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1641671

registered interest
date	05/06/2023
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	Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to secure an agreement within the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe on (1) a budget, and (2) a Chair-in-Office, for 2024.
tabling member printed	Lord Bowness
uin	HL8194
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2023 answer text <p>We recognise the challenges faced by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as a result of Russia's weaponisation of the consensus principle, including delaying critical decisions on the budget and 2024 Chair. We fully support the efforts of current Chair, North Macedonian Foreign Minister Osmani, to reach an agreement on next year's budget and to alleviate immediate financial pressures. We are also working closely with like-minded countries on options for reaching consensus on next year's chair.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 15/06/2023 14:21:29 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3496 label Biography information for Lord Bowness

1641672

registered interest
date	05/06/2023
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	Kosovo: Serbia
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 situation between Serbia and Kosovo.
tabling member printed	Lord Bowness
uin	HL8195
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2023 answer text <p>We condemned the unprovoked attack on NATO troops in northern Kosovo on 29 May and, alongside our partners, are calling on Serbia and Kosovo to take immediate steps to de-escalate and return to dialogue. The Foreign Secretary reiterated these messages when he spoke to the Kosovo Prime Minister on 8 June, as did the Prime Minister's Envoy, Lord Peach when he spoke to President Vucic on 7 June. I [Lord Ahmad] discussed the current tensions with Kosovo's Foreign Minister on 8 June.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 15/06/2023 11:36:19 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3496 label Biography information for Lord Bowness

1641680

registered interest
date	05/06/2023
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	India: Violence
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made, if any, to the government of India about reported violence in Manipur State; and in particular, whether they have urged that government (1) to protect vulnerable communities in the state, and (2) to constrain Hindu nationalist narratives in the country which exacerbate communal tensions.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Guildford
uin	HL8204
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2023 answer text <p>Our network in India, including our missions in Delhi and Kolkata, continues to monitor the unrest in Manipur. During my most recent visit to India (27-31 May) I (Minister for South Asia) raised this issue with the Government of India. We emphasise the need for disputes to be resolved through dialogue, while recognising this is a matter for India. We remain committed to defending Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for all and promoting respect between different religious and non-religious communities. We have a broad and deep partnership with the Government of India, and discuss all elements of our relationship, including raising issues where we have them.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL8205 question first answered 19/06/2023 14:46:23 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4933 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Guildford

1641681

registered interest
date	05/06/2023
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	India: Violence
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they have taken, if any, to assist in the government of India in facilitating the return of members of tribal communities who have been displaced from their homes by violence in India’s Manipur State.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Guildford
uin	HL8205
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2023 answer text <p>Our network in India, including our missions in Delhi and Kolkata, continues to monitor the unrest in Manipur. During my most recent visit to India (27-31 May) I (Minister for South Asia) raised this issue with the Government of India. We emphasise the need for disputes to be resolved through dialogue, while recognising this is a matter for India. We remain committed to defending Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for all and promoting respect between different religious and non-religious communities. We have a broad and deep partnership with the Government of India, and discuss all elements of our relationship, including raising issues where we have them.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL8204 question first answered 19/06/2023 14:46:23 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4933 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Guildford

1641687

registered interest
date	05/06/2023
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	China: Foreign Relations
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of Sino-British relations following the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre on 4 June, and the recent suppression of peaceful demonstrations in Hong Kong.
tabling member printed	Lord Leong
uin	HL8213
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2023 answer text <p>As we note in our latest Six-Monthly Report, freedom of speech and assembly continue to be curtailed in Hong Kong as was witnessed on 4 June. The right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly were both promised to Hong Kongers under the Sino-British Joint Declaration and enshrined in the Basic Law. Marking the anniversary of the massacre, the Foreign Secretary said &quot;we will never forget those who stood up for democracy and will always stand by those who defend human rights in China&quot;. The Foreign Secretary made plain our views on Hong Kong with Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng on 5 May and at the UN Human Rights Council on 27 February.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/06/2023 15:31:47 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4959 label Biography information for Lord Leong

1641711

registered interest
date	05/06/2023
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	Bangladesh: Forced Marriage
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 finding in the UNICEF reports (1) Fighting the Odds, Catalyzing Change: A Strategic Approach to Ending the Global Problem of Child Marriage, published in September 2022, and (2) Ending Child Marriage: A profile of progress in Bangladesh, published in October 2020, that 51 per cent of girls in Bangladesh marry before the age of 18; and what plans they have to provide funding to ensure that underage girls in that country are protected and able to complete their education.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL8208
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2023 answer text <p>UK aid in Bangladesh tackles the root causes and consequences of child marriage. Through our recently concluded Excluded People's Rights in Bangladesh programme, we supported a range of civil society organisations that worked to raise awareness of child marriage to students, parents and communities. As a result of our support, 15,000 child marriages were stopped. The programme also helped enrol over 900 girls back to school. Going forward, through the UN Global Programme to End Child Marriage, the UK is also supporting girls at risk of child marriage in Bangladesh. We have helped 48,500 girls to continue their education and will invest up to £54.5 million over eight years (2022-2029) to improve girls' retention in education.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/06/2023 14:45:47 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1641712

registered interest
date	05/06/2023
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	Taiwan: Elizabeth Truss
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what official support, if any, was provided to former Prime Minister Liz Truss in relation to her recent visit to Taiwan.
tabling member printed	Lord Rogan
uin	HL8225
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2023 answer text <p>His Majesty's Government does not get involved in the independent travel decisions of parliamentarians who are not a member of the government. As is standard practice, the FCDO provided a short background note setting out HMG's position on Taiwan and facilitated logistical contact between the former Prime Minister's accompanying protection team and the Taiwanese authorities. No official support was provided on the visit programme.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/06/2023 14:44:38 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2478 label Biography information for Lord Rogan

1640648

registered interest
date	25/05/2023
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: Churches
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 Myanmar regarding any recent attacks on churches in Karen, Myanmar.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL8125
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/06/2023 answer text <p>We are aware of the ongoing persecution of faith leaders and ethnic and religious minorities in Myanmar, including in Karen state. We condemn all identity-based violence, including reports that religious sites are being targeted by military airstrikes. In December 2022, the UN Security Council passed the first ever resolution on the situation in Myanmar, led by the UK. The Resolution demands an end to violence, stresses the need for the protection of minority groups and calls for the immediate release for all those arbitrarily detained.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 12/06/2023 16:04:31 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1640649

registered interest
date	25/05/2023
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 when was the last joint analysis of conflict and stability assessment with international partners carried out for Myanmar, and in particular, for Karen; and how they are addressing the findings.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL8126
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/06/2023 answer text <p>The UK finalised a refreshed Joint Analysis of Conflict and Stability (JACS) in Myanmar in March 2022. The JACS provides a detailed assessment of the drivers of conflict, instability and atrocities in Myanmar, including in Karen state. The JACS underpins the UK's strategic approach to conflict and identity-based violence in Myanmar, including our understanding of drivers of conflict and human rights violations in Karen. The JACS recognises, in particular, the role that ethno-religious nationalism played in fuelling widespread violence against groups in Myanmar, including the Karen.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 12/06/2023 16:05:09 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1640652

registered interest
date	25/05/2023
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	India: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have made a joint analysis of conflict and stability with international partners of the situation in India, especially concerning any violence against Christian minorities and destruction of churches.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL8129
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2023 answer text <p>The British High Commission in New Delhi regularly assesses human rights across India. We remain committed to defending Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for all, and we work with the UN, OSCE, Council of Europe, G7 and other multilateral fora to promote FoRB. The UK Government has a broad and deep partnership with the Government of India and we discuss all elements of our relationship, including issues where we have them. I, [the Minister for South Asia], discussed FoRB with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar during my visit to New Delhi on 29 May.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 09/06/2023 13:53:56 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool