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937857

registered interest
date	10/07/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Burma: Rohingya
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, with reference to the Memorandum of Understanding with Myanmar signed by the UNHCR and UNDP to support the creation of conditions for the return of Rohingya refugees currently in Bangladesh, what steps her Department is taking to support that process.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne North
tabling member printed	Catherine McKinnell
uin	162554
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/07/2018 answer text <p>I welcome the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Burmese Government and UN agencies, which recognises that UNHCR should be the lead international agency on refugee returns. It indicates a greater willingness from the Burmese Government to engage with the international community on the Rohingya crisis. However, swift implementation will be key.</p><p> </p><p>The UK is continuing to push for access for the UN and others at the scale required to provide humanitarian and development support to all communities. We stand ready to do more once access allows, including exploring options to support the Government to make tangible progress, notably in the education sector. We will continue to look at how we can support creating the right conditions on the ground for credible returns up to international standards. We are also supporting partners who are assisting victims and building evidence, including on sexual violence crimes.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 16/07/2018 14:54:19 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4125 label Biography information for Catherine McKinnell

937460

registered interest
date	09/07/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Syria: Refugees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment the Government has made of the nature of the challenges and threats facing (a) Yazidi, (b) Christian and (c) other religious or ethnic minority Syrian refugees.
tabling member constituency	Congleton
tabling member printed	Fiona Bruce
uin	162049
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2018 answer text <p>The UK is concerned at the severity and scale of violations of freedom of religion or belief in the Middle East, and the continuation of violent extremism. We are committed to ensuring that our humanitarian assistance is delivered without discrimination, in accordance with the humanitarian principles, and based on need alone. The situation of minority communities is taken into account by our partners when assessing those most in need of protection and assistance in a given humanitarian context. This includes when a community is being targeted or is otherwise vulnerable because of their faith.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 12/07/2018 15:21:59 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	3958 label Biography information for Fiona Bruce

934976

registered interest
date	05/07/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Overseas Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Treasury on the UK’s 0.7 per cent commitment on international aid spending.
tabling member constituency	Tooting
tabling member printed	Dr Rosena Allin-Khan
uin	161237
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2018 answer text <p>DFID has had no recent discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer or Treasury on the UK’s commitment to spend 0.7% of its gross national income on official development assistance. The commitment was enshrined in law in 2015. The Government has been unequivocal that it will continue to honour this commitment, which serves both our national and international interests.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 10/07/2018 07:59:33 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4573 label Biography information for Dr Rosena Allin-Khan

934573

registered interest
date	04/07/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Disease Control: International Cooperation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps she is taking to promote global health security.
tabling member constituency	Sleaford and North Hykeham
tabling member printed	Dr Caroline Johnson
uin	906249
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2018 answer text <p>Improving global health security benefits the UK and developing countries, preventing disease outbreaks and stopping unnecessary deaths across the world. UK aid mobilises UK expertise to respond to outbreaks, invest in preventative research and preparedness, and deliver programmes to tackle key issues such as antimicrobial resistance.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 04/07/2018 15:27:06 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4592 label Biography information for Dr Caroline Johnson

934574

registered interest
date	04/07/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Religious Freedom
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps her Department is taking to provide assistance to religious minority communities in conflict areas.
tabling member constituency	Gainsborough
tabling member printed	Sir Edward Leigh
uin	906250
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2018 answer text <p>Our humanitarian assistance is provided on the basis of need, irrespective of race, religion or ethnicity. We ensure that aid reaches the most vulnerable including those from religious minorities. Minority communities are taken into account by the organisations we fund when assessing those most in need of protection and assistance.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 04/07/2018 15:27:38 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	345 label Biography information for Sir Edward Leigh

934575

registered interest
date	04/07/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Gaza: Humanitarian Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent assessment her Department has made of the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
tabling member constituency	Warrington South
tabling member printed	Faisal Rashid
uin	906251
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2018 answer text <p>Gaza’s humanitarian situation is deeply concerning, as I saw during my visit in May. Hospitals are facing drug shortages, electricity availability is 4-5 hours a day, and water is polluted. UK funding is supporting 11 hospitals by providing medicines and equipment, and helping the 2 million Gazans access clean, safe water.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 04/07/2018 15:28:09 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4670 label Biography information for Faisal Rashid

934576

registered interest
date	04/07/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Charities
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps she is taking to protect aid projects following reports of sexual misconduct by Oxfam and other charity workers overseas.
tabling member constituency	Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland
tabling member printed	Mr Simon Clarke
uin	906252
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2018 answer text <p>We have introduced new safeguarding standards for all DFID programmes. I have requested and received assurances from our partners on their safeguarding policies and procedures. Internationally, we are leading the charge to raise standards. I have ensured that Oxfam’s withdrawal from bidding for funding has not impacted on beneficiaries.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 04/07/2018 15:41:16 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4655 label Biography information for Sir Simon Clarke

934577

registered interest
date	04/07/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Plastics
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps her Department is taking to help developing countries reduce the use of plastic to improve the environment.
tabling member constituency	Rugby
tabling member printed	Mark Pawsey
uin	906253
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2018 answer text <p>DFID is working with other government departments to tackle the problem of plastic pollution. DFID’s assistance focuses on helping poorer countries find practical ways to improve waste management and on identifying ways in which manufacturing processes can reduce plastic pollution.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 04/07/2018 15:28:48 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4052 label Biography information for Mark Pawsey

934001

registered interest
date	02/07/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Nigeria: Conflict Prevention
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps she is taking to (a) tackle the origins of conflict in Nigeria between Fulani herdsmen and farming communities and (b) help reduce that conflict and protect communities.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	159589
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2018 answer text <p>We are deeply concerned by the suffering caused by ‎inter-communal violence in Nigeria, with several serious clashes in recent weeks. The causes of these clashes are deep rooted and complex including rights of access to land and water. The UK has supported a number of initiatives that have brought communities together and provided livelihoods and economic opportunities in the affected areas. We have raised our concerns at federal, state and local government level, as well as with religious leaders and advocacy groups. We continue to urge the Government of Nigeria to work with affected populations to develop a solution that meets the needs of all the communities affected.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 05/07/2018 16:19:16 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

934004

registered interest
date	02/07/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Africa: UN Global Compact
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what formal consultation she plans for the UN Global Compact’s Africa Strategy; and whether she plans to include the UN Economic Commission for Africa in that process.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	159590
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2018 answer text <p>We do not intend to carry out a formal consultation around the UN Global Compact’s Africa strategy, but we expect for them to engage with relevant partners such as the UN Economic Commission for Africa.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 05/07/2018 16:19:52 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah