@prefix rdf: . @prefix xsd: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix skos: . @prefix rdfs: . @prefix api: . @prefix parl: . rdfs:label "Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool" . parl:answer ; parl:answeringDeptId "16" ; parl:answeringDeptPrinted "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:answeringDeptShortName "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:answeringDeptSortName "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:hansardHeading "Israel: Palestinians" ; parl:houseId "2" ; parl:legislature ; parl:questionText "To ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the number of Palestinian children detained in prison in Israel; whether, and to what extent, they consider such detentions to violate Article 147 of the Geneva Convention; and whether they intend to call for penal sanctions under that Convention against persons who commit unlawful deportation, transfers or confinement." ; parl:registeredInterest false ; parl:tablingMember ; parl:tablingMemberPrinted "Lord Hylton" ; parl:uin "HL15548" ; dcterms:date "2019-05-07"^^xsd:dateTime . rdfs:label "Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass" . parl:answer ; parl:answeringDeptId "16" ; parl:answeringDeptPrinted "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:answeringDeptShortName "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:answeringDeptSortName "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:hansardHeading "Pakistan: Marriage" ; parl:houseId "2" ; parl:legislature ; parl:questionText "To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they welcome the decision of the Pakistan Senate to pass a bill to amend the Child Marriage Restraint Bill 1929 to set the minimum marriage age at 18 years in Pakistan; and whether they will consider ways in which UK aid to Pakistan could be used to facilitate the effective enforcement of that legislation." ; parl:registeredInterest false ; parl:tablingMember ; parl:tablingMemberPrinted "Lord Alton of Liverpool" ; parl:uin "HL15529" ; dcterms:date "2019-05-07"^^xsd:dateTime . parl:answer ; parl:answeringDeptId "16" ; parl:answeringDeptPrinted "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:answeringDeptShortName "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:answeringDeptSortName "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:hansardHeading "Israel: Palestinians" ; parl:houseId "2" ; parl:legislature ; parl:questionText "To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of Israel about the number of Palestinian properties being demolished, in particular those that have been demolished without warning or explanation." ; parl:registeredInterest false ; parl:tablingMember ; parl:tablingMemberPrinted "Baroness Tonge" ; parl:uin "HL15581" ; dcterms:date "2019-05-07"^^xsd:dateTime . parl:answer ; parl:answeringDeptId "16" ; parl:answeringDeptPrinted "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:answeringDeptShortName "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:answeringDeptSortName "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:hansardHeading "Israel: Bedouin" ; parl:houseId "2" ; parl:legislature ; parl:questionText "To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to secure the permanent protection and improvement of Bedouin villages in Israel and the West Bank, in particular Khan al-Ahmar." ; parl:registeredInterest false ; parl:tablingMember ; parl:tablingMemberPrinted "Lord Hylton" ; parl:uin "HL15547" ; dcterms:date "2019-05-07"^^xsd:dateTime . parl:answerText "

The UK is gravely concerned by Israeli proposals to relocate the Bedouin population from the E1 area, which the UN has said could constitute forcible transfer. We have also expressed our strong opposition to the proposed demolition of Khan al-Ahmar. We regularly raise our concerns with the Israeli authorities

" ; parl:answeringMember ; parl:answeringMemberPrinted "Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon" ; parl:dateOfAnswer "2019-05-21"^^xsd:dateTime ; parl:isMinisterialCorrection false ; parl:questionFirstAnswered "2019-05-21T13:17:02.897Z"^^xsd:dateTime . parl:answerText "

We have repeatedly made representations to the Government of Israel to end the demolition of Palestinian properties. Demolitions and evictions of Palestinians from their homes cause unnecessary suffering to ordinary Palestinians, call into question Israel's commitment to a viable two-state solution, and, in all but the most exceptional of cases, are contrary to International Humanitarian Law.

