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1230852

registered interest
date	02/09/2020
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Hong Kong: Immigration
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Sugg on 5 August (HL7139), why they do not publish the results of their assessments of how many people they expect to take up the bespoke immigration route for British Nationals (Overseas) and their dependants; and what the result of their most recent assessment was.
tabling member printed	Lord Green of Deddington
uin	HL7646
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2020 answer text <p>Our offer to British Nationals (Overseas), (BN(O)s), is not about the numbers. The Government has taken decisive action to uphold our commitments to the people of Hong Kong. As previously stated, this scheme is for eligible BN(O) status holders and their immediate family dependants. We estimate that there are up to 2.9 million BN(O) status holders. In reality, a large number of those who are eligible will want to stay in Hong Kong or relocate to other countries in the region.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 17/09/2020 12:36:21 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4346 label Biography information for Lord Green of Deddington

1230857

registered interest
date	02/09/2020
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Hussein Abdullah Khalil Rashid and Zuhair Ibrahim Jasim Abdullah
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when they last raised the cases of Zuhair Ibrahim Jasim Abdullah and Hussein Abdullah Khalil Rashid with the government of Bahrain; and which individuals and government bodies (1) in the UK, and (2) in Bahrain, have been involved in senior level representation.
tabling member printed	Lord Judd
uin	HL7660
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2020 answer text <p>We last raised the cases of Zuhair Ibrahim Jasim Abdullah and Hussein Abdullah Khalil Rashid at a senior level with the Government of Bahrain via the British Embassy in Bahrain in July. The Government of Bahrain is fully aware that the UK is firmly opposed to the death penalty, in all circumstances.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 14/09/2020 16:29:02 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1660 label Biography information for Lord Judd

1230858

registered interest
date	02/09/2020
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Bahrain: Capital Punishment
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they will make to the government of Bahrain about political prisoners at risk of execution, including the cases of (1) Mohamed Ramadan, (2) Husain Moosa, (3) Maher al-Khabbaz, (4) Salman Salman, (5) Hussein Ebrahim, (6) Mohammad Hassan, (7) Sayed Al-Abar, (8) Hussein Mohamed, (9) Hussein Marzooq, (10) Moosa Jafaar, (11) Zuhair Ibrahim, and (12) Husain Rashid.
tabling member printed	Lord Judd
uin	HL7661
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2020 answer text <p>We are following these cases, all of whom have been convicted of the murder of police officers, civilians or both, and will continue to make the Government of Bahrain aware that the UK is firmly opposed to the death penalty, in all circumstances. I reiterated our long standing opposition to the death penalty in my meeting with the Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs on 7 September.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 15/09/2020 13:52:44 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1660 label Biography information for Lord Judd

1230879

registered interest
date	02/09/2020
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Maira Shahbaz
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Pakistan about the ruling of Lahore High Court on the legality of the marriage and religious conversion of Maira Shahbaz, in the light of (1) reports that she was abducted at gunpoint by the man to whom she was subsequently married, and (2) the earlier ruling of the Faisalabad and District Sessions Court that she was underage at the time of the marriage.
tabling member printed	Lord Shinkwin
uin	HL7714
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2020 answer text <p>We are closely monitoring Maira Shahbaz's case following her reported abduction in April. The UK Government strongly condemns the forced marriage and forced conversion of women and girls.</p><p>We are concerned about women's and girls' rights and ongoing reports of forced marriage and forced conversion in Pakistan of women and girls from religious minorities such as Hindus, Christians and Sikhs.</p><p>We regularly raise our concerns about Freedom of Religion or Belief, women and girl's rights and gender equality with the government of Pakistan at a senior level. Most recently, I raised our human rights concerns with Pakistan's Minister for Human Rights, Dr Shireen Mazari, on 15 July.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 10/09/2020 15:10:33 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4557 label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin

1230880

registered interest
date	02/09/2020
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Nigeria: Terrorism
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the government of Nigeria’s capacity to (1) investigate, and (2) prosecute, (a) war crimes, (b) crimes against humanity, and (c) other human rights abuses, committed by Boko Haram and other Islamist militia.
tabling member printed	Baroness Stroud
uin	HL7717
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2020 answer text <p>The Nigerian authorities have a responsibility to investigate and prosecute all war crimes, crimes against humanity and other human rights abuses committed on their territory.</p><p>An International Criminal Court (ICC) preliminary examination into the situation in Nigeria commenced in 2010, and focussed on alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity including by Boko Haram in the North East. The ICC Prosecutor acknowledged that steps have been taken by the Nigerian authorities to investigate these offences but requested further information and evidence demonstrating that relevant national proceedings are being conducted or are intended to be conducted.</p><p>The UK Government will continue to push for allegations of war crimes, crimes against humanity and other human rights abuses to be investigated by the Nigerian authorities, and for those responsible to be held to account. Suspects should have access to justice and cases should be carried out in accordance with Nigerian law and international human rights standards.</p><p>The UK Government remains committed to supporting Nigeria and its neighbours in the fight against terrorist groups including Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 15/09/2020 11:51:51 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	4546 label Biography information for Baroness Stroud

