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1628683
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-17more like thismore than 2023-05-17
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 China: Women more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government (1) what assessment they have made of the impact of the gender imbalance balance in the population of the People’s Republic of China on the human rights of women in China, including in terms of human trafficking, (2) what representations they have made to the government of China regarding these matters, and (3) whether they intend to raise these matters at the UN Human Rights Council. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL7893 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-05-30more like thismore than 2023-05-30
answer text <p>We are aware of reports of human rights violations against women in China, particularly against ethnic and religious minorities. We will continue to press the Chinese authorities to uphold their human rights obligations. Most recently, the Foreign Secretary raised the human rights situation in Xinjiang at a meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on 5 May 2023. Ending gender-based violence is a key priority for the FCDO, as reflected in the UK's National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, and is one of the three pillars in the new International Women and Girls Strategy.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
grouped question UIN HL7823 more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-05-30T15:58:07.803Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-30T15:58:07.803Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1628684
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-17more like thismore than 2023-05-17
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 EU Indo-Pacific Forum more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government which minister or ministers represented the UK at the EU Indo–Pacific Forum on 12 May; and which bilateral meetings were held by the UK representative with EU and Indo–Pacific ministers who attended the Forum. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
uin HL7894 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-06-02more like thismore than 2023-06-02
answer text <p>I [Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and United Nations], represented the UK at the EU Indo-Pacific Forum in Stockholm on 13 May. I had substantive dialogue with many EU and Indo-Pacific Ministers during the meeting, as well as bilaterals with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, Indonesian Foreign Minister Marsudi, Pakistan's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Rabbani Khar, Bangladesh's Minister of Information, Mahmud and Sweden's Foreign Minister Billström. Discussions at the Forum were useful and demonstrated strong collective commitment to promoting peace and security, stability and shared prosperity across the region. The UK will continue engaging with our EU and Indo-Pacific partners in multiple formats to support a free and open Indo-Pacific.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
grouped question UIN HL7895 more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-06-02T10:48:38.367Zmore like thismore than 2023-06-02T10:48:38.367Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
1628685
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-17more like thismore than 2023-05-17
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 EU Indo-Pacific Forum more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the outcomes from the discussions at the EU Indo–Pacific Forum held in Stockholm on 12 May; and what plans they have made to attend such meetings in the future. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
uin HL7895 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-06-02more like thismore than 2023-06-02
answer text <p>I [Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and United Nations], represented the UK at the EU Indo-Pacific Forum in Stockholm on 13 May. I had substantive dialogue with many EU and Indo-Pacific Ministers during the meeting, as well as bilaterals with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, Indonesian Foreign Minister Marsudi, Pakistan's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Rabbani Khar, Bangladesh's Minister of Information, Mahmud and Sweden's Foreign Minister Billström. Discussions at the Forum were useful and demonstrated strong collective commitment to promoting peace and security, stability and shared prosperity across the region. The UK will continue engaging with our EU and Indo-Pacific partners in multiple formats to support a free and open Indo-Pacific.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
grouped question UIN HL7894 more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-06-02T10:48:38.42Zmore like thismore than 2023-06-02T10:48:38.42Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
1628694
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-17more like thismore than 2023-05-17
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 Azerbaijan: Prisoners of War more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Azerbaijan regarding their imprisonment of prisoners of war and civilians following the ceasefire agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia concluded in September 2020. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Cox more like this
uin HL7904 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-06-01more like thismore than 2023-06-01
answer text <p>The UK Government welcomed the most recent return of prisoners of war in November 2022 and return of remains of the deceased in December 2022. In engagements since 2020 with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Bayramov and Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan, UK Government representatives, including successive Ministers for Europe, have urged the parties to prioritise the return of all prisoners of war and the remains of the deceased. We will continue to support constructive dialogue in further contacts with the Armenian and Azerbaijani governments in the coming months to resolve all outstanding issues relating to the conflict.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
question first answered
less than 2023-06-01T16:16:17.16Zmore like thismore than 2023-06-01T16:16:17.16Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3364
label Biography information for Baroness Cox more like this
1628695
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-17more like thismore than 2023-05-17
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 Azerbaijan: Nagorno Karabakh more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what representations, if any, they are making to the government of Azerbaijan regarding that government’s (1) continuing attempts to resolve the status of Nagorno-Karabakh militarily, and (2) failure to respond to His Majesty's Government's calls to respect international calls for a political solution. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Cox more like this
uin HL7905 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-06-01more like thismore than 2023-06-01
answer text <p>The UK's longstanding position is that there is no military solution to this conflict and that Armenia and Azerbaijan must engage in substantive negotiations, without preconditions, to secure a sustainable peaceful settlement. The Minister for Europe Leo Docherty underlined this message when he visited Baku in February. We welcome the peace talks that took place recently in Washington and Brussels and will continue to support constructive dialogue in further contacts with the Armenian and Azerbaijani governments in the coming months.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
question first answered
less than 2023-06-01T16:13:51.337Zmore like thismore than 2023-06-01T16:13:51.337Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3364
label Biography information for Baroness Cox more like this
1628700
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-17more like thismore than 2023-05-17
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 Syria: League of Arab States more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions, if any, they had with the Arab League prior to its decision to approve Syria’s readmission as a member on 7 May. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL7910 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-06-01more like thismore than 2023-06-01
answer text <p>Engaging Bashar al-Assad in the absence of any evidence that his regime will change its behaviour will not help Syrians or the region. We therefore do not support Syria's readmission to the Arab League in current circumstances. Ahead of the decision to re-admit Syria to the Arab League we encouraged Arab states to set firm conditions on refugee return, detainee release and justice reform. We continue to encourage our Arab partners that their further engagement is staggered and supportive of the conditions set out in UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2254. The Foreign Secretary has stated that the UK is disappointed with Syria's readmission to the Arab League; ultimately, however, decisions on membership are for League members.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
question first answered
less than 2023-06-01T16:07:08.847Zmore like thismore than 2023-06-01T16:07:08.847Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
1628701
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-17more like thismore than 2023-05-17
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: Politics and Government more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL7911 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-06-01more like thismore than 2023-06-01
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> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
question first answered
less than 2023-06-01T16:05:25.42Zmore like thismore than 2023-06-01T16:05:25.42Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
1628702
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-17more like thismore than 2023-05-17
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 Russia: Politics and Government more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the government of Russia’s future global priorities as set out in the foreign policy strategy document released by the Kremlin on 31 March. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL7912 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-06-01more like thismore than 2023-06-01
answer text <p>We note Russia's Foreign Policy Concept, which identifies sovereignty, the legal foundations of the international system, and global stability as core to Russia's global priorities. Russia's unprovoked and brutal invasion of Ukraine, in clear disregard for the UN Charter, is entirely contrary to each of these principles. In reality, Putin's war has left Russia isolated on the international stage. If these are truly Russia's priorities, it should withdraw its forces from Ukraine immediately.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
question first answered
less than 2023-06-01T15:53:28.997Zmore like thismore than 2023-06-01T15:53:28.997Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
1628714
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-17more like thismore than 2023-05-17
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 UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to renegotiate part of the UK–EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement given reports of threats to (1) export businesses, and (2) the sustainability of manufacturing operations in the UK. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL7924 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-06-01more like thismore than 2023-06-01
answer text <p>We recognise that the Covid pandemic, war in Ukraine and energy crisis have shocked supply chains, meaning raw material costs for manufacturers of electric vehicles have spiked since we signed the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). This is a problem for manufacturers across Europe, not just in the UK. Ministers have raised this with the European Commission and we're ready to work with the EU and industry to find a joint UK-EU solution.</p><p>The UK Government is supporting industry through the Automotive Transformation Fund and Advanced Propulsion Centre to develop a high-value end-to-end electrified automotive supply chain in the UK and support cutting-edge automotive technologies. In the coming months, the Government will build on these interventions with decisive action to ensure future investment in zero emission vehicle manufacturing.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
question first answered
less than 2023-06-01T16:40:41.31Zmore like thismore than 2023-06-01T16:40:41.31Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
1628313
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-16more like thismore than 2023-05-16
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 China: Tibet more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the 2022 Trafficking in Persons report from the US Department of State, which concluded that the government of China continued to place ethnic Tibetans in vocational training and manufacturing jobs with elements of modern day slavery, throughout 2022. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL7855 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-05-30more like thismore than 2023-05-30
answer text <p>We are aware of the 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report from the US Department of State. The report highlights evidence of forced labour in China, especially in Xinjiang and Tibet, as well as Chinese nationals being forced to work in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. We will continue to press the Chinese authorities to uphold their human rights obligations. Most recently, the Foreign Secretary raised the human rights situation in Xinjiang at a meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on 5 May 2023.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
question first answered
less than 2023-05-30T15:58:17.61Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-30T15:58:17.61Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this