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1587660

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date	21/02/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Disaster Relief
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what advice his Department provides to (a) UK search and rescue NGOs and (b) other specialist UK NGOs seeking to provide emergency deployment to assist with overseas disasters, such as the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria in February 2023; and whether there have been any changes in how his Department coordinates NGOs seeking to provide emergency deployment to assist with overseas disasters since the abolition of the Department for International Development.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Stephen Farry
uin	149640
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2023 answer text <p>FCDO engages regularly with NGO partners through a range of forums. On Thursday 9 February I [Minister Mitchell] met with a group of NGOs who are providing humanitarian aid to those impacted by the earthquake to understand their assessment of urgent needs on the ground.</p><p>The UK International Search and Rescue team deployed to Turkey on 7 February and worked around the clock to rescue people trapped under the rubble. The team have now completed rescue operations and returned to the UK. The UK committed an additional £4.3 million from the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund, to aid the White Helmets major search-and-rescue operations in Syria. We have published guidance on GOV.UK to advise people on how they can best provide support to the earthquake response.</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/news/turkey-and-syria-earthquakes-what-you-can-do-to-help</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 02/03/2023 15:44:06 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4856 label Biography information for Stephen Farry

1587663

registered interest
date	21/02/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Cayman Islands: Wetlands
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether (a) the Office of the Governor of the Cayman Islands or (b) his Department has (i) title to or (ii) direct interest in land in the Central Mangrove Wetland of Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands.
tabling member constituency	Bristol East
tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
uin	149419
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2023 answer text <p>Neither the Office of the Governor of the Cayman Islands nor his department has title to or direct interest in the land in the Central Mangrove Wetland of Grand Cayman.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 27/02/2023 15:55:10 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

1587665

registered interest
date	21/02/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Global Disinformation Index
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much funding his Department has provided to the Global Disinformation Index in each of the last three years; for what reason his Department provides funding to that organisation; and how many times his Department has held discussions with that organisation in the last three years.
tabling member constituency	Shipley
tabling member printed	Philip Davies
uin	149420
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/02/2023 answer text <p>The FCDO Counter Disinformation and Media Development Programme has funded the Global Disinformation Index since 2019, for activities outside the US, providing £1,999,026 between 2019 and 2022, with a further £600,797 during the current financial year. As a programme beneficiary there will have been frequent contact between the Programme Team and GDI as well as regular performance reports and reviews.</p><p>As graphically demonstrated around its illegal war in Ukraine, Russia has made disinformation central to its foreign and security policies and invested massively in systems to deny, obfuscate and distract from its actions. The Kremlin exploits any issue or system, including internet platforms and social media.</p><p>GDI uses technology to identify malign use of the internet and works with technology companies to respond appropriately.</p> answering member constituency Aldershot answering member printed Leo Docherty question first answered 24/02/2023 14:37:38 answering member 4600 label Biography information for Leo Docherty
tabling member	1565 label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies

1587666

registered interest
date	21/02/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	UK Government Information Cell
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the cost to the public purse of the Government Information Cell has been in each year since its formation.
tabling member constituency	Streatham
tabling member printed	Bell Ribeiro-Addy
uin	149641
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/02/2023 answer text <p>The Government Information Cell (GIC) was established in February 2022, to support the UK's response to Russian disinformation relating to their invasion of Ukraine. It brought together a cross-Government team of professionals in assessment and analysis, counter-disinformation, and strategic communication. The GIC has been funded from the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund. It would not be appropriate to comment on funding levels publicly as doing so would give malign actors insight into our capabilities.</p> answering member constituency Aldershot answering member printed Leo Docherty question first answered 24/02/2023 14:35:02 answering member 4600 label Biography information for Leo Docherty
tabling member	4764 label Biography information for Bell Ribeiro-Addy

1587667

registered interest
date	21/02/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Freedom of Expression
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the implications for his policies of the report by Big Brother Watch entitled Ministry of Truth: The secretive government units spying on your speech, published in January 2023.
tabling member constituency	Streatham
tabling member printed	Bell Ribeiro-Addy
uin	149642
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/02/2023 answer text <p>This report references the work of a number of teams across Government, including the Government Information Cell (GIC) which is housed within the FCDO. The GIC was established in February 2022 to support the UK's response to Russian disinformation relating to their invasion of Ukraine. The GIC is focused on advising on and delivering output to expose and challenge the Kremlin's lies. The report by Big Brother Watch notes that the GIC is 'working to counteract the impact of a hostile, foreign state's propaganda.' This report has no implications for the GIC's work.</p> answering member constituency Aldershot answering member printed Leo Docherty question first answered 24/02/2023 14:36:15 answering member 4600 label Biography information for Leo Docherty
tabling member	4764 label Biography information for Bell Ribeiro-Addy

1587668

registered interest
date	21/02/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Côte d'Ivoire: Embassies
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to increase his Department’s (a) presence and (b) resources at the British Embassy in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	149421
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2023 answer text <p>The UK has a strong bilateral partnership with Côte d'Ivoire and is committed to deepening cooperation across shared priorities including trade, development and security. In February 2023, the British Ambassador facilitated a UK trade mission to Abidjan. The previous ministers for Africa visited in 2021 and 2022 to progress mutual objectives on climate and inclusive economic growth and to promote the UK's presence. Resource allocation to the British Embassy in Abidjan is regularly reviewed as part of FCDO's business planning processes. In 2023, the Embassy will enhance its visibility and accessibility including through a new and improved office location.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 02/03/2023 15:41:51 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1587669

registered interest
date	21/02/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Bahrain: Capital Punishment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with his Bahraini counterpart on the proposed executions of Mohamed Ramadhan and Hussain Moosa.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	149449
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2023 answer text <p>The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office continues to follow and discuss the cases of Mohamed Ramadhan and Hussain Moosa with the Bahraini Government, as well as with the independent oversight bodies.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 01/03/2023 17:37:12 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1587671

registered interest
date	21/02/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Turkey: Earthquakes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with (a) his Turkish counterpart and (b) the United Nations to help ensure humanitarian access to people affected by the earthquake.
tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
tabling member printed	Layla Moran
uin	149523
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2023 answer text <p>The Prime Minister spoke to President Erdogan on 7 February, noting the humanitarian situation over the border in north west Syria, where Turkey plays an important coordinating role. The Foreign Secretary has also engaged with his Turkish counterpart on maximising the efficiency of aid deliveries across the Syrian border.</p><p>Minister Mitchell spoke to Martin Griffiths (Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator at the United Nations) on 16 February and Lord Ahmad spoke to Muhannad Hadi (UN Regional Humanitarian Coordinator) on 8 February to discuss the importance of securing sufficient access from Turkey into north west Syria and we welcomed the UN-brokered agreement to open additional border crossings into north west Syria.</p><p>Minister Mitchell also visited Turkey on 19 February to see the response first-hand and met with UN agencies, the Disasters Emergency Committee, Care International and the White Helmets. On Friday 24 February, I spoke to Ibrahim Kalin (spokesperson and chief adviser to the Turkish President) about the earthquakes and UK support.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 06/03/2023 15:23:19 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran

1587672

registered interest
date	21/02/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Syria and Turkey: Earthquakes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help protect children in Turkey and Syria following the earthquake.
tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
tabling member printed	Layla Moran
uin	149524
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2023 answer text <p>The UK responded immediately to provide life-saving support to people in Turkey and Syria. On 15 February the UK committed a package of support to address the urgent humanitarian needs including £25 million in new overseas aid to fund emergency relief. The UK has committed £5 million match funding to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal to support British aid organisations. DEC Members such as Save the Children have supported children in Turkey and Syria in many ways such as providing psychosocial support for children experiencing trauma, reuniting children with families where possible and creating safe spaces for women and children.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 02/03/2023 15:47:09 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran

1587680

registered interest
date	21/02/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Syria and Turkey: Earthquakes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the announcement on 8 February 2023 that aid will be provided following the recent earthquake, whether he plans to send further aid to (a) Turkiye and (b) Syria.
tabling member constituency	Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
tabling member printed	Drew Hendry
uin	149525
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/02/2023 answer text <p>The UK responded immediately to provide life-saving support to people in Turkey and Syria. On 15 February the UK committed a further package of support to address the urgent humanitarian needs in Turkey and Syria including £25 million in new overseas aid to fund additional emergency relief, such as tents and blankets and the ongoing deployment of UK medical expertise. To date the UK has delivered over 400 tonnes of relief items to both Turkey and Syria. On 19 February I [Minister Mitchell] visited Turkey to witness first-hand the impact of UK aid helping those affected in Turkey and Syria.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell question first answered 24/02/2023 14:08:16 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4467 label Biography information for Drew Hendry