1230881

registered interest
date	02/09/2020
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Nigeria: Humanitarian Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Sugg on 9 March (HL1991) and reports of increased violence in Plateau, Benue, Taraba, southern Kaduna and Bauchi in Nigeria, what plans they have to provide humanitarian assistance in the Middle-Belt region in Nigeria.
tabling member printed	Baroness Stroud
uin	HL7718
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2020 answer text <p>We are concerned by intercommunal violence that occurs across multiple states in Nigeria and has a devastating impact on affected communities. We condemn all incidents of intercommunal violence and call for solutions that meet the needs of all affected communities. FCDO is increasing our engagement with state governments in affected areas, including Plateau, Kaduna and Benue.</p><p>We are working with stakeholders to respond to the drivers of violence, including the challenge of resource competition. We have provided technical support to the Nigerian Government for the development of the National Livestock Transformation Plan, which aims to promote cattle-rearing in one place to limit competition over land and resources. This is currently being implemented in eight Middle-Belt states. We also provide funding to support communities recently displaced due to violence in Kaduna State.</p><p>UK humanitarian assistance in Nigeria supports vulnerable people with the most acute lifesaving needs. Aligned with the UN Humanitarian Response Plan this is focused in North East Nigeria.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 16/09/2020 15:19:05 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	4546 label Biography information for Baroness Stroud

1230885

registered interest
date	02/09/2020
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	CDC: Development Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how much CDC Group Limited invested in Official Development Assistance in (1) 2017/18, (2) 2018/19, and (3) 2019/20; and, for each year, what percentage of CDC Group Limited's investments this constituted.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL7731
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2020 answer text <p>Over the last three years, the Government has made capital investments in CDC Group Ltd totalling £2,086,000,000 to support the growth of companies in Africa and South Asia that create jobs and transform economies. 100% of the Government's investment scores as Official Development Assistance in the year it is allocated to CDC. A summary of the annual breakdown of these investments is as follows:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>ODA Investment </strong> <strong>£m</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>1</p></td><td><p>2017/18</p></td><td><p><strong>395</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2</p></td><td><p>2018/19</p></td><td><p><strong>736</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>3</p></td><td><p>2019/20</p></td><td><p><strong>955</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p><strong>2,086</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 16/09/2020 15:18:07 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

1230886

registered interest
date	02/09/2020
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	CDC: Development Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how much investment in Official Development Assistance is in CDC Group Limited’s current investment plans; and what percentage of CDC Group Limited's planned investment this constitutes.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL7732
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2020 answer text <p>CDC's current investment plans cover the period of its five-year Strategic Framework 2017-2021. Across this period the Government has committed to invest Official Development Assistance (ODA) of up to a maximum of £3.515 billion to support the growth of companies in Africa and South Asia that create jobs and transform economies.</p><p>100% of the Government's investment scores as ODA in the year it is allocated to CDC.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 16/09/2020 15:18:24 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

1230890

registered interest
date	02/09/2020
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Integrated Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy Review
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made in relation to the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy; whom they have consulted as part of that Review; and when they anticipate it will be completed.
tabling member printed	Lord Truscott
uin	HL7739
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2020 answer text <p>In a phased approach, Her Majesty's Government is undertaking detailed horizon-scanning, covering future trends, opportunities, risks and threats; gathering evidence and conducting policy analysis; and developing policy, capability and systems reform options.</p><p>Her Majesty's Government is engaging with external experts and wider stakeholders with an interest in our nation's security and prosperity, and the global challenges the UK will face over the coming years. This includes our allies and partners, building on an ongoing dialogue about COVID-19 response and recovery, the Devolved Administrations, civil society and external experts in the UK and overseas. Her Majesty's Government has also launched a Call for Evidence to hear from the public and stakeholders to inform the long-term strategic aims of our international policy and national security, rooted in our national interests.</p><p>The Integrated Review process remains closely aligned with the Comprehensive Spending Review, to be published in autumn. This allows the Government to ensure that departments have the resources they need to deliver the Integrated Review's conclusions.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 10/09/2020 15:09:59 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3682 label Biography information for Lord Truscott

1230903

registered interest
date	02/09/2020
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with other Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) participating states about the participating states’ failure to reach agreement on the extension or renewal of the mandates of the OSCE Secretary General and of the heads of the OSCE's other executive structures.
tabling member printed	Lord Bowness
uin	HL7616
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2020 answer text <p>The UK is engaging with participating states from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) including Albania as its Chair-in-Office, to support the application process in securing successors for the four top jobs in OSCE. The UK is working with states to identify suitable candidates who share our core values on elections, democratic institutions, rule of law, and freedom of media. The process requires the consensus of all 57 states by 3 December when a final decision will be made at the Foreign Minister's Council.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 15/09/2020 11:53:01 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3496 label Biography information for Lord Bowness