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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-29more like thismore than 2020-07-29
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Integrated Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy Review more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made with the Integrated Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy Review; with whom they have consulted about that Review; and when they estimate that Review to be completed. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Truscott remove filter
uin HL7566 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
answer text <p>The Government paused its Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy in April due to the pressing need to focus on COVID-19. We have formally recommenced the Review, building on the work done since the Review was first launched in February.</p><p>Our aim continues to be for an ambitious and bold Integrated Review that is guided by the UK's foreign policy and national security objectives.</p><p>We will be engaging with Parliament, the Devolved Administrations, external experts and wider stakeholders with an interest in our nation's security and prosperity. This includes our allies and partners, building on our ongoing dialogue on COVID-19 response and recovery.</p><p>The Government will conduct targeted engagement that will bring crucial external voices and expertise to bear in defining our ambition for the UK's role in the world and setting the country on the best possible trajectory for the future.</p><p>The Integrated Review will remain closely aligned with the Comprehensive Spending Review, to ensure that departments are equipped with the resources they need to enact the Integrated Review's conclusions. The Comprehensive Spending Review will be published in the autumn.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-06T11:51:01.557Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T11:51:01.557Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
3682
label Biography information for Lord Truscott more like this
1199452
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Hong Kong: National Security more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to coordinate an international response to support the rights of Hong Kong citizens in response to China's planned security law for Hong Kong. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Truscott remove filter
uin HL5138 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-15more like thismore than 2020-06-15
answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary is engaging actively with a range of international partners to explain our position and impress on them the gravity of situation. We want to build up a groundswell of those who share our commitment to international law. We believe that is the most effective means of getting China to live up to its obligations and responsibilities as a leading member of the international community. We will also work within international institutions such as the UN Human Rights Council to ensure that China upholds the commitments they made as co-signatory to the Joint Declaration. The UK and the US raised the issue at the UN Security Council on 28 May.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-15T13:14:55.79Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-15T13:14:55.79Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3682
label Biography information for Lord Truscott more like this
1195992
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-14more like thismore than 2020-05-14
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading White Helmets more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what funding they have provided to the White Helmets in Syria since 1 January; and what assessment they have made of that organisation’s alleged links to terrorist groups. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Truscott remove filter
uin HL4538 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-27more like thismore than 2020-05-27
answer text <p>The UK provided £716,000 from the Conflict Stability and Security Fund to the Syrian Civil Defence, also known as the White Helmets, in the Financial Year 2019/2020. This funding has supported the White Helmets' emergency search and rescue work in Idlib. We assess that allegations linking the White Helmets to terrorist groups are baseless and are part of a concerted disinformation campaign by the Syrian regime and Russia seeking to undermine the White Helmets' valuable work.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-27T13:22:12.657Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-27T13:22:12.657Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3682
label Biography information for Lord Truscott more like this
1192025
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-30more like thismore than 2020-04-30
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Integrated Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy Review more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress has been made with the Integrated Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy Review; and when they expect it to be completed. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Truscott remove filter
uin HL3822 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-06more like thismore than 2020-05-06
answer text <p>Following the Chancellor's announcement that the Comprehensive Spending Review is being delayed, the Integrated Review has been paused given the pressing need to focus on COVID-19. We will return to the Integrated Review when appropriate to do so, ensuring that we engage with all relevant stakeholders.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-06T10:53:33.82Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-06T10:53:33.82Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3682
label Biography information for Lord Truscott more like this
1187666
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-24more like thismore than 2020-03-24
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Coronavirus: International Cooperation more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have asked for assistance to help address the COVID-19 pandemic from countries less affected by COVID-19; and if so, what kind of assistance they have requested. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Truscott remove filter
uin HL2904 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-04-06more like thismore than 2020-04-06
answer text <p>The UK is leading with partners and allies to: support an effective and co-ordinated global health response led by WHO, reinforce the resilience of vulnerable countries, pursue a vaccine, support the global economy, and enable travelling nationals to return home where necessary. The UK will work with all our international partners to achieve these objectives, including with the G7, G20, as well as the UN and other multilateral institutions, in order to galvanise a stronger global effort.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-06T14:47:00.667Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-06T14:47:00.667Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3682
label Biography information for Lord Truscott more like this
1186369
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-18more like thismore than 2020-03-18
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading France: Coronavirus more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the statement regarding COVID-19 by the Prime Minister of France on 18 March that "if neighbouring states such as the United Kingdom spend too long continuing to avoid these containment measures, then we would have difficulty accepting British nationals who would move freely in their own country and then come to our country." more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Truscott remove filter
uin HL2769 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-04-01more like thismore than 2020-04-01
answer text <p>We are working closely with the international community, including the Government of France, to ensure that we respond appropriately to COVID-19. The Foreign Secretary spoke to his French counterpart, Mr Jean-Yves Le Drian, to discuss the international community's response to COVID-19 on 24 March.</p><p>The UK's global priority is to support the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other multilateral actors to contain COVID-19 and mitigate secondary health and socio-economic impacts. Our approach is guided by the Chief Medical Officer, working on the basis of the best possible scientific evidence.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-01T10:17:15.9Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-01T10:17:15.9Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
3682
label Biography information for Lord Truscott more like this
1178557
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-13more like thismore than 2020-02-13
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Foreign Relations more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how they define their Global Britain policy concept. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Truscott remove filter
uin HL1693 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-27more like thismore than 2020-02-27
answer text <p>Global Britain is this Government's vision for renewing the way in which we engage on the global stage. Leaving the EU is an opportunity for us to show what Global Britain means: A new relationship with our EU and other partners; striking trade deals with new markets, reasserting ourselves as a liberal and free trading nation; and acting with strong moral anchors, as a force for good in the world.</p><p>We want Global Britain to lead by example. Our hosting of COP26 in Glasgow demonstrates exactly this: Global Britain leading on the international stage to galvanise worldwide efforts to tackle climate change.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-27T13:11:34.073Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-27T13:11:34.073Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3682
label Biography information for Lord Truscott more like this
1178558
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-13more like thismore than 2020-02-13
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Foreign Relations more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government which Government departments are working on their Global Britain policy. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Truscott remove filter
uin HL1694 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-27more like thismore than 2020-02-27
answer text <p>Global Britain is this Government's vision for reassessing the way in which we engage on the global stage. The Government is undertaking a thorough review of the UK's place in the world through the Integrated Security, Defence and Foreign Policy Review. This will be a whole of government exercise and will ensure we have a fully integrated strategy in our approach to defence, diplomacy and development.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-27T12:55:25.567Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-27T12:55:25.567Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3682
label Biography information for Lord Truscott more like this
1178562
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-13more like thismore than 2020-02-13
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading BBC World Service more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the BBC’s World Service as an example of the UK's soft power; and what consideration they have given to providing future direct Government funding of the World Service. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Truscott remove filter
uin HL1698 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-27more like thismore than 2020-02-27
answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office strongly supports the BBC's mission to bring high quality and impartial news to global audiences, including where free speech is limited. As part of this, the BBC World Service brings the UK to the world, providing a link to the UK for people and communities who wouldn't otherwise have this opportunity. This is invaluable for our soft power and influence at an important time.</p><p>The British Government is investing £377m during 2016-2021 to support the BBC World Service through the World 2020 Programme, which has expanded the BBC World Service's digital, TV and audio offering. In 2019, this helped the BBC reach a global audience of 426 million people weekly (of which World Service constitutes 319m); a 50m increase on the previous year. Future funding for the Service will be determined at SR20.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-27T16:39:33.07Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-27T16:39:33.07Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3682
label Biography information for Lord Truscott more like this
1167883
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-11-04more like thismore than 2019-11-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Syria: Kurds more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to protect the Kurdish population of Northern Syria. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Truscott remove filter
uin HL584 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-11-05more like thismore than 2019-11-05
answer text <p>​The UK has taken bilateral and multilateral action to end the Turkish military incursion into north-east Syria. We have been consistently clear with Turkey on our opposition to its military action– the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary and Minister for the Middle East and North Africa each communicated this to their Turkish counterparts, most recently on 26 October. We therefore welcome the fact that the ceasefire is holding and that Turkey has confirmed it has no plans for a further offensive. We continue to call for all parties to ensure the protection of civilians and unhindered, safe and sustainable humanitarian access throughout Syria, including at the UN Security Council.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-11-05T17:25:12.53Zmore like thismore than 2019-11-05T17:25:12.53Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3682
label Biography information for Lord Truscott more like this