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1507594
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-09-22more like thismore than 2022-09-22
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Myanmar: Sanctions 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, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will consider further sanctions against the Myanmar authorities following reports of an airstrike on a school in the Sagaing region on 16 September 2022. more like this
tabling member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
tabling member printed
Catherine West more like this
uin 54624 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-10-11more like thismore than 2022-10-11
answer text <p>The attack on the school in Sagaing Region by the Myanmar military was indefensible. On 21 September, the Minister for Asia tweeted in response to the horrific attack, reiterating our calls to end the atrocities and protect the lives of innocent civilians, including children.</p><p>We will consider all the tools at our disposal to maintain pressure on the regime and respond to serious human rights violations, including further targeted sanctions and keeping Myanmar on the UN Security Council's agenda.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire remove filter
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-10-11T08:10:36.413Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-11T08:10:36.413Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4523
label Biography information for Catherine West more like this
1507347
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-09-21more like thismore than 2022-09-21
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Indo-Pacific Region 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, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the governments of Pacific nations since his appointment. more like this
tabling member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
tabling member printed
Catherine West more like this
uin 53466 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-10-11more like thismore than 2022-10-11
answer text <p>During the United Nations General Assembly week, the Foreign Secretary met with the Governments of Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu as part of a 'Partners in the Blue Pacific' meeting, and the Minister for Asia, Lord Goldsmith, met with Prime Minister Fiame, Samoa. The Pacific region is integral to the UK's Indo-Pacific tilt and we continue to seek opportunities for further engagement with Pacific Island countries on a range of shared priorities.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire remove filter
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-10-11T13:00:02.84Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-11T13:00:02.84Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4523
label Biography information for Catherine West more like this
1507348
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-09-21more like thismore than 2022-09-21
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Indo-Pacific Region: Deployment 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, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make it his policy to increase the number of personnel from his Department deployed to the Indo-Pacific region. more like this
tabling member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
tabling member printed
Catherine West more like this
uin 53467 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-10-11more like thismore than 2022-10-11
answer text <p>The Integrated Review in March 2021 affirmed the UK's increased focus and long-term commitment to the Indo-Pacific. The UK has since increased its diplomatic presence in the region; examples include the opening of a new High Commission in Tonga (May 2021) and the official opening of the British High Commission in the Maldives (February 2022).</p><p>The UK's increased focus on the region is a whole of Government effort with many departments supporting roles at posts in the region. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is continuing to increase its presence in recognition of the importance of this region to UK interests.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire remove filter
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-10-11T15:57:22.96Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-11T15:57:22.96Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4523
label Biography information for Catherine West more like this
1507398
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-09-21more like thismore than 2022-09-21
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Asia-Pacific Region: Visits Abroad 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, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which Heads of Government from the Asia/Pacific region attended the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II more like this
tabling member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
tabling member printed
Catherine West more like this
uin 53468 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-10-11more like thismore than 2022-10-11
answer text <p>Overseas Representatives from over 190 countries and territories confirmed attendance at the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 19 September. This included Heads of State, Heads of Government and Heads of Diplomatic Missions accredited to the Court of St. James's. From the Asia/Pacific region, invitations were not extended to Afghanistan, Russia or Myanmar. Attendees were changing up to, and including, the day of the State Funeral. The FCDO is therefore unable to verify 100% exactly which Heads of Government from the Asia/Pacific region were both invited to and subsequently attended the State Funeral.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire remove filter
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-10-11T16:23:55.973Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-11T16:23:55.973Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4523
label Biography information for Catherine West more like this
1507477
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-09-21more like thismore than 2022-09-21
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Migrants: British Indian Ocean Territory 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, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what onward travel options his Department offers to migrants accommodated on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory. more like this
tabling member constituency Rotherham more like this
tabling member printed
Sarah Champion more like this
uin 53410 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-10-11more like thismore than 2022-10-11
answer text <p>Migrants on the British Indian Ocean Territory are not in detention and are free to leave at any time. The UK government has thus far assisted the voluntary return of over sixty migrants by plane to Sri Lanka. The UK government remains committed to supporting the departure of the migrants from the British Indian Ocean Territory, and to meeting its legal obligations to ensure that they are not at risk of persecution on return to their country of nationality.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire remove filter
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-10-11T16:12:35.28Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-11T16:12:35.28Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4267
label Biography information for Sarah Champion more like this
1507478
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-09-21more like thismore than 2022-09-21
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Migrants: British Indian Ocean Territory 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, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many migrants are situated on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory. more like this
tabling member constituency Rotherham more like this
tabling member printed
Sarah Champion more like this
uin 53411 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-10-11more like thismore than 2022-10-11
answer text <p>As of 3 October 2022 the number of migrants situated on Diego Garcia is 109.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire remove filter
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-10-11T16:09:11.913Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-11T16:09:11.913Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4267
label Biography information for Sarah Champion more like this
1507479
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-09-21more like thismore than 2022-09-21
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Migrants: British Indian Ocean Territory 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, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what communication facilities are available to migrants accommodated on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory. more like this
tabling member constituency Rotherham more like this
tabling member printed
Sarah Champion more like this
uin 53412 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-10-11more like thismore than 2022-10-11
answer text <p>The migrants' welfare and safety has been a priority and we have helped to provide food, telecoms and medical support, as well as interim provision for education and welfare. Telephone and iPad use are available to migrants so that they are able to call their legal representatives at any time. We have made additional provision for other calls, such as to families, as capacity and conditions allow.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire remove filter
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-10-11T13:24:07.127Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-11T13:24:07.127Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4267
label Biography information for Sarah Champion more like this
1506633
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-09-20more like thismore than 2022-09-20
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Tibet: 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, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will hold discussions with his Chinese counterpart on the human rights implications of the mass collection of DNA from (a) children and (b) other people in Tibet. more like this
tabling member constituency Bristol East more like this
tabling member printed
Kerry McCarthy more like this
uin 51469 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-09-28more like thismore than 2022-09-28
answer text <p>We have noted the recent reports of mass DNA collection in Tibet, which we have discussed with NGOs. We continue to urge China to respect all fundamental rights across the People's Republic of China, including in Tibet, in line with both its own constitution and the international frameworks to which it is a party. On 14 June, a concerted UK lobbying effort helped to secure the support of a record 47 countries for a statement at the Human Rights Council that highlighted the human rights situation in Tibet and called on China to comply with obligations with regard to the protection of human rights.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire remove filter
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-09-28T11:19:25.22Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-28T11:19:25.22Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
1491
label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy more like this
1506886
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-09-20more like thismore than 2022-09-20
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Uyghurs: Politics and Government 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, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he plans to make to the government of China about the reports of threats to life caused by lockdowns in the Uyghur regions; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency East Ham more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Stephen Timms more like this
uin 51411 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-09-30more like thismore than 2022-09-30
answer text <p>While most countries have now relaxed Covid restrictions, China continues to operate a &quot;zero-Covid policy&quot; across the whole country which frequently results in large scale lockdowns in response to relatively low numbers of cases.</p><p>More broadly, we continue to monitor the ongoing human rights violations in Xinjiang. In response the UK has led international efforts to pressure China to change its behaviour. We have imposed sanctions, led joint statements at the UN, taken action to tackle forced labour in supply chains, funded research to expose China's actions, and consistently raised China's human rights violations at the highest levels in Beijing.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire remove filter
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-09-30T09:47:09.433Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-30T09:47:09.433Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
163
label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this
1507061
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-09-20more like thismore than 2022-09-20
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Members: Correspondence 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, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he will respond to the correspondence of 7 April 2022 from the hon. Member for Rhondda on the UK's sanctions regime. more like this
tabling member constituency Rhondda more like this
tabling member printed
Chris Bryant more like this
uin 51465 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-10-10more like thismore than 2022-10-10
answer text <p>We are grateful to the Honourable member for bringing this matter to our attention and for re-sending this correspondence on 15 June, of which we had no record of receiving previously. We apologise for the delay and will work to expedite a response.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire remove filter
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-10-10T16:58:01.353Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-10T16:58:01.353Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
1446
label Biography information for Sir Chris Bryant more like this