" ; parl:answeringMember ; parl:answeringMemberPrinted "Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon" ; parl:dateOfAnswer "2019-05-21"^^xsd:dateTime ; parl:isMinisterialCorrection false ; parl:questionFirstAnswered "2019-05-21T15:42:40.58Z"^^xsd:dateTime . rdfs:label "Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon" . parl:answer ; parl:answeringDeptId "16" ; parl:answeringDeptPrinted "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:answeringDeptShortName "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:answeringDeptSortName "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:hansardHeading "Israel: West Bank" ; parl:houseId "2" ; parl:legislature ; parl:questionText "To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that the government of Israel’s Ministry of Tourism has made monetary grants available for the construction of hotels in Area C of the West Bank." ; parl:registeredInterest false ; parl:tablingMember ; parl:tablingMemberPrinted "Baroness Tonge" ; parl:uin "HL15580" ; dcterms:date "2019-05-07"^^xsd:dateTime . rdfs:label "Biography information for Baroness Tonge" . parl:answer ; parl:answeringDeptId "16" ; parl:answeringDeptPrinted "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:answeringDeptShortName "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:answeringDeptSortName "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:hansardHeading "Israel: Golan Heights" ; parl:houseId "2" ; parl:legislature ; parl:questionText "To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Israel about the extension of Israeli laws, jurisdiction and administration to the Golan Heights; what were the outcomes of any such discussions; and what assessment they have made of whether that extension prejudices the possibility of peace in Syria." ; parl:registeredInterest false ; parl:tablingMember ; parl:tablingMemberPrinted "Lord Hylton" ; parl:uin "HL15546" ; dcterms:date "2019-05-07"^^xsd:dateTime . parl:answer ; parl:answeringDeptId "16" ; parl:answeringDeptPrinted "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:answeringDeptShortName "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:answeringDeptSortName "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:hansardHeading "Israeli Settlements" ; parl:houseId "2" ; parl:legislature ; parl:questionText "To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that the government of Israel intends to seize 95 acres of Palestinian-owned agricultural lands in order to build new roads for Israeli settlers; and what steps they intend to take to protect Palestinians who own and farm such land." ; parl:registeredInterest false ; parl:tablingMember ; parl:tablingMemberPrinted "Baroness Tonge" ; parl:uin "HL15579" ; dcterms:date "2019-05-07"^^xsd:dateTime . parl:answerText "

We have been clear to our Israeli counterparts that the UK views the Golan Heights as territory occupied by Israel. Annexation of territory by force is prohibited under international law, including the UN Charter. The UK did not recognise Israel's annexation in 1981 and we have no plans to change our position. On 26 March we reiterated our firm position on this matter at a meeting of the UN Security Council.

" ; parl:answeringMember ; parl:answeringMemberPrinted "Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon" ; parl:dateOfAnswer "2019-05-21"^^xsd:dateTime ; parl:isMinisterialCorrection false ; parl:questionFirstAnswered "2019-05-21T15:42:21.927Z"^^xsd:dateTime . parl:answerText "

We oppose any steps taken by the Israeli Government towards the expansion of settlements. Such settlements are illegal under international law and undermine the physical viability of the two-state solution. We reiterated this in the UK’s statement at the UN Security Council on 29 April. We continue to urge the Government of Israel to develop improved mechanisms for zoning, planning and permitting in Area C for the benefit of the Palestinian population, including by facilitating local Palestinian participation in such processes.

" ; parl:answeringMember ; parl:answeringMemberPrinted "Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon" ; parl:dateOfAnswer "2019-05-21"^^xsd:dateTime ; parl:isMinisterialCorrection false ; parl:questionFirstAnswered "2019-05-21T13:25:35.313Z"^^xsd:dateTime . skos:prefLabel "House of Lords" . parl:answer ; parl:answeringDeptId "16" ; parl:answeringDeptPrinted "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:answeringDeptShortName "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:answeringDeptSortName "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:hansardHeading "Cyprus: Military Alliances" ; parl:houseId "2" ; parl:legislature ; parl:questionText "To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the implications of the recent Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Cyprus for the Government’s role as a guarantor power under 1960 Treaty of Guarantee, and for the rights of the Turkish Cypriot community to be fairly represented on the island." ; parl:registeredInterest false ; parl:tablingMember ; parl:tablingMemberPrinted "Lord Maginnis of Drumglass" ; parl:uin "HL15555" ; dcterms:date "2019-05-07"^^xsd:dateTime . parl:answerText "

​The Defence and Security Co-operation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Cyprus builds on the existing Bilateral Defence and Co-operation Programme and strengthens our cooperation. The MoU has no implications for the UK's role as a Guarantor Power under the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee or for how the Turkish Cypriot community is represented on the island.

" ; parl:answeringMember ; parl:answeringMemberPrinted "Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon" ; parl:dateOfAnswer "2019-05-21"^^xsd:dateTime ; parl:isMinisterialCorrection false ; parl:questionFirstAnswered "2019-05-21T13:20:13.05Z"^^xsd:dateTime . parl:answerText "

​No British Government ministers have met with the family but we have made clear, both in public and with the Maltese Government, our support for justice to be served. We would consider any written request for a meeting if received.

" ; parl:answeringMember ; parl:answeringMemberPrinted "Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon" ; parl:dateOfAnswer "2019-05-21"^^xsd:dateTime ; parl:isMinisterialCorrection false ; parl:questionFirstAnswered "2019-05-21T13:16:38.24Z"^^xsd:dateTime . parl:answerText "

The UK welcomes the decision by the Pakistan Senate to pass the Child Marriage Restraint (Amendment) Bill 2019.

The UK provided £282 million to Pakistan for the financial year 2018-19 under the AAWAZ I: Voice and Accountability Programme to promote the rights of children, youth and women. Of this, around £400,000 was spent on preventing forced and early marriages. The Department For International Development (DFID) is considering ways in which UK aid could be used to facilitate the effective implementation of the legislation once the Child Marriage Restraint (Amendment) Bill is passed by the National Assembly, working with government institutions and communities to help end child marriage. DFID has set aside funding for interventions in support of ending child marriage under its AAWAZ II programme.

We will continue to urge the Government of Pakistan to take the steps necessary to comply in full with its human rights obligations to vulnerable groups, including women and girls, and to uphold the rule of law.

" ; parl:answeringMember ; parl:answeringMemberPrinted "Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon" ; parl:dateOfAnswer "2019-05-21"^^xsd:dateTime ; parl:isMinisterialCorrection false ; parl:questionFirstAnswered "2019-05-21T13:09:16.637Z"^^xsd:dateTime . parl:answerText "

We understand 203 Palestinian children were in Israeli military detention at the end of December 2018. It remains our assessment that the transfer of Palestinian child and adult detainees to prisons inside Israel is in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention. We continue to make representations on this important issue to the Israeli authorities as well as to ensure proper access for parents and legal advisers to Palestinian children under arrest by the Israeli authorities.

" ; parl:answeringMember ; parl:answeringMemberPrinted "Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon" ; parl:dateOfAnswer "2019-05-21"^^xsd:dateTime ; parl:groupedQuestionUIN "HL15548" ; parl:isMinisterialCorrection false ; parl:questionFirstAnswered "2019-05-21T13:17:33.267Z"^^xsd:dateTime . parl:answerText "

We oppose any steps taken by the Israeli Government towards the expansion of settlements. We consistently call for an immediate end to all actions that undermine the viability of the two-state solution, including the UK’s statement at the UN Security Council on 29 April, and we continue to raise with our Israeli counterparts our concerns about the destruction of Palestinian agricultural land that has been caused by settlement-related activity.

" ; parl:answeringMember ; parl:answeringMemberPrinted "Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon" ; parl:dateOfAnswer "2019-05-21"^^xsd:dateTime ; parl:isMinisterialCorrection false ; parl:questionFirstAnswered "2019-05-21T13:20:42.267Z"^^xsd:dateTime . parl:answerText "

We understand 203 Palestinian children were in Israeli military detention at the end of December 2018. It remains our assessment that the transfer of Palestinian child and adult detainees to prisons inside Israel is in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention. We continue to make representations on this important issue to the Israeli authorities as well as to ensure proper access for parents and legal advisers to Palestinian children under arrest by the Israeli authorities.

" ; parl:answeringMember ; parl:answeringMemberPrinted "Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon" ; parl:dateOfAnswer "2019-05-21"^^xsd:dateTime ; parl:groupedQuestionUIN "HL15549" ; parl:isMinisterialCorrection false ; parl:questionFirstAnswered "2019-05-21T13:17:33.217Z"^^xsd:dateTime . rdfs:label "Biography information for Baroness Helic" . parl:answer ; parl:answeringDeptId "16" ; parl:answeringDeptPrinted "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:answeringDeptShortName "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:answeringDeptSortName "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:hansardHeading "Daphne Caruana Galizia" ; parl:houseId "2" ; parl:legislature ; parl:questionText "To ask Her Majesty's Government whether any Government ministers have met the family of Daphne Caruana Galizia to offer support to efforts to achieve justice in her case." ; parl:registeredInterest false ; parl:tablingMember ; parl:tablingMemberPrinted "Baroness Helic" ; parl:uin "HL15540" ; dcterms:date "2019-05-07"^^xsd:dateTime . rdfs:label "Biography information for Lord Hylton" . parl:answer ; parl:answeringDeptId "16" ; parl:answeringDeptPrinted "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:answeringDeptShortName "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:answeringDeptSortName "Foreign and Commonwealth Office" ; parl:hansardHeading "Israel: Palestinians" ; parl:houseId "2" ; parl:legislature ; parl:questionText "To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they will take to ensure proper access for parents and legal advisers to Palestinian children under arrest by Israel." ; parl:registeredInterest false ; parl:tablingMember ; parl:tablingMemberPrinted "Lord Hylton" ; parl:uin "HL15549" ; dcterms:date "2019-05-07"^^xsd:dateTime . a api:ListEndpoint ; dcterms:hasPart ; api:definition . a api:Page ; "10"^^xsd:long ; "1"^^xsd:long ; "22"^^xsd:long ; dcterms:isPartOf ; api:definition ; api:extendedMetadataVersion ; api:items ( ) ; api:page "0"^^xsd:long ; ; .