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1129524

	registered interest
	date	04/06/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Libya: Detention Centres
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their response to the United Nations Refugee Agency statement of 19 May that refugees and migrants should not be brought back to detention camps in Libya because they lack food, water and medical care.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	uin	HL16009
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2019 answer text <p>We remain deeply concerned by the situation in Libya and the conditions in Libyan detention centres. The UK is clear that all parties to the conflict must commit to a ceasefire, ensure unconditional humanitarian access, and return to political talks. All parties to the conflict must do all they can to prevent any further loss of life, including by respecting their obligations under International Humanitarian Law, and engage with the UN and humanitarian community. This is essential to ensure aid can reach those in need and to allow for civilians, including refugees and migrants, to be immediately evacuated to safety.</p><p> </p><p>The UK has announced a contribution of £1 million to the UN Flash Appeal. This includes funding to the World Health Organisation to deliver life-saving medical care, and funding to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to improve humanitarian access for agencies on the ground. The UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has released $2 million to provide life-saving assistance to civilians caught up in the fighting, including vulnerable migrants and refugees. The UK was the biggest donor to the CERF in 2018, providing £114.3 million.</p><p> </p><p>The Minister of State for the Middle East raised the plight of people in detention centres with the Libyan Deputy Minister last week.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 18/06/2019 16:45:10 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1129526

	registered interest
	date	04/06/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Venezuela: Refugees
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assistance they, and governments of other countries, are providing to Venezuelans seeking refuge in Colombia.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	uin	HL16011
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2019 answer text <p>The UK has committed a package of £6.5 million in humanitarian aid to respond to the most severe needs in Venezuela and the region, including funding the International Federation of the Red Cross in Colombia. The UK has provided a further £8 million to the World Bank’s Global Concessional Financing Facility (GCFF) for Colombia, helping to unlock USD$750 million of concessional loans to support Colombia in continuing to host more than a million Venezuelans.</p><p> </p><p>DFID has had staff deployed in the region since last year and this package builds on our core support to the UN and Red Cross, operating since the early stages of the crisis.</p><p> </p><p>Other donors are also providing significant support through the UN, Red Cross and NGOs.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 18/06/2019 16:46:39 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1130827

	registered interest
	date	10/06/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Pakistan: Overseas Aid
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to require verification of how UK aid to Pakistan is used, in particular to establish whether non-Muslims receive a fair share of aid; and if not, why not.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	uin	HL16194
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2019 answer text <p>UK aid prioritises support for the poorest and most excluded people and communities in Pakistan regardless of race, religion, social background or nationality. Our programmes target the most marginalised, some of whom are likely to be from religious minority groups; and some UK projects in Pakistan specifically aim to tackle the drivers underpinning intolerance and discrimination, through promoting greater understanding between communities.</p><p>DFID Pakistan uses a range of approaches to monitor and evaluate our programmes. Every programme within the portfolio is required to develop a comprehensive monitoring plan to enable assessment and verification of how our aid is used and see whether the programme is achieving planned results and impact.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 19/06/2019 11:31:11 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1134307

	registered interest
	date	24/06/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Libya: Detention Centres
	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 Sugg on 18 June (HL16009), whether they will seek to divert refugees and migrants away from detention centres in Libya.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	uin	HL16592
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2019 answer text <p>The detention centres in Libya are the responsibility of the Libyan authorities. The UK is clear that civilians in areas affected by the current conflict, including refugees and migrants, must be immediately evacuated to safety. We continue to press the Libyan authorities to pursue alternatives to detention and implement a better functioning migration system that respects human rights.</p><p> </p><p>Through our contribution to the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF), the UK has supported the EU and Africa Union joint commitment to significantly increase voluntary returns of those who want to leave Libya, as agreed at the EU-AU Summit in November 2017. Since then, more than 57,000 people have been supported to return home, with most of these returns from Libya and Niger.</p><p> </p><p>Our contribution also supports the UNHCR-led evacuation of those in need of international protection from Libya to Niger and other countries (over 3,600 people to date), and their ongoing resettlement subsequent to their evacuation. Following UNHCR’s urgent appeal for resettlement places, the UK has committed to participate in the resettlement of the most vulnerable refugees who have been evacuated by UNHCR from Libya to Niger. This will include unaccompanied minors.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 04/07/2019 15:39:37 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1137379

	registered interest
	date	08/07/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Syria: International Assistance
	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 research paper by the Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House Principled Aid in Syria: A Framework for International Agencies, published in July.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	uin	HL16986
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2019 answer text <p>We welcome the recent Chatham House paper, and note the report’s concerns over alleged Assad regime interference in the delivery of humanitarian aid, including the risk of diverting aid for military and political purposes.</p><p> </p><p>Our aid contribution in Syria is targeted towards those most in need and distributed, impartially, in line with humanitarian principles. On this basis, our partners do work in regime-controlled areas. However, DFID does not work directly with the Assad regime, and our programmes have a range of safeguards in place to mitigate the risks of regime interference and aid diversion.</p><p> </p><p>These measures include independent third-party monitoring of programmes and tight financial controls, which include requiring our partners to record and provide detailed information and evidence about the use of funds. We have a high degree of confidence in these measures, but will continue to keep this position under review.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 18/07/2019 16:27:11 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1144156

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Palestinians: Solar Power
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made, if any, of the potential for developing solar energy in the Occupied Palestinian Territories for the benefit of the indigenous population.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	uin	HL17644
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 09/09/2019 16:32:07 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1144159

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Middle East: Overseas Aid
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to take account of the report by the London School of Economics and Political Science Middle East Centre Women, Peace and Security and Displacement in the Middle East, published in July, when planning future aid and development programmes.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	uin	HL17647
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 09/09/2019 16:32:42 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1144887

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Syria: Internally Displaced People
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to consult Human Rights Watch, the Forum for Regional Thinking and the local authorities in North-East Syria on how to reduce the number of refugees and internally displaced persons in al-Hol and other nearby camps, and to improve internal security and living conditions.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	uin	HL17721
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 09/09/2019 16:32:21 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1146941

	registered interest
	date	30/09/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Syria: Migrant Camps
	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 difficulties of relocating the displaced people still in the Rukban camp, near the frontier of Syria and Jordan; what discussions they have had on that subject; and with whom.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	uin	HL17915
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/10/2019 answer text <p>We have been closely following the situation in Rukban camp, including the difficulties of relocating displaced people.</p><p> </p><p>The UK has consistently engaged with the UN, Jordan and the US on Rukban. We have pressed for any movement to be safe, voluntary and informed, and for strong protection safeguards and measures to be part of any relocation plan. We have insisted that humanitarian aid assistance should be provided independently of movements and of any relocation plan. We continue to push the UN and others for a credible plan to deliver aid and sustainable solutions for relocation.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 08/10/2019 14:20:59 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1149744

	registered interest
	date	14/10/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Iraq: Kurds
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made, or intend to make, to the Kurdistan Regional Government about the blockade of the Maxmur refugee camp; and what discussions they have had with agencies of the United Nations on the impact of the blockade, including on the health of the camp's residents
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	uin	HL37
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2019 answer text <p>The UK Government has not made any representations to the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) about the Maxmur refugee camp. Restrictions of movement are limited to Erbil. The UN Refugee Agency is negotiating with the KRG on allowing this camp population access to Erbil. We continue to monitor restrictions of movement across camp populations and regularly meet with UN agencies and the KRG to discuss the humanitarian situation inside camps.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State has been in contact with Sir Mark Lowcock, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, to identify any gaps in the humanitarian response, and ensure those affected by the situation in Northeast Syria are getting the support they need.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 28/10/2019 17:23:17 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton