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749237

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date	06/07/2017
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	Emmaus UK
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether Russia has, in the past 12 months, further increased the area of Georgia which it controls; whether there are EU observers on the temporary border between Georgia and that part of Georgia occupied by Russia; and what representations they have made to Russia in the past 12 months about encroachments.
tabling member printed	Lord Kilclooney
uin	HL573
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2017 answer text <p>EU Observers (EU Monitoring Mission) patrol the Abkhaz and South Ossetian Administrative Boundary Lines (ABLs) on a daily basis but are not permitted by the de facto authorities or Russian forces to cross over into non Tbilisi Administered Territory, despite it being part of their mandate. There are 12 British nationals working in the EUMM (nine funded by Her Majesty's Government, three by the EU). The British Embassy in Tbilisi receive regular briefings from the EUMM about the situation on the ground. The EUMM has reported an increase in ‘borderisation’ activity such as fencing and signage along the ABLs over the last few months, which we believe run contrary to international efforts to find a sustainable solution.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/07/2017 15:07:28 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	657 label Biography information for Lord Kilclooney

748824

registered interest
date	05/07/2017
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	Sino-British Joint Declaration
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what is their response to the recent statement by the government of the People's Republic of China that the Sino-British joint declaration no longer has any practical significance nor any binding force.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL487
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2017 answer text <p>The Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific held a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador on 5 July in which he made clear that the UK Government did not accept the position of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson that the Joint Declaration was an historical document of no practical significance. He stressed, as a guarantor of the Joint Declaration, the UK Government regarded it as legitimate to continue to issue a six-monthly report to the House on Hong Kong affairs.</p><p>The Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Beijing also raised Her Majesty's Government's concerns with the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 5 July stressing that the Joint Declaration is a legally binding treaty, registered with the UN. As a co-signatory, the UK Government is committed to monitoring its implementation closely.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/07/2017 13:49:36 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

748825

registered interest
date	05/07/2017
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	Sino-British Joint Declaration
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government whether the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs has instructed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the People's Republic of China to seek an urgent meeting with that state's Foreign Ministry to discuss recent remarks about the status of the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL488
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2017 answer text <p>The Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific held a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador on 5 July in which he made clear that the UK Government did not accept the position of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson that the Joint Declaration was an historical document of no practical significance. He stressed that, as a guarantor of the Joint Declaration, the UK Government regarded it as legitimate to continue to issue a six-monthly report to the House on Hong Kong affairs.</p><p>The Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Beijing also raised the Government's concerns with the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 5 July stressing that the Joint Declaration is a legally binding treaty, registered with the UN. As a co-signatory, the UK Government is committed to monitoring its implementation closely.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/07/2017 13:45:15 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

748826

registered interest
date	05/07/2017
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
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what steps they will take to ensure that (1) the principles of the Sino-British Joint Declaration, and (2) the Basic Law in Hong Kong, are upheld.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL489
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2017 answer text <p>The Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific held a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador on 5 July in which he made clear that the UK Government did not accept the position of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson that the Joint Declaration was an historical document of no practical significance. He stressed that, as a guarantor of the Joint Declaration, the UK Government regarded it as legitimate to continue to issue a six-monthly report to the House on Hong Kong affairs.</p><p>The Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Beijing also raised HMG concerns with the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 5 July stressing that the Joint Declaration is a legally binding treaty, registered with the UN. As a co-signatory, the UK Government is committed to monitoring its implementation closely.</p><p>To mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, I issued a Written Ministerial Statement to the House on 29 June, HLWS17.</p><p>The UK Government will continue to raise our concerns with the Chinese Government when appropriate to do so, including through our six-monthly reports to the House.</p><p>Hong Kong's success and stability depend on its high degree of autonomy, independent judiciary and respect for the fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in the Joint Declaration and the Basic Law.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/07/2017 13:44:19 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

748827

registered interest
date	05/07/2017
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
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of the People's Republic of China to ensure that those pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong who are currently on trial or facing disqualification from taking their seats in the Legislative Council receive a fair and just hearing, and that the rule of law is upheld.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL490
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2017 answer text <p>​In November 2016 the Foreign and Commonwealth Office expressed concern at the National People's Congress Standing Committee's decision to express its interpretation of the Basic Law before conclusion of related legal proceedings in Hong Kong. The cases referred to are a matter for the Hong Kong Courts. We believe that the rule of its law remains robust overall thanks in part to its world class independent judiciary.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/07/2017 16:09:36 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

748828

registered interest
date	05/07/2017
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
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the current implementation of the one country, two systems principle in Hong Kong, 20 years after the anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL491
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2017 answer text <p>I issued a Written Ministerial Statement on 29 June, HLWS17, to mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region which outlined our assessment of the 'One Country, Two Systems' principle, as well as referencing specific concerns over its implementation. The UK believes that it is vital for Hong Kong's continued success that the Special Administrative Region's high degree of autonomy and rule of law are preserved and that the principle of 'One Country, Two Systems' is fully upheld.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/07/2017 15:55:51 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

748829

registered interest
date	05/07/2017
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
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they remain fully committed to the Sino-British Joint Declaration; if so, what steps they will take to provide assurance of that commitment (1) within the UK, and (2) to the people of Hong Kong; and what steps they will take to continue to monitor the implementation of the principles set out in the Joint Declaration.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL492
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2017 answer text <p>The Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific held a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador on 5 July in which he made clear that the UK Government did not accept the position of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson that the Joint Declaration was an historical document of no practical significance. He stressed that, as a guarantor of the Joint Declaration, the UK Government regarded it as legitimate to continue to issue a six-monthly report to the House on Hong Kong affairs.</p><p>The Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Beijing also raised the Government's concerns with the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 5 July stressing that the Joint Declaration is a legally binding treaty, registered with the UN. As a co-signatory, the UK Government is committed to monitoring its implementation closely.</p><p>To mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, I issued a Written Ministerial Statement to the House on 29 June, <a href="http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statement/Lords/2017-06-29/HLWS17/" target="_blank">HLWS17</a>.</p><p>The UK Government will continue to raise our concerns with the Chinese Government when appropriate to do so, including through our six-monthly reports to the House.</p><p>Hong Kong's success and stability depend on its high degree of autonomy, independent judiciary and respect for the fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in the Joint Declaration and the Basic Law.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/07/2017 15:31:07 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

748830

registered interest
date	05/07/2017
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
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what representations, if any, they are making to the Chief Executive of Hong Kong to take urgent steps to introduce universal suffrage in Hong Kong for the next elections for Chief Executive and the Legislative Council.
tabling member printed	Lord Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon
uin	HL493
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2017 answer text <p>​I issued a Written Ministerial Statement to the House on 29 June to mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, <a href="http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statement/Lords/2017-06-29/HLWS17/" target="_blank">HLWS17</a>, which outlined our assessment of the 'One Country, Two Systems' principle, as well as referencing specific concerns over its implementation. The UK continues to believe that it is in Hong Kong's best interests that discussion resumes between all parties in Hong Kong in order to make further progress towards a more democratic and accountable system of government, as provided for in the Basic Law.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/07/2017 15:30:38 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	258 label Biography information for Lord Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon

748831

registered interest
date	05/07/2017
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
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the People's Republic of China regarding that government's recent decision to reinterpret the Basic Law and other legislation retrospectively in Hong Kong; and what assessment they have made of the risks to basic freedoms of that reinterpretation.
tabling member printed	Lord Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon
uin	HL494
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2017 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary said in the Government's six-monthly report to the House published on 24 February that the UK Government had raised its concerns about the interpretation by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress relating to oath-taking for public servants. We did not question the right of the Standing Committee to issue this interpretation, but were concerned about the timing of its release before the conclusion of related judicial proceedings in the Hong Kong courts. The report has been published electronically in both libraries of the house.</p><p>I issued a Written Ministerial Statement, HLWS17, to the House on 29 June to mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region which outlined our assessment of the 'One Country, Two Systems' principle, as well as referencing specific concerns over its implementation. The UK believes that it is vital for Hong Kong's continued success that the Special Administrative Region's high degree of autonomy and rule of law are preserved and that the principle of 'One Country, Two Systems' is fully upheld.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/07/2017 15:10:42 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	258 label Biography information for Lord Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon

748857

registered interest
date	05/07/2017
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
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government whether, in response to invitations from the government of the Kingdom of Bahrain, they are providing any training or assistance for that government; and, if so, in what areas.
tabling member printed	Lord Luce
uin	HL520
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2017 answer text <p>The UK has been providing a range of technical and practical assistance to the Government of Bahrain since 2012, in support of its reform programme. Any training provided by or on behalf of the Government complies with our domestic and international human rights obligations.</p><p>The technical assistance we have been providing to Bahrain supports the building of effective and accountable institutions, strengthening the rule of law, and police and justice reform. It has included work with the National Institution of Human Rights, the Ministry of Interior Ombudsman, and the Prisoners' and Detainees' Rights Commission.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 13/07/2017 15:25:47 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	908 label Biography information for Lord Luce