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1002245

registered interest
date	05/11/2018
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	Jamal Khashoggi
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to their joint statement with France and Germany issued on 21 October condemning the killing of Jamal Khashoggi and seeking urgent clarification into the circumstances surrounding his death, whether they have discussed the possibility of the expulsion of Saudi Arabian diplomats from the UK, France and Germany.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL11266
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/11/2018 answer text <p>There remains an urgent need to establish exactly what happened on 2 October. The actions Britain and our allies take will depend on the credibility of the final explanation given by Saudi Arabia and on our confidence that such an appalling episode will not be repeated. We have vital national security and prosperity interests in maintaining and developing our relationship with Saudi Arabia, including how we work together to tackle regional threats.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/11/2018 15:41:16 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1002246

registered interest
date	05/11/2018
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	Afghanistan: Armed Conflict
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they are taking part in the US’s strategic review of the situation in Afghanistan; and whether any progress has been made in ending Afghanistan’s war since the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan report in July that civilian deaths in Afghanistan for the first six months of 2018 were at a record high.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL11267
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2018 answer text <p>​The British Government is committed to an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process. Civilian casualties are a tragic result of the ongoing insurgency and of terrorist attacks, including by ISKP. We continue to urge all sides to take all measures possible to avoid civilian casualties. It is vital that the lives of civilians must be protected. A political solution is the only way to achieve lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region. The Afghan Government has shown an impressive commitment to peace. It is time for the Taleban's leaders to show true courage and true leadership and work for peace.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 15/11/2018 14:49:20 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1002247

registered interest
date	05/11/2018
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	Conflict Resolution
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government in which countries UK diplomacy is playing a leading mediating, conflict resolution or peace-building role.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL11268
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2018 answer text <p>UK diplomacy plays a leading role in addressing a number of conflict situations around the world. For example, we have for several years led the international response to the situation in Somalia; we have played an active role in the Troika (together with the United States and Norway) to address the conflict in South Sudan; we have given important support to the Cyprus negotiations as one of the Guarantor Powers; and we recently co-hosted a high level event in New York focusing on ending the Rohingya crisis in Burma.</p><p>As a permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC), the UK often leads discussions on a range of conflict and post-conflict situations, including the UN strategy to combat the Lord's Resistance Army in Central Africa; implementation of the peace process in Colombia; resolving post-1991 legacy issues relating to Iraq; as well as the situations in Libya, Sudan and Yemen. In addition the UK plays a leading role in the UNSC on Peacekeeping (particularly reform issues), the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict, and Women Peace and Security, in particular on women's participation and protection in peace processes. The UK's own domestic experience of conflict resolution and mediation enables it to provide valuable support and insights in the furtherance of inclusive peace processes around the world.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 15/11/2018 12:13:54 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

993814

registered interest
date	23/10/2018
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	Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when they last discussed human rights violations in (1) Bahrain; (2) Cameroon; (3) Eritrea; and (4) the Philippines with the respective governments of those countries.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL10947
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2018 answer text <p>The UK enjoys a close relationship with the Government of Bahrain which allows us to speak honestly about a range of issues, including human rights. Where we have concerns on specific issues we raise these with the Bahraini authorities through various channels, including the bi-annual UK-Bahrain Joint Working Group co-chaired by the Minister for the Middle East and his Bahraini opposite number. The last of which was held on 19 July 2018.</p><p>The British High Commissioner met the Minister of Interior of Cameroon on 25 July 2018 and discussed human rights in Cameroon.</p><p>The Minister for Africa raised human rights in Eritrea with the Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh Mohammed when they met in New York on 25 September 2018.</p><p>The Minister for Asia and the Pacific raised concerns about the human rights situation in the Philippines with the Philippines Government during his trip to Manila on 16-17 August 2018.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 02/11/2018 13:21:35 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

993817

registered interest
date	23/10/2018
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	USA: INF Treaty
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the impact on nuclear proliferation arising from President Trump’s announcement of the US decision to withdraw from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL10950
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2018 answer text <p>While the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty remains in force, we will continue our efforts to bring Russia back into full and verified compliance. We believe the INF Treaty has played a valuable role in supporting Euro-Atlantic security and want to see it continue to stand but that requires all parties to abide by it.</p><p>With or without the INF Treaty, we will continue to work with partners across the international community to prevent proliferation and to make progress on multilateral nuclear disarmament, to build trust and confidence between nuclear and non-nuclear weapon states, and to take tangible steps toward a safer and more stable world.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 02/11/2018 13:09:54 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

989340

registered interest
date	16/10/2018
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	Meng Hongwei
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the Chinese authorities about the case of Meng Hongwei, the former President of Interpol; and what assessment they have made of whether the manner of his resignation has any implications for their confidence in the government of China in multilateral organisations.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL10734
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2018 answer text <p>We are aware of reliable reports that Meng Hongwei, the former President of Interpol, has been detained in China after travelling there in late September. We call on China to ensure all those detained have access to their choice of lawyer and are protected from torture and mistreatment in line with Chinese and international law and are monitoring the situation. As permanent members of the UN Security Council and with China’s growing global role, we will continue to work with China on important global challenges including through multilateral organisations such as the UN, G20 and WTO.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 29/10/2018 14:28:26 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

989342

registered interest
date	16/10/2018
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	Yemen: Ceasefires
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what initiatives they are pursuing to broker a ceasefire in Yemen and prevent famine in that country.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL10736
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2018 answer text <p>​The UK's view remains that there can be no military solution to the conflict and we fully support the UN Special Envoy for Yemen in facilitating a credible peace process. On 15 March, the UK proposed and coordinated a UN Security Council Presidential Statement which reiterated the Council's call on the parties to agree on the modalities for a durable cessation of hostilities.</p><p>We are extremely concerned at recent reports of the growing risk of famine to millions of Yemenis. The UK plays a leading role in combatting hunger in Yemen and on World Food Day (16 October) we announced a package of £96.5 million which will help UNICEF tackle malnutrition in Yemen over the coming three years.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 29/10/2018 14:37:04 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

989343

registered interest
date	16/10/2018
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	Matthew Hedges
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they have taken in the case of Matthew Hedges, who is currently detained in the United Arab Emirates on suspicion of spying.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL10737
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2018 answer text <p>Foreign and Commonwealth Office officials are supporting Mr Hedges and his family, and they have raised the case with the Emiratis at the highest levels. The Foreign Secretary and the Minister for the Middle East have personally raised this case with their Emirati counterparts. We are in regular contact with the Emiratis regarding Mr Hedges’ health and wellbeing, and we continue to push for consular access to ensure that he is given the support he needs.​</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 29/10/2018 14:36:34 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

985011

registered interest
date	10/10/2018
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	Iran: USA
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of the United States about the objectives of the Iran Action Group created by the United States State Department on 16 August, in particular the commitment to a whole-of-government effort to change the Iranian regime’s behaviour.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL10554
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2018 answer text <p>Ministers and officials across Government regularly discuss Iran policy with their US counterparts, including staff in the Iran Action Group. The Prime Minister and President Trump most recently discussed Iran policy when they met at the UN General Assembly in September. Where we have differences, we discuss these frankly, but we are also clear about the areas where we agree, such as the need to address Iran’s destabilising regional behaviour and missile activity. We await more detail from the US on their proposals on the way forward.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 23/10/2018 12:06:53 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

985014

registered interest
date	10/10/2018
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	Iran: Guided Weapons
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have sought information from the Iranian authorities about the purpose of a development in Wadi Jahannam near Baniyas in northwest Syria reported by ImageSat in August, further to reports that it is an Iranian missile factory.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL10557
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2018 answer text <p>We are aware of reports of an Iranian missile factory in northwest Syria. The Government is concerned about Iranian activity in Syria and the risks of escalation of regional tensions. We regularly raise these concerns with the Iranian Government, including during the Minister for the Middle East and North Africa’s visit to Tehran in September, when he was accompanied by the UK’s Special Representative for Syria.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 23/10/2018 12:11:30 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian