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927825

	registered interest
	date	20/06/2018
	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	China: Religious Freedom
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Chinese counterpart on the (a) right to freedom of religion and belief in China and (b) the effect of revised regulations on religious affairs in China on that right.
	tabling member constituency	Edmonton
	tabling member printed	Kate Osamor
	uin	155879
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text We remain concerned about reports of persecution of Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Falun Gong practitioners and others on the grounds of their religion or belief in China. The freedom to practise, change or share one’s faith or belief without discrimination or violent opposition is a fundamental human right that all people should enjoy. We believe that societies which aim to guarantee freedom of religion or belief are more stable, prosperous and more resilient against violent extremism. The UK last raised these issues with China at the UK/China Human Rights Dialogue in June 2017. answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 26/06/2018 14:58:02 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
	tabling member	4515 label Biography information for Kate Osamor

931265

	registered interest
	date	26/06/2018
	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	Nicaragua: Human Rights
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent assessment he has made of the human rights situation in Nicaragua.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Diana Johnson
	uin	906056
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text The Government remains deeply concerned by the reported human rights abuses and excessive use of force by security services. We condemn violence against peaceful protesters, particularly the use of live ammunition. The Nicaraguan Government must respect human rights and take responsibility for ending the violence. answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 26/06/2018 15:06:59 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

928715

	registered interest
	date	21/06/2018
	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	USA: Undocumented Migrants
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to the US administration on reuniting families separated as a result of that administration's policies on immigration.
	tabling member constituency	Blackburn
	tabling member printed	Kate Hollern
	uin	156439
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text <p>​As the Prime Minister said on 20 June, the reports and pictures we have seen in the past couple of days are deeply disturbing and wrong. We do not apply similar measures here and will never do so. Later on 20 June, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at ending the separation policy.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 26/06/2018 16:47:19 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	4363 label Biography information for Kate Hollern

926578

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2018
	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	Laith Abu Zeyad
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he has made representations to his Palestinian counterparts on the case of Amnesty International staff member, Laith Abu Zeyad; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
	tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
	uin	154673
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text <p>Whilst we have not raised the case of Laith Abu Zeyad, our Consul General in Jerusalem raised our concerns over the actions of the Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces and police during the demonstration held in Ramallah on 13 June. He stressed the need for an investigation to understand what happened, to learn the lessons and to enable appropriate action to be taken.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 26/06/2018 17:01:57 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

931266

	registered interest
	date	26/06/2018
	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: Diplomatic Relations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What his diplomatic priorities are for Africa after the UK leaves the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Bolton West
	tabling member printed	Chris Green
	uin	906057
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text <p>The UK’s diplomatic priorities for Africa are to support a prosperous, safer, healthier continent, which sees the UK as a partner of choice for peace and security, trade and economic development, and which is less reliant on aid and more resilient to shocks and stresses.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 26/06/2018 15:07:32 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4398 label Biography information for Chris Green

923014

	registered interest
	date	12/06/2018
	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	Israel: Palestinians
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the statement by the UK Ambassador to the UN Security Council on 30 May that the UK supports Israel's right to self-defence for its citizens, whether they also support the right of Palestinians to security and self-defence.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
	uin	HL8587
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text <p>The UK supports the Palestinian Authority as a basis for laying the foundations for a safe and secure Palestinian state. In line with United Nations Security Council Reslution 242 (1967) the UK has always supported the right of all parties in the region to a just and lasting peace, with secure and recognised boundaries.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 26/06/2018 16:16:45 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

931264

	registered interest
	date	26/06/2018
	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	Yemen: Armed Conflict
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps he is taking to help resolve the conflict in Yemen.
	tabling member constituency	South Shields
	tabling member printed	Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
	uin	906055
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text <p>The UK is playing a leading role in diplomatic efforts to find a peaceful solution. The Foreign Secretary and I are in regular contact with our counterparts across the region about this matter. In the last few days, I have spoken to the Deputy Emirati Foreign Minister and the Yemeni Foreign Minister.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 26/06/2018 15:06:19 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4277 label Biography information for Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck

922972

	registered interest
	date	12/06/2018
	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	Burma: International Criminal Court
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 12 June, what practical steps they are taking to facilitate the referral of members of the Burmese military to the International Criminal Court.
	tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
	uin	HL8545
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text <p>The International Criminal Court (ICC) takes up cases when national authorities are unable or unwilling to prosecute. On 31 May, the Burmese Government announced a Commission of Inquiry to investigate human rights violations in Rakhine. The UK has welcomed the Commission while making clear that it needs to be credible, transparent and impartial. If adequate, a Burmese-led process offers the best chance of convictions which are accepted by the population.</p><p>Following the UN Security Council's visit to Burma the UK discussed accountability options with Council members. There remains insufficient support in the Council for an ICC referral at this time, but this may change should we judge the Burmese Commission of Inquiry prove to be not credible.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 26/06/2018 16:32:00 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

931263

	registered interest
	date	26/06/2018
	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	Nigeria: Crimes of Violence
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps the Government is taking to help tackle violence against predominantly Christian farming communities in central Nigeria.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
	tabling member printed	David Linden
	uin	906051
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text <p>The Government is concerned about ongoing clashes involving pastoralists and local farmers in Nigeria, driven by disputes over access to land, grazing routes and water. We have raised concerns at Federal and State Government levels and encourage solutions which meet the needs of affected communities and prevent further violence.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 26/06/2018 15:05:59 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4640 label Biography information for David Linden

926866

	registered interest
	date	19/06/2018
	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	Democratic Republic of Congo: Ebola
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions his Department and the Department for International Development have had with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on ebola; and what assistance the Government has given to international aid agencies to provide vaccines to tackle ebola.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	155285
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text <p>The Government has provided significant support to the joint Democratic Republic of Congo Government (DRC)-World Health Organisation (WHO) response to the Ebola outbreak. The Department for International Development (DfID) has provided £5 million in funding for the response plan. In addition DfID has provided £1 million in funding for the use of an experimental vaccine (the development of which was also UK Aid-funded) in the affected area. These interventions are helping to save lives in DRC as well as to mitigate the risk of a wider international outbreak.</p><p>We will continue to discuss with the DRC Government and WHO how to assist the situation going forward.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 26/06/2018 15:11:52 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon