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1348522
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-20more like thismore than 2021-07-20
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading ACP Countries: EU External Relations more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the principles outlined in the successor to the Cotonou Agreement and the effect of the implementation of that successor agreement on the UK's interests. more like this
tabling member constituency Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner more like this
tabling member printed
David Simmonds more like this
uin 903006 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2021-07-20more like thismore than 2021-07-20
answer text <p>We continue to work with the EU and our African partners on a range of priority global issues, in line with the Integrated Review and to be a force for good in the world.</p><p>The proposed successor to the Cotonou Agreement covers objectives which we share, including contributing to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. I welcome their progress on these areas.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East more like this
answering member printed James Duddridge more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-20T14:56:06.933Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-20T14:56:06.933Z
answering member
1559
label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge more like this
tabling member
4872
label Biography information for David Simmonds more like this
1348523
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-20more like thismore than 2021-07-20
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Anoosheh Ashoori more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What progress he has made on making an assessment of the potential merits of granting diplomatic protection to Anoosheh Ashoori. more like this
tabling member constituency Lewisham East more like this
tabling member printed
Janet Daby more like this
uin 903009 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2021-07-20more like thismore than 2021-07-20
answer text <p>We have received Mr Ashoori’s application for diplomatic protection. The Foreign Secretary is considering the matter carefully. We remain committed to securing Mr Ashoori’s immediate and permanent release. We have been supporting Mr Ashoori’s family since we became aware of his detention. The Foreign Secretary has remained in contact with the family to reinforce the UK's efforts to bring him home. He last met them on 17 June.</p><p>We will continue to press for consular access and appropriate medical care until he is released.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree more like this
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-20T14:57:19.18Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-20T14:57:19.18Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4698
label Biography information for Janet Daby more like this
1348524
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-20more like thismore than 2021-07-20
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Crimea: Politics and Government more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in the Crimea. more like this
tabling member constituency Elmet and Rothwell more like this
tabling member printed
Alec Shelbrooke more like this
uin 903015 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2021-07-20more like thismore than 2021-07-20
answer text <p>Seven years on from Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea, we continue to make clear to Moscow that Crimea is, and will remain part of Ukraine. Russia must withdraw forces and end illegitimate control.</p><p>Under UK leadership, G7 Foreign Ministers issued statements on 18 March, to mark the seventh anniversary of Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea, and on 12 April, calling for de-escalation following Russia's build-up of military forces in Crimea and near the Ukrainian border. At the G7 Cornwall Summit in June, G7 leaders called on Russia to withdraw military troops and materiel from Crimea. The Foreign Secretary has raised these matters directly with his counterparts, including on 17 June with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov.</p><p>We will continue to call for international monitoring missions to have access to Crimea, currently denied by Russia. We have contributed nearly £700,000 this financial year to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission, which monitors and documents human rights abuses in Crimea. We welcome and support Ukraine’s proposal to establish an International Crimean Platform. We are exploring what role we can play<strong>.</strong></p><p>We also remain deeply concerned about ongoing human rights abuses experienced by minorities in Crimea, including Crimean Tatars.</p>
answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
answering member printed Wendy Morton more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-20T14:54:45.817Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-20T14:54:45.817Z
answering member
4358
label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
tabling member
3997
label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke more like this
1348525
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-20more like thismore than 2021-07-20
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Equality and Poverty more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps he is taking to ensure that tackling poverty and inequality throughout the world remains a priority for his Department. more like this
tabling member constituency Penrith and The Border more like this
tabling member printed
Dr Neil Hudson more like this
uin 903020 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2021-07-20more like thismore than 2021-07-20
answer text <p>Poverty reduction is at the core of the mission of the new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. It is fundamental to all seven of our strategic priorities for development and ODA spending.</p><p>By bringing our development and diplomatic expertise together in the new FCDO, and coordinating all UK activity in country better, we are using the full resources of Her Majesty’s Government to tackle poverty and reduce inequality.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East more like this
answering member printed James Duddridge more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-20T14:56:34.95Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-20T14:56:34.95Z
answering member
1559
label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge more like this
tabling member
4853
label Biography information for Dr Neil Hudson more like this
1348546
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-20more like thismore than 2021-07-20
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Foreign Relations more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps he is taking to enhance UK soft power overseas. more like this
tabling member constituency Hastings and Rye more like this
tabling member printed
Sally-Ann Hart more like this
uin 903016 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2021-07-20more like thismore than 2021-07-20
answer text <p>The Integrated Review highlighted the UK’s status as a soft power superpower.</p><p>The FCDO is continuing to fund projects and programmes that support UK soft power, including through a 27% increase this year in funding for the British Council</p><p>Since 2016, we have provided over £370m via the BBC World2020 programme, which has seen the creation of 12 new language services, and we continue to support our Chevening, Marshall and Commonwealth scholarships.</p><p>Our international leadership and determination to work as a force for good in the world is an important part of our soft power, as we are seeing through our hosting of the G7 and COP26, and our support for a globally accessible Covid-19 vaccine.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
answering member printed Wendy Morton more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-20T21:14:55.367Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-20T21:14:55.367Z
answering member
4358
label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
tabling member
4842
label Biography information for Sally-Ann Hart more like this
1347773
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-19more like thismore than 2021-07-19
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading OnlyFans more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if Ofcom will assess whether OnlyFans online platform and app is in breach of the Audio-Visual Media regulations. more like this
tabling member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne Central more like this
tabling member printed
Chi Onwurah more like this
uin 34488 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2021-07-23more like thismore than 2021-07-23
answer text <p>Ofcom has been the national regulator for the video-sharing platform (VSP) regime since the Audiovisual Media Services Regulations came into force on 1 November 2020. For the first time, these regulations require UK-established VSPs, such as OnlyFans, to comply with new rules around protecting users from harmful content. Throughout the implementation of this novel regulation, Ofcom has been actively engaging with OnlyFans and other VSPs to ensure they understand their regulatory obligations and the steps they may need to take to ensure compliance.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>However, if Ofcom were to find a VSP provider in breach of the VSP requirements, it has the ability to investigate using its information gathering powers. Ofcom is also able to take robust enforcement action which can include imposing significant financial penalties and, in the most serious instances, issuing a direction to suspend or restrict a platform provider from providing a service.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
answering member constituency Gosport more like this
answering member printed Caroline Dinenage more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-23T12:03:08.983Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-23T12:03:08.983Z
answering member
4008
label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage more like this
tabling member
4124
label Biography information for Chi Onwurah more like this
1347622
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-16more like thismore than 2021-07-16
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Educational Institutions: Coronavirus more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether he plans to review the self-isolation requirements in educational settings before the new school year. more like this
tabling member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys more like this
tabling member printed
Paul Maynard more like this
uin 34478 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2021-07-26more like thismore than 2021-07-26
answer text <p>In line with Step 4 of the roadmap, nurseries, schools, and colleges are no longer routinely required to undertake contact tracing for pupils and staff. Instead, those who test positive will be subject to the normal test and trace process, which will identify close contacts.</p><p>From 16 August 2021, children under the age of 18 years old, and staff who are fully vaccinated, will no longer be required to self-isolate if they are contacted by NHS Test and Trace as a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case. Instead, they will be advised to take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. The Department encourages all individuals to take a PCR test if advised to do so.</p><p>18 year-olds will be treated in the same way as children up until four months after their 18th birthday to allow them the opportunity to get fully vaccinated, at which point they will be subject to the same rules as adults. Therefore, if they choose not to get vaccinated, they will need to self-isolate if identified as a close contact.</p><p>Nurseries, schools, and colleges will continue to have a role in working with health protection teams in the case of a local outbreak. If there is a COVID-19 outbreak or if central Government offers the area an enhanced response package, a director of public health might advise a nursery, school or college to temporarily reintroduce some control measures.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-26T15:23:39.427Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-26T15:23:39.427Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
tabling member
3926
label Biography information for Paul Maynard more like this
1347623
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-16more like thismore than 2021-07-16
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Coronavirus: Vaccination more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that people who took part in covid-19 vaccine trials for products not yet approved are able to (a) certify their vaccine status and (b) access alternative vaccines through the NHS. more like this
tabling member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys more like this
tabling member printed
Paul Maynard more like this
uin 34479 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2021-07-22more like thismore than 2021-07-22
answer text <p>The Government is working with clinical research sites to add participant information of COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials into the National Immunisation Management Service, in order to allow participants to access their NHS COVID Pass for both domestic and international travel purposes.</p><p> </p><p>When a former COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial participant becomes eligible for a vaccine currently in deployment, they may ask for the trial to be unblinded. If they have received two placebo doses, they may freely take up the vaccine doses offered to them. If they have received only one dose and a placebo, or are yet to receive a second dose, they may receive an additional dose of the trialled vaccine if agreed by and available from the clinical trial sponsor or receive a single dose of a vaccine approved and currently in deployment, with the acknowledgement that safety data on the combination of the different vaccine is not yet available. If they have received two doses of the vaccine, they will not need additional doses under current guidance.</p>
answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon more like this
answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-22T15:46:02.567Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-22T15:46:02.567Z
answering member
4113
label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi more like this
tabling member
3926
label Biography information for Paul Maynard more like this
1347626
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-16more like thismore than 2021-07-16
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Members: Correspondence more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to respond to the letter from the hon. Member for Warley dated 13 May 2021 on Mr Ahmed and test and trace. more like this
tabling member constituency Warley more like this
tabling member printed
John Spellar more like this
uin 34429 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2021-08-11more like thismore than 2021-08-11
answer text <p>We replied to the hon. Member on 9 August 2021.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Charnwood more like this
answering member printed Edward Argar more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-08-11T09:18:50.813Zmore like thismore than 2021-08-11T09:18:50.813Z
answering member
4362
label Biography information for Edward Argar more like this
tabling member
318
label Biography information for John Spellar more like this
1347629
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-16more like thismore than 2021-07-16
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Re-employment more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the Answer of 21 May 2021 to Question 1169, whether he has (a) considered that evidence from Acas' fact finding exercise and (b) drawn any conclusions from that evidence. more like this
tabling member constituency Slough more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi more like this
uin 34553 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2021-07-26more like thismore than 2021-07-26
answer text <p>Last year, we asked the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) to collect evidence into how fire and rehire is being used by employers. This report was published on 8 June and is available from <a href="https://www.acas.org.uk/fire-and-rehire-report" target="_blank">https://www.acas.org.uk/fire-and-rehire-report</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has considered the findings of the report. We remain clear that we expect all employers to treat their employees fairly and in the spirit of partnership. Using threats about firing and rehiring as a negotiation tactic is unacceptable. We expect employers and employees to negotiate new terms and conditions and there are laws around how this must be done, and protections in place when firms are considering redundancies.</p><p> </p><p>This is clearly a complex area for both businesses and workers. That is why we have asked Acas to produce better, more comprehensive, clearer guidance to help employers explore all the options before considering “fire and rehire” and encourage good employment relations practice.</p>
answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam more like this
answering member printed Paul Scully more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-26T14:23:02.247Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-26T14:23:02.247Z
answering member
4414
label Biography information for Paul Scully more like this
tabling member
4638
label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi more like this