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391718

registered interest
date	21/07/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	World Bank
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what the UK contribution was to the World Bank in (a) paid in capital and (b) callable capital in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Wakefield
tabling member printed	Mary Creagh
uin	8134
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2015 answer text <p>The table below shows the UK contributions to the World Bank (specifically to IBRD, the non-concessional lending arm of the World Bank) in paid in capital and callable capital in each of the last five years.</p><p> </p><p>Please note that the UK did not pay in additional capital to IBRD or contribute additional callable capital in 2010. Additional contributions to multilateral development bank’s capital are infrequent and only happen through General or Selective Capital Increases (known as GCIs and SCIs). The most recent of these for IBRD became effective in 2011.</p><p> </p><p>The paid in amount is fixed in US dollar terms. As such the Sterling amount varies slightly each year depending on the exchange rate. The callable element increases on a pro-rata basis as each paid in contribution is made and is reported in US Dollars in IBRD’s accounts.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td> </td><td><p><strong>Paid- in capital - Sterling paid equivalent </strong><strong>to US $31,114,059</strong></p><p><strong> (paid in December of each stated year)</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Callable capital (as stated in IBRD audited </strong><strong>accounts at June 30th of following year)</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2010</strong></p></td><td><p>n/a</p></td><td><p>$7,832.2m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2011</strong></p></td><td><p><br> £19,957,703</p></td><td><p>$8,319.6m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2012</strong></p></td><td><p>£19,451,149</p></td><td><p>$8,807.1m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2013</strong></p></td><td><p>£19,047,480</p></td><td><p>$9,294.4m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2014</strong></p></td><td><p>£19,915,547</p></td><td><p>$9,781.9m</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps question first answered 07/09/2015 14:57:52 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	1579 label Biography information for Mary Creagh

391870

registered interest
date	21/07/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Climate Change
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what the total value was of projects funded by her Department on climate change adaptation in each year since 2010-11; and how much is planned to be spent in each year up to 2019-20.
tabling member constituency	Brent North
tabling member printed	Barry Gardiner
uin	8284
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2015 answer text <p>DFID support to help people adapt to the impacts of climate is delivered in an integrated way through a range of programmes. Since the International Climate Fund was established in 2011/12 approximate funding is as follows:</p><p> </p><p>2011/12 - £136m</p><p>2012/13 – £212m</p><p>2013/14 –<ins class="ministerial"> £228m</ins> <del class="ministerial">£304m</del></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Data for 2014/15 and 2015/16 will be published once available.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Future funding levels for spend on climate change will be determined as part of the current Spending Review process.</p> answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps question first answered 07/09/2015 15:03:45 question first ministerially corrected 09/09/2015 17:25:19 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps previous answer version 19758 answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	146 label Biography information for Barry Gardiner

391433

registered interest
date	20/07/2015
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	British Nationals Abroad: Crime
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 the Government is taking to ensure that crimes committed against British nationals by family members overseas are investigated and prosecuted.
tabling member constituency	Edmonton
tabling member printed	Kate Osamor
uin	8100
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2015 answer text Whilst we cannot interfere in the investigation or judicial processes in that country, we will also consider making appropriate representations to the local authorities if there are concerns that the investigation is not carried out in line with local procedures; if there are justified complaints about discrimination against the person who has died or their family; or where we judge that a local delay or decisions creates significant distress for the bereaved. Details of the support we offer to all British victims of crimes overseas are set out in our public statement: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/317474/FCO_Brits_Abroad_2014.pdf The investigation of crimes overseas are the responsibility of the country in which they occurred. We cannot interfere in investigations overseas and may be considered a third party by some countries and therefore not entitled to updates on the investigation or court process. We recommend that families engage a local lawyer who can make efforts to ensure that local standards are met and can seek updates from the local authorities and courts. We do though retain close interest in cases, and seek updates where we are able to. We can also formally note our interest in an investigation, in particular if a British National is murdered or dies in suspicious circumstances. answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps question first answered 07/09/2015 13:47:45 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	4515 label Biography information for Kate Osamor

390774

registered interest
date	16/07/2015
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	Immunity from Prosecution
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what criteria are used to assess a request for special mission immunity status for a person who entered the UK without that status.
tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
tabling member printed	Ann Clwyd
uin	7647
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2015 answer text <p>The Government set out its position in respect of special mission immunity status in the former Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs’ Written Ministerial Statement of 4 March 2013 [Official Report, column 55WS].</p> answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps grouped question UIN 7645 7646 7648 7649 question first answered 24/07/2015 11:15:33 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd

390298

registered interest
date	15/07/2015
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	Darwin Plus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether his Department plans to provide financial support for the launch of a new round of the Darwin Plus Initiative for the UK Overseas Territories.
tabling member constituency	Bristol East
tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
uin	7307
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2015 answer text <p>The FCO will provide financial support for the next round of the Darwin Plus Initiative for the UK Overseas Territories. We are working with Defra and DFID to enable the fourth round to be announced shortly.</p> answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps question first answered 20/07/2015 15:19:43 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

390303

registered interest
date	15/07/2015
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	Niger: Borders
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what help his Department is giving to the government of Niger to help them police their borders to ensure their citizens do not cross illegally into Libya.
tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
uin	7404
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/07/2015 answer text <p>The UK recognises the threat posed by irregular migration in Europe and is committed to working with partners on a comprehensive solution to tackle it. In Niger, the UK is has an active role within the EU civilian training mission (EUCAP Sahel Niger) to deliver capacity building support to the Nigerien security services to strengthen their ability to combat terrorism and organised crime. The UK is also working closely with the EU and European partners to develop a programme of work to provide advice and training to the Nigerien authorities, and to help shape proposals on the establishment of a multi-purpose centre on migration in Niger.</p><p>EU and African partners will discuss further opportunities for cooperation ahead of the Valletta Summit on migration in November.</p> answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps question first answered 21/07/2015 13:05:50 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

389822

registered interest
date	14/07/2015
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	Zimbabwe: Overseas Investment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, for what reasons Zimbabwe: Commercial Opportunities, published by the British Embassy in in Harari, in June 2015, did not refer to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	7149
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/07/2015 answer text The focus of the Commercial Opportunities paper was to provide UK companies with information about potential areas for commercial activity and where the British Embassy can assist. The Embassy routinely briefs UK firms on doing business in Zimbabwe, promoting ethical and corporate best practice as well as compliance with relevant legislation. answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps question first answered 21/07/2015 12:47:44 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

389233

registered interest
date	13/07/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Burundi: Refugees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what her policy is on providing additional funds to the Regional Refugee Response Plan for the situation in Burundi.
tabling member constituency	Congleton
tabling member printed	Fiona Bruce
uin	6798
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/07/2015 answer text <p>We are seriously concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Burundi.</p><p> </p><p>To support the international response and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Burundi Regional Refugee Response Plan, DFID has provided £9.25million to support relief efforts for Burundian refugees fleeing to Tanzania and £3.9million to support Burundian refugees in Rwanda. This funding will be deployed to provide life-saving activities (water and sanitation infrastructure, shelter, health and food rations).</p><p> </p><p>We have deployed human resources to improve the quality of the response (a secondment to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) to work with the country team in Burundi to strengthen coordination and planning, as well as a DFID Humanitarian Advisor to work with Tanzania and Rwanda DFID offices to monitor the situation and develop appropriate programme responses).</p><p> </p><p>DFID is also the main donor to the international NGO consortium START network, which provides funding to international NGOs to rapidly respond to emergencies and build the capacity of local NGOs. DFID has provided £13.7million to the network for its global operations since April 2014. To support the humanitarian response to the Burundian situation, START has so far released £442,327 in Burundi, £275,281 in Rwanda, £ 430,203 in Tanzania and £330,000 in the DRC.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>DFID continues to work closely with the FCO to monitor the situation in Burundi and in the surrounding areas and to work with our partners to respond to needs on the ground.</p> answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps question first answered 16/07/2015 16:13:15 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	3958 label Biography information for Fiona Bruce

387875

registered interest
date	06/07/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Abortion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how much her Department has spent (a) in total on the Prevention of Maternal Death from Unwanted Pregnancy programme, (b) for abortion services by the Prevention of Maternal Death from Unwanted Pregnancy programme and (c) supporting locally-led changes to the regulatory and policy environments for abortion services as part of the Prevention of Maternal Deaths from Unwanted Pregnancy programme since the inception of that programme; what measures are in place to ensure value for money in the delivery of the programme; and what scrutiny is applied to organisations commissioned with the delivery of the international aspects of the programme.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	5734
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2015 answer text <p>Total spend to date on the Prevention of Maternal Death from Unwanted Pregnancy programme has been £59.7 million. The programme works in a comprehensive and integrated manner and spend is not disaggregated by service type.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The programme delivers value for money when compared with both international standards and its own output targets. The programme is subject to DFID’s approach for conducting due diligence of delivery partners. Further information on both value for money and programme oversight can be found on DFID’s development tracker at <a href="http://www.devtracker.dfid.gov.uk/" target="_blank">devtracker.dfid.gov.uk</a>.</p> answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps question first answered 13/07/2015 13:49:15 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

387323

registered interest
date	02/07/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Department for International Development: Freedom of Information
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, on how many occasions her Department applied the exemption in section 38(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (disclosure likely to endanger the safety of any individual) in wholly or partly refusing a freedom of information request in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Glenrothes
tabling member printed	Peter Grant
uin	5310
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2015 answer text <p>Statistics on the use of Freedom of Information exemptions are published by the Ministry of Justice (Table 10 of annual reports). They are available here <a title="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/government-foi-statistics" href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/government-foi-statistics" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/government-foi-statistics</a>. These statistics provide the number of times section 38 as a whole has been used by each government department. Both sections 38(1)(a) and 38(1)(b) were used by DFID in all such cases.</p> answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps question first answered 09/07/2015 11:40:14 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	4466 label Biography information for Peter Grant