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1142873

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2019
	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	Sino-British Joint Declaration
	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 the Chinese authorities on the status of the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration on Hong Kong; and obligations the Government has to monitor the implementation of the principles established in that Declaration.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	284277
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2019 answer text <p>We believe that meaningful political dialogue, taken forward by Hong Kong under its high degree of autonomy, is the best way to resolve the current impasse. It is important that the basic freedoms enshrined in the Sino-British Joint Declaration are maintained.</p><p>The Sino-British Joint Declaration is a legally binding treaty, registered with the UN, that remains in force. The UK, as a co-signatory, has an obligation to monitor its implementation closely, and we are committed to doing so.</p><p>The Prime Minister discussed developments in Hong Kong with other leaders at the recent G7 Summit. In his discussion with Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on 31 July, the Foreign Secretary raised Hong Kong, including the importance of upholding the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ framework, which is set out in the Joint Declaration.</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 05/09/2019 13:42:05 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1143076

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2019
	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	Sudan: 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 role the troika of UK, US and Norway has had in Sudan’s constitutional settlement.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	284749
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 09/09/2019 16:25:08 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1143312

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2019
	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	Papua: Armed Conflict
	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 Indonesian counterpart on ending the violence in Papua and West Papua.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	284740
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2019 answer text <p>The UK fully respects the territorial integrity of Indonesia, including Papua. Within this framework we support the efforts of the authorities and civil society to address the needs and aspirations of the Papuan people.</p><p>In August 2019, I attended the Pacific Island Forum in the UK’s capacity as Dialogue Partner (an observer). The UK notes the communique issued at the Pacific Island Forum but we have no plans to respond to it. We regard Papua and West Papua provinces as being part of Indonesia and consider dialogue on territorial issues in Indonesia to be a matter for the Indonesian people.</p><p>UK Officials at the Embassy in Jakarta, including the Ambassador, visit Papua regularly. Our Officials also press the Indonesian authorities to address legitimate human rights concerns. This includes upholding the right of all citizens to peacefully protest, and ensuring the sustainable and equitable development of the province through political dialogue.</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 05/09/2019 14:41:55 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1143483

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2019
	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	Hong Kong: Civil Disorder
	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 representations he has made to his Chinese counterpart on behalf of (a) British subjects and (b) people with joint British-Chinese nationality on protecting them from the civil unrest in Hong Kong.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	285176
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2019 answer text <p>​The Foreign Secretary raised the situation in Hong Kong with Chinese State Councillor Wang Yi on 31 July, during which he discussed the importance of upholding the 'One Country, Two Systems' framework.</p><p>In respect of British Nationals, we keep travel advice under constant review to ensure it reflects our assessment of risk to British nationals and includes information on the most relevant issues for British nationals travelling or living abroad. We encourage British people to read our travel advice to help them make informed decisions.</p><p>In respect of BN(O)s, we maintain that the best solution for all the people of Hong Kong, including the BN(O) passport holders that live there, is full respect for the rights and freedoms guaranteed in the Joint Declaration.</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 05/09/2019 14:03:13 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1143620

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2019
	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	Sudan: Chad
	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 has he made to the Government of Sudan on Rapid Support Force incursions into Chad close to Beda at the border with Sudan.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	285089
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 09/09/2019 13:20:12 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1143621

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2019
	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	Darfur: Peace Negotiations
	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 has he had with his Israeli counterpart on (a) the presence of Abdul Wahid from Darfur residing in Israel and (b) the objective of peace-building in Jebba Marra mountains.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	285092
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2019 answer text <p>We have not had any discussions with the Israeli authorities on this issue.The UK continues to support peace in Darfur. We encourage all sides to engage in constructive dialogue to find a fair, comprehensive and sustainable solution for all people in Darfur and Sudan.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 05/09/2019 16:06:26 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1143622

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2019
	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	Darfur: Law and Order
	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 the Troika of the US, UK and Norway has made to the new governing coalition in Sudan on tackling the lack of law and order in Darfur.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	285179
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 09/09/2019 16:34:38 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1143623

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2019
	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	Sudan: 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 recent discussions he has had with his Sudanese counterpart on the process of appointing new President in that country.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	285095
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 09/09/2019 16:30:32 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1143624

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2019
	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	Sudan: Libya
	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 he make representations his Sudanese counterpart on the withdrawal the Rapid Support Forces supporting Khalifa Haftar’s army in Libya.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	285180
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 09/09/2019 13:23:39 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1143753

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2019
	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	Sudan: Human Rights
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the announcement of 14 August 2019 that the US Government has barred former Sudanese intelligence chief Salah Gosh from entering that country, what steps he has taken since 14 August 2019 to ensure that human rights violators from Sudan do not enter the UK.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
	uin	285140
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 09/09/2019 16:32:56 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
	tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew