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1735535
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Burkina Faso: Terrorism more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what actions they are taking to protect and support displaced members of religious minorities fleeing terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1780 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-25more like thismore than 2024-10-25
answer text <p>The UK strongly condemns reports of attacks on religious minorities in Burkina Faso and has consistently called on all actors in Burkina Faso to respect human rights and adhere to international humanitarian law.</p><p>The UK is providing over £142 million in bilateral overseas development aid to the Sahel this financial year, the majority of this is humanitarian aid for displaced people but programmes also promote stability and conflict resolution, provide health services and bolster resilience to climate change.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Collins of Highbury more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-25T11:19:27.637Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-25T11:19:27.637Z
answering member
4222
label Biography information for Lord Collins of Highbury more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
1735537
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Myanmar: Human Rights and Humanitarian Aid more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights report Situation of human rights in Myanmar, published on 4 September; what action they are taking with allies in the international community in response to that human rights situation; and what actions they are taking to ensure humanitarian aid reaches those displaced and in need in that country, without it falling into the hands of the military. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1782 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-28more like thismore than 2024-10-28
answer text <p>The UK supports the report by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and strongly condemns all human rights violations in Myanmar. The UK continues to use targeted sanctions to pressure the military regime to change course: in February, we issued an 18th round of sanctions, targeting the Myanmar Security Force's access to finance, arms and equipment. Since the coup, the UK has provided more than £150 million for life-saving humanitarian assistance, and support for civil society and local communities in Myanmar. Over 50 per cent of our funding goes directly to local civil society organisations, overcoming humanitarian access restrictions to support the most vulnerable and hard to reach communities.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
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less than 2024-10-28T16:38:59.173Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-28T16:38:59.173Z
answering member
3972
label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
1735540
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Myanmar: Sanctions more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to strengthen the implementation of sanctions against Myanmar, and to consider further sanctions, particularly on aviation fuel, to prevent the supply of funds, fuels and arms to the government of that country. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1785 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-28more like thismore than 2024-10-28
answer text <p>The UK has issued eighteen rounds of sanctions targeting the Myanmar military regime's access to finance, arms and equipment. This includes six sanctions targeting the import of aviation fuel (three individuals and three entities). The UK continues to consider sanctions on entities and individuals who are involved in supplying the military regime with funding and resources. The UK remains committed to sanctions that directly impact the military regime without adversely affecting the wider population. This will be a key consideration in any future designations.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
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less than 2024-10-28T16:30:06.683Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-28T16:30:06.683Z
answering member
3972
label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
1734965
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-16more like thismore than 2024-10-16
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading China and Hong Kong: Foreign Relations more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will use the visit of the Foreign Secretary to Beijing and Shanghai  (1) to raise concerns about the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance in Hong Kong, in particular its extraterritoriality clauses and its application to Hong Kongers in the UK under the British National (Overseas) (BNO) visa scheme, and (2) to raise concerns about China’s and Hong Kong’s non-recognition of the BNO passport. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1660 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-28more like thismore than 2024-10-28
answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary visited China on 18 October and raised serious concerns around the implementation of the National Security Law and the ongoing treatment of British national Jimmy Lai, again calling for his release.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
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less than 2024-10-28T15:37:03.463Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-28T15:37:03.463Z
answering member
3972
label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
1734542
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-15more like thismore than 2024-10-15
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Personal Injury: Compensation more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether amending the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 (CPR) by means of statutory instrument provides for sufficient parliamentary scrutiny; whether they plan to introduce legislation to amend the Civil Procedure Act 1997 to require amendments to the CPR to be made by means of primary legislation; and whether they will consider holding fresh consultations regarding the introduction of fixed recoverable costs in cases of medical negligence. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1596 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-28more like thismore than 2024-10-28
answer text <p>The Government is satisfied that the current means of amending the Civil Procedure Rules by way of a statutory instrument provides sufficient parliamentary scrutiny, and there are no plans to amend the Civil Procedure Act 1997 in this regard. Secondary legislation has been used as a means for amending court rules since the Judicature Acts 1873-1875. Alongside parliamentary approval rule changes are approved by the Civil Procedure Rule Committee, the Master of the Rolls and a Government Minister.</p><p>The Government is considering the way forward on a range of issues related to clinical negligence, including fixed recoverable costs reform, and we will announce our position in due course.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede more like this
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less than 2024-10-28T11:48:42.52Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-28T11:48:42.52Z
answering member
3154
label Biography information for Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
1733977
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-14more like thismore than 2024-10-14
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading North Korea: Russia more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that North Korean troops are fighting for Russia in Ukraine. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1524 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-29more like thismore than 2024-10-29
answer text <p>The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has highly likely begun to send troops to Russia. This is a deeply concerning development. It risks prolonging the war and augments DPRK's already significant support to Russia, which includes the provision of munitions, arms, and other materiel being used by Russia in its illegal war against Ukraine. It is also further evidence of Russia's recklessness and disregard for international peace and security. On 22 October, the Foreign Secretary jointly made a statement with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Cho Tae-yul, condemning this development.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
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less than 2024-10-29T13:32:59.157Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-29T13:32:59.157Z
answering member
3972
label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
1733979
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-14more like thismore than 2024-10-14
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Nicaragua: Religious Freedom more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the findings and recommendations of the Nicaragua Inquiry, published by the All Party Parliamentary Groups on International Law, Justice and Accountability, on International Freedom of Religion or Belief, and on Central America, in April; and which of the report’s recommendations they plan to implement. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1525 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-29more like thismore than 2024-10-29
answer text <p>I welcome the scrutiny of Parliamentary colleagues and would like to extend my thanks to all those who were involved in producing the Nicaragua Inquiry report. Officials have considered the recommendations in detail. The UK shares the widespread international concern about the ongoing unacceptable deterioration of human rights in Nicaragua. We continue to raise our concerns with Nicaraguan Government representatives both in Managua, and in multilateral fora. This includes our statement on 10 September 2024, during the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Nicaragua. We will continue to draw on the full range of diplomatic and development tools available to us to promote and protect human rights in Nicaragua.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
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less than 2024-10-29T13:33:54.877Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-29T13:33:54.877Z
answering member
3972
label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
1733980
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-14more like thismore than 2024-10-14
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Maternity Services: Standards more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the quality of maternity services across England and, in particular, of reports about unnecessary deaths or injuries to mothers and babies in units in Shrewsbury, Telford and Nottingham; (2) of the role played by claimant lawyers in securing justice for victims or their families; and (3) of the impact of the culture of the NHS in responding to claims in respect of such injuries and deaths. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1526 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answer text <p>We are taking the findings and recommendations made in independent reviews and reports into maternity services, including the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, very seriously. This includes the need to develop and sustain a culture of safety, learning, and support within the National Health Service, which has formed part of NHS England’s <em>Three year delivery plan for maternity and neonatal services</em>. We will carefully consider the findings of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust when it reports next year.</p><p>It is right that where people have been negligently harmed by the NHS, they are able to receive appropriate compensation. It is the role of NHS Resolution (NHSR) to manage clinical negligence claims against the NHS in England. NHSR is accountable to the Department, and its performance is subject to regular review. However, NHSR is responsible for its own management of individual claims. The Government has not made a general assessment of the role claimants lawyers play in NHS litigation claims.</p><p>NHSR has a responsibility to resolve claims promptly and fairly, and to defend unmeritorious claims to secure NHS resources. The large majority of claims, 81%, are settled without court proceedings.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Merron more like this
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less than 2024-10-21T12:47:33.667Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-21T12:47:33.667Z
answering member
347
label Biography information for Baroness Merron more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
1733982
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-14more like thismore than 2024-10-14
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Nicaragua: Civil Society more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Nicaragua about its banning civil society organisations, including non-government organisations, and churches and religious organisations. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1527 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-29more like thismore than 2024-10-29
answer text <p>We share widespread international concern about the suppression of democratic, religious and other freedoms in Nicaragua. The closure of over 5000 non-government organisations (NGOs) since 2018, including approximately 1820 NGOs in August 2024 alone, is alarming. We have urged the Ortega regime to re-establish democratic freedoms, both at multilateral fora and in Managua. On 10 September, we released a statement during the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Nicaragua outlining our concern about the closure of civil society organisations, and the targeting of members of the Church. We welcomed the release of seven priests in August but were alarmed by their expulsion from Nicaragua.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
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less than 2024-10-29T13:34:21.847Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-29T13:34:21.847Z
answering member
3972
label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
1733983
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-14more like thismore than 2024-10-14
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Sudan: Humanitarian Situation more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the humanitarian situation in Sudan, in particular with regard to the situation of (1) children, and (2) those forced to flee. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1528 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-22more like thismore than 2024-10-22
answer text <p>The conflict in Sudan has created a humanitarian disaster with the most vulnerable, including children, disproportionately affected. Sudan is now the world's largest displacement crisis, with an estimated 8.1 million people internally displaced and a further 2.6 million having fled to neighbouring countries since the conflict began. The UK is providing £97 million of bilateral Official Development Assistance to Sudan this year, £84 million of which is vital humanitarian assistance. This includes funding to UNICEF which provides lifesaving nutrition programmes to some of the most vulnerable children in Sudan. In August, the Minister for Development announced £15 million of additional UK support to those fleeing violence within Sudan, and to South Sudan and Chad. This vital assistance is providing food parcels for 145,000 people in Sudan and around 60,000 vulnerable refugees in Chad, while offering critical nutrition services to South Sudanese children under 5.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Collins of Highbury more like this
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less than 2024-10-22T11:47:56.407Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-22T11:47:56.407Z
answering member
4222
label Biography information for Lord Collins of Highbury more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter