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418079

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2015
	answering body	HM Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
	hansard heading	Freezing of Assets: Libya
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the value of Libyan assets frozen in the UK; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	North Down
	tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
	uin	9796
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2015 answer text <p>Following action at the United Nations, Council Regulation (EU) No 204/2011 of 2 March 2011 imposed an asset freeze against listed individuals and entities in view of the situation in Libya. The EU regulation, which has direct effect in the UK, requires that all assets owned or controlled by listed persons are frozen.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The approximate aggregate value of funds frozen in UK jurisdiction under EU Regulation 204/2011 is £ 9,467,630,000. These funds continue to belong to the individuals and entities listed under the Regulation and are not seized or otherwise held by HM Government. The figure is provided on an aggregate basis so as not to indirectly disclose the value of funds held by particular individuals or entities.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>HM Treasury publishes the names of those subject to EU financial sanctions on the Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets in the UK, which can be found on gov.uk website.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 17/09/2015 13:51:17 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

418080

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2015
	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	Libya: Compensation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if the Prime Minister will reverse the decision made by his predecessors not to seek compensation for all UK victims of IRA/Libyan-sponsored violence; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	North Down
	tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
	uin	9795
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2015 answer text <p>The Government is not able to negotiate with the Libyan Government on individual compensation claims as these are not government claims. Individual compensation claims against Libya are best pursued directly with the Libyan Government. The Government has raised legacy issues arising from the actions of the Qadhafi regime repeatedly and at the highest levels with the Libyan authorities. Following a breakdown of the political and security situation in Libya, we withdrew our staff from our Embassy in Tripoli in August 2014. There is currently no central authority to deal with on this issue. We will engage a Government of National Accord (GNA), once established, on the issue of compensation. The British Government’s objective is broad and lasting reconciliation between Libya and UK communities affected by the Qadhafi regime’s sponsorship of terrorism. The Government has provided facilitation support to victims, their families, legal representatives and campaign groups, where it has been requested and appropriate. We will again encourage the Libyans to engage with UK victims seeking redress, including those seeking compensation and their legal representatives, once stability returns.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood grouped question UIN 9713 9787 9788 9794 question first answered 16/09/2015 11:23:58 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

418081

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2015
	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	Libya: Compensation
	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 establish an independent inquiry into the reasons why the Government has not sought compensation for UK victims of IRA/Libyan-sponsored terrorism; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	North Down
	tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
	uin	9794
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2015 answer text <p>The Government is not able to negotiate with the Libyan Government on individual compensation claims as these are not government claims. Individual compensation claims against Libya are best pursued directly with the Libyan Government. The Government has raised legacy issues arising from the actions of the Qadhafi regime repeatedly and at the highest levels with the Libyan authorities. Following a breakdown of the political and security situation in Libya, we withdrew our staff from our Embassy in Tripoli in August 2014. There is currently no central authority to deal with on this issue. We will engage a Government of National Accord (GNA), once established, on the issue of compensation. The British Government’s objective is broad and lasting reconciliation between Libya and UK communities affected by the Qadhafi regime’s sponsorship of terrorism. The Government has provided facilitation support to victims, their families, legal representatives and campaign groups, where it has been requested and appropriate. We will again encourage the Libyans to engage with UK victims seeking redress, including those seeking compensation and their legal representatives, once stability returns.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood grouped question UIN 9713 9787 9788 9795 question first answered 16/09/2015 11:23:57 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

418082

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2015
	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	Libya: Compensation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what criteria the Government applies to determine whether or not to seek compensation for UK victims of IRA/Libyan-sponsored violence; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	North Down
	tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
	uin	9788
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2015 answer text <p>The Government is not able to negotiate with the Libyan Government on individual compensation claims as these are not government claims. Individual compensation claims against Libya are best pursued directly with the Libyan Government. The Government has raised legacy issues arising from the actions of the Qadhafi regime repeatedly and at the highest levels with the Libyan authorities. Following a breakdown of the political and security situation in Libya, we withdrew our staff from our Embassy in Tripoli in August 2014. There is currently no central authority to deal with on this issue. We will engage a Government of National Accord (GNA), once established, on the issue of compensation. The British Government’s objective is broad and lasting reconciliation between Libya and UK communities affected by the Qadhafi regime’s sponsorship of terrorism. The Government has provided facilitation support to victims, their families, legal representatives and campaign groups, where it has been requested and appropriate. We will again encourage the Libyans to engage with UK victims seeking redress, including those seeking compensation and their legal representatives, once stability returns.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood grouped question UIN 9713 9787 9794 9795 question first answered 16/09/2015 11:23:57 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

418083

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2015
	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	Libya: Compensation
	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 he has raised with representatives of the Libyan government compensation for UK victims of IRA/Libyan-sponsored violence since 2010; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	North Down
	tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
	uin	9787
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2015 answer text <p>The Government is not able to negotiate with the Libyan Government on individual compensation claims as these are not government claims. Individual compensation claims against Libya are best pursued directly with the Libyan Government. The Government has raised legacy issues arising from the actions of the Qadhafi regime repeatedly and at the highest levels with the Libyan authorities. Following a breakdown of the political and security situation in Libya, we withdrew our staff from our Embassy in Tripoli in August 2014. There is currently no central authority to deal with on this issue. We will engage a Government of National Accord (GNA), once established, on the issue of compensation. The British Government’s objective is broad and lasting reconciliation between Libya and UK communities affected by the Qadhafi regime’s sponsorship of terrorism. The Government has provided facilitation support to victims, their families, legal representatives and campaign groups, where it has been requested and appropriate. We will again encourage the Libyans to engage with UK victims seeking redress, including those seeking compensation and their legal representatives, once stability returns.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood grouped question UIN 9713 9788 9794 9795 question first answered 16/09/2015 11:23:56 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

418084

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2015
	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	Libya: IRA
	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 meet UK victims of IRA/Libyan-sponsored violence; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	North Down
	tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
	uin	9713
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2015 answer text <p>The Government is not able to negotiate with the Libyan Government on individual compensation claims as these are not government claims. Individual compensation claims against Libya are best pursued directly with the Libyan Government. The Government has raised legacy issues arising from the actions of the Qadhafi regime repeatedly and at the highest levels with the Libyan authorities. Following a breakdown of the political and security situation in Libya, we withdrew our staff from our Embassy in Tripoli in August 2014. There is currently no central authority to deal with on this issue. We will engage a Government of National Accord (GNA), once established, on the issue of compensation. The British Government’s objective is broad and lasting reconciliation between Libya and UK communities affected by the Qadhafi regime’s sponsorship of terrorism. The Government has provided facilitation support to victims, their families, legal representatives and campaign groups, where it has been requested and appropriate. We will again encourage the Libyans to engage with UK victims seeking redress, including those seeking compensation and their legal representatives, once stability returns.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood grouped question UIN 9787 9788 9794 9795 question first answered 16/09/2015 11:23:55 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

417354

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2015
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Queen Elizabeth II: Anniversaries
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans her Department has to celebrate in Northern Ireland Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest serving British monarch; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	North Down
	tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
	uin	9289
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2015 answer text <p>A number of events will be taking place across Northern Ireland, including a special service in St Anne’s Cathedral to mark the occasion of Her Majesty becoming the longest serving monarch in British history. I congratulate Her Majesty on this remarkable achievement. Throughout her long reign Her Majesty has displayed selfless devotion to duty and commitment to all parts of our United Kingdom, including in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace question first answered 10/09/2015 11:59:27 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
	tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

417356

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2015
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Refugees: Syria
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if she will take steps to ensure additional funding is made available to the Northern Ireland Executive to assist the settlement of Syrian refugees in Northern Ireland over the lifetime of this Parliament; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	North Down
	tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
	uin	9265
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2015 answer text <p>Clearly, the cost of such a major expansion will be significant. The current Syrian resettlement scheme is funded through a mixture of Official Development Assistance and EU funds. It is the Government’s intention that the expansion of the scheme will be funded in the same way, easing the burden on local communities as we meet the moral obligation to play our part in responding to the refugee crisis in Syria.</p><p>Under existing arrangements, UK resettlement schemes provide 12 months of funding to limit the impact of new arrivals on local authorities and services and to ensure that new arrivals are properly supported and integrated. Beyond that time refugees are treated in the same way as any other UK resident, with access to the labour market and mainstream benefits. This system works well. However, all arrangements will need to be reviewed over the coming weeks given the increase in numbers to ensure fairness, protect local services and the quality of the care provided to refugees.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace question first answered 14/09/2015 10:18:02 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
	tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

417355

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2015
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Refugees: Syria
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what estimate she has made of the number of Syrian refugees who will be accepted by Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	North Down
	tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
	uin	9264
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2015 answer text <p>The Government is working through the arrangements. However, we recognise that the increase in numbers will require an expansion of current networks and the impact on local communities and infrastructure will need to be managed carefully.</p><p>We are keen to work with the Northern Ireland Executive to facilitate the settlement of Syrian refugees while ensuring there is an equitable distribution across the country.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace question first answered 14/09/2015 10:13:50 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
	tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

417352

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2015
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Refugees: Syria
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions she has had with the First and Deputy First Ministers of Northern Ireland on accepting refugees from UN camps in countries bordering Syria; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	North Down
	tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
	uin	9182
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2015 answer text <p>On 11 September, I attended the first meeting of the Working Group on Syrian refugees at the Home Office. The Northern Ireland Office will work with the Northern Ireland Executive to ensure that Northern Ireland plays its part in meeting the Government’s aim of resettling vulnerable refugees from Syria and the region.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace question first answered 14/09/2015 10:11:59 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
	tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon