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1543472

registered interest
date	17/11/2022
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	Vladimir Kara-Murza
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Russia concerning the imprisonment of British citizen, Vladimir Kara-Murza, in Russia.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL3489
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2022 answer text <p>British Embassy officials have attended Vladimir Kara-Murza's court hearings with other international partners, the last hearing being 24 October. We remain vigilant to attempts by the Russian Government to exclude diplomats from future court hearings following Mr Kara-Murza's additional treason charge. Our Ambassador in Moscow raised the issue of consular access with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In May, the Foreign Secretary met Mr Kara-Murza's wife, in his previous role as Minister for Europe, and emphasised his determination to continue raising Mr Kara-Murza's case at multilateral fora, including the OSCE. We note the Canadian Government's sanctions relating to Mr Kara-Murza. We do not comment on future sanctions designations.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL3490 question first answered 01/12/2022 15:06:27 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1543473

registered interest
date	17/11/2022
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	Vladimir Kara-Murza
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to impose the Magnitsky sanctions on those responsible for the arrest of Vladimir Kara-Murza.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL3490
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2022 answer text <p>British Embassy officials have attended Vladimir Kara-Murza's court hearings with other international partners, the last hearing being 24 October. We remain vigilant to attempts by the Russian Government to exclude diplomats from future court hearings following Mr Kara-Murza's additional treason charge. Our Ambassador in Moscow raised the issue of consular access with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In May, the Foreign Secretary met Mr Kara-Murza's wife, in his previous role as Minister for Europe, and emphasised his determination to continue raising Mr Kara-Murza's case at multilateral fora, including the OSCE. We note the Canadian Government's sanctions relating to Mr Kara-Murza. We do not comment on future sanctions designations.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL3489 question first answered 01/12/2022 15:06:27 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1543476

registered interest
date	17/11/2022
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	Anush Apetyan
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Azerbaijan following allegations about the torture and murder of Anush Apetyan by Azerbaijani forces.
tabling member printed	Baroness Cox
uin	HL3493
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2022 answer text <p>The UK government continue to raise our concerns regarding alleged atrocities committed during the conflict directly with the relevant authorities. During a meeting with the Azerbaijani Ambassador on 9 November, the Minister for Europe raised allegations that atrocities had been committed during fighting along the international border in September. On 3 October the British Embassy in Baku issued a statement regarding allegations of mistreatment and abuses following fighting in September. On 6 October, the UK Permanent Representative to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe highlighted UK concerns over the reports and noted that the Azerbaijani Prosecutor General's office have launched an investigation.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 01/12/2022 16:50:49 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox

1543482

registered interest
date	17/11/2022
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	China: Uyghurs
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, in the light of the United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner report OHCHR Assessment of human rights concerns in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China, published on 31 August, which found that human rights violations against the Uyghur population "may constitute international crimes, in particular crimes against humanity", what steps they are taking in response to that finding.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL3499
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2022 answer text <p>The report by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights provides new evidence of the extent of China's efforts to silence and repress Uyghurs and other minorities in Xinjiang. It includes a broad range of evidence, including first-hand accounts from victims.</p><p>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. Most recently, the Foreign Secretary did so in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart on 20 September.</p><p>Given the seriousness of the report's findings, on 6 October we supported formal action at the UN Human Rights Council that requested a Council Debate on the situation in Xinjiang. While this vote didn't pass, China's attempts to stifle debate and hide the truth will not succeed. We will continue to work with our partners to hold the Chinese authorities to account and continue to shine a spotlight on China's human rights violations.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 01/12/2022 16:00:02 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1543483

registered interest
date	17/11/2022
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	Libya: 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 (1) political, and (2) security, situation in Libya; and what steps they are taking, together with international partners, to improve the current political situation and prevent a return to civil war.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL3500
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2022 answer text <p>Almost a year since failed elections in Libya, the political impasse continues without a clear route to elections and with an on-going risk of increased violence and insecurity. The UK is committed to supporting Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Bathily's efforts to reinvigorate the UN-facilitated, Libyan-led and owned political process, including parliamentary and presidential elections, in order to secure peace, stability and prosperity in Libya. In October, we hosted senior officials from Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Turkey, and the US to discuss supporting UN efforts to get Libya back on a credible electoral footing.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 01/12/2022 16:47:11 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1543502

registered interest
date	17/11/2022
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	China: Diplomatic Service
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how many diplomats from China are based in the UK; and in which locations.
tabling member printed	Lord Rogan
uin	HL3519
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2023 answer text <p>The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office publishes details of foreign embassies, high commissions and consular posts in the UK on gov.uk, available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/foreign-embassies-in-the-uk. This page includes the London Diplomatic List which contains the addresses and contact details of all embassies and high commissions, as well as the names of heads of mission and other diplomatic agents appointed in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1961. The entry for the People's Republic of China, as of December 2022, lists 127 diplomatic agents in the locations set out below. In addition, consular officials are appointed to the Consulates General of the People's Republic of China in Edinburgh, Manchester and Belfast.</p><p>Embassy of the People's Republic of China</p><p>49-51 Portland Place W1B 1JL</p><p>Consular Section</p><p>31 Portland Place W1B 1QD</p><p>Defence Section</p><p>25 Lyndhurst Road NW3 5PA</p><p>Economic and Commercial Office</p><p>16 Lancaster Gate W2 3LH</p><p>Cultural Section</p><p>11 West Heath Road NW3 7UX</p><p>Education Section</p><p>50 Portland Place W1B 1NQ</p><p>Science &amp; Technology Section</p><p>10 Greville Place NW6 5JN</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 09/01/2023 17:57:33 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2478 label Biography information for Lord Rogan

1543084

registered interest
date	16/11/2022
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	Ukraine: Electricity
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to work with NATO allies to send all available (1) volunteer electrical engineers, and (2) electrical generators, to Ukraine.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL3453
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2022 answer text <p>Under NATO's Comprehensive Assistance Package (CAP) for Ukraine, the UK and NATO Allies are working to provide urgent non-lethal support to Ukraine to meet specific requests, including practical support for the winter months. The UK recently announced a £10 million contribution to the CAP to ensure it has the resources required to respond to requests. Bilaterally, the UK has provided £22 million of support: £7 million for 856 generators to reconnect vital facilities; £10 million to the Energy Community's support fund to repair infrastructure; and £5 million for safety equipment for the civil nuclear sector. We work in close coordination with NATO Allies on support.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 01/12/2022 14:32:48 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1543092

registered interest
date	16/11/2022
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	Refugee Convention
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to withdraw from (1) the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, and (2) the 1966 Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees; and if they have any such plans, what assessment they have made of the need for parliament to have a role in such withdrawals.
tabling member printed	Lord Green of Deddington
uin	HL3461
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2022 answer text <p>The Government does not have plans to withdraw from the Refugee Convention and its Protocol.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 01/12/2022 14:32:20 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4346 label Biography information for Lord Green of Deddington

1543105

registered interest
date	16/11/2022
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	Diplomatic Service: Prisoners
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what consular access is granted to (1) citizens of the UK who are in prison in a foreign country, and (2) those who are also citizens of that country in which they are imprisoned.
tabling member printed	Lord Marlesford
uin	HL3474
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2022 answer text <p>Consular access to nationals detained in another State is generally governed by the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (VCCR). Where a British national consents to the British Embassy or Consulate being informed about their detention, consular officers have the right to visit and communicate with them. The VCCR also states that these rights are to be exercised in conformity with the laws and regulations of the detaining State. The Government's ability to provide consular assistance remains at all times dependent on other states respecting the VCCR and must be done in accordance with the laws of that country. Providing assistance to dual nationals in their other country of nationality can be difficult and the help we can provide depends on what the host government will allow.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 05/12/2022 16:05:15 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1854 label Biography information for Lord Marlesford

1542560

registered interest
date	15/11/2022
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	Algeria: Refugees
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Algeria following reports of the expulsion of more than 60 Syrian and Palestinian refugees from Algeria into a desert region of Niger.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL3421
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2022 answer text <p>We are aware of reports regarding the deportation of refugees of multiple nationalities to Niger by the Algerian authorities. We hold regular discussions with the Algerian Government on human rights, judicial, and home affairs issues.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 01/12/2022 14:28:46 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton