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142612

	registered interest
	date	06/11/2014
	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	Africa
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of their response to the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee report on the United Kingdom’s response to extremism and instability in North and West Africa (7th Report, Session 2013–14, HC 86–I), how they intend to use the new Conflict, Stability and Security Fund to improve their information-gathering resources in that area.
	tabling member printed	Lord Chidgey
	uin	HL2713
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text <p>The Conflict, Stability and Security Fund is one part of a broader approach to UK prioritisation in fragile states, governed by the National Security Council. With the National Security Council at the core, the Government has been making strategic decisions for the most effective use of limited departmental resources. The resource allocation process is still ongoing. Once this is concluded, Parliament will be informed of the allocations outcomes, and I will ensure that the Noble Lord is provided with this information.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns grouped question UIN HL2714 question first answered 17/11/2014 16:41:09 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	50 label Biography information for Lord Chidgey

142614

	registered interest
	date	06/11/2014
	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	Africa
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to use the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund to provide increased counter-terrorism support to North and West African regional governments; and whether they plan to use that Fund to increase their information-gathering and early warning capabilities in those countries in the region which they have assessed present less of a threat to the United Kingdom.
	tabling member printed	Lord Chidgey
	uin	HL2714
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text <p>The Conflict, Stability and Security Fund is one part of a broader approach to UK prioritisation in fragile states, governed by the National Security Council. With the National Security Council at the core, the Government has been making strategic decisions for the most effective use of limited departmental resources. The resource allocation process is still ongoing. Once this is concluded, Parliament will be informed of the allocations outcomes, and I will ensure that the Noble Lord is provided with this information.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns grouped question UIN HL2713 question first answered 17/11/2014 16:41:09 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	50 label Biography information for Lord Chidgey

114484

	registered interest
	date	05/11/2014
	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	Bangladesh
	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 effect on political stability in Bangladesh of the death sentence passed by the International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh on two opposition politicians there; what representations they have made to the government of Bangladesh about the sentence; and whether they will make representations about the power of the International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh to pass death sentences.
	tabling member printed	Lord Ahmed
	uin	HL2669
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text <p>The UK supports Bangladesh’s efforts to bring to justice those accused of atrocities committed during the 1971 War of Independence. However we have also made clear that it is essential that the International Crimes Tribunal meet international fair trials standards, including during Bangladesh’s 2nd Universal Periodic Review at the UN Human Rights Council on 29 April 2013. We have also made clear to the Government of Bangladesh our strong opposition to the use of the death penalty in all circumstances.</p><p> </p><p>Our High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Robert Gibson, along with other EU Heads of Mission resident in Bangladesh, signed a joint public letter on 9 October reiterating our position on the death penalty, and calling on Bangladesh to abolish the practice. Our High Commissioner has also raised the most recent judgements with senior members of the Government of Bangladesh and the Awami League. We will continue to remind the Government of Bangladesh of our opposition to the use of the death penalty in any circumstances, at every suitable opportunity.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to monitor political stability in Bangladesh.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 17/11/2014 14:38:23 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	3470 label Biography information for Lord Ahmed

105803

	registered interest
	date	03/11/2014
	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	Council of Europe
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the annual United Kingdom contribution to the Council of Europe, including the costs of the European Court of Human Rights; and how they are financed.
	tabling member printed	Lord Stoddart of Swindon
	uin	HL2612
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text <p>The Council of Europe's budget for 2014 is €402,694,300, financed by member states according to an agreed formula based on population and gross domestic product. The UK’s contribution for 2014 is €31,086,578. The European Court of Human Rights is financed from this overall budget. For 2014 the Court budget was €67,650,400.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 17/11/2014 16:26:42 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	950 label Biography information for Lord Stoddart of Swindon

106151

	registered interest
	date	04/11/2014
	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	Cyprus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 21 October (HL2010), what ongoing assessment they have made of the status of, and variations in, the human rights of Turkish-Cypriots since the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee.
	tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
	uin	HL2623
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text <p>We maintain an interest in the human rights situation in Cyprus. Especially since the start of intercommunal tensions, the human rights of Cypriots of both communities have been affected. With regards to Turkish Cypriots, at Cyprus’ recent Universal Periodic Review at the UN Human Rights Council, the UK suggested that measures should be taken to enable them to participate effectively in cultural, social and economic life and public affairs. We recognise that the political situation has also given rise to human rights challenges for Greek Cypriots and for religious minorities on the island.</p><p>The most recent “Report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on the question of human rights in Cyprus” highlights a number of positive developments, as well as ongoing concerns. The UN notes that the persisting division of the island remains an obstacle to the full enjoyment of human rights by all Cypriots. The report concludes that the human rights situation in Cyprus would be greatly improved by the achievement of a comprehensive settlement. The Government shares this assessment.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 17/11/2014 16:20:15 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

