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1110944

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date	10/04/2019
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	Spratly Islands: Military Bases
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whatt assessment has the Department made of the legality United Nations Law of the Sea Convention (UNCLOS) of the construction of bases in the Spratly Islands including as Mischief (Panganiban) Reef, Subi (Zamora) Reef and Fiery Cross (Kagitingan) Reef.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	243407
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2019 answer text <p>We take no sides in the sovereignty disputes in the South China Sea. But we are deeply committed to international law, including the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and upholding existing arbitrations.</p><p>We are therefore concerned by the militarisation of disputed features and any threat or implied threat of force. We monitor the situation and oppose any action which changes the facts on the ground, raises tensions or hinders the chance of peaceful settlement of the disputes.</p><p>​</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 23/04/2019 13:53:44 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1110946

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
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	Middle East: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will publish the outcomes of the Warsaw Conference on 14 February 2019 in Poland that was attended by representatives of Israel, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Morocco, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Tunisia, France, Germany, the US and the United Kingdom.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	243409
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2019 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary held constructive discussions during and on the margins of the Warsaw Conference in February. He discussed a wide range of issues related to Middle East security, and on 13 February the Foreign Secretary co-hosted a meeting of the Yemen Quad, where they highlighted their commitment to progress on Yemen, which is at a critical juncture.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 23/04/2019 14:53:25 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1110957

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
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	Sudan: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what his policy is on the role of the opposition in Sudan.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	243323
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>We frequently engage with a broad spectrum of opposition and civil society groups both in London and Sudan. The UK has consistently called on the Sudanese authorities to allow for a credible and inclusive political dialogue in a conducive environment with all key Sudanese actors. We urge the Sudanese authorities, as well as the opposition, to embrace their responsibilities and engage in the development of a legitimate and inclusive political system that meets the requests of the Sudanese people​</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin grouped question UIN 243324 question first answered 15/04/2019 12:55:52 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1110958

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
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	Sudan: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, which opposition Groups in Suday, the UK Government has held discussions with.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	243324
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>We frequently engage with a broad spectrum of opposition and civil society groups both in London and Sudan. The UK has consistently called on the Sudanese authorities to allow for a credible and inclusive political dialogue in a conducive environment with all key Sudanese actors. We urge the Sudanese authorities, as well as the opposition, to embrace their responsibilities and engage in the development of a legitimate and inclusive political system that meets the requests of the Sudanese people​</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin grouped question UIN 243323 question first answered 15/04/2019 12:55:52 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1110974

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
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	Sudan: Politics and Government
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 his counterparts in African countries on the decision of the Troika to support the installation of an alternative government to the Bashir regime.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	243328
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2019 answer text <p>We recognise the importance of Sudan's neighbours and the wider region at this important time and continue to engage with them and the wider international community to support any process that delivers credibly the demands of the people of Sudan. Our Troika statement of 9 April was clear that the UK and our Troika partners, Norway and the United States, will support a political transition in Sudan that credibly responds to protestor demands. We also welcome the statement of the African Union of 11 April expressing solidarity with the people of Sudan, a commitment to support them, and that this military take-over is not the appropriate response to the challenges facing Sudan.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 23/04/2019 14:56:05 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1110977

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
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	Sudan: Politics and Government
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 civil security situation in (a) Khartoum, (b) Darfur and (c) the rest of Sudan.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	243329
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>We have been particularly concerned by the security situation in Sudan since protests began in December 2018, are monitoring closely, and have condemned the use of lethal force and violence on peaceful protestors across Sudan. Following the announcement of the removal of President Bashir and establishment of a military council led by General Ouf, we have become further concerned for the stability of the security situation. We urge the Sudanese authorities, as well as the opposition, to embrace their responsibilities and engage in the development of a legitimate and inclusive political system that meets the requests of the Sudanese people and ensure there is no more violence used against them.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 15/04/2019 12:57:35 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1110985

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
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	Human Rights
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 are in place to ensure (a) the protection of and (b) assistance to human rights defenders in overseas states.
tabling member constituency	Colne Valley
tabling member printed	Thelma Walker
uin	243566
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2019 answer text <p>The UK recognises the important work that human rights defenders (HRDs) do to protect and defend the full range of human rights. Our network of embassies and high commissions will continue to work with HRDs, using the recently updated UK Guidelines on Working with Human Rights Defenders. We support HRDs in a variety of ways: sometimes through financial support, but more often the value we provide is by getting to know prominent HRDs and supporting them either publicly or privately. There is no single template for doing this. It is for Heads of Mission to decide how to implement and use the guidelines, in a manner appropriate to the local context. The UK will continue to use the multilateral system to press for strong guidelines for the treatment of human rights defenders by states. At the high-level meeting on HRDs at the UN of 18 December, we called on governments to allow HRDs to fight for human rights; and enable civil society to engage and challenge governments without fear. In November, we co-sponsored a new UN General Assembly resolution on freedom of assembly and association, further strengthening support for civil society and human rights defenders.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 23/04/2019 14:04:48 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4649 label Biography information for Thelma Walker

1110987

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
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	Brunei: Minority Groups
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 has he had with his (a) Bruneian counterpart and (b) other international partners on the effect of the new penal code in Brunei on (i) the LGBT+ community and (ii) other minority groups.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	243534
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary and I met Brunei’s Foreign Minister Dato Erywan and Finance Minister Dato Amin Liew in London on 11 April. Ahead of this meeting the Foreign Secretary spoke to Dato Erywan on 4 April. The Foreign Secretary expressed the UK’s deep concern about the implementation of the final phases of the Sharia Penal Code in Brunei.</p><p>The Foreign Secretary has not yet raised the matter with his international counterparts or direct with the LGBT community and other minority groups. But he has made public his opposition to the implementation of Sharia Penal Code in Brunei and has made clear that he will speak out to defend our values globally, including the freedom to be who you are and to love without fear.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 15/04/2019 15:38:47 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

1110989

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
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	Travel Information: LGBT+ People
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 his Department has to issue specialist travel advice for LGBT+ people travelling abroard.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	243535
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>​The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) provides travel advice for 225 countries and territories to help British people make informed decisions about foreign travel and plan for a safe trip. We include information and advice for LGBT+ travellers, as well as a link to our LGBT travel guidance page, in the 'Local laws and customs' section of our country travel advice pages. We keep all of our travel advice under constant review and make regular updates, so we encourage all travellers to check our travel advice for their destination regularly and to consider signing up for email alerts before they travel.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 15/04/2019 12:59:25 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

1110990

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
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: Brexit
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 deprioritised any Statutory Instruments in relation to the UK leaving the EU; and if he will publish the criteria his Department uses to deprioritise those Instruments.
tabling member constituency	Walsall South
tabling member printed	Valerie Vaz
uin	243432
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>​In preparation for no deal, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has laid Statutory Instruments (SIs) relating to sanctions, the Kimberley Process and the Overseas Territories, under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act (2018) and EU Withdrawal Act (2018). On sanctions, the FCO decided to lay Regulations before exit for those regimes with particular UK interests and where the EU's designations might change after exit. It was decided that it was not necessary to have a full domestic SI in place for other regimes for exit day, because it was possible to rely on retained EU law for a period.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 15/04/2019 13:52:45 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	4076 label Biography information for Valerie Vaz