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1655019

registered interest
date	24/07/2023
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	Libya: Sudan
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 reports that Libya is arming the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan; and what representations they have made to the government of Libya about the flow of arms into Sudan.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL9592
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/08/2023 answer text <p>We are aware of and monitoring reports of Libya providing arms to the Rapid Support Forces. There is a longstanding UK arms embargo in place for the whole of Sudan, as well as a UN arms embargo on Darfur. These sanctions help prevent weapon flow into the country and encourage the resolution of armed conflict in, and stabilisation of, Sudan. In response to the ongoing conflict and deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan, on 12 July the Minister for Africa and Development also announced a package of six sanctions measures under the UK's Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. These sanctions will freeze the assets of three commercial entities linked to each party involved in the conflict. These sanctions are designed to press the parties to engage in sustained and meaningful peace process, allow humanitarian access and commit to a permanent cessation of hostilities. We will continue to work with counterparts from African, Quad (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, UK, US) and European countries, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the African Union and the United Nations, to end the violence in Sudan.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/08/2023 13:36:51 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1655020

registered interest
date	24/07/2023
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	Darfur
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to prepare for summer recess period in August, when many officials are likely to be away from their posts, to continue monitoring the situation in Sudan, and in particular in Darfur, and to authorise any actions that many be necessary, in accordance with the 'responsibility to protect' principle.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL9593
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/08/2023 answer text <p>In response to the outbreak of conflict on 15 April, the FCDO created an Enhanced Sudan Unit, bringing together a range of officials with different areas of relevant expertise, to work on the most pressing issues currently facing Sudan. Over the summer recess, the Enhanced Sudan Unit will continue to monitor the situation in Sudan and work with its UK, international and Sudanese partners to bring an end to hostilities, protect civilians and secure unfettered humanitarian access.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/08/2023 13:38:42 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1655021

registered interest
date	24/07/2023
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	Darfur
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 UN in relation to the violence and atrocities in Sudan, in particular in Darfur; and what steps they are taking in response, in accordance with the 'responsibility to protect' principle.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL9594
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/08/2023 answer text <p>The UK condemns reports of targeted violence against specific groups in Darfur. We have raised these reports in international fora, including the UN Security Council (UNSC) and Human Rights Council. Most recently, at the 13 July UNSC meeting on the International Criminal Court's Sudan investigation, we welcomed the ICC Prosecutor's decision to commence investigations into the offences currently being committed in Darfur. The UK has released funding to organisations who are working with local partners to collect, verify and preserve digital content from the conflict, including incidents of significant abuses. This will play a vital role in amplifying the voices of those who are being targeted and would be permissible in future accountability mechanisms, should they be established. We continue to work with counterparts from African, Quad (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, UK, US) and European countries to support efforts to end the violence, protect civilians and secure safe humanitarian access.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL9595 question first answered 07/08/2023 15:46:57 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1655022

registered interest
date	24/07/2023
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	Darfur
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to international partners, including the US, Canada, Germany, and France, in relation to the situation in Sudan, in particular in Darfur; and what steps they are taking together in response, in accordance with the 'responsibility to protect' principle.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL9595
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/08/2023 answer text <p>The UK condemns reports of targeted violence against specific groups in Darfur. We have raised these reports in international fora, including the UN Security Council (UNSC) and Human Rights Council. Most recently, at the 13 July UNSC meeting on the International Criminal Court's Sudan investigation, we welcomed the ICC Prosecutor's decision to commence investigations into the offences currently being committed in Darfur. The UK has released funding to organisations who are working with local partners to collect, verify and preserve digital content from the conflict, including incidents of significant abuses. This will play a vital role in amplifying the voices of those who are being targeted and would be permissible in future accountability mechanisms, should they be established. We continue to work with counterparts from African, Quad (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, UK, US) and European countries to support efforts to end the violence, protect civilians and secure safe humanitarian access.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL9594 question first answered 07/08/2023 15:46:57 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1655023

registered interest
date	24/07/2023
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	Ukraine: Prisoners of War
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 situation of access to Ukrainian prisoners of war by independent monitors and the International Red Cross.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL9596
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/08/2023 answer text <p>Humanitarian organisations need security assurances from Russia to operate in frontline areas. The UK routinely calls for full compliance with International Humanitarian Law, including granting humanitarian access to prisoners of war and civilian detainees. As set out in the Third Geneva Convention, the International Committee of the Red Cross has the mandate to go wherever prisoners of war and civilian detainees are held and monitor their conditions of detention, their treatment, and share news with their families.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/08/2023 13:39:10 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1655037

registered interest
date	24/07/2023
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	Ukraine: Wheat
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking with international partners to protect global wheat supplies, following Russia’s withdrawal from the 2022 Black Sea grain deal.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL9625
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/08/2023 answer text <p>The United Kingdom condemns in the strongest terms Russia's decision to withdraw from the Black Sea Grain Initiative and the Foreign Secretary has called on Russia to rejoin immediately. The UK will continue to explore options, with Ukraine and other partners, to enable Ukraine to continue exporting its grain. A NATO-Ukraine Council is being convened on 26 July to discuss Black Sea Security.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/08/2023 13:45:54 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1655038

registered interest
date	24/07/2023
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	Qin Gang
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government when they were last in direct contact with China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL9626
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/08/2023 answer text <p>Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Permanent-Under-Secretary Sir Philip Barton met with former Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang on 10 April 2023 during his visit to Beijing. The Foreign Secretary met Qin Gang on 2 March 2023 at the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in New Delhi.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/08/2023 14:44:42 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1655040

registered interest
date	24/07/2023
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	Peru: 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 human rights implications of the current political and security situation in Peru, following the mass demonstrations against the government of President Dina Boluarte on Wednesday 19 July.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL9628
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/08/2023 answer text <p>We continue to monitor the political and security situation in Peru, including any implications arising from the public demonstrations that took place across Peru on 19 July. The UK welcomes President Boluarte's calls for peace and dialogue in the context of the recent protests. Our Embassy in Lima regularly discusses human rights and values issues with the Peruvian Government. We will continue to work with the Peruvian Government and the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Peru to help Peru make progress towards sustainable and inclusive development with respect for human rights.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/08/2023 13:41:29 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1655047

registered interest
date	24/07/2023
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: Internally Displaced People
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 following recent fighting which led to more than 1,000 Christians fleeing Nam San Yang in Kachin State.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of St Albans
uin	HL9640
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/08/2023 answer text <p>We are aware of the continued vulnerability of religious minorities in Myanmar, including in Kachin state. Although the UK has no political engagement with the military regime, we continue to publicly call for an end to the violence, including in multilateral fora. The UK has co-sponsored a number of UN Human Rights Council resolutions, including one in April, which condemned the regime's human rights violations and urged an end to discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities. On 21 December 2022 the UK coordinated a landmark UN Security Council Resolution which stressed the need for the protection of minority groups.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/08/2023 13:40:33 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4308 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans

1655082

registered interest
date	24/07/2023
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	BBC Media Action: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how much funding they have provided to BBC Media Action in each of the past ten years, and for what purpose; and how they assess BBC Media Action’s value, effectiveness, and operational range.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hoey
uin	HL9623
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/08/2023 answer text <p>Between 2013 and 2022 FCDO and its predecessor departments provided BBC Media Action with £137 million (see table). This funding has supported work in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. As media freedom is under threat globally, FCDO funding has enabled BBC Media Action to support independent media and public platforms for discussion, and to tackle misinformation and disinformation. Their work has improved people's access to health information, and helped them cope with effects of climate change, conflict and disasters. In Ukraine, FCDO funding to BBC Media Action has provided independent media with training, equipment and other types of support to enable them to keep reporting throughout the conflict.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total funding (FCO, DFID, FCDO)</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>£27.7m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>£25.7m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>£14.8m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>£20.5m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>£10.1m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>£7.6m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019</p></td><td><p>£7.8m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020</p></td><td><p>£8.6m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021</p></td><td><p>£8.3m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022</p></td><td><p>£6.1m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>TOTAL</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>£137.2m</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/08/2023 13:38:16 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	210 label Biography information for Baroness Hoey