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100388

registered interest
date	22/10/2014
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	Nigeria: Abduction
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the government of Nigeria about the return of girls abducted by Boko Haram; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Tewkesbury
tabling member printed	Mr Laurence Robertson
uin	211625
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2014 answer text We continue to work closely with the Nigerian authorities and our other partners in the search for the abducted Chibok girls. On 3 September, my Hon Friend, the Member for Southend and Rochford East (James Duddridge MP), the Minister for Africa, led the UK delegation to the Abuja ministerial meeting on security in Nigeria. At this meeting, he emphasised the importance of regional coordination between Nigeria and its neighbours in defeating Boko Haram and locating the girls. The Prime Minister has stressed to President Jonathan our continued commitment to helping the Nigerian Government find the girls. It is not yet clear what impact the recently announced ceasefire between the Nigerian security forces and Boko Haram might have on the missing Chibok girls. We are monitoring events closely. answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 27/10/2014 14:11:03 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	253 label Biography information for Mr Laurence Robertson

58085

registered interest
date	04/06/2014
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	Thailand
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what co-operation programmes between the UK and Thailand there are; and what steps he has taken to review that co-operation.
tabling member constituency	Moray
tabling member printed	Angus Robertson
uin	199121
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2014 answer text The UK and Thailand have strong bilateral ties which are exemplified by a range of activities and programmes across the political, commercial, and cultural spectrum, for example strong trading and tourism links. We want our bilateral relationship to prosper, but in view of the rapid and serious deterioration of the democratic environment, we are reviewing the scope of our cooperation with Thailand. We are particularly concerned by restrictions on the freedoms of assembly, association and expression, and by the large numbers of arbitrary detentions we have seen since the coup was announced. answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 10/06/2014 11:24:23 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	1433 label Biography information for Angus Robertson

92230

registered interest
date	26/09/2014
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	Bangladesh
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he had with the Bangladeshi Prime Minister on (a) international recognition of her recent election, (b) alleged human rights violations preceding that election and (c) the promotion of free, fair and inclusive elections in Bangladesh in future during her visit to the UK in January 2014.
tabling member constituency	Solihull
tabling member printed	Lorely Burt
uin	209602
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2014 answer text The Prime Minister, my right hon. Friend the Member for Witney (Mr Cameron) met Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in London in July. He noted the UK’s disappointment over Bangladesh’s parliamentary election in January 2014 with more than half of constituencies uncontested. They agreed on the importance of open society and a political system in which democratic political participation and media freedoms are respected. We have also raised concerns about human rights violations with the government of Bangladesh in the aftermath of elections and have continued to encourage dialogue between Bangladesh’s political parties to strengthen democratic accountability and to put an end to the damaging 5-cycle of one-sided elections, electoral violence and instability. answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 15/10/2014 11:29:39 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	1567 label Biography information for Baroness Burt of Solihull

47242

registered interest
date	07/04/2014
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
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 extent of persecution of Christians in North Korea; what steps he is taking within the international community to address that issue; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Barrow and Furness
tabling member printed	John Woodcock
uin	195499
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/04/2014 answer text I made clear in my response to Oral questions on 8 April that the UN Commission of Inquiry's report documents a persecution of christians which is truly shocking. The UK played a leading role in ensuring a strong Human Rights Council resolution in response to this report. My Written Ministerial Statement on 31 March 2014 sets out a summary of the concrete measures in the DPRK resolution to ensure the work of the COI continues in order that those responsible for human right violations and crimes against humanity will one day be brought to account. answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 10/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	3917 label Biography information for Lord Walney

79354

registered interest
date	22/07/2014
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	Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, in how many meetings in the last year between energy sector professionals and Ministers or Senior officials in his Department the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership has been discussed.
tabling member constituency	Paisley and Renfrewshire North
tabling member printed	Jim Sheridan
uin	206907
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/09/2014 answer text Details of meetings held by Ministers and Permanent Secretaries with external organisations are published quarterly and can be found at Gov.uk. Information requested in respect of other officials’ meetings is not held centrally and could only be obtained at disproportionate costs. answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 01/09/2014 13:16:30 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	1464 label Biography information for Jim Sheridan

91626

registered interest
date	11/09/2014
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	Papua
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 his Department has taken to raise the arrest of two French journalists in West Papua for breach of immigration rules with the Indonesian authorities.
tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
tabling member printed	Ann Clwyd
uin	209101
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2014 answer text <table><tbody><tr><td>The recent incident involving French nationals is being handled by the French authorities, with whom we are in regular contact. <br><br>On 16 September, our British Acting Ambassador in Jakarta met the Director General of Human Rights of the Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights and raised the specific case of the two journalists, and discussed our continued concern about limited access rights for journalists and international non-governmental organizations in Papua and West Papua province. If the French authorities request the UK to take additional action, we would give it our full and proper consideration.</td></tr></tbody></table> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 13/10/2014 14:35:22 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd

58098

registered interest
date	04/06/2014
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	Burma
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, which women's organisations from Burma have been invited to the global summit on sexual violence in conflict being held in London in June 2014.
tabling member constituency	Bristol East
tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
uin	198824
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2014 answer text <p>Women's organisation representatives from the Karen Women's Action Group, the Gender Equality Network and the Women's League of Burma have all been invited and are attending the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict. In addition, faith leaders and other civil society activists are attending as part of a Burmese civil society delegation. I will be hosting this delegation in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 10 June. <br><br></p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 09/06/2014 11:12:33 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

100172

registered interest
date	21/10/2014
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	Senkaku Islands
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the disputed Senkaku or Diaoyu islands.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	211370
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2014 answer text <p>Whilst the UK does not take a position on underlying sovereignty claims to the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, we have a clear interest in maintaining regional peace and stability. We regularly discuss East Asian regional security issues with our international partners.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 27/10/2014 14:25:04 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

91981

registered interest
date	26/09/2014
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	Senkaku Islands
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he has participated in discussions on resolving tensions between the People's Republic of China and Japan over the Senkaku Islands; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Kemptown
tabling member printed	Simon Kirby
uin	209363
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2014 answer text <p>Whilst the UK does not take a position on the underlying question of sovereignty, we have a clear interest in maintaining regional peace and stability. We have urged both China and Japan to resolve the matter peacefully and in accordance with international law.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 16/10/2014 13:57:20 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	3929 label Biography information for Simon Kirby

90707

registered interest
date	04/09/2014
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	Sri Lanka
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 plans to take through the Commonwealth and UN to secure Sri Lanka's compliance with the UN Human Rights Committee's resolution on the war crimes and civil rights investigation.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	208355
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2014 answer text <p>We welcome the passing of the UN Human Rights Council resolution on Sri Lanka on 27 March, which established an international investigation into alleged violations and abuses of international law on both sides of the military conflict in Sri Lanka, in addition to calling for progress on human rights and reconciliation. The UK was a main co-sponsor of the resolution and will continue to give full support to the Office of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in establishing an international investigation, as mandated by the UN Human Rights Council.</p><p>The UN resolution calls upon the Sri Lankan government to co-operate with the OHCHR in the implementation of the resolution. We continue to urge the Sri Lankan government to co-operate with the OHCHR, and to view the international investigation as an opportunity to address the grievances of the past in the spirit of lasting peace and reconciliation. We also continue to call for the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group, and the Commonwealth Secretary-General, to use their leverage to encourage Sri Lanka’s co-operation.</p> answering member constituency East Devon answering member printed Mr Hugo Swire question first answered 09/09/2014 10:51:51 answering member 1408 label Biography information for Lord Swire
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms