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1151606

registered interest
date	22/10/2019
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	Jagtar Singh Johal
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when he last made representations to his Indian counterpart on the continuing detention of Jagtar Singh Johal.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	3536
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2019 answer text <p>We regularly make representations on Mr Johal's case to the Government of India. The Foreign Secretary raised Mr Johal's case on 1 August 2019 with the Indian Foreign Minister. On 23 October, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, the Minister for South Asia, raised Mr Johal's case with the Indian High Commissioner to the UK. The Minister also met with Mr Johal's family and constituency MP on 24 October.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 28/10/2019 13:13:44 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1151607

registered interest
date	22/10/2019
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	Kashmir: Human Rights
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when he last made representations to his Indian counterpart on the human rights of the people of (a) Jammu and (b) Kashmir.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	3537
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2019 answer text <p>We recognise that there are human rights concerns in both India-administered Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. We encourage all states to ensure domestic laws are in line with international standards. Any allegation of human rights abuse is deeply concerning and must be investigated thoroughly, promptly, transparently and independently.</p><p>We are monitoring the situation in Kashmir closely and in regular contact with the Governments of India and of Pakistan. The Prime Minister has spoken to Prime Minister Modi about the situation. The Foreign Secretary raised his concerns about the situation with the Indian Minister for External Affairs, Dr Jaishankar. The Minister for the Commonwealth, UN and South Asia discussed the situation in Kashmir with the Indian Minister of Minority Affairs during his visit to New Delhi this month; and engages regularly with the Indian High Commissioner. Senior officials remain in frequent contact with the Indian Government and regularly raise our concerns.</p><p>​</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 28/10/2019 17:01:34 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1151608

registered interest
date	22/10/2019
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	India: Pakistan
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he will raise the deteriorating military and security situation on the India Pakistan border at the next meeting of the UN Security Council.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	3538
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2019 answer text <p>The longstanding position of the UK is that it is for India and Pakistan to find a lasting political resolution on Kashmir bilaterally, taking into account the wishes of the Kashmiri people. We encourage India and Pakistan to engage in dialogue and find lasting, diplomatic solutions to maintain regional stability, but it is not for the UK to prescribe a solution or act as a mediator.</p><p>​</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 30/10/2019 10:30:12 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1145758

registered interest
date	25/09/2019
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	Kashmir: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations his Department has made to the Indian Government on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	290645
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/10/2019 answer text <p>We are following the situation in Kashmir closely and are in regular contact with the Governments of India and Pakistan. The Prime Minister has spoken to Prime Minister Modi about the situation and the Foreign Secretary raised his concerns with his Indian counterpart Dr Jaishankar. Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon has also spoken on a number of occasions with both the Indian High Commissioner and Pakistan High Commission about the situation. Events in Kashmir can have regional and international implications and we continue to urge calm and caution from all.</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 02/10/2019 09:14:52 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1143569

registered interest
date	02/09/2019
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	Atheism
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 taking to protect the freedom of atheists around the world.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	284984
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is committed to defending Freedom of Religion or Belief as a universal human right which should be enjoyed by everyone, everywhere. This includes the right to have no religious conviction or belief. The UK regularly raises our concerns, including, where appropriate the treatment of atheists, with governments across the world. We do this at a Ministerial level and through our diplomatic network. We also use the Human Rights Council to draw attention to the treatment of religious and non-religious minorities, and the UK funds and supports projects that promote respect for all people of different faiths and none.</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 09/09/2019 15:11:48 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1143570

registered interest
date	02/09/2019
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	Nicaragua: Catholicism
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to his Nicaraguan counterpart on reports of harassment of the Catholic Church in that country.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	285193
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2019 answer text <p>​The United Kingdom is aware of reports of harassment of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua, and has been very clear with the Nicaraguan Government that they must take responsibility for ending the current violence and protecting human rights.</p><p>We continue to follow developments closely, including through contacts with EU and US partners and local stakeholders in the country. We will continue to raise our concerns with the Nicaraguan Government at every opportunity.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 05/09/2019 16:49:35 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1139417

registered interest
date	16/07/2019
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	Hezbollah and Islamic Resistance Support Organization
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the relationship between Hezbollah and the Islamic Resistance Support Organisation.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	277639
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2019 answer text <p>We do not comment on intelligence matters.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 23/07/2019 15:15:47 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1135814

registered interest
date	01/07/2019
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	Venezuela: Diplomatic Relations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he has taken steps to install the Official Representative of interim President Juan Guaidó in the Venezuelan embassy in London; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	271355
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2019 answer text <p>​We have welcomed Vanessa Neumann as the Official Representative of Juan Guaido in the UK. Although the UK has recognised Juan Guaido as constitutional interim President of Venezuela, we continue to engage with the institutions of the state, including the accredited Venezuelan Ambassador in London, at official level on routine business.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 08/07/2019 14:09:53 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1135815

registered interest
date	01/07/2019
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	Venezuela: Refugees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his international partners on migrant boats capsizing off the coast of Venezuela.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	271356
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2019 answer text <p>While we regularly discuss with partners the huge impact of migrants fleeing the Venezuelan crisis, we have had no recent discussions with international partners on migrant boats capsizing off the coast of Venezuela</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 08/07/2019 14:11:40 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1135817

registered interest
date	01/07/2019
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	Venezuela: Drugs and Food
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the shortage of food and medicine in Venezuela.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	271358
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2019 answer text <p>We regularly discuss the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela at meetings with international partners including during the visits to the UK by the Colombian President Duque and US Secretary of State Pompeo. The UK is providing £14.5 million of humanitarian assistance to respond to the crisis.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 09/07/2019 16:04:24 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar