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1719985
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-22more like thismore than 2024-05-22
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 Darfur: Armed Conflict more like this
house id 2 remove filter
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 current (1) humanitarian, and (2) security, situation in Darfur following the recent outbreak of hostilities in El Fasher; and what diplomatic initiatives they are undertaking, together with international partners, to end the current conflict in order to prevent mass civilian casualties. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL4863 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-23more like thismore than 2024-05-23
answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Benyon remove filter
question first answered
less than 2024-05-23T11:59:54.897Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-23T11:59:54.897Z
answering member
1547
label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian remove filter
1717056
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-09more like thismore than 2024-05-09
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 Mali: Politics and Government more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, following the suspension of political party activities and the postponement of elections in Mali, what assessment they have made of the current (1) political, and (2) security, situation in that country. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL4520 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-23more like thismore than 2024-05-23
answer text <p>The UK condemns attempts to restrict democratic space in Mali, including through restrictive legislation on civil society and on political participation. Such measures risk undermining peace and security. We continue to urge the authorities in Mali to deliver on their commitment to a political transition, with free, fair, transparent and inclusive presidential elections. We are committed to working with our partners to respond to immediate humanitarian needs and address the underlying causes of conflict and poverty in Mali.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Benyon remove filter
question first answered
less than 2024-05-23T12:28:40.357Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-23T12:28:40.357Z
answering member
1547
label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian remove filter
1714675
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-29more like thismore than 2024-04-29
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Non-native Species more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are monitoring the spread of non-native flatworms in the UK, particularly the New Zealand flatworm; what assessment they have made of any recent increases in the numbers of non-native flatworms in the UK; and what steps they are taking (1) to combat the spread of non-native flatworms, and (2) to advise the public. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL4160 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-02more like thismore than 2024-05-02
answer text <p>No recent assessment has been made of the numbers of non-native flatworms in the UK. While some data on New Zealand flatworms (<em>Arthurdendyus triangulates</em>) is collected this is not sufficiently systematic to support a full assessment.</p><p> </p><p>We encourage the public to submit sightings with photographs to iRecord (which can be found at irecord.org.uk) such that the species can be accurately identified. The record is then uploaded to the biological records centre and will improve our understanding of the distribution of the species.</p><p> </p><p>We have developed a <a href="https://www.nonnativespecies.org/biosecurity/pathway-action-plans/horticulture-pap-for-great-britain/" target="_blank">Horticulture Pathway Action Plan</a> (PAP) (copy attached) which aims to prevent and manage the risk posed by species such as the New Zealand flatworm using measures such as raising public awareness, minimizing the contamination of goods, commodities, vehicles and equipment by invasive non-native species, and ensuring appropriate border checks. An action within this document specific to flatworms is to establish a task-and-finish group to review existing guidance and develop new guidance on flatworms. We are due to consult on the PAPs later this year, and following the conclusion of that exercise, the actions such as this one in the PAPs will commence.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, Invasive Species Week is coming up and will take place from the 20th to 26th May 2024. This is an annual week of awareness raising and events to help prevent the spread, and reduce the harmful impacts, of invasive non-native plants and animals.</p>
answering member printed Lord Benyon remove filter
question first answered
less than 2024-05-02T13:33:21.237Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-02T13:33:21.237Z
answering member
1547
label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
attachment
1
file name HL4160 attachment.pdf more like this
title Horticulture Pathway Action Plan more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian remove filter
1714678
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-29more like thismore than 2024-04-29
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 Democratic Republic of Congo: Rwanda more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, following recent reports by the United Nations Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Human Rights Watch, what discussions they have had with the government of Rwanda concerning (1) whether that government are providing logistical support to the M23 rebels to operate inside the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and (2) whether Rwandan troops are reinforcing or fighting alongside the M23. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL4162 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-14more like thismore than 2024-05-14
answer text <p>We continue to raise the situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with the governments of DRC and Rwanda to urge for an end to the violence, human rights violations and violations of international humanitarian law by armed groups including M23. On 9 April, the Prime Minister met with President Kagame and underlined the importance of a political process to resolve the situation. The Minister of State (Development and Africa) also raised this issue with President Kagame during his visit to Rwanda on 6 April. We continue to emphasise to all parties that recent mediation efforts of the Angola-led Luanda peace process should be followed with further tangible action.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Benyon remove filter
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less than 2024-05-14T15:46:57.587Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-14T15:46:57.587Z
answering member
1547
label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian remove filter
1702344
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-18more like thismore than 2024-04-18
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 Economic Community of West African States more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether they, together with international partners, have had any discussions with the government of Nigeria, and with the authorities in (1) Burkina Faso, (2) Niger, and (3) Mali, to persuade those three counties to re-join the Economic Community of West African States in the interests of the stability and security of West Africa. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL3955 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-02more like thismore than 2024-05-02
answer text <p>The UK maintains regular dialogue on regional security with the Nigerian Government and the Transitional Authorities in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. The Deputy Foreign Minister, spoke to ECOWAS Commission President Touray earlier this year after those three states announced their departure from the organisation. The Deputy National Security Adviser also visited Nigeria in February 2024 and discussed the future of the three states' participation in ECOWAS. The UK continues to encourage all actors to maintain regional engagement in the interest of working together to tackle the shared threat of terrorism and promote stability and prosperity for citizens in the region.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Benyon remove filter
question first answered
less than 2024-05-02T14:00:18.5Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-02T14:00:18.5Z
answering member
1547
label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian remove filter
1698032
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-03-21more like thismore than 2024-03-21
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 Sudan: Armed Conflict more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to liaise with the new US Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, and to further develop a coordinated international response to help to bring an end to the conflict between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL3526 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-08more like thismore than 2024-04-08
answer text <p>The UK welcomes Tom Perriello's appointment as the US Special Envoy for Sudan. Minister Mitchell spoke to him on 12 March. They discussed international efforts to secure a ceasefire in Sudan. We will continue to work with the wider international community to press the warring parties to end the violence, secure urgently needed humanitarian access, ensure the protection of civilians and commit to a sustained and meaningful peace process.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Benyon remove filter
question first answered
less than 2024-04-08T09:11:43.403Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-08T09:11:43.403Z
answering member
1547
label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian remove filter
1693101
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-03-01more like thismore than 2024-03-01
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 Democratic Republic of Congo: Armed Conflict more like this
house id 2 remove filter
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 severity of the current conflict in North Kivu between M23 rebels and Democratic Republic of the Congo forces; and what diplomatic action they are taking to support a regional peace deal. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL2957 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-18more like thismore than 2024-03-18
answer text <p>The UK is concerned by intensification of fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its humanitarian consequences. We continue to urge all parties to deliver on their commitments, agreed through regional peace processes. I [Lord Benyon] visited Kinshasa this week and discussed the matter with President Tshisekedi and other senior ministers in DRC. In February, the UK Great Lakes envoy joined a UN-led trip to the region, where Envoys emphasised the need for political solutions and a return peace processes. We continue, alongside partners, to promote confidence building measures and peace building activity.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Benyon remove filter
question first answered
less than 2024-03-18T12:35:07.217Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-18T12:35:07.217Z
answering member
1547
label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian remove filter
1691293
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-22more like thismore than 2024-02-22
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 Climate Change: Education more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking, together with international partners, to improve climate change education for 3 to 19 year-olds globally. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL2711 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-04more like thismore than 2024-03-04
answer text <p>In 2022, the FCDO published a position paper, 'Addressing the Climate, Environment, and Biodiversity Crises in and through Girls' Education' [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/addressing-the-climate-environment-and-biodiversity-crises-in-and-through-girls-education/addressing-the-climate-environment-and-biodiversity-crises-in-and-through-girls-education]. This provides a framework of priority actions to build resilient and climate smart school systems. Increasingly, our bilateral education programmes are building in climate co-benefits, and we are working through global education funds to which we are leading donors - Global Partnership for Education and Education Cannot Wait - to do more on climate and education. At COP28 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the UK co-led the Declaration for the Common Agenda for Education and Climate Change [https://www.unesco.org/sites/default/files/medias/fichiers/2023/12/Declaration-on-education-and-climate-change-en.pdf], and will work with signatories to accelerate action.</p>
answering member printed Lord Benyon remove filter
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less than 2024-03-04T12:33:08.427Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-04T12:33:08.427Z
answering member
1547
label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian remove filter
1690195
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-19more like thismore than 2024-02-19
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 Ethiopia: Somalia more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) relations between Ethiopia and Somalia, following the signing of the Ethiopia–Somaliland memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 1 January; and (2) the impact of that MoU on regional stability and efforts to combat Al-Shabaab. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL2559 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-04more like thismore than 2024-03-04
answer text <p>Following the signing of the MoU, the UK expressed concern about escalating tensions in the Horn of Africa. Alongside international partners, we continue to encourage dialogue between Ethiopia and Somalia. We urge all parties in the region to avoid escalation and any action that threatens stability. Tackling al-Shabaab remains one of the UK's top international counter-terrorism priorities. We continue to work with Somali and international partners to strengthen the response to the terrorist threat posed by al-Shabaab in Somalia and the region.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Benyon remove filter
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less than 2024-03-04T17:44:50.487Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-04T17:44:50.487Z
answering member
1547
label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian remove filter
1686933
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-01more like thismore than 2024-02-01
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 Sahel: Politics and Government more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what is their strategy to support the central Sahel region in Africa and to assist Sahelian countries in addressing both the security challenges and longer-term structural challenges that they face. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL2140 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-14more like thismore than 2024-02-14
answer text <p>The UK combines development, diplomatic and defence approaches to respond to the instability in the Sahel and meet the needs of the most vulnerable. Our priorities are responding to humanitarian needs, building resilience, and addressing the root causes of insecurity and poverty (including supporting democratic political transitions).  The UK does not work through military transition governments, and we have most recently suspended direct support to Niger but we continue to provide humanitarian and development assistance to the people of the Sahel. Our development support includes education and reproductive health services for women. We support regionally led efforts to prevent the spread of insecurity.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Benyon remove filter
question first answered
less than 2024-02-14T15:59:48.93Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-14T15:59:48.93Z
answering member
1547
label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian remove filter