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1000273
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-11-02more like thismore than 2018-11-02
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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 Wildlife: Smuggling 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many nations have now signed up to the London Declaration from the International Wildlife Trade Conference 2018; and what assessment he has made of the implications of that number for the endangered species trade. more like this
tabling member constituency Hendon more like this
tabling member printed
Dr Matthew Offord more like this
uin 187342 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-12more like thismore than 2018-11-12
answer text <p>57 countries have adopted the London 2018 Declaration committing to action to protect endangered species around the globe, with more expected to sign. This important pledge of international action reflects the success of the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference in London in October, which was attended by more than 70 countries and more than 400 organisations. The conference focused the minds of international governments on the issue and energized global cooperation to fight the illegal wildlife trade. We will continue to work with our international partners to make progress on commitments pledged at the event.</p><p>We do not have direct information on the likely impact that action by the 57 countries who adopted the London <ins class="ministerial">2018 </ins>Declaration will have on endangered species, but the growing number of signatories <ins class="ministerial">signifies </ins>growing global ambition to <del class="ministerial">funding</del> <ins class="ministerial">tackling </ins>the illegal wildlife trade, which will increase the protection for <del class="ministerial">endagered</del> <ins class="ministerial">endangered </ins>species.</p>
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-12T16:27:27.317Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-12T16:27:27.317Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2018-11-23T15:08:04.16Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-23T15:08:04.16Z
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field more like this
previous answer version
84424
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field remove filter
tabling member
4006
label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord more like this
757111
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-09-04more like thismore than 2017-09-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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 Burma: Foreign Relations 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when he last met his counterpart in Myanmar; and what was discussed at that meeting. more like this
tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
uin 8413 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2017-09-07more like thismore than 2017-09-07
answer text <p>​My Rt Hon Friend the Foreign Secretary met his counterpart Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma during his visit in January 2017 and during Aung San Suu Kyi’s visit to the UK in May 2017. <ins class="ministerial">The Foreign Secretary also spoke to Aung San Suu Kyi on 7 September 2017.</ins> On <del class="ministerial">both</del> <ins class="ministerial">all three</ins> occasions they discussed a range of issues, including the situation in Rakhine State and the Burmese Peace Process.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-09-07T16:30:19.153Zmore like thismore than 2017-09-07T16:30:19.153Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2017-09-08T13:30:40.61Zmore like thismore than 2017-09-08T13:30:40.61Z
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field more like this
previous answer version
8960
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field remove filter
tabling member
308
label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
757645
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-09-05more like thismore than 2017-09-05
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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 Burma: Rohingya 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of (a) the security situation, (b) human rights and (c) religious freedom in the state of Rohingya, Burma. more like this
tabling member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
tabling member printed
Catherine West more like this
uin 8605 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-09-12more like thismore than 2017-09-12
answer text <p>The British Government continues to discuss the situation in Rakhine with the Government of Burma. On 7 September, the Foreign Secretary called State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi to raise our strong concerns about Rakhine. They agreed any human rights abuses or violations must be investigated urgently. Our Ambassador continues to engage with officials from the Burmese Foreign Ministry on the full range of challenges facing Rakhine State.</p><p>On 30 August the UK convened a discussion on Burma at the UN Security Council. The UK urged the security forces in Rakhine to show restraint and called for all parties to de-escalate tensions. The Foreign Secretary released a statement on 2 September calling for an end to the violence. Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon made a statement at the 36th session of the Human Rights Council on 11 September which made clear that the UK strongly condemned the violence, and called on all parties to de-escalate tensions and address the humanitarian crisis</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-09-12T09:21:45.44Zmore like thismore than 2017-09-12T09:21:45.44Z
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field more like this
previous answer version
9981
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field remove filter
tabling member
4523
label Biography information for Catherine West more like this
757650
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-09-05more like thismore than 2017-09-05
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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 Burma: Rohingya 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with (a) Aung San Suu Kyi and (b) officials from the Burmese Foreign Ministry on (i) the security situation, (ii) human rights and (iii) religious freedom in the state of Rohingya, Burma. more like this
tabling member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
tabling member printed
Catherine West more like this
uin 8602 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-09-12more like thismore than 2017-09-12
answer text <p>The British Government continues to discuss the situation in Rakhine with the Government of Burma. On 7 September, the Foreign Secretary called State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi to raise our strong concerns about Rakhine. They agreed any human rights abuses or violations must be investigated urgently. Our Ambassador continues to engage with officials from the Burmese Foreign Ministry on the full range of challenges facing Rakhine State.</p><p>On 30 August the UK convened a discussion on Burma at the UN Security Council. The UK urged the security forces in Rakhine to show restraint and called for all parties to de-escalate tensions. The Foreign Secretary released a statement on 2 September calling for an end to the violence. Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon made a statement at the 36th session of the Human Rights Council on 11 September which made clear that the UK strongly condemned the violence, and called on all parties to de-escalate tensions and address the humanitarian crisis.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-09-12T09:19:22.037Zmore like thismore than 2017-09-12T09:19:22.037Z
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field more like this
previous answer version
9967
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field remove filter
tabling member
4523
label Biography information for Catherine West more like this
759317
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-09-11more like thismore than 2017-09-11
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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 Burma: Rohingya 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to the Government of Burma on the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights' assessment of Burma's operations against Rohingya Muslims constituting a textbook example of ethnic cleansing. more like this
tabling member constituency Leeds Central more like this
tabling member printed
Hilary Benn more like this
uin 10010 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-09-18more like thismore than 2017-09-18
answer text <p>Since the UN High Commissioner of Human Rights' statement on 11 September, our Ambassador has raised the situation in Rakhine with Burmese Ministers and has set out our concerns about the violence, the large scale displacement of civilians, and the need for improved humanitarian access. The Foreign Secretary had earlier spoken to State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi on 7 September in similar terms and to underline the need for any allegations of human rights abuses to be investigated. Subsequently, at his press conference on 14 September, the Foreign Secretary described the situation in Rakhine as an “abomination”, and urged the displaced Rohingya to be allowed back and for the abuse of their human rights and killings to stop.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-09-18T15:24:07.243Zmore like thismore than 2017-09-18T15:24:07.243Z
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field more like this
previous answer version
11904
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field remove filter
tabling member
413
label Biography information for Hilary Benn more like this
908969
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-05-21more like thismore than 2018-05-21
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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 Peking University: Oxfordshire 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent (a) discussions he has had with and (b) representations he has received from (i) Peking University HSBC Business School and (ii) his Chinese counterpart on a potential campus at Foxcombe Hall in Oxfordshire. more like this
tabling member constituency Oxford West and Abingdon more like this
tabling member printed
Layla Moran more like this
uin 146335 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-24more like thismore than 2018-05-24
answer text <p>The British Council has discussed plans for the proposed campus at Foxcombe Hall with Peking University. This has included talks with the Communist Party’s Secretary for the University, Dr Hao Ping, as part of a wider dialogue on the future of UK-China Higher Education co-operation. Officials in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office have also had some communications with UK representatives of the University about an event at the campus in March.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-24T16:55:07.437Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-24T16:55:07.437Z
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field more like this
previous answer version
60235
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field remove filter
tabling member
4656
label Biography information for Layla Moran more like this
931410
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-06-26more like thismore than 2018-06-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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 Geneva Conventions 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he has plans to seek to reform the Geneva Convention; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Mid Sussex more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Nicholas Soames more like this
uin 157611 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-02more like thismore than 2018-07-02
answer text <p>The UK has a strong history of upholding and promoting the principles of international humanitarian law (IHL). The four Geneva Conventions of 1949 constitute the bedrock treaties of IHL. There are no plans to seek reform of these globally recognised Conventions. We believe that efforts should be directed primarily at improving compliance with IHL. To this end, we consistently call on states and non-state actors engaged in armed conflict to respect IHL and act in accordance with their obligations under it. We are also an active participant in the intergovernmental process, facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross and government of Switzerland, aimed at strengthening respect for IHL.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-02T17:11:58.453Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-02T17:11:58.453Z
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field more like this
previous answer version
67022
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field remove filter
tabling member
116
label Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching more like this
931520
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-06-26more like thismore than 2018-06-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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 Kashmir: Human Rights 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights entitled Report on the Situation of Human Rights in Kashmir: Developments in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir from June 2016 to April 2018, and General Human Rights Concerns in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, published on 14 June 2018, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in India and Pakistan on implementing the recommendations of that report. more like this
tabling member constituency Oldham East and Saddleworth more like this
tabling member printed
Debbie Abrahams more like this
uin 157747 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-02more like thismore than 2018-07-02
answer text <p>The British Government has taken note of the concerns across Kashmir raised in the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights' report and its recommendations for both the Governments of India and Pakistan to consider. We have noted the reactions of both India and Pakistan but have not discussed its recommendations with either Government.</p><p>We encourage all states to cooperate with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and ensure that their domestic laws are in line with international human rights standards. The UK's longstanding position is that it is for India and Pakistan to find a lasting political resolution to the situation in Kashmir, taking account of the wishes of the Kashmiri people. It is not for the UK to prescribe a solution or act as a mediator.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-02T16:59:38.427Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-02T16:59:38.427Z
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field more like this
previous answer version
67025
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field remove filter
tabling member
4212
label Biography information for Debbie Abrahams more like this
931580
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-06-26more like thismore than 2018-06-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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 Philippines: Human Rights 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Philippines counterpart on the human rights situation in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Bishop Auckland more like this
tabling member printed
Helen Goodman more like this
uin 157692 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-02more like thismore than 2018-07-02
answer text <p>The UK is fully committed to the global promotion and protection of human rights. Human rights abuses in the Philippines remain troubling. Our Embassy in Manila is in regular contact with human rights groups and relevant UN bodies on a range of human rights issues. We also work closely with our EU partners to press for investigations into instances of abuse.</p><p>I personally raised concerns with the Philippine Ambassador in April 2018, and with the Philippines’ Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs in December 2017. In a statement on 19 June 2018 before the Human Rights Council, the United Kingdom, along with 37 other signatory countries, urged the Government of the Philippines to cooperate with the United Nations system, without preconditions or limitations. We also called upon the Philippines to provide and guarantee a safe and secure environment for all, including journalists and Human Rights defenders.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-02T17:08:08.877Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-02T17:08:08.877Z
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field more like this
previous answer version
67023
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field remove filter
tabling member
1484
label Biography information for Helen Goodman more like this
931582
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-06-26more like thismore than 2018-06-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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 Cambodia: Human Rights 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Cambodian counterpart on the political and human rights situation in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Bishop Auckland more like this
tabling member printed
Helen Goodman more like this
uin 157694 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-02more like thismore than 2018-07-02
answer text <p>The government remains deeply concerned about the actions taken by the Cambodian authorities and its Supreme Court, which undermines freedom of expression and destroys any likelihood that Cambodia’s July 2018 elections will be free and fair.</p><p>We take every opportunity to raise these issues. I first expressed our concerns to Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn at the Asia-Europe Meeting in November last year. I also reiterated these in a meeting with the Cambodian Ambassador to the UK Dr Soeung earlier this year. At the June UN Human Rights Council the UK highlighted concerns at the “continued democratic deterioration”, impact on freedom of speech and the ongoing detention of Kem Sokha.</p><p>We work closely with EU and other like-minded partners to press the Cambodian authorities to reverse these actions. We will continue to liaise with our partners on further possible steps ahead of, and subsequent to, the July elections, including calling for the release of opposition leader Kem Sokha.</p>
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-02T17:03:40.393Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-02T17:03:40.393Z
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field more like this
previous answer version
67024
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field remove filter
tabling member
1484
label Biography information for Helen Goodman more like this