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1121561
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-11more like thismore than 2019-04-11
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Syria: British Nationals Abroad more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what attempts they have made directly, or through, the UN or relief agencies, to assess the conditions in which British children are living in internally displaced persons’ camps in Syria. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge remove filter
uin HL15212 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-25more like thismore than 2019-04-25
answer text <p>The UK remains deeply concerned by the humanitarian situation throughout Syria, which is why DFID is working closely with the UN and our INGO partners to maintain an up to date picture of conditions and humanitarian needs, including within Syria’s Internally displaced persons’ (IDP) camps. These assessments help us to better understand the conditions inside these camps and support the people in most desperate need. Our aid inside Syria helps people regardless of their country of origin and is driven by these assessments by the UN and INGO partners, to make sure food, medical care and shelter reaches the people who need it most.</p><p> </p><p>IDP camps in Syria are overseen by the organisation which governs the area where a camp is located. Across Syria this includes, but is not limited to, the Assad Regime and Kurdish authorities.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
grouped question UIN HL15213 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-25T15:38:10.577Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-25T15:38:10.577Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
1121562
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-11more like thismore than 2019-04-11
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Syria: British Nationals Abroad more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the internally displaced persons' camps in Syria in which British children reside are under the control of the government of Syria or the Kurdish authorities. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge remove filter
uin HL15213 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-25more like thismore than 2019-04-25
answer text <p>The UK remains deeply concerned by the humanitarian situation throughout Syria, which is why DFID is working closely with the UN and our INGO partners to maintain an up to date picture of conditions and humanitarian needs, including within Syria’s Internally displaced persons’ (IDP) camps. These assessments help us to better understand the conditions inside these camps and support the people in most desperate need. Our aid inside Syria helps people regardless of their country of origin and is driven by these assessments by the UN and INGO partners, to make sure food, medical care and shelter reaches the people who need it most.</p><p> </p><p>IDP camps in Syria are overseen by the organisation which governs the area where a camp is located. Across Syria this includes, but is not limited to, the Assad Regime and Kurdish authorities.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
grouped question UIN HL15212 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-25T15:38:10.623Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-25T15:38:10.623Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
1121563
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-11more like thismore than 2019-04-11
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading British Nationality more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the “best interests of the children test” pursuant to section 55 of the Borders, Citizens and Immigration Act 2009 was applied in the cases where those having their citizenship revoked had British children in their care. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge remove filter
uin HL15214 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-29more like thismore than 2019-04-29
answer text <p>The duty in Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 to have regard to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children who are in the United Kingdom, applies to all immigration and nationality decisions.</p><p>This includes decisions taken to deprive an individual of British citizenship where it is conducive to the public good. Where a child is outside of the UK, the Home Secretary applies the spirit of the Act and therefore still takes into account the best interests of the child when making decisions which affect them.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-29T15:41:29.927Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-29T15:41:29.927Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
1108825
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-01more like thismore than 2019-04-01
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Middle East: British Nationals Abroad more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the humanitarian conditions for British children living in refugee camps in Syria or in territory that was formerly part of the sovereign states of Syria or Iraq. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge remove filter
uin HL14932 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-16more like thismore than 2019-04-16
answer text <p>The UK remains deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation throughout the region, including for vulnerable groups such as women and children. We are aware of a significant number of minors residing in refugee and internally displaced persons camps in former Daesh held areas.</p><p>Limited access and harsh winter conditions continue to exacerbate humanitarian need. Access to food, sanitation, healthcare, shelter and education remain core concerns in the international response. In 2018/19, we provided over £40 million to address basic-life saving needs in North East Syria. Since 2014, DFID has committed over £250 million in humanitarian support to Iraq, providing a vital lifeline of emergency food, shelter, medical care and clean water.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-16T14:02:01.523Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-16T14:02:01.523Z
answering member
1091
label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
1108826
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-01more like thismore than 2019-04-01
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 Middle East: British Nationals Abroad more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many British children are living in refugee camps in Syria or in territory that was formerly part of the sovereign states of Syria or Iraq. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge remove filter
uin HL14933 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-10more like thismore than 2019-04-10
answer text <p>We are aware that some British nationals including children are living in displaced persons camps in Syria but due to the circumstances on the ground, we are not in a position to make an accurate estimate of the number. The UK has no consular presence within Syria and has advised against all travel to Syria since 2012 because of the dangers associated with the conflict there. We have not been made aware of any British children living in refugee camps in Iraq or elsewhere in the region.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-10T14:49:18.55Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-10T14:49:18.55Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
1108827
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-01more like thismore than 2019-04-01
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading British Nationals Abroad: Middle East more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many British children have been repatriated from Syria or from territory that was formerly part of the sovereign states of Syria or Iraq in the last 12 months. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge remove filter
uin HL14934 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-09more like thismore than 2019-04-09
answer text <p>We can confirm that in the last 12 months there have been a small number of British children who have left Syria and returned to the UK via third countries.</p><p>The Government does not have a consular presence within Syria from which to provide consular assistance. FCO Travel Advice advises against all travel to Syria, and that British Nationals should leave by any practical means. We will not put British officials’ lives at risk to assist those who have left the UK to join a proscribed terrorist organisation.</p><p>If a British child who has been in Syria is able to seek consular assistance outside of Syria, then we would work with local and UK authorities to facilitate their return if requested. <br></p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-09T16:14:57.1Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-09T16:14:57.1Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
1046303
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-01-22more like thismore than 2019-01-22
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 China: Genetic Engineering more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations, if any, they have made to the government of China about reports that babies have been born in China with edited genes. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge remove filter
uin HL13012 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-04more like thismore than 2019-02-04
answer text <p>There are conflicting media reports on claims of genetic modification in China. We shall continue to monitor the situation. We have had no discussion with the Chinese Government regarding the ethical issues and risks associated with the gene-edited babies born in China. The procedure alleged to have been carried out by Prof He Jiankui in China would be illegal in the UK. It would be an offence under the 1990 Human Fertilisation &amp; Embryology Act (1990 Act), punishable, on conviction, by a prison term of up to 10 years, a fine or both.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-04T17:09:43.29Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-04T17:09:43.29Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
1046304
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-01-22more like thismore than 2019-01-22
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading China: Genetic Engineering more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the World Health Organisation about the ethical issues and potential long-term risks associated with gene-edited babies born in China. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge remove filter
uin HL13013 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-01-30more like thismore than 2019-01-30
answer text <p>There are conflicting media reports on claims of genetic modification in China. We will continue to monitor the situation. We have had no discussion with the Chinese Government or World Health Organization regarding the ethical issues and risks associated with the gene-edited babies born in China. The procedure alleged to have been carried out by Prof He Jiankui in China would be illegal in the United Kingdom. It would be an offence under the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990, punishable, on conviction, by a prison term of up to 10 years, a fine or both.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Manzoor more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-01-30T17:45:44.373Zmore like thismore than 2019-01-30T17:45:44.373Z
answering member
4289
label Biography information for Baroness Manzoor more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
1014634
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-11-26more like thismore than 2018-11-26
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Forced Marriage more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the case for enacting legislation to provide financial relief under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 to victims of forced marriages whose religious marriages are not binding under UK law as outlined in section 121(4) of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge remove filter
uin HL11773 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-06more like thismore than 2018-12-06
answer text <p>The Government is clear that forced marriage is a terrible form of abuse and that we will not allow political or cultural sensitivities to get in the way of tackling it.</p><p> </p><p>However, the purpose of Part II of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 is to set out how the Court orders financial provision on the legal ending of marriage.</p><p> </p><p>Since forced marriage was made a criminal offence in England and Wales in 2014, the Government has continued to introduce measures to protect victims, including lifelong anonymity in 2017. Last month, the Home Secretary launched a consultation to seek views on whether it is necessary to introduce a new legal mandatory reporting duty relating to cases of forced marriage. That consultation also seeks views on how the current guidance on forced marriage could be improved and strengthened.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to keeping this area of family justice under review.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-06T15:49:07.817Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-06T15:49:07.817Z
answering member
4538
label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this