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1043051

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date	17/01/2019
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: Peace Negotiations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the merits of participation by women’s organisations in the UN-led peace consultations on Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, West Derby
tabling member printed	Stephen Twigg
uin	209735
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>We continue to advocate actively for the inclusion of women in the Yemeni peace process and encourage political actors to take women’s views into account. Through the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) we support projects with UN Women which aim to increase Yemeni women’s capacity to influence political/conflict actors and the peace process, including through the Yemeni Women Pact. CSSF projects also support the inclusion of women in Track II political dialogue, and in local peacebuilding initiatives. During last month’s peace talks in Stockholm, UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths invited eight women, representing different political parties, civil society, activists and development workers in Yemen, to assist him during negotiations. Our Embassy also used our social media accounts in the run up to Stockholm to encourage the parties to include women in their delegations.</p><p>​</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 24/01/2019 17:04:53 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	167 label Biography information for Stephen Twigg

1043072

registered interest
date	17/01/2019
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: Humanitarian 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 recent assessment he has made of the progress on reopening the Sanaa-Hodeidah road in Yemen; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, West Derby
tabling member printed	Stephen Twigg
uin	209736
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>Since it came into effect in Hodeidah on 18 December, the fragile ceasefire has continued to hold and there has been a general de-escalation by both sides around the city. We are aware of reports of frontline incidents and skirmishing but these remain low. We urge all parties to support and facilitate the UN’s efforts and to implement the redeployment of forces in Hodeidah as agreed during the Stockholm talks. We welcome the arrival of General Patrick Cammaert, Head of the UN Redeployment Coordination Committee, and welcome the UK-drafted UN Security Council Resolution 2452 establishing a six month UN mission to monitor the Hodeidah ceasefire.</p><p>​</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 24/01/2019 17:06:18 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	167 label Biography information for Stephen Twigg

1043089

registered interest
date	17/01/2019
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	Paul Whelan
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assistance his Department has provided to Paul Whelan and his family following his detention in Russia.
tabling member constituency	Tooting
tabling member printed	Dr Rosena Allin-Khan
uin	209864
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>Foreign &amp; Commonwealth Office officials sought access to Mr Whelan on 3 January after being informed by the Russian Authorities and the US Embassy in Moscow that he was a British national. We are in regular contact with the Russian Government to push for consular access, most recently on 21 January. We are working closely with the US, Canadian and Irish Embassies in Moscow, who also have a consular responsibility for Mr Whelan, to ensure a co-ordinated approach to Mr Whelan’s health and wellbeing. We are in touch with Mr Whelan’s family.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 24/01/2019 16:39:32 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	4573 label Biography information for Dr Rosena Allin-Khan

1043104

registered interest
date	17/01/2019
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: Peace Negotiations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what plans he has to meet UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths before the next round of peace talks on Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	209751
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary and UN Special Envoy talk regularly. The UK has played a leading role in diplomatic efforts, working closely with the UN Special Envoy. The timing and location of the next round of talks has not yet been confirmed, but we urge the parties to co-operate with the Special Envoy in this and act in good faith to implement the agreements made in Stockholm. The UK remains closely engaged and stands ready to provide further support.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 24/01/2019 17:03:32 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

1043105

registered interest
date	17/01/2019
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	Bangladesh: Elections
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many independent election observers (a) his Department and (b) other nations provided for the general election in Bangladesh; and what assessment he has made of the legitimacy of that election.
tabling member constituency	St Albans
tabling member printed	Mrs Anne Main
uin	209769
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2019 answer text <p>​In partnership with USAID and the Swiss Development Cooperation, the Department for International Development supported a total of 4542 domestic observers deployed during the Bangladesh Election. The EU sent a two person Election Expert Mission. The Government of Bangladesh refused permission for deployment of 9300 observers from 15 NGOs. On 1 January I released a statement expressing my concern about the conduct of the Bangladesh general election. There have been numerous credible allegations of irregularities, blocks on proper observation and the intimidation of voters. I repeated my concerns regarding the election to the Bangladesh High Commissioner when we met on 10 January. I have urged the Government of Bangladesh to carry out a full, credible and transparent resolution of all complaints related to the conduct of the elections.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 23/01/2019 14:33:24 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	1568 label Biography information for Mrs Anne Main

1043141

registered interest
date	17/01/2019
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 and Commonwealth Office: Pay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what information his Department holds on the rate of remuneration for (a) cleaners, (b) security guards and (c) catering staff in his Department in (i) Greater London and (ii) outside Greater London.
tabling member constituency	Stoke-on-Trent Central
tabling member printed	Gareth Snell
uin	209894
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office can confirm that the minimum rate of remuneration for Cleaners, Guards and Catering staff in London is the London Living Wage (£10.20 ph). Outside London the minimum rate of remuneration for Cleaners and Catering staff is the National Living Wage (£7.83 ph). For Security Guards outside London the rate of remuneration is £9.30 ph, exceeding the UK Living Wage.​</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 24/01/2019 17:02:22 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4595 label Biography information for Gareth Snell

1042272

registered interest
date	16/01/2019
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	India: Demolition
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to the Indian Government on the demolition of the homes of British and EU citizens in Daman, India.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	209288
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2019 answer text <p>Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. I have asked our officials in the British Deputy High Commission in Mumbai to investigate further and will update you in due course. ​</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 21/01/2019 17:19:52 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

1042291

registered interest
date	16/01/2019
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	United Nations: Sexual Offences
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with United Nations representatives on the recent findings of a report from that organisation that one third of UN staff and contractors have experienced sexual harassment in the last two years.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	209293
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2019 answer text <p>The UK has been anticipating this report and is deeply concerned by its findings. Whilst the UK welcomes the UN Secretary General's initial response, we urge the UN to increase its efforts to tackle sexual harassment and will look for the earliest opportunity to discuss this with them. The Foreign and Development Secretaries raised the issue of sexual harassment with the UN Secretary-General last December and the Minister for the Commonwealth and the UN discussed the issue with the Under Secretary-General Head of the UN Task Force on Sexual Harassment in October. Senior officials have also been in regular contact with senior United Nations representatives to push for action to tackle these issues.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 21/01/2019 17:13:34 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1042355

registered interest
date	16/01/2019
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	Laurent Gbagbo
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of the acquittal of Laurent Gbagbo on the efforts of the International Criminal Court to enforce human rights standards.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	209371
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2019 answer text <p>On 15 January, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber, by majority acquitted Laurent Gbagbo and Charles Blé Goudé of all charges. These judgments have been reached following an independent and impartial judicial process. Our thoughts are with the victims of violence in Cote d'Ivoire and their families. The UK government firmly believes that those who have perpetrated war crimes and crimes against humanity should be held fully accountable. The ICC can play an important role in ending impunity for the most serious international crimes. It has our full support in pursuing the mandate it was given under ICC Statute.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 21/01/2019 17:14:30 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1042356

registered interest
date	16/01/2019
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	Omar al-Bashir
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what estimate he has made of the number of UK allies that have failed to comply with the International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Omar al-Bashir as a result of him being allowed through their territory since 2010.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	209372
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2019 answer text <p>The Government's policy remains to encourage states to comply with their international legal obligations to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC), in particular with respect to the execution of ICC arrest warrants. We pursue this policy through a range of fora, including the Security Council, but note that any action by the Security Council requires the agreement of its permanent members. We do not have an estimate of countries that have failed to comply with the ICC in the case of Omar al-Bashir.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 21/01/2019 14:54:50 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens