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516813

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date	29/04/2016
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	Weapons: Proliferation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what financial contributions his Department has made to the activities of (a) the International Atomic Energy Agency, (b) the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organisation, (c) the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, (d) the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention and (e) the Arms Trade Treaty in each of the last six years.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	36136
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/05/2016 answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has made the following financial contributions over the last six years.</p><p>International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) = £2,127,798.</p><p>Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organisation = £152,800.</p><p>Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty = £487,547.</p><p>Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention = £304,372.</p><p>Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) = £187,254.</p><p><ins class="ministerial">These figures are broken down by financial year in the attached document.</ins></p><p>Additionally over this period the FCO has contributed over £2.5 million to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the OPCW-UN Joint Investigative Mechanism into the use of chemical weapons in Syria. This does not include the UK subscription which is paid by DECC.</p><p>We have also supported projects in support of these treaties and organisations. For example the FCO has funded a number of projects over the years aimed at assisting countries to sign and ratify the ATT.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 05/05/2016 13:54:31 question first ministerially corrected 10/05/2016 11:09:14 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood attachment 1 file name PQ36136 CPD contributions by FY.pdf title Attachment to PQ36136 Yearly Breakdown previous answer version 59295 answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

516560

registered interest
date	28/04/2016
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	Nigeria: Religious Freedom
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 government of Nigeria on the promotion of freedom of religion and belief in Nigeria.
tabling member printed	Baroness Cox
uin	HL8072
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/05/2016 answer text <p>This Government is firmly committed to promoting and protecting the right to freedom of religion or belief around the world, and to being a strong voice internationally in defence of this fundamental right.</p><p>Religious freedom is protected by the Nigerian Constitution and we regularly discuss with the Nigerian government at the highest levels our concern about threats to this right, including the threat Boko Haram poses to communities of different faiths and ethnicities. Boko Haram seeks to undermine religious freedom by attacking all Nigerians who do not subscribe to its extremist views. It has committed atrocities against people of all faiths, including Christians and Muslims.</p><p>We will continue to work with the Nigerian government, non-governmental organisations and civil society to improve the security situation and human rights for all in Nigeria.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 10/05/2016 13:35:51 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox

516561

registered interest
date	28/04/2016
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	Nigeria: Human Rights
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 government of Nigeria regarding the investigation of human rights violations in northern Nigeria.
tabling member printed	Baroness Cox
uin	HL8073
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/05/2016 answer text <p>We welcome President Buhari’s commitment to overhauling Nigeria’s rules of engagement to avoid human rights violations and to investigating credible reports of violations and take appropriate action. We have repeatedly made clear to the Nigerian authorities at all levels that we condemn human rights violations and we stress the importance of protecting civilians in conflict. The support the UK provides to Nigeria is designed not only to counter terrorism, but also to improve human rights standards.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 10/05/2016 13:34:08 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox

516573

registered interest
date	28/04/2016
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	Zimbabwe: Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their latest assessment of the human rights situation in Zimbabwe.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL8085
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/05/2016 answer text <p>We consider the human rights situation in Zimbabwe to be fragile. This Government’s manifesto included a commitment to stand up for the rule of law and human rights in Zimbabwe. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s 2015 Annual Human Rights Report lists Zimbabwe as a Priority Country. We continue to call, both bilaterally and in partnership with others, for an end to abuses and the restoration of internationally accepted standards.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 10/05/2016 13:29:58 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

516574

registered interest
date	28/04/2016
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	Sri Lanka: Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their latest assessment of the human rights situation in Sri Lanka.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL8086
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/05/2016 answer text <p>Since the election of President Sirisena in January 2015 the Sri Lankan government has taken a number of positive steps to improve the human rights situation in the country. We welcomed the historic co-sponsorship by Sri Lanka of a resolution at the UN Human Rights Council on 1 October 2015 committing it to reconciliation, accountability and the protection of human rights. We have been encouraged by the early progress Sri Lanka has made in delivering on these commitments. This includes starting public consultations on reconciliation mechanisms and constitutional reform, the return of some military occupied land and the release on bail of some long-term Tamil detainees held under anti-terrorism legislation.</p><p>While there has been progress, we recognise that there is still much to be done and Sri Lanka remains listed as a Human Rights Priority Country in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s latest Human Rights and Democracy Report published in April. We remain committed to supporting and encouraging the Sri Lankan government to deliver fully against its commitments.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 10/05/2016 14:46:07 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

516575

registered interest
date	28/04/2016
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	Côte d’Ivoire: Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their latest assessment of the human rights situation in the Ivory Coast.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL8087
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/05/2016 answer text <p>The British Government welcomes the progress made by the Government of Côte d’Ivoire on the issue of human rights, most notably on combating sexual violence against women and providing compensation for victims of past conflicts. We are encouraged that the Ivorian authorities have prioritised improving the poor condition of their prisons. The UK also welcomes progress made by the judiciary in combating impunity. We have urged the Government of Côte d’Ivoire to ensure that all those responsible for crimes against humanity are held accountable for their actions, regardless of political, regional, religious or tribal affiliations.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 10/05/2016 13:27:30 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

516594

registered interest
date	28/04/2016
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	Western Sahara: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the UN Secretary General’s remark during his visit to Algeria from 6 to 7 March that the Western Sahara is "occupied".
tabling member printed	Viscount Waverley
uin	HL8106
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/05/2016 answer text <p>The UN and UK consider that the status of Western Sahara is undetermined. Since he made his remark, the office of the UN Secretary General has expressed regret at the misunderstanding over the use of this word.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 05/05/2016 13:37:32 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

516646

registered interest
date	28/04/2016
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	Antarctica: Fisheries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to taking to tackle illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in Antarctica.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	35971
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/05/2016 answer text <p>The UK is an active member of the Commission on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (the Commission) established under the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources. The Commission is an integral part of the Antarctic Treaty System. The Commission has established robust monitoring and enforcement both at sea and through port state controls to eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated activities within the Convention Area.</p><p>HMS Protector patrols waters within the Convention Area and during 2015 undertook a circumnavigation of Antarctic waters, undertaking the Commission inspections in collaboration with Australian and New Zealand colleagues.</p><p>The UK undertook unprecedented action against illegal, unreported and unregulated practises during 2015 by tackling individuals and companies who derive economic benefit from illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, going beyond those who are directly engaged in such activities. British insurance companies now undertake checks against regional fisheries bodies’ illegal, unreported and unregulated lists and Interpol databases, before any vessel insurance is agreed.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 06/05/2016 13:31:30 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

516649

registered interest
date	28/04/2016
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	Antarctica: Fisheries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many instances of (a) illegal and (b) unregulated fishing have been recorded in Antarctic waters by the UK in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	35996
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/05/2016 answer text <p>Over the last five years the UK has not identified any instances of illegal or unregulated fishing within the Convention Area. This is in part due to the reduction in the global illegal, unreported and unregulated fleet and the stringent measures put in place by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (the Commission). Where other States Parties have identified illegal, unreported and unregulated operations, the UK has worked within the Commission to take steps to combat those activities.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 06/05/2016 11:58:13 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

516674

registered interest
date	28/04/2016
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: Military Intervention
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, on how many occasions his Department has requested access to post-activity operational reports of air strikes by Saudi Arabia in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
uin	36103
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2016 answer text <p>The Government reviews a range of information on Saudi operations which helps inform our analysis of Saudi Arabian activity in Yemen. The UK is not a member of the Saudi Arabian-led Coalition and British military personnel are not directly involved in the Saudi led Coalition’s operations. We have deployed a small number of military personnel serving as liaison officers to Saudi headquarters to provide insight into Saudi operations. They remain under UK command and control.</p> answering member constituency Runnymede and Weybridge answering member printed Mr Philip Hammond question first answered 09/05/2016 14:21:01 answering member 105 label Biography information for Lord Hammond of Runnymede previous answer version 59176 answering member constituency Runnymede and Weybridge answering member printed Mr Philip Hammond answering member 105 label Biography information for Lord Hammond of Runnymede
tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn