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926448

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	02/07/2018
	date	18/06/2018
	date tabled	18/06/2018
	ddp created	18/06/2018 20:51:27
	answering body	Department for International Development
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	ddp modified	20/06/2018 16:15:05 28/06/2018 17:00:09
	hansard heading	Palestinians: Syria
	house id	2
	identifier	HL8707
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	28/06/2018 16:26:24
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will consult the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and other UN agencies about what can be done for the Palestinians formerly living in Yarmouk, who moved to Babbila, Yalda and Beit Sahem but who now face eviction.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 HL8707
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL8707
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) Syria Emergency Appeal, the UK continues to support Palestinian refugees in Syria, including those who are displaced following the siege of Yarmouk. The UK remains in dialogue with UNRWA as they assess and develop contingency plans to assist displaced Palestinian refugees, including should they be evicted from Yarmouk, Yalda, Babbila and Beit Sahem.</p>
	creator	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

65919

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/07/2014
	date	07/07/2014
	date tabled	07/07/2014
	ddp created	07/07/2014 21:44:22
	ddp modified	06/02/2015 18:32:02
	answering body	Department for International Development
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Pakistan
	house id	2
	identifier	HL846
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	21/07/2014 14:30:04
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they are making in assisting the government of Pakistan to raise revenue from rich individuals and companies to pay for education for children in that country not currently attending school.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 HL846
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL846
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p> </p><p>The UK is helping to support Pakistan’s efforts to increase revenue collection through a range of measures, including through expertise from HM Revenue and Customs. The Government of Pakistan has already made progress including removing tax exemptions worth 0.34% of GDP and publishing a directory of all taxpayers. It published its second federal budget on 3 June which included further emphasis on increasing revenue from 9% to 15% of GDP by 2018, through new measures to widen the tax net and phase out exemptions. Through these the government aims to raise additional revenue of over $2.2 billion in 2014/15.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>It has also committed to increase the share of GDP spent on education from 2% to 4% by 2018. This will help to get some of the estimated 12 million out-of-school children across the country into education.</p><p> </p>
	creator	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

513480

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	03/05/2016
	date	18/04/2016
	date tabled	18/04/2016
	ddp created	18/04/2016 21:23:24
	answering body	Department for International Development
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	ddp modified	19/04/2016 09:28:34 26/04/2016 15:22:41
	hansard heading	Gaza: Power Stations
	house id	2
	identifier	HL7737
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	56
	question first answered	26/04/2016 14:49:42
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the closure of the Gaza power station in April, what assessment they have made of whether an electricity generating ship is still available as an alternative supplier to Gaza.
	session	2015/16
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2015/16 HL7737
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL7737
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>We are concerned by the electricity shortage in Gaza and the serious impact it is having on the humanitarian situation. We are in regular dialogue with Israel, the Palestinian Authority and other development actors, specifically the European Union and UN, on the extension of the 161 power line and conversion of the Gaza power station to gas. The UK believes these are the immediate steps necessary to improving the situation in Gaza, however a more comprehensive lifting of restrictions as part of a political agreement is the only long-term solution.</p>
	creator	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

513479

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	03/05/2016
	date	18/04/2016
	date tabled	18/04/2016
	ddp created	18/04/2016 21:23:23
	answering body	Department for International Development
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	ddp modified	19/04/2016 09:28:32 26/04/2016 15:23:17
	hansard heading	Gaza: Power Stations
	house id	2
	identifier	HL7736
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	56
	question first answered	26/04/2016 14:50:38
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the action being taken, and by whom, to prevent life-threatening consequences arising from the closure of the Gaza power plant.
	session	2015/16
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2015/16 HL7736
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL7736
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the closure of the Gaza power plant has triggered electricity blackouts of 12-18 hours per day. The electricity shortage, combined with the lack of affordable fuel, has resulted in a further reduction in the water supply to households and reduction in wastewater treatment and quality of sewerage discharged into the sea.</p><p>We are in regular dialogue with Israel, the Palestinian Authority and other development actors, specifically the EU and UN, on the extension of the 161 power line and conversion of the Gaza power station to gas.</p>
	creator	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

49910

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	20/05/2014
	date	06/05/2014
	date tabled	06/05/2014
	ddp created	06/05/2014 23:18:47
	ddp modified	06/02/2015 18:09:41
	answering body	Department for International Development
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	house id	2
	identifier	HL6886
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	14/05/2014 12:00:00
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will assess the research in progress in the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford on communicable diseases among refugees and displaced people.
	session	2013/14
	session number	3
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2013/14 HL6886
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL6886
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p> </p><p>Once the study publishes its findings, we look forward to assessing this as part of the overall body of evidence on the topic.</p><p> </p>
	creator	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

44606

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	07/04/2014
	date	24/03/2014
	date tabled	24/03/2014
	ddp created	24/03/2014 22:38:00
	ddp modified	06/02/2015 18:00:42
	answering body	Department for International Development
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	house id	2
	identifier	HL6263
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	07/04/2014 12:00:00
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Jordan concerning reports of Palestinian refugees being held under harsh conditions in Cyber City refugee camp in northern Jordan.
	session	2013/14
	session number	3
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2013/14 HL6263
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL6263
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p> </p><p>We are in regular contact with the Government of Jordan about refugees in Jordan, including Palestinian refugees.</p><p> </p>
	creator	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

451133

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	22/02/2016
	date	08/02/2016
	date tabled	08/02/2016
	answering body	Department for International Development
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Syria: Armed Conflict
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5999
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	56
	question first answered	18/02/2016 17:03:17
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government why no safe areas have been established in Syria, in particular in Idlib, Darra, Jazira, and Afrin.
	session	2015/16
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2015/16 HL5999
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5999
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>At the Syria conference in London on 4 February, the Prime Minister announced that the UK will more than double our support in response to the Syria crisis from £1.12 billion to over £2.3 billion, our largest ever humanitarian response to a single crisis. We will consider any option compliant with international law that might save lives in Syria. However, experience suggests that so-called ‘safe’ areas can prove difficult to demilitarise and protect against all threats. In fact, there is a risk that they can become targets.</p><p>For a safe area to work, all parties to the conflict and relevant regional authorities would need to agree to its establishment. In the absence of such consent, this would require foreign military intervention, authorised by a UN Security Council Resolution. Any party seeking to establish a safe area would need to ensure sufficient military capability to guarantee safety from both aerial and ground attack, including by unconventional means. Credible measures would also be needed to prevent human rights abuses and to provide humanitarian assistance within the protected area. In addition, the existence of a ‘safe’ area near an international border should not be used to repatriate refugees against their will, or to deny access to asylum.</p><p>The UK plays a key role in ensuring humanitarian access to Syria. By 31 January 2016, at least 257 shipments of cross-border aid had been delivered as a direct result of the UK co-sponsored UN Security Council Resolutions 2165, 2191 and 2258 which enables the UN to deliver aid into Syria without the consent of the regime. We continue to call on all sides to the conflict to respect International Humanitarian Law and ensure free, unimpeded access for humanitarian agencies.</p>
	creator	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

225344

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	18/03/2015
	date	04/03/2015
	date tabled	04/03/2015
	ddp created	04/03/2015 23:10:47
	ddp modified	18/03/2015 23:03:53
	answering body	Department for International Development
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Proceeds of Corruption Unit
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5469
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	18/03/2015 15:28:42
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to increase the resources available to the Proceeds of Corruption Unit.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 HL5469
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5469
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>DFID is planning to invest an additional £7.4 million between 2015 and 2020 in the asset recovery work currently carried out by the Proceeds of Corruption Unit in the Metropolitan Police. This is part of a £21 million extension and scale up of support to UK law enforcement to tackle bribery and corruption in developing countries.</p><p> </p>
	creator	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

683982

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	17/02/2017
	date	03/02/2017
	date tabled	03/02/2017
	ddp created	03/02/2017 17:36:18
	answering body	Department for International Development
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	ddp modified	03/02/2017 18:05:24 13/02/2017 16:47:03
	hansard heading	Palestinians: Employment
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5214
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	56
	question first answered	13/02/2017 16:13:40
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they, the EU and other international agencies are taking steps to increase the employment opportunities available for young Palestinians in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza; and what assessment they have made of the benefits of introducing a system of loans for small and new businesses.
	session	2016/17
	session number	2
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2016/17 HL5214
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5214
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Job creation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) is a priority for the UK and other donors. The Palestinian Market Development Programme (PMDP), a joint UK-EU programme, is improving the competitiveness of the Palestinian private sector and helping to create jobs for young people. The system of loans for small and new businesses in the OPTs is comprehensive and well resourced, hence the focus of UK efforts is to provide matching grants and technical assistance to Palestinian businesses</p>
	creator	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

832861

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	12/02/2018
	date	29/01/2018
	date tabled	29/01/2018
	ddp created	29/01/2018 21:39:14
	answering body	Department for International Development
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	ddp modified	31/01/2018 17:25:04 06/02/2018 17:58:08
	hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5170
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	06/02/2018 17:24:00
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the difficulties preventing Palestinian and Israeli young people meeting each other; whether they intend to discuss the matter with leaders on both sides; and what consideration they have given to adapting their aid and development programmes to meet this need, in the interests of long-term peace.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 HL5170
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5170
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>UK officials made clear to both the Israeli and Palestinian leadership at the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee meeting on the 31 January 2018 that concrete actions from all sides are required to build trust and improve the situation on the ground for ordinary citizens. HMG officials have assessed that there is a range of difficulties in achieving engagement between Palestinian and Israeli youth, including movement and access restrictions for both communities, and entrenched social norms. The UK Government consistently calls on the Israeli Government to ease movement and access restrictions in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs). The UK is providing support to fund a people-to-people programme to help Israelis and Palestinians work together to achieve tangible improvements in their lives, foster inter-community understanding and help build constituencies for a just and peaceful political solution. This three year programme – People for Peaceful Change – will include work with young leaders.</p>
	creator	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton