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101003

registered interest
date	27/10/2014
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	Iran
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the execution of Reyhaneh Jabbari on 25 October, what evidence they have to demonstrate that the United Kingdom’s resumption of direct contact with Iran on 20 February has had a positive effect in reducing capital punishment in Iran; and what are the comparative figures for male and female prisoners executed in Iran during each of the last four 6-month periods.
tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
uin	HL2459
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2014 answer text <p>We were saddened to hear of the execution in Iran of Reyhaneh Jabbari, especially as there were questions around due process in her case. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth East (Mr Ellwood), made a statement on 25 October urging Iran to put a moratorium on all executions.</p><p>Obtaining accurate figures on executions in Iran is difficult. The UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Iran reports of 852 executions in Iran between July 2013 and June 2014. However, as the Iranian government does not publicise every execution, it is difficult to obtain reliable figures.</p><p>The UK opposes the use of the death penalty in all circumstances, and we will continue to use our bilateral relationship to encourage Iran to improve their human rights situation.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 06/11/2014 14:36:50 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

101004

registered interest
date	27/10/2014
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	Foreign Policy
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 24 October (HL2012), on what moral or humanitarian basis they have developed their policies in respect of (1) Bosnians, (2) Palestinians, and (3) Turkish-Cypriots; and what underlying principles are being applied in each case.
tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
uin	HL2460
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/11/2014 answer text <p>UK interests and values remain at the heart of our foreign policy development. We also take into account international law (including human rights treaties and obligations), relevant UN resolutions and applicable provisions of the relevant regional organisations. However, a one-size-fits-all approach to countries or territories, or to groups of countries or regions would fail to recognise the often varied, complex and unique circumstances in which the international community and we are engaged.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 10/11/2014 14:34:45 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

101005

registered interest
date	27/10/2014
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	Cyprus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 24 October (HL2012), what is their assessment of the conduct over 40 years of the UN-led talks on the Cyprus problem that began in 1975; what impact they consider that the Greek<b>-</b>Cypriot rejection of the United Nation’s Annan Plan in 2004 has had on the right of Turkish-Cypriots to recognition; and on what grounds they still subscribe to an international embargo in respect of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
uin	HL2461
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/11/2014 answer text <p>Over the years, variable progress has been made to reach a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus. In 2004, the Government assessed that the Annan Plan represented the best available blueprint for settlement. Although the Greek Cypriots did not accept that plan, UN-led efforts continued. We support the current round of talks, which resumed in February on the basis of the Joint Declaration agreed by the two communities. A comprehensive settlement remains the best way to address the concerns of both communities, and for all Cypriots to enjoy the benefits of EU membership.</p><p>No country, except Turkey, recognises the so-called “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus”. However, the UK strongly supports the ending of the isolation of the Turkish Cypriot community. We continue to work with European Commission to promote economic development and other opportunities for the Turkish Cypriots. We would also support measures to increase trading opportunities for the Turkish Cypriot community, including across the Green Line.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 10/11/2014 14:59:24 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

92773

registered interest
date	13/10/2014
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	Iran
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, during his recent discussions with President Rouhani, the Prime Minister raised the issue of human rights in Iran and the imprisonment of Ghoncheh Ghavami for attending a men’s volleyball match; and, if so, whether the matter has been followed up by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
uin	HL2009
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2014 answer text <p>The Prime Minister, my right hon. Friend the Member for Witney (Mr Cameron), raised the treatment of UK/Iranian dual nationals, including the case of Ms Ghoncheh Ghavami, during his meeting with President Rouhani on 24 September. The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr Hammond), also raised the matter with Foreign Minister Zarif on 22 September. Since then, our non-resident Chargé d’Affaires has raised the case with his Iranian counterpart on a number of occasions.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 21/10/2014 14:20:45 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

92774

registered interest
date	13/10/2014
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	Cyprus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of any relationship between their support for Palestinians’ right to self-determination and their position in respect of Turkish-Cypriots’ rights since 1963, in the light of their status as a guarantor power under the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee.
tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
uin	HL2010
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2014 answer text <p>We have made no such assessment. The historical context for both is very different. The British Government’s long-standing position is that we support a negotiated settlement leading to a safe and secure Israel living alongside a viable and sovereign Palestinian state, based on 1967 borders with agreed land swaps, Jerusalem as the shared capital of both states, and a just, fair and agreed settlement for refugees.</p><p>On Cyprus, the Government remains committed to supporting the UN's efforts to achieve a settlement based on a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality as defined by the relevant Security Council resolutions.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 21/10/2014 14:29:38 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

92775

registered interest
date	13/10/2014
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	Cyprus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, as a guarantor power under the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee, they are aware of the Akritis and Ifestos plans advocated by EOAK-B between 1963 and 1974; and what assessment they have made of whether the situation has substantially changed since then.
tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
uin	HL2011
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2014 answer text <p>The British Government recognises the suffering endured by the Turkish and Greek Cypriots as a result of intercommunal violence between 1963 and 1974, a difficult period of history that continues to have an impact on the island today. We believe that there is now genuine hope for a lasting settlement, and will continue to support both communities and the UN in facilitating that Settlement.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 21/10/2014 14:26:21 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

92776

registered interest
date	13/10/2014
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	Cyprus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the public support of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland for the Greek-Cypriot cause reflects the Cabinet’s position in respect of Cyprus; and, if not, what action they intend to take.
tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
uin	HL2012
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2014 answer text <p>The UK remains committed to supporting the UN's efforts to achieve a settlement based on a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality as defined by the relevant Security Council resolutions. We will continue to encourage the leaders of both communities to keep up the momentum on the talks which restarted in February this year.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 24/10/2014 12:38:11 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

77806

registered interest
date	14/07/2014
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	Cyprus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Warsi on 9 July (WA 44), whether any Foreign Secretary has, since 1974, hosted any senior elected representative of the Turkish Cypriot tradition.
tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
uin	HL1103
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2014 answer text <p>This information is not held centrally and to collate it would incur disproportionate cost. However, we are aware that the then Foreign Secretary, the right Hon. Member for Blackburn (North West) (Mr Straw), met Turkish Cypriot leader Mr Talat in London in July 2004. Mr Talat also met the then Prime Minister, the right Hon. Member for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath (Mr Brown), in London in December 2009. Ministers have frequently met elected leaders of the Turkish Cypriot community when visiting Cyprus.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Warsi question first answered 28/07/2014 11:09:51 answering member 3839 label Biography information for Baroness Warsi
tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

77807

registered interest
date	14/07/2014
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	Cyprus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Warsi on 9 July (WA 44), whether their "policy on recognition" remains a negative one; and how such a policy contributes to "renewed efforts to reach a comprehensive settlement".
tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
uin	HL1104
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2014 answer text <p>The UK recognises the Republic of Cyprus. Like all other states, except Turkey, we do not recognise the self-proclaimed &quot;Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus&quot;. It is for the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities to reach an agreement on how to live together on their shared island. It is on that basis that the UN has supported the two communities in their negotiations since 1977. This approach is in line with our international commitments, and we will continue to support UN efforts to facilitate a comprehensive and lasting settlement.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Warsi question first answered 24/07/2014 14:27:30 answering member 3839 label Biography information for Baroness Warsi
tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

77808

registered interest
date	14/07/2014
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	Cyprus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Warsi on 9 July (WA 44), how their "full support for the goal of reunification" of Cyprus creates a practical working basis for a solution; and what consideration they have given within that policy in respect of resolving the legacy of EOKA-B activity prior to the Turkish intervention in 1974.
tabling member printed	Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
uin	HL1105
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2014 answer text <p>The leaders of the two Cypriot communities agreed the basis for a solution in their Joint Declaration of 11 February 2014. We fully support them in turning that set of principles and parameters into the reality of a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality.</p><p>The UK’s approach on Cyprus is unrelated to the past activities of EOKA-B. The British Government recognises the difficult history of Cyprus, but we will continue to urge both sides to look forward towards a comprehensive, just, and lasting settlement.</p> answering member printed Baroness Warsi question first answered 24/07/2014 14:28:02 answering member 3839 label Biography information for Baroness Warsi
tabling member	648 label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass