10 Biography information for Lord Wigley Foreign and Commonwealth Office false To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have made representations to the government of Pakistan concerning reports of human rights violations in that country. 2016-10-19 2 Foreign and Commonwealth Office HL2437 Pakistan: Human Rights Foreign and Commonwealth Office 16 2016-10-31T14:46:34.14Z Baroness Anelay of St Johns false 2016-10-31 Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns ​We remain concerned about reports of human rights abuses in Pakistan. Our concerns are reflected in the latest update to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office annual human rights report. We continue to urge Pakistan to honour in practice all its human rights obligations and uphold the rule of law. During his visit to Pakistan in March, the former Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr Hammond), raised the importance we attach to safeguarding the rights of all Pakistani citizens regardless of ethnicity, faith or gender. House of Lords Lord Wigley true Islamic State: Yazidis 16 2016-10-27 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Foreign and Commonwealth Office Foreign and Commonwealth Office HL2780 To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the extent of the trafficking of Yazidi women by Daesh in Iraq and Syria; what countries have been identified as their destination; and what representations they have made to the governments of those countries in relation to identifying and assisting any such women and girls. Biography information for Baroness Helic 2 2016-11-09T15:27:24.187Z Baroness Anelay of St Johns false 2016-11-09 ​In June 2016 the Human Rights Council published a report detailing the horrific extent of trafficking of Yezidi women within Iraq and Syria. We do not have any evidence to suggest that Yezidi women are being trafficked outside of Iraq and Syria. We continue to work closely with our Global Coalition partners to defeat Daesh, including those in the region. Baroness Helic 2 HL1077 2022-06-20 To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to require currency exchange services for consumers to display both (1) the live interbank exchange rate, and (2) the commission charged, following the UK’s departure from the EU. Lord Birt 2022-06-28T15:28:52.777Z Baroness Penn false 2022-06-28 Biography information for Baroness Penn Where currency conversion is provided as part of a payment transaction, the Payment Services Regulations 2017 make requirements on UK payment service providers regarding disclosure of fees and charges to the payer, for example, the exchange rate used for a currency conversion transaction. Provisions under the Cross Border Payments Regulation, which continue to apply in the UK as part of retained EU law, also contribute to price transparency, with further requirements regarding how foreign exchange costs are communicated before a payment is made. The Government has no plans at this time to amend the requirements on firms, but keeps all policy under review.<p><strong> </strong></p>The Government recognises the importance of transparency of fees and charges in ensuring effective competition between payment service providers. These regulations, amongst other things, are intended to enable consumers to make informed decisions when making use of payment services including where currency conversion is offered as part of a payment transaction. 14 Treasury Bureaux de Change Biography information for Lord Birt Treasury Treasury false 2 false HL7868 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Baroness Tonge 16 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Foreign and Commonwealth Office Biography information for Baroness Tonge 2018-05-25T12:17:58.15Z Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon false 2018-05-25 Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon We will judge any proposal for an investigation on its merits. We urge that any investigation be independent and transparent, its findings be made public and, if wrongdoing is found, that those responsible be held to account. To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Minister of State for the Middle East on 19 April (HC135976), what assessment they have made of the ability of an organisation that investigates complaints made regarding its own conduct to be accountable, independent and transparent. Israel: Palestinians 2018-05-14 2021-03-15 2 Lord Kilclooney 2021-03-23T14:29:20.403Z Lord Agnew of Oulton false 2021-03-23 Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton We want to ensure that the whole of the UK can benefit from Freeports. The UK Government is holding ongoing discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive to establish at least one Freeport in Northern Ireland as soon as possible.<p> </p><p>The Northern Ireland Protocol does not prevent the establishment of Freeports in Northern Ireland. However, it is appropriate that we take the time, working with the Northern Ireland Executive, to ensure the Freeport offer fully aligns with the circumstances in Northern Ireland and our international obligations, and delivers for ports, businesses and communities in Northern Ireland.</p> Biography information for Lord Kilclooney Northern Ireland Protocol: Freeports HL14224 To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the implications of the Northern Ireland Protocol for the selection of any Northern Ireland ports as freeports. Treasury 14 Treasury false Treasury Lord Pendry 2020-06-09 Treasury HL5472 Biography information for Lord Pendry 14 Treasury 2 2020-06-23T16:48:39.17Z Lord Agnew of Oulton false 2020-06-23 We recognise that every region and community will be feeling the impacts of this crisis and we are working to monitor the impact of Covid-19 on local communities across the United Kingdom.<p> </p>In May, we announced measures to support students and universities. These included bringing forward £100m of research funding for vital research, and an estimated £2.6bn worth of tuition fee payments for providers to help manage cash flow.<p> </p><p>The Government has also confirmed that providers are eligible to apply for its support packages, including business loan support schemes, which the Office for Students (OfS) the regulator in England, estimates could be worth at least £700m to the sector, depending on eligibility and take up.</p><p> </p>We are working closely with local areas to make sure that individuals and businesses in all regions are directed to the right support during this difficult period. false Economic Situation: Coronavirus Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the economic impact the restrictions in place to address the COVID-19 pandemic has had on university cities and towns; and what financial assistance, if any, they intend to provide. Treasury Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 2 Baroness Janke HL784 false To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that an Israeli airstrike on an agrochemical warehouse in Gaza in May 2021 constituted the use of chemical weapons. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 2022-06-22T16:04:00.933Z Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon false 2022-06-22 We recognise Israel's legitimate need to deploy security measures and we encourage them to deploy these in a way that minimises tension and uses appropriate force. We call on Israel to abide by its obligations under international law and have a regular dialogue with Israel on legal issues relating to the occupation. Gaza: Israel 208 Biography information for Baroness Janke 2022-06-08 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Foreign and Commonwealth Office Foreign and Commonwealth Office Biography information for Lord Scriven Foreign and Commonwealth Office 2017-12-14T14:19:33.253Z Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon false 2017-12-14 We have raised the issue of Diraz with the Bahraini authorities and have been reassured that there is currently no blockade in place. false Bahrain: Police 16 HL3729 To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have made representations to the government of Bahrain over the police blockade of the village of Diraz since June 2016. 2 2017-11-29 Lord Scriven Foreign and Commonwealth Office Foreign and Commonwealth Office HL2850 2016-10-31 Baroness Tonge 16 2 false To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel regarding reports of a raid on al-Aqsa Mosque on 23 October. al-Aqsa Mosque Foreign and Commonwealth Office 2016-11-14T16:39:20.94Z Baroness Anelay of St Johns false 2016-11-14 We have not raised this specific issue with the Israeli authorities. The UK continues to support preservation of the longstanding status quo at the Haram al Sharif/Temple Mount compound. Gaza: Israel 2018-06-05 2 Foreign and Commonwealth Office To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the policy of Israel to create a variable buffer zone within the Gaza strip limiting the land available to those living there. 2018-06-18T16:09:00.443Z Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon false 2018-06-18 We have not made any assessment on this issue as there is not any official policy on the matter. Foreign and Commonwealth Office Baroness Tonge HL8388 Foreign and Commonwealth Office false 16 60233 1 0