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1144039

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2019
	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	Ukraine: Politics and Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What support his Department has offered to the Government of Ukraine in relation to that Government's democratic reforms.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
	tabling member printed	Stewart Malcolm McDonald
	uin	912263
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/09/2019 answer text <p>The United Kingdom is providing substantial assistance to strengthen Ukraine’s democracy and institutions as part of its reform programme. In July 2017, we hosted the inaugural Ukraine Reform Conference and have since participated in annual conferences including Toronto (2019). We are providing over £32 million of programme support, including at least £9.2m for reforms via the Good Governance Fund. The UK improved capacity of Central Election Commission training over 2,600 key electoral officials. In short we helped ensure that recent presidential and parliamentary elections were widely hailed as Ukraine’s freest and fairest to date. I look forward to my visit to Ukraine next week.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 03/09/2019 16:39:03 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
	tabling member	4461 label Biography information for Stewart Malcolm McDonald

1166813

	registered interest
	date	28/10/2019
	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	Syria: Military Intervention
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether his Department has taken steps to verify reports that white phosphorus used in attacks in north-east Syria originated from white phosphorus sales from the UK to Turkey; and if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of stopping white phosphorus sales under existing licences to that country.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
	tabling member printed	Stewart Malcolm McDonald
	uin	6444
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2019 answer text <p>​The allegations that white phosphorus has intentionally been used against civilians are extremely worrying and it is important that the full facts are established. The UK wants to see a swift, and thorough, investigation by the UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria into these allegations. White phosphorus is not classified as a chemical weapon and is in itself is not subject to export controls, but it must be used in accordance with International Humanitarian Law. The Government is considering the licensing position in the light of recent developments in Syria and no further export licences for Turkey of items that might be used in military operations in Syria will be granted while we do so.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 05/11/2019 10:11:14 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	4461 label Biography information for Stewart Malcolm McDonald

1179001

	registered interest
	date	21/02/2020
	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	Wagner Group: Sanctions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of sanctions against PMC Wagner, its founder Dmitry Utkin, and businessman Yevgeniy Prigozhin.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
	tabling member printed	Stewart Malcolm McDonald
	uin	18643
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2020 answer text <p>The UK is concerned about the reporting of Russia's alleged use of mercenaries and other proxy actors globally, and we continue to look into and consider this activity. There are currently no EU or UK sanctions on these individuals or entities. During the Transition Period, EU sanctions will continue to apply in the UK and we will look to carry over existing EU Russia sanctions, at the end of this period.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 02/03/2020 14:42:38 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
	tabling member	4461 label Biography information for Stewart Malcolm McDonald

1171327

	registered interest
	date	16/01/2020
	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	Russia: Ukraine
	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 plans to make an assessment of the current effectiveness of the Budapest Memorandum.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
	tabling member printed	Stewart Malcolm McDonald
	uin	4389
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2020 answer text <p>In the Budapest Memorandum, in return for Ukraine giving up its nuclear weapons, Russia joined the United Kingdom and the United States in reaffirming their obligation to &quot;refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of Ukraine, and that none of their weapons will ever be used against Ukraine except in self-defence or otherwise in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.&quot; Russia is in clear breach of those commitments as well as a number of other international obligations and commitments, including under the UN Charter and the OSCE Helsinki Final Act.</p><p>The United Kingdom remains willing to engage on the basis of the Budapest Memorandum and in March 2014 the then Foreign Secretary took part in a Budapest format ministerial meeting. Russia refused to take part in that meeting, and has continued to refuse to engage despite the Budapest Memorandum committing them to such talks.</p><p>We remain strong and active supporters of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. This includes building the resilience and capacity of the Ukrainian armed forces through Operation Orbital, and playing a leading role in maintaining sanctions against Russia.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 23/01/2020 17:48:54 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
	tabling member	4461 label Biography information for Stewart Malcolm McDonald

1150437

	registered interest
	date	17/10/2019
	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	North Macedonia: EU Enlargement
	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 French counterpart on support for opening EU accession negotiations with the Republic of North Macedonia.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
	tabling member printed	Stewart Malcolm McDonald
	uin	1725
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2019 answer text <p>​The United Kingdom regards the EU Accession process as fundamental to delivering security, stability and prosperity in the Western Balkans. At the European Council on 17-18 October, the United Kingdom made clear that it was ready to support the opening of EU Accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania. We continue to discuss regularly Western Balkan issues with international partners, including France, in bilateral contacts.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 25/10/2019 11:12:33 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
	tabling member	4461 label Biography information for Stewart Malcolm McDonald

1175544

	registered interest
	date	03/02/2020
	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	Armed Conflict: Civilians
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when he plans to publish outcome of his Department's review of the Government's strategy on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
	tabling member printed	Stewart Malcolm McDonald
	uin	11553
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/02/2020 answer text <p>The Government is finalising work on the review of its approach to the Protection of Civilians (PoC) in Armed Conflict. We were unable to meet the previously stated publication date as we were required to adhere to the rules governing the publication of documentation in the run up to the December 2019 General Election. We will aim to publish a document outlining the Government's approach to the PoC by the end of April 2020</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 06/02/2020 17:21:22 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
	tabling member	4461 label Biography information for Stewart Malcolm McDonald

1156120

	registered interest
	date	24/10/2019
	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 Defence Policy
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that the UK continues to be able to participate in EU-led military operations abroad under the aegis of the Common Security and Defence Policy in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
	tabling member printed	Stewart Malcolm McDonald
	uin	5050
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2019 answer text <p>​In the event of a No Deal exit from the EU, the United Kingdom would be obliged to withdraw personnel from all Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) operations and missions since the legal basis for our participation would no longer exist. For Operation ALTHEA, we have previously made the offer to discuss a third country agreement that would allow the United Kingdom to maintain its contribution after a no deal exit, but the EU have not engaged with us on this offer.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 01/11/2019 11:37:52 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
	tabling member	4461 label Biography information for Stewart Malcolm McDonald

1149900

	registered interest
	date	16/10/2019
	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	Kashmir: Politics and Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to his Indian counterpart on the restoration of the autonomy of Kashmir and Jammu; and what pressure the Government will apply to encourage an end to the violation of human rights in that region.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
	tabling member printed	Stewart Malcolm McDonald
	uin	1065
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2019 answer text <p>We are monitoring the situation in Kashmir closely and are in regular contact with the Governments of both India and Pakistan. Regarding representations to India specifically, the Prime Minister has spoken to Prime Minister Modi about the situation, underlining the importance of maintaining dialogue. The Foreign Secretary has raised his concerns about the situation with the Indian Minister for External Affairs Dr Jaishankar. The Minister for the Commonwealth, UN and South Asia has also had regular engagement with the Indian High Commissioner, and discussed Kashmir with the Indian Minister of Minority Affairs during his visit to New Delhi this month.</p><p>We recognise that there are human rights concerns in both India-administered Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. We encourage all states to ensure domestic laws are in line with international standards. Any allegation of human rights abuse is deeply concerning and must be investigated thoroughly, promptly, transparently and independently.</p><p>The Government’s longstanding position is that it is for India and Pakistan to find a lasting political resolution to the situation in Kashmir, taking into account the wishes of Kashmiri people. It is not for the UK to prescribe a solution or act as mediator. We encourage India and Pakistan to engage in dialogue and find lasting, diplomatic solutions to maintain regional stability.</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 23/10/2019 10:57:07 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
	tabling member	4461 label Biography information for Stewart Malcolm McDonald

1217951

	registered interest
	date	25/06/2020
	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: International Criminal Court
	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 counterparts in (a) the US Administration and (b) the International Criminal Court on the US sanctions on the International Criminal Court.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
	tabling member printed	Stewart Malcolm McDonald
	uin	64960
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2020 answer text <p>The UK has always been, and remains, a strong supporter of an effective International Criminal Court (ICC). While we believe that positive reform is required for the ICC to fulfil its mandate as intended under the Rome Statute - and we are working with the Court and other States Parties to achieve this, we also believe that Court officials must be able to carry out their work independently and impartially, without fear of sanction. We continue to speak to our international partners on these issues.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 01/07/2020 16:39:50 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams previous answer version 33524 answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
	tabling member	4461 label Biography information for Stewart Malcolm McDonald

1218780

	registered interest
	date	29/06/2020
	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	Afghanistan: Russia
	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 he has had with his counterparts in (a) Russia and (b) the US on reports that the Russian Government allegedly offered to pay bounties to Taliban-linked fighters to kill US and UK troops in Afghanistan.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
	tabling member printed	Stewart Malcolm McDonald
	uin	66104
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2020 answer text <p>We do not comment on intelligence matters. We regularly discuss with NATO allies our responses to potential threats from Russia and as fellow Permanent Members of the UN Security Council, we engage directly with Russia on matters of international peace and security, including Afghanistan.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 02/07/2020 16:07:46 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
	tabling member	4461 label Biography information for Stewart Malcolm McDonald