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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-21more like thismore than 2020-04-21
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Syria: Ceasefires remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they support the UN’s proposal for a ceasefire throughout Syria until the COVID-19 pandemic is over; and if so, what discussions, if any, they have had with the governments involved in that conflict about that proposal. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL3131 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-05more like thismore than 2020-05-05
answer text <p>We support the UN call for an immediate, lasting, and nationwide ceasefire in Syria to enable complete focus on countering COVID-19. The Minister for the Middle East and North Africa discussed this with Geir Pedersen, UN Special Envoy for Syria, on 1 April and we have expressed our support for this initiative at the UN Security Council and in bilateral discussions with some of the countries involved in the Syrian conflict. However, we have not discussed this proposal with the Assad regime since we have had no diplomatic relations with them since 2012.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-05T13:03:03.027Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-05T13:03:03.027Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
1181826
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-02more like thismore than 2020-03-02
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Syria: Ceasefires remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to help to secure an immediate ceasefire between all warring parties in Idlib province in Syria. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL2088 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-16more like thismore than 2020-03-16
answer text <p>We are actively pressing for an immediate and lasting ceasefire to the crisis in Idlib. The Foreign Secretary discussed Idlib with the US Secretary of State Pompeo on 1 March and travelled to Turkey on 3-4 March to support Turkish efforts to achieve a cessation of hostilities. We have repeatedly raised the issue at the UN Security Council and called for an emergency Council session to discuss the urgent situation in Idlib on 28 February. We have also made clear the urgent need for a ceasefire in our contacts with the Russian Government.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-16T16:59:31.98Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-16T16:59:31.98Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
1179270
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-21more like thismore than 2020-02-21
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Syria: Ceasefires remove filter
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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking to (a) support the introduction of an observed ceasefire and (b) increase aid to displaced adults and children in the Idlib enclave, Syria. more like this
tabling member constituency Tonbridge and Malling more like this
tabling member printed
Tom Tugendhat more like this
uin 18737 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-03more like thismore than 2020-03-03
answer text <p>We are deeply concerned about the situation in Idlib, North West Syria, as a result of the ongoing offensive by the Syrian regime and Russia. We are calling on all parties to adhere to previously agreed ceasefires and abide by their obligations under International Humanitarian Law and relevant UN Security Council resolutions, particularly UN Security Council resolution 2254, which calls for a nationwide ceasefire as part of a political process to end the conflict. We have repeatedly raised the issue at the UN Security Council, and called an emergency session on Idlib on 6 February.</p><p>In financial year 2019/20, the Department for International Development allocated £118 million to projects implemented by organisations delivering aid cross-border primarily into North West Syria, including Idlib. This support has helped to provide hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people with food, clean water, shelter and healthcare, including mental health support. UK aid is helping to support protection of civilians in Idlib, including an early warning system to alert civilians of airstrikes and support to emergency search and rescue teams.</p>
answering member constituency Braintree more like this
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-03T14:16:08.02Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-03T14:16:08.02Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4462
label Biography information for Tom Tugendhat more like this
1167881
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-11-04more like thismore than 2019-11-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Syria: Ceasefires remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the UN Secretary-General's appeal on 14 October for safe access for civilians in need in north-east Syria; and what assessment they have made of whether the ceasefire in that area (1) is being respected, and (2) will be fully supervised and made permanent. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL582 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-11-05more like thismore than 2019-11-05
answer text <p>​We welcome the UN Secretary-General's statement on 14 October for safe access for civilians in need in north-east Syria. Our assessment is that the ceasefire in north-east Syria continues to broadly hold, and we welcome the fact that Turkey has confirmed it has no plans for a further offensive. Implementation of the ceasefire is for the parties directly involved but we have made clear our expectation that all parties abide by the agreed ceasefire, which we wish to see become permanent, and by their obligations under international humanitarian law.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-11-05T17:20:21.66Zmore like thismore than 2019-11-05T17:20:21.66Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
1167241
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-10-29more like thismore than 2019-10-29
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Syria: Ceasefires remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the extent to which the agreed ceasefire in north-east Syria is being respected by all armed groups; and what proposals they have for making it (1) effective, and (2) permanent. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL509 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-11-04more like thismore than 2019-11-04
answer text <p>We welcome the fact that the ceasefire in north-east Syria appears to be broadly holding and that Turkey has confirmed it has no plans for a further offensive. Implementation of the ceasefire is for the parties directly involved but we have made clear our expectation that all parties abide by the agreed ceasefire and by their obligations under international humanitarian law. We been consistently clear with Turkey on our opposition to its military action in north-east Syria – the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary and Minister for the Middle East and North Africa have each made this clear to their Turkish counterparts, most recently on 26 October.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-11-04T17:49:04.677Zmore like thismore than 2019-11-04T17:49:04.677Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
1017372
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-11-29more like thismore than 2018-11-29
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Syria: Ceasefires remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what prospects they foresee for successful international and local ceasefire negotiations leading to arms control, safe passage for internally displaced people and access for humanitarian personnel and supplies in Idlib Province, Syria. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL11932 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-10more like thismore than 2018-12-10
answer text <p>​We welcome the diplomatic efforts by Turkey to avoid a military offensive by the Syrian regime in Idlib province. The ceasefire agreed between Turkey and Russia on 17 September is holding but fragile. We were also encouraged by the joint statement, agreed by the leaders of Germany, France, Turkey and Russia at their summit on Syria on 27 October, which called for a &quot;lasting ceasefire&quot; in Idlib as well as &quot;rapid, safe and unhindered access&quot; for humanitarian agencies throughout Syria and conditions to be created for the &quot;safe and voluntary return of refugees and internally displaced persons&quot;. We have, however, yet to see significant progress towards implementation of these commitments by Russia and the Syrian regime.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-10T15:54:56.83Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-10T15:54:56.83Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
867244
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-03-19more like thismore than 2018-03-19
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Syria: Ceasefires remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to support making temporary ceasefires in Syria (1) effective, and (2) permanent. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL6451 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-04-03more like thismore than 2018-04-03
answer text <p>The UK joined our close partners in mobilising support for the unanimous adoption of UN Security Council resolution 2401, which calls for a 30-day ceasefire in Syria to allow for delivery of humanitarian aid and medical evacuations, which are urgently needed across Syria, but particularly in Eastern Ghouta.</p><p>The UK called an urgent debate at the UN Human Rights Council, and proposed a resolution calling for full and immediate implementation of resolution 2401, which was adopted on 5 March.</p><p>The UK has repeatedly urged Russia bilaterally and in other multilateral fora to use its influence to ensure adherence to the ceasefire and that the Assad regime allows rapid, unimpeded and sustained UN-led humanitarian access to deliver urgently needed food and medical supplies to Eastern Ghouta.</p><p>The Foreign Secretary and International Development Secretary issued joint statements on 15 March and 22 March, condemning the appalling situation in Eastern Ghouta and calling for the implementation of UNSCR 2401.</p><p>We will continue to urge all parties with influence to support an effective and sustainable ceasefire in Syria, and to work constructively with the UN-mediated political process to reach a lasting settlement to the Syrian conflict, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2254.</p>
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-04-03T14:22:30.407Zmore like thismore than 2018-04-03T14:22:30.407Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
855420
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-03-05more like thismore than 2018-03-05
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Syria: Ceasefires remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they support proposals for a 30-day ceasefire throughout Syria; and whether they intend to call for the permanent ending of Turkish military attacks into Afrin Canton. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL6026 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-19more like thismore than 2018-03-19
answer text <p>The UK fully supports UN Security Council Resolution 2401, which calls for a 30-day ceasefire to allow for humanitarian aid and medical evacuations, which are urgently needed across Syria, but particularly in eastern Ghouta. In line with the resolution, the UK urgently wants to see the safe, unimpeded and sustained delivery of humanitarian aid and services across the country, and medical evacuations of the critically sick and wounded, in accordance with applicable international law. The UK has urged de-escalation in Afrin and the protection of civilians, while recognising Turkey's legitimate security interests.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-03-19T17:53:21.007Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-19T17:53:21.007Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
806738
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-12-14more like thismore than 2017-12-14
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Syria: Ceasefires remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the prospects for further ceasefires in Syria; and whether they consider local ceasefires to be as important as wider UN initiatives. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL4198 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-21more like thismore than 2017-12-21
answer text <p>We welcome any initiative that contributes to a reduction of violence in Syria and creates the conditions for a sustainable political settlement. Local agreements can contribute to this goal, but the goal must remain a full nationwide cessation of hostilities. We are disappointed that in spite of announcements of de-escalation, violence continues, particularly in Eastern Ghouta, and the regime continues to obstruct humanitarian access. We are clear that the UN-led Geneva process between the Syrian parties remains the forum for reaching a lasting solution to the conflict.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-21T16:32:59.777Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-21T16:32:59.777Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
687022
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-02-08more like thismore than 2017-02-08
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Syria: Ceasefires remove filter
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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking to work with the Governments of Turkey and Russia on maximising the likelihood of adherence to the ceasefire in Syria. more like this
tabling member constituency East Ham more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Timms more like this
uin 63717 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-02-20more like thismore than 2017-02-20
answer text <p>The British Government has made clear publicly the importance of all parties adhering to the ceasefire deal in Syria. We discuss the situation in Syria regularly with Turkey and Russia. Within international fora such as the UN Security Council and the International Syria Support Group (ISSG), we have highlighted the importance of strengthening and building confidence in the ceasefire; we did this most recently on 2 February.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-02-20T16:42:13.68Zmore like thismore than 2017-02-20T16:42:13.68Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
163
label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this