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62486

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2014
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Expert Evidence
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, in the light of the allegations made regarding expert witnesses in the BBC Panorama programme Justice for Sale, broadcast on 9 June, they intend to review independently the evidence given by Michael Ansell in the Asil Nadir trial.
	tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
	uin	HL415
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2014 answer text <p>No. Michael Ansell was instructed by the defence in the trial of Asil Nadir and if the defence have concerns about the evidence given by one of their witnesses it is a matter for them to take forward.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Wallace of Tankerness question first answered 01/07/2014 11:33:24 answering member 630 label Biography information for Lord Wallace of Tankerness
	tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

172378

	registered interest
	date	06/01/2015
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Ministers: Correspondence
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether Government Ministers routinely acknowledge written communications from members of Parliament, including emails; and if not, why not.
	tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
	uin	HL3961
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/01/2015 answer text <p>Guidance on handling correspondence from Members of Parliament, Peers, MEPs and Members of devolved Administrations is available online.</p><p> </p><p>The guidance states that:</p><p> </p><p><em>'Individual departments' targets for routine correspondence from MPs should be a maximum of 20 working days. Departments should consider setting themselves more challenging targets'</em></p><p> </p><p>The guidance adds that, when delays occur, Departments should:</p><p> </p><p><em>'Ensure all correspondence is responded to as quickly as possible, keeping the MP informed at all times'</em></p><p> </p><p>Departments should apply the same standards when dealing with correspondence from Peers.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61196/guide-handling-gov-correspondence.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61196/guide-handling-gov-correspondence.pdf</a></p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Wallace of Saltaire question first answered 12/01/2015 14:40:07 answering member 1816 label Biography information for Lord Wallace of Saltaire
	tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

101003

	registered interest
	date	27/10/2014
	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	Iran
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the execution of Reyhaneh Jabbari on 25 October, what evidence they have to demonstrate that the United Kingdom’s resumption of direct contact with Iran on 20 February has had a positive effect in reducing capital punishment in Iran; and what are the comparative figures for male and female prisoners executed in Iran during each of the last four 6-month periods.
	tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
	uin	HL2459
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2014 answer text <p>We were saddened to hear of the execution in Iran of Reyhaneh Jabbari, especially as there were questions around due process in her case. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth East (Mr Ellwood), made a statement on 25 October urging Iran to put a moratorium on all executions.</p><p>Obtaining accurate figures on executions in Iran is difficult. The UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Iran reports of 852 executions in Iran between July 2013 and June 2014. However, as the Iranian government does not publicise every execution, it is difficult to obtain reliable figures.</p><p>The UK opposes the use of the death penalty in all circumstances, and we will continue to use our bilateral relationship to encourage Iran to improve their human rights situation.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 06/11/2014 14:36:50 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

101004

	registered interest
	date	27/10/2014
	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	Foreign Policy
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 24 October (HL2012), on what moral or humanitarian basis they have developed their policies in respect of (1) Bosnians, (2) Palestinians, and (3) Turkish-Cypriots; and what underlying principles are being applied in each case.
	tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
	uin	HL2460
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/11/2014 answer text <p>UK interests and values remain at the heart of our foreign policy development. We also take into account international law (including human rights treaties and obligations), relevant UN resolutions and applicable provisions of the relevant regional organisations. However, a one-size-fits-all approach to countries or territories, or to groups of countries or regions would fail to recognise the often varied, complex and unique circumstances in which the international community and we are engaged.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 10/11/2014 14:34:45 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

101005

	registered interest
	date	27/10/2014
	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	Cyprus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 24 October (HL2012), what is their assessment of the conduct over 40 years of the UN-led talks on the Cyprus problem that began in 1975; what impact they consider that the Greek<b>-</b>Cypriot rejection of the United Nation’s Annan Plan in 2004 has had on the right of Turkish-Cypriots to recognition; and on what grounds they still subscribe to an international embargo in respect of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
	tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
	uin	HL2461
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/11/2014 answer text <p>Over the years, variable progress has been made to reach a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus. In 2004, the Government assessed that the Annan Plan represented the best available blueprint for settlement. Although the Greek Cypriots did not accept that plan, UN-led efforts continued. We support the current round of talks, which resumed in February on the basis of the Joint Declaration agreed by the two communities. A comprehensive settlement remains the best way to address the concerns of both communities, and for all Cypriots to enjoy the benefits of EU membership.</p><p>No country, except Turkey, recognises the so-called “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus”. However, the UK strongly supports the ending of the isolation of the Turkish Cypriot community. We continue to work with European Commission to promote economic development and other opportunities for the Turkish Cypriots. We would also support measures to increase trading opportunities for the Turkish Cypriot community, including across the Green Line.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 10/11/2014 14:59:24 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

106151

	registered interest
	date	04/11/2014
	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	Cyprus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 21 October (HL2010), what ongoing assessment they have made of the status of, and variations in, the human rights of Turkish-Cypriots since the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee.
	tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
	uin	HL2623
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text <p>We maintain an interest in the human rights situation in Cyprus. Especially since the start of intercommunal tensions, the human rights of Cypriots of both communities have been affected. With regards to Turkish Cypriots, at Cyprus’ recent Universal Periodic Review at the UN Human Rights Council, the UK suggested that measures should be taken to enable them to participate effectively in cultural, social and economic life and public affairs. We recognise that the political situation has also given rise to human rights challenges for Greek Cypriots and for religious minorities on the island.</p><p>The most recent “Report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on the question of human rights in Cyprus” highlights a number of positive developments, as well as ongoing concerns. The UN notes that the persisting division of the island remains an obstacle to the full enjoyment of human rights by all Cypriots. The report concludes that the human rights situation in Cyprus would be greatly improved by the achievement of a comprehensive settlement. The Government shares this assessment.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 17/11/2014 16:20:15 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

106152

	registered interest
	date	04/11/2014
	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	Cyprus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 21 October (HL2011), what is the basis for their "genuine hope for a lasting settlement" in Cyprus; and what degree of resolution they consider the United Nations talks process to have achieved since 1975.
	tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
	uin	HL2624
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text <p>The two communities resumed their negotiations on 11 February 2014. The Joint Declaration contains an agreed set of parameters which give clear direction to the negotiators and the leaders. Talks have made progress since then, ordinary citizens on both sides of the Green Line are engaged, and the international community is supportive. There is also an improved appreciation, in Cyprus and in Turkey, of the political, economic, and security benefits of a settlement. The leaders of the two communities, Mr Anastasiades and Mr Eroğlu, have repeatedly confirmed their wish to reunify Cyprus.</p><p>The UN-facilitated talks have not yet achieved the ultimate goal of a comprehensive settlement. We are encouraging the communities to maintain their dialogue, so that the UN can continue supporting the Cypriots’ desire to reunify their shared island.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 17/11/2014 14:40:16 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

106153

	registered interest
	date	04/11/2014
	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	Cyprus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 21 October (HL2011), what tangible support for Turkish-Cypriots they have provided since the Greek-Cypriots’ rejection of the 2004 Annan Plan and the Republic of Cyprus' admittance to the European Union.
	tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
	uin	HL2625
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text <p>I refer the noble Lord to the response the Commercial Secretary to the Treasury, the noble Lord Deighton, gave on 7 January 2014 to the noble Lord Sharkey, Official Report, column WA251-WA252.</p><p>Since 2004 the Government has funded projects for the Turkish Cypriot community worth a total of approximately £4.2m. These projects have accompanied a sizeable EU aid programme, and have helped prepare the Turkish Cypriots to reach and implement a sustainable and comprehensive settlement in Cyprus.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 17/11/2014 14:39:43 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

106154

	registered interest
	date	04/11/2014
	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	Cyprus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 24 October (HL2012), what assessment they have made of the impact the public support for the Greek-Cypriot case by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has had on (1) the general perception of their policy on Cyprus, and (2) public confidence in their stated Northern Ireland policy.
	tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
	uin	HL2626
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text <p>We have made no such assessments. Further to my previous reply on 24 October 2014, Official Report, column WA106, the Government’s policy with regards to a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus has not changed.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 17/11/2014 16:20:44 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

65220

	registered interest
	date	01/07/2014
	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	Cyprus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to reports in the Cypriot media that the President of the Republic of Cyprus or his Foreign Minister have rebuked countries whose ambassadors have consulted with the TRNC's Foreign Minister Ozdil Nami, whether this has included the United Kingdom's High Commissioner; and, if so, whether they have issued or intend to issue any reprimand.
	tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
	uin	HL756
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2014 answer text <p>On 1 July 2014, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus circulated, to all accredited diplomatic missions including the British High Commission, a Note Verbale concerning meetings and contacts with the Turkish Cypriot community. We have not issued, and do not intend to issue, any formal response.</p><p>We consider it important to maintain a range of contacts across both Cypriot communities, particularly in the context of renewed efforts to reach a comprehensive settlement. The UK's good relations and long-standing contacts with the Turkish Cypriot community are maintained in a way which is consistent with our policy on recognition, and in full support of the goal of reunification.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Warsi question first answered 09/07/2014 14:23:32 answering member 3839 label Biography information for Baroness Warsi
	tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass