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166650

	registered interest
	date	27/11/2014
	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	Colombia
	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 Colombia's land restitution process.
	tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL3241
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2014 answer text Whilst security for claimants and those returning to their land is a key concern, our 2013 Human Rights Report (released on 10 April 2014) notes that some progress has been made on the issue of land restitution. Since January 2012 there have been 64,815 registered land restitution claims. In his recent meeting with President Santos on 7 November, the Deputy Prime Minister, the right hon. Member for Sheffield Hallam (Mr Clegg), welcomed the Colombian government’s efforts to improve respect for human rights in Colombia, including through its land restitution and victims reparations processes. Our Embassy in Bogota runs several human rights projects to help improve Colombia’s land registry process, increase access to protection measures and raise awareness of the UN guiding principles on business and human rights. Officials from our Embassy also meet regularly with indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities and we also funded a project aimed at developing the role of organisations in protecting communities’ rights to the territories. We are following closely several emblematic land restitution cases; our Ambassador raised the cases of the Curvaradó and Jiguamandó communities with the Ministry of the Interior in July and acts as an observer on the case. answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 10/12/2014 14:08:23 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

168268

	registered interest
	date	05/12/2014
	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	South Sudan
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure that the renewed mandate of the UN mission to South Sudan continues to have a strong focus on the protection of civilians; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Harrow West
	tabling member printed	Mr Gareth Thomas
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	217480
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2014 answer text Through our leadership in the UN Security Council, the UK supported and contributed to the UN Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) mandate, in May 2014, to protect civilians, provide humanitarian assistance and investigate human rights abuses. We used the recent renewal of UNMISS’s mandate on 25 November 2014 to ensure that the protection of civilians remains a top priority. answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 10/12/2014 16:45:26 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
	tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

166836

	registered interest
	date	01/12/2014
	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	Kenya
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what conversations they have had with the government of Kenya about the requirement for United Kingdom citizens to have a visa to enter Kenya; and what steps they take within (1) the European Union, and (2) the Commonwealth, to encourage consistency in visa requirements for citizens of countries within those organisations.
	tabling member printed	Lord Ashcroft
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL3254
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2014 answer text The British Government has not recently discussed visa requirements for UK citizens visiting Kenya with the Kenyan government. British nationals require a visa to enter Kenya, which can be purchased on arrival. Within the EU, the European Commission only seeks coherence in visa requirements for Member States party to the Schengen Visa Code. The UK is not party to this code. Within the Commonwealth the UK is taking part in discussions which seek to facilitate the movement of Commonwealth citizens between member states. answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 10/12/2014 14:11:13 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	2568 label Biography information for Lord Ashcroft

166868

	registered interest
	date	01/12/2014
	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	Indonesia
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they are making representations to the government of Indonesia concerning (1) ceasing to prosecute blasphemy cases, (2) using their current draft bill revising the criminal code to remove the offence of blasphemy, (3) upholding freedom of religion and conscience, (4) ensuring freedom of legitimate expression, and (5) full protection of minorities.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL3286
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2014 answer text Our Ambassador designate met the Indonesian Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights on 18 November and raised the rights of religious minorities and freedom of expression. He was assured that the bill for the Protection of Religious People/Minorities would be submitted to parliament soon. We also maintain a regular dialogue with religious leaders, civil society and government officials on freedom of religion or belief; as well as supporting project work, such as human rights training. The third EU-Indonesia Human Rights Dialogue was held on 12 November and, in response to concerns we raised, the new Indonesian government underlined the importance they attach to tackling discrimination against religious minorities. We are encouraged that the newly inaugurated Indonesian government has already taken some positive steps to promote freedom of religion or belief. The Minister of Religious Affairs has announced plans to develop legislation to strengthen protection to adherents of all religious beliefs and the Minister for Home Affairs has stated that he is investigating how district and regional governments can better protect the rights of minorities. answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 10/12/2014 14:25:37 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

168270

	registered interest
	date	05/12/2014
	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	South Sudan
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what reports he has received of renewed conflict in South Sudan; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Harrow West
	tabling member printed	Mr Gareth Thomas
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	217482
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2014 answer text Officials at our Embassy in Juba are closely monitoring and reporting on the conflict in South Sudan. Most recently there have been relatively minor clashes reported in Jonglei, Unity and Upper Nile states. The UK is providing assistance to the regions’ Monitoring and Verification Teams that investigates violations of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement. answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 10/12/2014 16:47:07 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
	tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

168004

	registered interest
	date	04/12/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Lord Lingfield
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 2 December 2014 to Question 215517, whether officials from (a) his Department and (b) the Department for Culture, Media and Sport attended either of the meetings referred to.
	tabling member constituency	North Durham
	tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	217146
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2014 answer text <p>Yes. Officials from both Departments attended both meetings.</p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 10/12/2014 17:28:44 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
	tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

167732

	registered interest
	date	03/12/2014
	answering body	Department for Energy and Climate Change
	answering dept id	63
	answering dept short name	Energy and Climate Change
	answering dept sort name	Energy and Climate Change
	hansard heading	Energy
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what research funding his Department has allocated to developing new technologies for (a) nuclear power stations, (b) offshore wind turbines, (c) onshore wind turbines, (d) coal powered power stations, (e) gas powered power stations, (f) solar powered farms, (g) tidal lagoons, (h) biomass and (i) anaerobic digesters.
	tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
	tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	217003
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2014 answer text <p>Whilst it is possible that the Department of Energy and Climate Change may hold information on expenditure allocation in developing new technologies for (a) nuclear power stations, (b) offshore wind turbines, (c) onshore wind turbines, (d) coal powered power stations, (e) gas powered power stations, (f) solar powered farms, (g) tidal lagoons, (h) biomass and (i) anaerobic digesters, the allocations may well include a mixture of consultancy, out-sourced programme management and not necessarily research and development.</p><p>Consequently we are not able to identify how much research funding has been allocated to each of those areas without incurring disproportionate cost.</p> answering member constituency Hastings and Rye answering member printed Amber Rudd question first answered 10/12/2014 16:25:59 answering member 3983 label Biography information for Amber Rudd
	tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

168275

	registered interest
	date	05/12/2014
	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	Kashmir
	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 he has to raise human rights issues in Kashmir with his international counterparts upon the occasion of the UN International Human Rights Day on 10 December 2014.
	tabling member constituency	Oldham East and Saddleworth
	tabling member printed	Debbie Abrahams
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	217502
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2014 answer text <p>We recognise that there are human rights concerns on both sides of the line of control in Kashmir. Any allegations of human rights abuses should be investigated thoroughly, promptly and transparently. We have dialogues with the governments of both India and Pakistan in which we make this position clear. <br><br>Foreign and Commonwealth Office Ministers will be involved in marking International Human Rights Day, not least through an event hosted by my right hon. and noble Friend, the Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Baroness Anelay of St Johns, and a number of written pieces by Ministers on global human right issues.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 10/12/2014 15:46:10 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
	tabling member	4212 label Biography information for Debbie Abrahams

168023

	registered interest
	date	04/12/2014
	answering body	Department for Energy and Climate Change
	answering dept id	63
	answering dept short name	Energy and Climate Change
	answering dept sort name	Energy and Climate Change
	hansard heading	Warm Home Discount Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, if he will estimate how many households would receive a rebate if the Warm Homes Discount were extended to park home residents.
	tabling member constituency	York Outer
	tabling member printed	Julian Sturdy
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	217155
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2014 answer text <p>We proposed in a recent consultation to extend, the Warm Home Discount Scheme to park home residents. This would mean that participating energy suppliers would have the option to offer rebates, through the Industry Initiatives element of the scheme, to park home residents who otherwise met the Core Group or Broader Group criteria or have a direct billing relationship with energy suppliers We will announce the outcome of the consultation shortly.</p><p>This was necessary as currently we believe most park home residents do not have a direct billing relationship with energy suppliers. As a result, it has not been possible to provide the Warm Home Discount to them in the usual way.</p> answering member constituency Hastings and Rye answering member printed Amber Rudd question first answered 10/12/2014 16:27:16 answering member 3983 label Biography information for Amber Rudd
	tabling member	4079 label Biography information for Julian Sturdy

168029

	registered interest
	date	04/12/2014
	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	West Africa: Ebola
	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 effect of the Ebola outbreak on the political and economic stability of the West African nations affected; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff North
	tabling member printed	Jonathan Evans
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	217226
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2014 answer text <p>We monitor the stability of Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia closely, drawing on reporting from our Embassies in the region. The Ebola outbreak has not led to widespread public order problems in any of the three countries, though isolated incidents have occurred. Their Governments have proved largely resilient, despite the enormous pressures caused by the crisis. Britain’s support to the Ebola response and our long-standing political, development, and security partnership with the Sierra Leonean Government has been a major contributory factor in that country. The economies of Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea have all suffered from Ebola whilst falls in commodity prices have also affected growth. The latest World Bank reports suggest that growth may be flat or negative and will stretch Government finances. Agriculture, tourism and services sectors have been worst hit. In recent years, we have worked closely with the Sierra Leonean authorities to promote long-term economic growth, and will intensify these efforts to help them mitigate the effects of the current crisis.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 10/12/2014 14:16:40 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
	tabling member	1166 label Biography information for Jonathan Evans