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star this property date less than 2017-06-21more like thismore than 2017-06-21
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel and to the Palestinian Authority (PA) regarding the reduction of the PA's monthly payments to Israel for the supply of electricity to Gaza more like this
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Baroness Tonge more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
star this property answer text <p>​Our Ambassador to Tel Aviv and our Consul-General to Jerusalem have raised our concerns with the Israeli authorities and the Palestinian Authority (PA) respectively over this issue. The Minister for the Middle East raised the situation in Gaza with the Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister and the Israeli Ambassador to London on 22 and 23 June respectively.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2017-07-03T14:46:46.38Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-03T14:46:46.38Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
732096
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star this property date less than 2017-06-22more like thismore than 2017-06-22
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the United Nations recommendation that biometric voter registration should be introduced in Zimbabwe. more like this
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Lord Patten more like this
star this property uin HL149 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
star this property answer text <p>Zimbabwe is introducing Biometric Voter Registration for the 2018 Presidential elections, with the support of UN Development Programme. Weaknesses in voter registration in Zimbabwe were a major cause of the grave concerns we expressed over the 2013 elections. We support the principle of Biometric Voter Registration as long as the process itself is transparent and designed to ensure that all voters, including young and urban voters, are able to register and subsequently vote freely without fear of violence or intimidation. Transparent storage and management of the data included on the register is crucial and the register must be made available to political parties in a timely way.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2017-07-03T15:08:12.49Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-03T15:08:12.49Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Patten more like this
731034
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2017-06-21more like thismore than 2017-06-21
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to make representations to the government of Israel regarding demands to carry out the army demolition order issued against the school at Khan al Akhmar more like this
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Baroness Tonge more like this
star this property uin HL42 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
star this property answer text <p>We have raised strong concerns about demolitions in Khan al Ahmar with the Israeli authorities, most recently on 7 April. We understand that the Israeli High Court will be holding a hearing on this proposed demolition on 25 September alongside a petition calling for the demolition of the 46 other structures in the Bedouin community.​</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2017-07-03T14:48:56.787Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-03T14:48:56.787Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
731031
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star this property date less than 2017-06-21more like thismore than 2017-06-21
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of (1) the contribution of the Erasmus Plus programme to the supply chain of modern foreign language (MFL) teachers, and (2) the impact on the future supply chain of MFL teachers if the UK withdraws from the Erasmus Plus programme as a consequence of leaving the EU more like this
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Baroness Coussins more like this
star this property uin HL39 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2017-06-28more like thismore than 2017-06-28
star this property answer text <p>We have no data on numbers of Erasmus+ participants who go on to be modern foreign language (MFL) teachers. At a national level we are retaining and recruiting the teachers we need. We recognise, however, that the situation is challenging in certain subjects including MFL. Therefore we are offering up to £25,000 for MFL bursaries and</p><p>have expanded the prestigious scholarship scheme for 2017/18 entry by introducing scholarships in MFL.</p><p> </p><p>We are funding subject specialism training in languages for non-specialist teachers who already have some language expertise, and for former language teachers returning to the subject. We have reviewed our approach on returners and developed a package of tailored classroom experience which seeks to increase the number of MFL returners and which will be piloted in the north-west and south-east. This will further complement the wider national package of advisor support available to returning MFL teachers.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise the value of international exchange and collaboration in education and training, as part of our vision for the UK as a global nation. There may be European programmes – such as Erasmus+ – in which we might want to participate. We will consider this as part of the Brexit negotiation.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Nash more like this
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less than 2017-06-28T16:43:17.33Zmore like thismore than 2017-06-28T16:43:17.33Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Nash more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Coussins more like this
732081
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star this property date less than 2017-06-22more like thismore than 2017-06-22
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text Her Majesty's Government how many extremist organisations are under consideration to be proscribed under counter-terror legislation. more like this
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Lord Ouseley more like this
star this property uin HL134 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2017-06-30more like thismore than 2017-06-30
star this property answer text <p>We do not routinely comment on whether an organisation is or is not under consideration for proscription. A decision to proscribe an organisation must be based on a belief that it is concerned in terrorism as defined in the Terrorism Act 2000.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2017-06-30T12:04:42.277Zmore like thismore than 2017-06-30T12:04:42.277Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Ouseley more like this
731033
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star this property date less than 2017-06-21more like thismore than 2017-06-21
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Egypt regarding the closure, since January 2015, of the Rafah Border Crossing more like this
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Baroness Tonge more like this
star this property uin HL41 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
star this property answer text <p>We are concerned about the closure of the Rafah Crossing and the impact this has on urgent medical and other priority cases in Gaza. We encourage Egypt to show maximum flexibility on opening the crossing.</p><p>We have frequent discussions with the Government of Israel about the need to ease restrictions on Gaza. Easing restrictions would alleviate the suffering of ordinary Palestinians, advance construction and allow the Gazan economy to grow. A durable agreement is necessary to safeguard Egypt and Israel's security; this would include Hamas and other militant groups permanently ending rocket fire and other attacks.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2017-07-03T14:47:26.933Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-03T14:47:26.933Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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200
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
732097
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star this property date less than 2017-06-22more like thismore than 2017-06-22
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Department for International Development more like this
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the humanitarian impact on Gaza of the decision by the government of Israel to implement a request from the Palestinian Authority to reduce the flow of electricity supplies from Israel to Gaza. more like this
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The Lord Bishop of Southwark more like this
star this property uin HL150 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2017-06-29more like thismore than 2017-06-29
star this property answer text <p>We are closely monitoring the current electricity situation in Gaza. This was initially triggered by a lack of fuel for the Gaza Power Plant, and exacerbated by a subsequent reduction in the supply of electricity from Israel, following a request from the Palestinian Authority. Gaza is considered a humanitarian priority for the UN and, though the humanitarian situation is deteriorating, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has not declared the current situation an ‘emergency'.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
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less than 2017-06-29T14:54:18.37Zmore like thismore than 2017-06-29T14:54:18.37Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Southwark more like this
731019
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star this property date less than 2017-06-21more like thismore than 2017-06-21
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Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
star this property answering dept id 7 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of (1) the extent of brownfield land in England, and (2) the number of homes that could be constructed on that land. more like this
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Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts more like this
star this property uin HL31 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
star this property answer text <p>Up-to-date information on brownfield land is not currently available. Legislation to require local authorities to publish registers of brownfield land suitable for housing by 31st December 2017 came into force on 16 April 2017.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
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less than 2017-07-03T16:39:46.58Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-03T16:39:46.58Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts more like this
731056
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star this property date less than 2017-06-21more like thismore than 2017-06-21
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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept id 201 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to convert EU Regulation 425/2016 into UK law; and, if so, whether they expect UK notified bodies to be able to award the CE marking to personal protective equipment after the UK exits the European Union. more like this
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Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town more like this
star this property uin HL64 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2017-06-29more like thismore than 2017-06-29
star this property answer text <p>Until we have left the EU, the UK will remain a member of the EU with all the rights and obligations that membership entails. EU Regulation 425/2016 is directly applicable in the United Kingdom and will enter into force on 21 April 2018. The Government is preparing draft legislation to provide for enforcement of the Regulation.</p><p>The Government has announced its intention to agree a deep and special partnership between the UK and the EU. As part of the negotiations, the Government will want to ensure that UK businesses have greatest possible barrier-free access to EU markets. It would not be appropriate to pre-judge the outcome of the negotiations.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
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less than 2017-06-29T14:55:24.687Zmore like thismore than 2017-06-29T14:55:24.687Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town more like this
732099
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star this property date less than 2017-06-22more like thismore than 2017-06-22
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Department for International Development more like this
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the definition of vulnerability as used by UNHCR to identify those refugees in Jordan most in need of assistance. more like this
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The Lord Bishop of Southwark more like this
star this property uin HL152 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
star this property answer text <p>UNHCR uses a robust set of vulnerability criteria targeting disabilities, income, age, and missing family members. Multiple partners contribute data to UNHCR’s analytical system, which permits better targeting of aid.</p><p>Following the World Humanitarian Summit, we and the international community have committed to improving needs assessments by increasing coordination and information sharing between donors and agencies.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
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less than 2017-07-03T12:18:52.8Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-03T12:18:52.8Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Southwark more like this