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690323

	registered interest
	date	17/02/2017
	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	North Carolina: Transgender People
	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 Government has raised the issue of House Bill 2 in North Carolina with that state's authorities since the announcement that a Government office is to be located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Tom Brake
	uin	64020
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2017 answer text <p>​We made representations on House Bill 2 to the previous State Government in North Carolina. The UK fully supports efforts to prevent discrimination and promote tolerance, diversity and respect. Raleigh was chosen for a new UK trade office because of North Carolina's economic productivity and well-established research and development institutions, which offer opportunities to boost US-UK trade and investment<em>. </em></p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 27/02/2017 15:42:32 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

690310

	registered interest
	date	17/02/2017
	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	Cluster Munitions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 12 January 2017 to Question 58517, whether providing equipment to facilitate the use of cluster munitions is a violation of (a) the Convention on Cluster Munitions and (b) international humanitarian law.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Tom Brake
	uin	64184
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2017 answer text <p>​The use of cluster munitions is not unlawful under international law provided that they are not used in contravention of international humanitarian law, or contrary to a treaty obligation. As a State Party to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, the UK does not “Assist, encourage or induce anyone to engage in any activity prohibited to a State Party” under the Convention.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 27/02/2017 15:44:49 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
	tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

690308

	registered interest
	date	17/02/2017
	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	Andargachew Tsege
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether Andy Tsege was (a) extradited under an extradition treaty in place between Yemen and Ethiopia or (b) removed from Yemen under a judicial process which the Yemeni authorities did not recognise.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Tom Brake
	uin	64183
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2017 answer text <p>​The Ethiopian and Yemeni authorities have both stated that they have a bilateral treaty that permited Mr Tsege's extradition to Ethiopia. Foreign Office officials have previously requested a copy of the extradition agreement between Yemen and Ethiopia, but we have not been given one by either side.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 27/02/2017 15:51:49 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

692483

	registered interest
	date	21/02/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Human Rights: Advocacy
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps the Government is taking to ensure it provides robust and consistent advocacy on behalf of human rights defenders and in support of civic space in countries where the UK has strategic security and military interests.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Tom Brake
	uin	64847
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2017 answer text <p>While the Ministry of Defence seeks to respect and uphold human rights throughout its operations, advocacy for human rights activists overseas would not normally be classed as a military task.</p><p>Human rights abroad are the responsibility of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.</p> answering member constituency Hemel Hempstead answering member printed Mike Penning question first answered 27/02/2017 16:37:45 answering member 1528 label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning
	tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

690307

	registered interest
	date	17/02/2017
	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	Yemen: Military Intervention
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of the accuracy of the Saudi-led Coalition's Joint Incident Assessment Team's investigation into the 8 October 2016 bombing in Sana'a, Yemen.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Tom Brake
	uin	64182
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2017 answer text <p>The UK welcomes the release, on 15 October 2016, by the Joint Incidents Assessment Team of the outcomes of its initial investigation. It is important that the Coalition conducts thorough and conclusive investigations into incidents where it is alleged that International Humanitarian Law has been breached. The UK continues to believe that the Coalition has the best insight into its own military procedures and will be able to conduct the most thorough and conclusive investigations.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 27/02/2017 15:48:39 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

691878

	registered interest
	date	20/02/2017
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Air Pollution: EU Law
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she plans for the UK to be compliant with the 2008 Ambient Air Quality Directive.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Tom Brake
	uin	64339
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2017 answer text <p>The UK is meeting limit values for all pollutants covered by the Ambient Air Quality Directive other than those for nitrogen dioxide (NO<sub>2</sub>). We will continue to do more, especially to reduce levels of NO<sub>2</sub>.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will set out further measures this year, including consulting on a revised air quality plan on NO<sub>2</sub> by 24 April 2017 and publishing a final plan by 31 July 2017. The plan will set out the measures that will ensure the UK is compliant in the shortest time possible.</p><p> </p><p>In parallel, we are working to implement Clean Air Zones as quickly as possible. We are working closely with local authorities on the detailed design of the zones.</p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 27/02/2017 11:13:01 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
	tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

690304

	registered interest
	date	17/02/2017
	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	Bahrain: Military Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what training assistance his Department has given to the Bahrain Police on collecting relevant intelligence prior to demonstrations.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Tom Brake
	uin	64202
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2017 answer text <p>The Government has not provided the Bahrain Police with training on collecting relevant intelligence prior to demonstrations.</p><p>The UK continues to support Bahraini-led reform through a package of technical assistance. We believe it is not good enough to criticise countries from the sidelines. Only by working with Bahrain can we bring about the changes we would like to see in the country. Any assistance delivered by or on behalf of the Government complies with our domestic and international human rights obligations.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 27/02/2017 16:31:38 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

690301

	registered interest
	date	17/02/2017
	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	USA: Travel Restrictions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 10 February 2017 to Question 63225, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential change in the level of security risks to British citizens living in the countries listed for a potential travel ban to the US as a result of the Executive Order made by President Trump.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Tom Brake
	uin	64240
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2017 answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office keeps travel advice under close and constant review. Any changes in our assessment of the risks to British nationals will be reflected on our travel advice pages.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 27/02/2017 16:17:12 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

690313

	registered interest
	date	17/02/2017
	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	Andargachew Tsege
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department has taken to ensure Andy Tsege's safety while in prison.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Tom Brake
	uin	64185
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2017 answer text <p>The Ethiopian government are in no doubt over our concern for Mr Tsege and the priority we place upon his wellbeing. Our priorities are Mr Tsege's wellbeing, his access to legal representation, and to ensure that the death sentence is not carried out. In July 2015, as a result of extensive ministerial lobbying, Mr Tsege was moved from solitary detention by the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) to a Federal prison. Over the course of the past two and a half years Mr Tsege has received 13 consular visits. The most recent visit occurred on 15 December. Our Ambassador visited Mr Tsege to check on his welfare, discuss his legal access and pass on messages from his family.</p><p>The Foreign Secretary, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Boris Johnson) has personally raised this case on numerous occasions with the Ethiopian government, most recently on 17 February with the Foreign Minister, Dr Workneh. The Secretary of State for International Development, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Witham (Priti Patel), raised the case with the Ethiopian Prime Minister during her visit to Addis Ababa last month. Our Ambassador is heavily engaged and takes every opportunity to raise Mr Tsege's case at the highest levels with the Ethiopian government.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 27/02/2017 15:55:17 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

691975

	registered interest
	date	20/02/2017
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Deportation: Cameroon
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment the Government has made of the risks associated with returning English speaking failed asylum-seeking Cameroonians to Cameroon.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Tom Brake
	uin	64343
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2017 answer text <p>In accordance with our international obligations, the UK is required to consider asylum and human rights applications carefully on their individual merits. The Government takes its international responsibilities seriously and will grant protection to those in genuine need.</p><p> </p><p>Each individual assessment of an asylum claim is made against the background of the latest available country of origin information and any relevant caselaw. The country of origin information is based on evidence taken from a range of reliable sources, including reputable media outlets; local, national and international organisations, including human rights organisations; and information from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.</p><p> </p><p>The Home Office’s country of origin information, used in the asylum and other immigration decision making processes, is published on the gov.uk website. It is kept under constant review and updated periodically. Caseworkers also have access to an information request service for specific enquiries to deal with particular issues raised in individual applications.</p> answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill question first answered 27/02/2017 14:28:14 answering member 1562 label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill
	tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake