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1148210

registered interest
date	03/10/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Kenya: Parasitic Diseases
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what support his Department is providing to people affected by the jigger flea, tunga penetrans, in Kenya.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	294235
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/10/2019 answer text <p>DFID is not providing any direct funding to help people affected by the jigger flea in Kenya. However, DFID provides central core funding to the World Health Organisation, who help tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases globally.</p><p> </p><p>Development of Kenya’s health sector is a priority for DFID. We are working closely with the Kenyan Ministry of Health to support their plans on Universal Health Coverage.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 08/10/2019 12:28:16 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1146474

registered interest
date	26/09/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Kashmir: Earthquakes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment he has made of the humanitarian situation in Kashmir following the earthquake on 24 September 2019.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	291406
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2019 answer text <p>DFID has been liaising closely with the Government of Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) since the earthquake struck on 24 September 2019.</p><p> </p><p>Key humanitarian partners, including UN agencies, met with the NDMA to discuss the response to the earthquake on Friday 27 September. The NDMA confirmed that the Government of Pakistan will not launch any formal appeal or request for National or International Assistance, but donors and agencies can provide assistance on a voluntary basis.</p><p> </p><p>DFID stands ready to respond and the Natural Disaster Consortium partners have pre-positioned supplies which can be deployed at short notice.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 01/10/2019 15:39:08 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1146475

registered interest
date	26/09/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Nigeria: Non-governmental Organisations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, with reference to reports of the army expelling international NGOs from Nigeria, what assessment he has made of the ability of humanitarian organisations to carry out their activities in Nigeria.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	291407
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2019 answer text <p>We are extremely concerned that the Nigerian Army has closed the offices of Action against Hunger and Mercy Corps in North East Nigeria.</p><p> </p><p>NGOs in the North East of Nigeria, including Action Against Hunger and Mercy Corps, provide millions of people with crucial, life-saving assistance. When these organisations are forced to withdraw it has a huge impact on the lives of the most vulnerable. We have urged the Government of Nigeria to complete their investigations swiftly to resolve the dispute and to enable the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian assistance. We must ensure unimpeded access for people in need in line with International Humanitarian Law.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 01/10/2019 15:45:17 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1145808

registered interest
date	25/09/2019
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Conflict, Stability and Security Fund
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answers of 25 July 2019 to Question 280367 and 17 July 2019 to Question 276193 and with reference to the findings of the independent assessment commissioned by the Joint Funds Unit which identified areas where the process could be improved, what specific recommendations were made for improving the Overseas Security and Justice Assistance process.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	291044
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/09/2019 answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office lead HMG policy on the Overseas Security and Justice Assistance (OSJA) Guidance. The Joint Funds Unit audit of CSSF OSJAs showed that the OSJA process was closely adhered to by programme teams. Although OSJAs are not required to be completed until after programme design is finalised, the audit found that many programme managers considered OSJA from earlier in the process, ensuring that human rights considerations were built into programmes from the initial stages.</p><p>The audit found that a number of simple improvements, such as ensuring the audit trail of approvals is completed, would help improve the quality of OSJAs across the board and better reflect the level of analysis given to human rights risks.</p><p>As stated in the answer to Question 280367, in response to the audit’s recommendations the JFU is updating CSSF programmatic guidance and the Stabilisation Unit is updating its core security and justice training for HMG staff to align with the revised guidance.</p><p>There are no plans to publish the OSJA audit or the recommendations in full.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hertsmere answering member printed Oliver Dowden question first answered 30/09/2019 12:20:05 answering member 4441 label Biography information for Oliver Dowden
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1143413

registered interest
date	02/09/2019
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Conflict, Stability and Security Fund
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answers of 25 July 2019 to Question 280367 and 17 July 2019 to Question 276193 and with reference to the findings of the independent assessment commissioned by the Joint Funds Unit which identified areas where the process could be improved, what specific recommendations were made for improving the Overseas Security and Justice Assistance process.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	284923
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 Hertsmere answering member printed Oliver Dowden question first answered 09/09/2019 16:42:14 answering member 4441 label Biography information for Oliver Dowden
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1140809

registered interest
date	22/07/2019
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Conflict, Stability and Security Fund
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the recommendations of the independent assessment commissioned by the Joint Funds Unit of Overseas Security and Justice Assistance policy were.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	280367
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2019 answer text <p>Pursuant to my answer to Question 276193, the audit’s findings highlighted the importance of context, and areas where the process could be improved. The audit showed that the majority of programme teams have a good understanding of the human rights risks facing their programmes, and a realistic view of the extent to which risks can be mitigated.</p><p>Responding to the audit’s recommendations, the JFU is updating CSSF programmatic guidance, and the Stabilisation Unit is updating its core security and justice training for HMG staff to align with the revised guidance.</p><p>As stated in my answer to Question 249954, there are no plans to publish the OSJA audit.</p> answering member constituency Hertsmere answering member printed Oliver Dowden question first answered 25/07/2019 10:39:04 answering member 4441 label Biography information for Oliver Dowden
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1140891

registered interest
date	22/07/2019
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Department for International Trade: Overseas Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how much Official Development Assistance funding his Department is providing to (a) Nigeria, (b) South Africa, (c) Kenya, (d) Ethiopia, (e) Colombia, (f) Peru, (g) Indonesia and (h) Bangladesh; and (i) for what purpose and (ii) under which programme is that funding being provided.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	280391
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/07/2019 answer text <p>DIT has no active ODA funded programming in the countries listed. As part of the design of the Investment Promotion Programme (IPP), DIT plans to spend ODA in Nigeria, South Africa and Peru. These countries were selected as they scored highly on development needs and opportunities. To date, no ODA has been provided to these countries as the programme has recently started. Details on country spend from IPP will be published in line with DIT’s transparency commitment.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth West answering member printed Conor Burns question first answered 30/07/2019 17:29:19 answering member 3922 label Biography information for Sir Conor Burns
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1140893

registered interest
date	22/07/2019
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Department for International Trade: Overseas Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether his Department (a) currently has or (b) has plans for Official Development Assistance-funded programmes other than the Investment Promotion Programme.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	280392
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/07/2019 answer text <p>DIT is currently building a portfolio of development programming to drive trade and investment between international business and developing country markets. DIT’s interventions are under design but will link to DIT’s unique competencies in trade and investment. DIT’s development projects will adhere to the word and spirit of the International Development Act and follow the priorities set out in the 2015 Aid Strategy, including maintaining the commitment to keep aid untied.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth West answering member printed Conor Burns question first answered 30/07/2019 17:25:03 answering member 3922 label Biography information for Sir Conor Burns
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1140606

registered interest
date	19/07/2019
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	Pakistan: Capital Punishment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether the Counter Terrorism Associated Prosecutory Reforms initiative monitors the number of death sentences handed down by the civilian anti-terror court in Pakistan.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	279457
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/07/2019 answer text <p>The Counter Terrorism Associated Prosecutorial Reform Initiative programme does not manage cases through the Anti-Terrorism Courts in Pakistan. The programme supports the reform of the criminal justice system and the Government is confident it has been delivered in a way that is consistent with our opposition to the death penalty. <br> <br> All our capacity building work is carefully considered using our Overseas Security and Justice Assistance (OSJA) Guidance, which ensures the assistance being provided is properly assessed against a comprehensive range of human rights risks, including possible indirect outcomes of our activity and what mitigations are being put in place.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 31/07/2019 16:25:15 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1140607

registered interest
date	19/07/2019
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	Pakistan: Counter-terrorism
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, on how many occasions the Government’s Overseas Security and Justice Assistance assessment for the Counter Terrorism Associated Prosecutorial Reforms Initiative programme in Pakistan has been reviewed; how many times the risk assessment for that programme has been revised; and on how many occasions a Minister in his Department has approved the continuation of this programme.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	279458
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/07/2019 answer text The Counter Terrorism Associated Prosecutorial Reform Initiative programme does not manage cases through the Anti-Terrorism Courts in Pakistan. The programme supports the reform of the criminal justice system and the Government is confident it has been delivered in a way that is consistent with our opposition to the death penalty. <p /><p>All our capacity building work is carefully considered using our Overseas Security and Justice Assistance (OSJA) Guidance, which ensures the assistance being provided is properly assessed against a comprehensive range of human rights risks, including possible indirect outcomes of our activity and what mitigations are being put in place. The Guidance instructs when OSJAs are prepared, that they should be regularly updated and when Ministers must be consulted. The OSJA checklist continues to be a live document and updated as necessary. Mr Field, the former Minister for Asia and the Pacific at the time, received regular updates on the risks associated with the Rule of Law programme’s activities.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 31/07/2019 16:28:35 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden