this
uin 909448 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-26more like thismore than 2019-02-26
answer text <p>On 24 January, the Foreign Secretary discussed Venezuela with Vice-President Pence and Secretary of State Pompeo in Washington, and further discussed Venezuela at a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Bucharest on 30 January.</p><p>On 26 January, I represented the UK at the UN Security Council where I discussed Venezuela with European and regional counterparts. On 4 Feburary, I went to Ottawa for the meeting of Lima Group countries, where I discussed Venezuela with regional and Foreign Ministers.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Rutland and Melton more like this
answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-26T17:29:56.49Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-26T17:29:56.49Z
answering member
343
label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan more like this
tabling member
4133
label Biography information for Andrew Bridgen more like this
1077393
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-02-26more like thismore than 2019-02-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Kashmir: Terrorism more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What diplomatic steps he has taken to support India following the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
tabling member printed
Bob Blackman more like this
uin 909449 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-26more like thismore than 2019-02-26
answer text <p>The UK government unequivocally condemns the appalling terror attacks in Pulwama on 14 Februrary. We are actively encouraging the Governments of both India and Pakistan to find diplomatic solutions and refrain from actions that could jeopardise regional stability. We are also working through the UN Security Council to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-26T16:05:00.13Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-26T16:05:00.13Z
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field more like this
tabling member
4005
label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this
1077394
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-02-26more like thismore than 2019-02-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Iraq: Politics and Government more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent diplomatic steps his Department has taken to support peace and stability in Iraq. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 909450 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-26more like thismore than 2019-02-26
answer text <p>I visited Iraq last month and held useful discussions with leaders from the Government of Iraq and Kurdistan Regional Governemnt. We discussed how the UK and Iraq could cooperate together to promote peace and stability in Iraq. I announced a further £30 million in funding to help rebuild Iraq and reinvigorate the economy.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-26T17:33:08.423Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-26T17:33:08.423Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes more like this
1077395
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-02-26more like thismore than 2019-02-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Security more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff West more like this
tabling member printed
Kevin Brennan more like this
uin 909451 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-26more like thismore than 2019-02-26
answer text <p>The situation in Yemen is of great concern to the government and the UK remains at the forefront of the diplomatic response. Most recently, the Foreign Secretary co-hosted the Yemen Ministeral Quad with US Secretary of the State Pompeo on 13 February in Warsaw. At this meeting, we highlighted our continued commitment to progress on Yemen, which is at a critical juncture.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-26T17:05:10.717Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-26T17:05:10.717Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
1400
label Biography information for Kevin Brennan more like this
1077396
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-02-26more like thismore than 2019-02-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Press Freedom more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps he is taking to protect the rights and freedoms of journalists throughout the world. more like this
tabling member constituency Hendon more like this
tabling member printed
Dr Matthew Offord more like this
uin 909455 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-26more like thismore than 2019-02-26
answer text <p>A free media is the life blood of democracy. This is why the Foreign Secretray has put the resources of the FCO behind a global media freedom campaign. The Foreign Secretary was delighted to announce that he and his Canadian counterpart, the Honorable Chrystia Freeland, will co-host a major international conference in London on 10-11 July. My noble friend Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon has extended our invitation to the world's Foreign Ministers at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-26T16:07:01.22Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-26T16:07:01.22Z
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field more like this
tabling member
4006
label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord more like this
1077397
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-02-26more like thismore than 2019-02-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Elections more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent steps his Department has taken to support free and fair elections internationally. more like this
tabling member constituency Ealing, Southall more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Virendra Sharma more like this
uin 909456 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-26more like thismore than 2019-02-26
answer text <p>We support elections by providing financial and technical assistance to international organisations that carry out election observations missions; in particular the European Union, the Organization for Security Cooperation in Europe, and the Commonwealth. In 2018, the UK contributed observers to Organization for Security Cooperation in Europe missions in Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Montenegro, Macedonia (now North Macedonia) and Bosnia and Herzegovina.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-26T17:00:48.663Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-26T17:00:48.663Z
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field more like this
tabling member
1604
label Biography information for Mr Virendra Sharma more like this
1077398
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-02-26more like thismore than 2019-02-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Venezuela: Presidents more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the status of the presidency in Venezuela. more like this
tabling member constituency Northampton South more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Lewer more like this
uin 909460 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-26more like thismore than 2019-02-26
answer text <p>On 24 January, the Foreign Secretary discussed Venezuela with Vice-President Pence and Secretary of State Pompeo in Washington, and further discussed Venezuela at a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Bucharest on 30 January.</p><p>On 26 January, I represented the UK at the UN Security Council where I discussed Venezuela with European and regional counterparts. On 4 Feburary, I went to Ottawa for the meeting of Lima Group countries, where I discussed Venezuela with regional Foreign Ministers.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rutland and Melton more like this
answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-26T17:25:26.66Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-26T17:25:26.66Z
answering member
343
label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan more like this
tabling member
4659
label Biography information for Andrew Lewer more like this
1077401
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-02-26more like thismore than 2019-02-26
answering body
Department for Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept id 203 more like this
answering dept short name Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept sort name Exiting the European Union more like this
hansard heading Brexit more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps the Government is taking to prepare contingency plans for the UK leaving the EU without a deal. more like this
tabling member constituency North West Norfolk more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Henry Bellingham more like this
uin 909509 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-28more like thismore than 2019-02-28
answer text <p>Leaving the EU with a deal remains the Government’s top priority. Our no deal preparations will ensure the country is prepared for every eventuality. Extensive preparations have been underway for over two years and these are continuing.</p><p>We have passed critical legislation, signed international agreements, recruited additional staff and guaranteed certain EU funding in a no deal scenario. Border Force is recruiting c.600 additional Border Force officers and HMRC have already hired over 2,300 extra staff for Brexit, including additional operational staff, like customs inspectors.</p><p>In September 2018, and again in December and February, HMRC sent letters to the 145,000 VAT registered businesses who currently trade with the EU advising them what action they need to take on customs in the event of no deal.</p><p>We have also published and updated 106 specific technical notices to help businesses, citizens and consumers prepare for a no-deal scenario.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Daventry more like this
answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-28T13:58:33.367Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-28T13:58:33.367Z
answering member
3977
label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
tabling member
1441
label Biography information for Lord Bellingham more like this
1077470
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-02-26more like thismore than 2019-02-26
answering body
Wales Office more like this
answering dept id 28 more like this
answering dept short name Wales more like this
answering dept sort name Wales more like this
hansard heading Economic Situation: Wales more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent assessment he has made of the potential effect on the Welsh economy of the EU Withdrawal Agreement. more like this
tabling member constituency West Ham more like this
tabling member printed
Lyn Brown more like this
uin 909436 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-27more like thismore than 2019-02-27
answer text <p>The Withdrawal Agreement means we can leave the EU with a deal that honours the referendum result, while protecting our economy, security and safeguarding our Union.</p><p>The Government is committed to securing legally binding changes to the backstop that would enable this House to support the deal.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan more like this
answering member printed Alun Cairns more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-27T12:24:55.697Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-27T12:24:55.697Z
answering member
4086
label Biography information for Alun Cairns more like this
tabling member
1583
label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown more like this