106152

	registered interest
	date	04/11/2014
	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	Cyprus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 21 October (HL2011), what is the basis for their "genuine hope for a lasting settlement" in Cyprus; and what degree of resolution they consider the United Nations talks process to have achieved since 1975.
	tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
	uin	HL2624
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text <p>The two communities resumed their negotiations on 11 February 2014. The Joint Declaration contains an agreed set of parameters which give clear direction to the negotiators and the leaders. Talks have made progress since then, ordinary citizens on both sides of the Green Line are engaged, and the international community is supportive. There is also an improved appreciation, in Cyprus and in Turkey, of the political, economic, and security benefits of a settlement. The leaders of the two communities, Mr Anastasiades and Mr Eroğlu, have repeatedly confirmed their wish to reunify Cyprus.</p><p>The UN-facilitated talks have not yet achieved the ultimate goal of a comprehensive settlement. We are encouraging the communities to maintain their dialogue, so that the UN can continue supporting the Cypriots’ desire to reunify their shared island.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 17/11/2014 14:40:16 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

106153

	registered interest
	date	04/11/2014
	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	Cyprus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 21 October (HL2011), what tangible support for Turkish-Cypriots they have provided since the Greek-Cypriots’ rejection of the 2004 Annan Plan and the Republic of Cyprus' admittance to the European Union.
	tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
	uin	HL2625
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text <p>I refer the noble Lord to the response the Commercial Secretary to the Treasury, the noble Lord Deighton, gave on 7 January 2014 to the noble Lord Sharkey, Official Report, column WA251-WA252.</p><p>Since 2004 the Government has funded projects for the Turkish Cypriot community worth a total of approximately £4.2m. These projects have accompanied a sizeable EU aid programme, and have helped prepare the Turkish Cypriots to reach and implement a sustainable and comprehensive settlement in Cyprus.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 17/11/2014 14:39:43 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

106154

	registered interest
	date	04/11/2014
	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	Cyprus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 24 October (HL2012), what assessment they have made of the impact the public support for the Greek-Cypriot case by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has had on (1) the general perception of their policy on Cyprus, and (2) public confidence in their stated Northern Ireland policy.
	tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
	uin	HL2626
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text <p>We have made no such assessments. Further to my previous reply on 24 October 2014, Official Report, column WA106, the Government’s policy with regards to a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus has not changed.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 17/11/2014 16:20:44 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

101722

	registered interest
	date	30/10/2014
	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	EU Economic Policy
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to re-consider the reply given by the Lord Privy Seal on 27 October to Lord Pearson of Rannoch (HL Deb, col 1010) to the effect that the European Union’s new €300 billion Strategic Agenda for the Union in Times of Change affects only the Eurozone and that the United Kingdom will not have to contribute to it.
	tabling member printed	Lord Pearson of Rannoch
	uin	HL2531
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text <p>I refer the Noble Lord to the letter of 29 October correcting the reply, placed in the Library of the House by the Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Lords, the right Hon. the Baroness Stowell of Beeston. A copy of the letter is attached for ease of reference.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 17/11/2014 14:43:37 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns attachment 1 file name 20141029 Lord_Pearson.pdf title Letter of 29 Oct placed in Library of House
	tabling member	3153 label Biography information for Lord Pearson of Rannoch

147368

	registered interest
	date	10/11/2014
	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
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the refusal by the government of Iran to admit Members of Parliament wishing to visit Iran for inter-parliamentary discussions on human rights.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Berridge
	uin	HL2772
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text The Iranian government has not raised this issue with us. However, previous bilateral discussions over the last year have indicated that Iran views an expansion of UK/Iranian parliamentary dialogue as contingent on further progress in the broader UK/Iran bilateral relationship. answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 17/11/2014 17:05:06 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	4218 label Biography information for Baroness Berridge