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1122880
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-24more like thismore than 2019-04-24
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Integrated Activity Fund more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific on 3 April (HC237139), what are the objectives of the Integrated Activity Fund. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Scriven more like this
uin HL15271 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-02more like thismore than 2019-05-02
answer text <p>The Integrated Activity Fund was introduced in the 2015 Spending Round to enable activity when funding from core departmental, or other sources, cannot be made available to service the British Government's Gulf Strategy. It is intended to support the delivery of flexible, cross-cutting and sustained investment in the region.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2019-05-02T15:24:09.673Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-02T15:24:09.673Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4333
label Biography information for Lord Scriven more like this
1122881
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-24more like thismore than 2019-04-24
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Asia Bibi more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, following the remarks of the Prime Minister of Pakistan on 10 April that Asia Bibi would be leaving Pakistan very soon but that there was a complication, what clarification they have sought from the government of Pakistan about (1) what is complicating her departure from Pakistan, and (2) measures to expedite her departure. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL15272 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-02more like thismore than 2019-05-02
answer text <p>​As the Foreign Secretary stated in Parliament on 2 April, her case remains a high priority for the British Government. We continue to be in close, regular contact with international partners to ensure a positive outcome for Asia Bibi and her family.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2019-05-02T15:25:51.267Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-02T15:25:51.267Z
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
1122882
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-24more like thismore than 2019-04-24
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Mexico: Schools more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Mexico about ensuring that teachers and school administrators at all state schools are trained in freedom of religion and belief; and whether they will encourage that government to put in place mechanisms to (1) respond swiftly to cases of forced displacement on account of faith, and (2) take action to ensure that, during the period of their displacement, any children involved are not deprived of their right to an education. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL15273 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-07more like thismore than 2019-05-07
answer text <p>​Officials in our Embassy in Mexico City have regular contact with the Government of Mexico on a range of human rights issues, including freedom of religion or belief; I discussed these matters with the former Mexican Ambassador to the UK in October 2018. In Mexico, we engage with civil society groups, including Christian Solidarity Worldwide, to help inform our understanding of the human rights situation on the ground. Mexico has close to universal access to basic education. We will continue to work with civil society to identify when rare exceptions do occur. We will also continue to engage regularly with the Mexican authorities at ministerial, official and state levels to discuss human rights, and other freedoms, and to support a broad human rights agenda in the country.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2019-05-07T15:49:47.15Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-07T15:49:47.15Z
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
1122898
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-24more like thismore than 2019-04-24
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Sri Lanka: Terrorism more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to (1) assist the government of Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday killings, (2) establish who funded and armed the perpetrators, and (3) provide support to bring those responsible to justice. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL15289 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-02more like thismore than 2019-05-02
answer text <p>The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka on the 23 April to offer her condolences on behalf of the UK and offer our assistance. We are discussing with the Sri Lankan authorities what form of support would be most helpful and effective. The Government of Sri Lanka have confirmed that a significant number of arrests have been made and counter-terrorism activities are ongoing. The Sri Lankan Prime Minister and President have both said publicly that there will be a thorough investigation. It is important to let that process follow its course. The UK and other international partners stand ready to support the Sri Lankan authorities.</p><p>The Metropolitan Police counter-terrorism command has dispatched a team of specialists to Sri Lanka. This team includes family liaison officers to support the families of British victims and assist with the repatriation of deceased British nationals. A recent Interpol programme led by UK experts to train 30 Sri Lankan forensic specialists and police officers in disaster victim identification, may also have been of additional support in the aftermath of the attacks.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2019-05-02T15:27:36.003Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-02T15:27:36.003Z
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
1122899
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-24more like thismore than 2019-04-24
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Nigeria: Violence more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the recent killings in Nigeria, in particular the attacks in (1) Nassarawa State, (2) Benue State, (3) Kaduna State, and (4) Gombe. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL15290 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-07more like thismore than 2019-05-07
answer text <p>​We remain deeply concerned about continuing intercommunal violence across many states in Nigeria. The root causes of the violence are complex and vary across different regions. Tension between farming and herding communities, exacerbated by population growth and climate change has disrupted traditional grazing routes of nomadic herders leading to conflict with farming communities. We are seeking specific information about the attacks in Nassarawa, Benue, Kaduna and Gombe States, working closely with the Nigerian authorities.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2019-05-07T15:51:49.63Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-07T15:51:49.63Z
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
1122926
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-24more like thismore than 2019-04-24
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Sri Lanka: Religious Freedom more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Sri Lanka in the last six months about concerns in relation to freedom of religion or belief. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL15317 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-02more like thismore than 2019-05-02
answer text <p>The UK regularly raises human rights concerns with the Sri Lankan Government, including the importance of religious tolerance and protecting the rights of all citizens to practice their faith. Our High Commission regularly meets with representatives of religious minorities, including Muslims and Christians, to hear their concerns, and maintains a regular dialogue with the Government of Sri Lanka across a range of human rights issues. This includes the implementation of human rights and reconciliation commitments under UNHRC resolution 30/1.</p><p>In addition, the UK is providing £8.3 million from the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (2016 to 2019) for projects in Sri Lanka, including inter-faith dialogue and mediation. On 23 April the Minister for Asia and the Pacific met members of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Sri Lankan Muslims to hear their concerns.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
grouped question UIN HL15318 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-02T15:33:53.227Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-02T15:33:53.227Z
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
1122927
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-24more like thismore than 2019-04-24
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Sri Lanka: Religious Freedom more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of freedom of religion or belief in Sri Lanka. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL15318 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-02more like thismore than 2019-05-02
answer text <p>The UK regularly raises human rights concerns with the Sri Lankan Government, including the importance of religious tolerance and protecting the rights of all citizens to practice their faith. Our High Commission regularly meets with representatives of religious minorities, including Muslims and Christians, to hear their concerns, and maintains a regular dialogue with the Government of Sri Lanka across a range of human rights issues. This includes the implementation of human rights and reconciliation commitments under UNHRC resolution 30/1.</p><p>In addition, the UK is providing £8.3 million from the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (2016 to 2019) for projects in Sri Lanka, including inter-faith dialogue and mediation. On 23 April the Minister for Asia and the Pacific met members of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Sri Lankan Muslims to hear their concerns.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
grouped question UIN HL15317 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-02T15:33:53.29Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-02T15:33:53.29Z
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
1122929
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-24more like thismore than 2019-04-24
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Saudi Arabia: Capital Punishment more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to impose sanctions on Saudi Arabia in response to the torture and execution of 37 citizens; and if they intend to take no action, why not. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Jones of Cheltenham more like this
uin HL15320 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-02more like thismore than 2019-05-02
answer text <p>We are deeply concerned by the 37 executions in Saudi Arabia. The Foreign Secretary raised this matter directly with the Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Minister Al Jubeir, and asked for further information. The British Government oppose the death penalty in all circumstances and in every country, including in Saudi Arabia. We regularly raise human rights concerns, including the use of the death penalty, at the highest levels with the Saudi Arabian authorities.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2019-05-02T15:37:19.74Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-02T15:37:19.74Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
248
label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham more like this
1122933
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-24more like thismore than 2019-04-24
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Sudan: Military Coups more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of events in Sudan since the recent army coup; and what action they have taken in response to that coup, in particular to encourage the formation of a new provisional government which represents opposition parties and civil society. more like this
tabling member printed
The Earl of Sandwich more like this
uin HL15324 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-07more like thismore than 2019-05-07
answer text <p>​Since Bashir's removal on 11 April and the establishment of a Transitional Military Council the UK has made clear public statements via the Troika (US, Norway and UK), the Foreign Secretary and our Ambassador in Khartoum calling for all sides to engage in an inclusive dialogue that leads to a swift and peaceful transition to civilian rule. In support of this we are regularly engaging with all Sudanese parties and civil society, both in Khartoum and London. The UK is working closely with international partners and welcomes the leadership of the African Union (AU); it is vital that the transition credibly delivers the demands of the people of Sudan. As the Foreign Secretary made clear on 24 April, during this once in a generation opportunity for change it is essential the proposed extension of the AU deadline for the return to civilian rule in Sudan is used effectively and that protestors, politicians and military council reach an agreement.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2019-05-07T15:54:32.493Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-07T15:54:32.493Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2109
label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich more like this
1121580
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-11more like thismore than 2019-04-11
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Darfur: Genocide more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of allegations of genocide in Darfur; what action the international community might take as a result; and what discussions they have had with the government of Sudan about any such allegations. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Helic more like this
uin HL15231 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-29more like thismore than 2019-04-29
answer text <p>In 2005, after receiving a report by the International Commission of Inquiry on Darfur, the United Nations Security Council referred the situation to the International Criminal Court by adopting Resolution 1593, which the UK as a permanent member of the Security Council supported in full. The International Criminal Court investigation, which opened in June 2005, has produced several cases involving charges that include genocide, as well as other mass atrocity crimes. The UK’s support for the International Criminal Court is steadfast and we continue to call on the Sudanese authorities to ensure due legal process is followed.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2019-04-29T12:04:55.913Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-29T12:04:55.913Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4331
label Biography information for Baroness Helic more like this