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1628701

registered interest
date	17/05/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Myanmar: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government (1) what is their assessment of the current political and security situation in Myanmar, and (2) what recent strategic discussions they have held with international partners regarding the situation in Myanmar.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL7911
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/06/2023 answer text <p>The UK is worried about the deteriorating situation in Myanmar, where violence is widespread, human rights violations are increasing and humanitarian needs are growing, especially following Cyclone Mocha. In response, the UK has worked closely with the US, Canada and the EU to target sanctions on the military leadership, its access to revenue, arms and military equipment. On 21 December 2022, the UN Security Council passed the first ever resolution on the situation in Myanmar. This was led by the UK. The resolution demands an end to violence and urges immediate action by the military regime to fully implement the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Five Point Consensus and release all those arbitrarily detained.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 01/06/2023 16:05:25 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1584717

registered interest
date	06/02/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Myanmar: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking following the adoption of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2669 on the situation in Myanmar.
tabling member printed	Lord Collins of Highbury
uin	HL5442
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2023 answer text <p>The first UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution on Myanmar, led by the UK, demands an end to violence and urges immediate action by the military regime to fully implement the ASEAN Five Point Consensus. The resolution requested the UN Secretary-General or his Special Envoy on Myanmar to provide an oral report to the UN Security Council (UNSC) by March. The meeting will take place in March. The resolution is an important step towards further UNSC scrutiny and action on the situation in Myanmar. We are working closely with our partners in New York to seize the momentum of this resolution.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 20/02/2023 17:41:42 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4222 label Biography information for Lord Collins of Highbury

1583958

registered interest
date	03/02/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Myanmar: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking following the adoption of United Nations Security Resolution 2669 (2022) on the situation in Myanmar.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL5388
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2023 answer text <p>On 21 December 2022, the UN Security Council (UNSC) passed the first ever resolution, which was led by the UK, on the situation in Myanmar. The resolution demands an end to violence and urges immediate action by the military regime to fully implement the ASEAN Five Point Consensus. The resolution also requested that the Secretary-General or his Special Envoy on Myanmar provide an oral report to the Council by 15 March 2023, I can confirm that this meeting will take place in March as planned. The resolution is an important first step towards further Council scrutiny of, and action on, the situation in Myanmar. We are working closely with our partners in New York to seize the momentum of this historic resolution.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 20/02/2023 17:31:02 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1583986

registered interest
date	03/02/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Myanmar: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the current political and security situation in Myanmar; and what steps, if any, they are taking to hold the military authorities in Myanmar to account, particularly in view of international concerns over war crimes and crimes against humanity.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL5402
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2023 answer text <p>The UK continues to condemn the military coup in Myanmar and the violence against the people of Myanmar. Since 1st February 2021, the UK has been at the forefront of the international response. We will continue to use all possible measures to target those who seek to facilitate and profit from the military's human rights violations. On 31st January, we announced our fourteenth tranche of targeted sanctions, to target companies and individuals who are responsible for supplying aviation fuel to the Myanmar Air Force. On 21 December 2022, the UN Security Council passed the first ever resolution, which was led by the UK, on the situation in Myanmar. led by the UK. The resolution highlighted the oppression faced by people across Myanmar, and demanded an end to violence and the release of all those arbitrarily detained. To end the culture of impunity in Myanmar, we have established the Myanmar Witness programme, which collects and preserves evidence of human rights violations for future prosecution.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 20/02/2023 16:58:56 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1538387

registered interest
date	01/11/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Myanmar: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they are having with the exiled National Unity Government of Myanmar; and what consideration they have given, if any, to formally recognising the National Unity Government of Myanmar as the legitimate government of that country.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL3083
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2022 answer text <p>The UK has a longstanding policy and practice, held by successive Governments, of according recognition to States, not Governments. Nevertheless, the UK is clear in our condemnation of the coup and stands in solidarity with those calling for a return to democracy, including the National Unity Government (NUG). The former Minister for Asia met with the NUG's Foreign Minister in March, and the NUG's Minister for Health and Education in May. UK officials continue to engage with the NUG on a regular basis and have worked to amplify their voice on the international stage, including at the UN Security Council.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 15/11/2022 16:51:42 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1468282

registered interest
date	07/06/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Myanmar: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to cut the flow of (1) funds, and (2) arms, to the government of Myanmar.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL701
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/06/2022 answer text <p>Since the coup, we have worked quickly with partners to impose targeted sanctions against those who fund and arm the military, including military-linked businesses and procurement bodies in the Ministry of Defence. Most recently, on 16 June 2022, we announced our eleventh round of designations, targeting Russian and Myanmar arms dealers. We have also suspended trade promotion, strengthened advice to businesses and undertaken a rigorous review of our aid programme to ensure that no funds go to the military regime. We continue to encourage other countries to take similar measures.</p><p>The UK is a longstanding supporter of an arms embargo on Myanmar. We are clear that countries should not sell arms to the Myanmar military. On 27 March, the UK coordinated a joint statement with 48 signatories that committed us to working to prevent the flow of arms and equipment to the Myanmar military. We have also worked with partners to secure strong language on stopping the flow of arms at the G7, UN General Assembly and the UN Human Rights Council.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/06/2022 16:13:13 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1468283

registered interest
date	07/06/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Myanmar: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what engagement they have had with the exiled National Unity Government of Myanmar; and what plans they have to recognise it as the legitimate representative of the people of Myanmar.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL702
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/06/2022 answer text <p>We have strong links with the National Unity Government (NUG). Minister Milling met with Dr Zaw Wai Soe, the NUG's Minister for Health and Education on 24th May. Dr Zaw Wai Soe also met with other Ministers, Parliamentarians and Officials during his trip to the UK. During the meeting, Minister Milling emphasised the UK's condemnation of the coup and highlighted our ongoing efforts to respond to the crisis. Minister Milling also spoke to Daw Zin Mar Aung, the NUG's Foreign Minister on 7 March. The NUG is an important voice for many people in Myanmar and we strongly support all those calling for a return to democracy.</p><p>The UK has a longstanding policy and practice, held by successive British Governments, of according recognition to States not Governments.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/06/2022 16:11:59 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1383571

registered interest
date	30/11/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Myanmar: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Joint Statement on increasing violence in Myanmar, published on 26 November, what assessment they have made of whether the government of Australia is upholding its commitment “to suspend all operational support to the military”; and what representations they intend to make on that matter.
tabling member printed	Baroness Cox
uin	HL4542
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2021 answer text <p>The UK is working closely with international partners to keep a spotlight on escalating violence and serious human rights violations by the Myanmar Armed Forces. The Joint Statement on 26 November is a clear example of this close collaboration. The Australian Government does not provide operational support to the Myanmar military, and has been consistent in its calls for all countries to cease the transfer of arms to the military regime. We worked closely with Australia to secure the UN General Assembly Resolution on the situation in Myanmar on 18 June, which called on all UN Member States to prevent the flow of arms to Myanmar. We are working closely with Australia to put pressure on those who sell arms to the military regime.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 14/12/2021 17:03:01 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox

1367665

registered interest
date	09/11/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Myanmar: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken in response to the report by the Foreign Affairs Committee The UK Government's Response to the Myanmar Crisis, published on 16 July; and in particular the recommendation that the UK Government should increase (1) diplomatic, and (2) economic, pressure to reduce the violence committed against civilians in Burma.
tabling member printed	Baroness Cox
uin	HL3866
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2021 answer text <p>The UK is deeply concerned with the worsening situation in Myanmar. We continue to call publicly for a peaceful resolution to the crisis. In response to escalating violence in Chin and Sagaing, the UK convened the UN Security Council on 8 November. During that meeting we called on the military to exercise restraint and ensure the protection of civilians. On 15 October, the British Embassy in Yangon released a statement urging the military to end their campaign of violence and flagging our concern for communities, their livelihoods, property and places of worship.</p><p>The UK has played a leading international role in coordinating targeted sanctions against the military regime. Since the coup, we have announced seven tranches of sanctions, which have targeted the junta's ruling body and its military leadership, as well as its key commercial interests. In addition, the UK's trade review has suspended trade promotion in Myanmar and strengthened advice to British businesses on avoiding exposure to the military. The UK is considering further targeted actions against the regime.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 23/11/2021 16:29:02 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox

1367666

registered interest
date	09/11/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Myanmar: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken in response to the Foreign Affairs Committee report The UK Government’s Response to the Myanmar Crisis, published on 16 July; and in particular, the recommendation that Tatmadaw’s supply of arms are cut off in order to end their violence against civilians in Burma.
tabling member printed	Baroness Cox
uin	HL3867
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2021 answer text <p>The UK is a longstanding supporter of an arms embargo on Myanmar. We are clear that countries should not sell arms to the Myanmar military. The UK helped secure and strengthen a comprehensive EU arms embargo on Myanmar following the 2017 Rohingya crisis. Since we left the EU, we have transitioned this into domestic law. We are working closely with partners to coordinate pressure on those who sell arms to the military, and have used our leadership role at the G7 and UN to this end. On 5 May, the UK secured a G7 Foreign and Development Ministers' Meeting Communiqué that committed G7 members to continue to prevent the supply of arms and technical assistance to the military. The G7 Leaders' Communiqué of 13 June reaffirmed G7 unity on pursuing additional measures should they prove necessary. On 18 June, the UK worked with partners to deliver a UN General Assembly Resolution which urged member states to prevent the flow of arms to Myanmar.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 23/11/2021 16:25:04 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox