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1020320

	registered interest
	date	05/12/2018
	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	Cameroon: Armed Conflict
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have made an assessment of the impact of the independence referendum held in Cameroon in 1961 on the current conflict between anglophone and francophone groups in that country.
	tabling member printed	Viscount Waverley
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL12098
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2018 answer text <p>The UK recognises the outcome of the 1961 referendum organised by the UN in which British Southern Cameroons (the modern Anglophone regions) voted to join La Republique du Cameroun. UNGA Resolution 1608(XV) endorsed the result of the plebiscite in Southern Cameroons. The UK respects the territorial integrity of Cameroon. The causes of the current crisis are deep-rooted and historically complex. We recognise that the history of this conflict includes the impact of constitutional changes following independence, particularly on the cultural and political status of the Anglophone minority.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 12/12/2018 14:42:03 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

1024281

	registered interest
	date	12/12/2018
	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	EU Countries: British Nationals Abroad
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will encourage UK ambassadors to the 27 EU member states to request a meeting between a delegation of UK citizens resident in those countries and the respective governments of those countries to express their concerns and discuss future plans for their residency arrangements after Brexit.
	tabling member printed	Viscount Waverley
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL12273
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/12/2018 answer text <p>Since the EU Referendum our Overseas Posts in the 27 EU Member States have been engaging regularly with UK Nationals living in those countries on a range of issues from the UK's EU Exit, including around residency. In many Member States, our Posts have already involved host governments and others have plans to do so in the coming months. Engagement with UK Nationals, and host governments will continue regularly in the run up to the UK's EU Exit, ensuring UK Nationals have the most up to date information on residency rights and other issues.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 28/12/2018 13:14:30 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

1042137

	registered interest
	date	15/01/2019
	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	Zimbabwe: Politics and Government
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the current protests in Harare, (2) the police tactics used in response to those protests, and (3) the potential impact on the stability of that country of the government of Zimbabwe’s decision to increase fuel prices by 150 per cent.
	tabling member printed	Viscount Waverley
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL12873
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2019 answer text <p>While we condemn the violent behaviour of some protestors, and unlawful acts such as arson and looting, we are deeply concerned that Zimbabwe’s security forces have acted disproportionately in response. In particular, there are disturbing reports of use of live ammunition, intimidation and excessive force. On 17 January the Minister for Africa summoned the Zimbabwean Ambassador to highlight our concern at the ongoing situation in Zimbabwe.</p><p>Comprehensive and difficult economic reforms are necessary to address Zimbabwe’s economic challenges. However, the Government must implement these as part of a broad strategy, seeking the advice of the International Monetary Fund.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 29/01/2019 15:31:44 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

1020288

	registered interest
	date	05/12/2018
	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	Afghanistan: Terrorism
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the security situation in Afghanistan following the car bombing at the G4S compound in Kabul last month; and what implications this incident has for the security of the British embassy in Kabul.
	tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL12076
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/12/2018 answer text <p>​We condemn the attack on the G4S compound on 28 November. Our sincere condolences go to the families, friends and colleagues of all those affected. Afghanistan continues to face significant security challenges and the Government of Afghanistan remains determined to build a better future for its people. The Afghan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF) have had some notable successes against Taliban forces over the last year. The uplift in advisory support by the UK and NATO demonstrates our continued commitment to support the development of the ANDSF, and to support NATO objectives.</p><p>We do not discuss the security arrangements of our overseas network. Nevertheless, we keep security under constant review and respond to any developments as appropriate. The safety of our staff is paramount.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/12/2018 16:24:25 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1020289

	registered interest
	date	05/12/2018
	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	Burma: Rohingya
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they are making to persuade the Bangladeshi authorities not to proceed with the proposed involuntary repatriations of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar after the general election on 30 December.
	tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL12077
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/12/2018 answer text <p>The Minister for Asia and the Pacific, Mr Field, raised our concerns about this issue with Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shahriar Alam, and Burmese Minister for International Cooperation Kyaw Tin on 1 November, and with Bangladesh Foreign Minister Ali on 15 November. We will continue to make representations to the governments of both Bangladesh and Burma not to commence returns while conditions in northern Rakhine remain as they are.</p><p>The British Government has been consistently clear that the repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Burma should only take place in conditions that are voluntary, safe and dignified. We welcome that the Government of Bangladesh has publicly confirmed its continued commitment to the principle of voluntary refugee return. We have stated publicly that we agree with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) that the conditions for safe and dignified returns do not yet exist. The access required for necessary independent monitoring by UN agencies is also not in place.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/12/2018 16:26:02 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1020291

	registered interest
	date	05/12/2018
	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	Nigeria: Elections
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking ahead of presidential elections in Nigeria in February 2019 to help to strengthen the commitment to democratic values within the Nigerian political process.
	tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL12078
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2018 answer text <p>The UK is committed to supporting democracy in Nigeria. We are monitoring the situation closely and continue to stress publicly and privately at the highest levels the importance of elections being free, fair, peaceful and credible in order to deliver national stability, peace and prosperity for all Nigerians. The UK will also deploy an election observation mission.</p><p>The Department for International Development has allocated £47.4 million to its Deepening Democracy in Nigeria Programme between 2014 and 2020. UK support includes technical assistance to the Independent National Electoral Commission to improve management of the electoral process, voter participation and participatory governance, including by marginalised groups such as women, the disabled and young people. The UK is also supporting the National Assembly to pass legislation that promotes and protects democratic rights and to do so in a way that involves the participation of citizens generally, and in particular under-represented groups.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 12/12/2018 14:54:36 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1020292

	registered interest
	date	05/12/2018
	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	Russia: Ukraine
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what long-term strategy they have formulated to deal with the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
	tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL12079
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/12/2018 answer text <p>​Russia's pattern of aggression undermines the international rules-based system. The Prime Minister has been clear that the UK is open to a different relationship, if Russia changes its behaviour. Ukraine is on the front line of Russia's aggressive actions. Russia has illegally annexed the Crimean peninsula, continues a conventional conflict in eastern Ukraine, and, most recently, has fired on Ukrainian ships. The UK is fully committed to upholding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally-recognised borders. The UK is working with international partners to resolve the conflict peacefully and helping Ukraine to strengthen its democracy and institutions. It is imperative that Russia abides by its commitments under the Minsk Agreements and withdraws its forces from all of Ukraine, including Crimea. We fully support EU sanctions which will remain in place until there is progress on the Minsk process, and the Crimean peninsula is returned to Ukraine. To deal with the conflict, Her Majesty's Government provides substantial technical, development and political support to Ukraine in areas which include good governance, anti-corruption and defence reform and capability.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/12/2018 16:45:31 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1020295

	registered interest
	date	05/12/2018
	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	Syria: Conflict Resolution
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, reported any progress having been made during the 11th round of Astana talks on Syria held on 28–29 November.
	tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL12081
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/12/2018 answer text <p>In his public statement of 29 November on the 11<sup>th</sup> round of Astana talks, UN Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, reported some &quot;initial, although still very limited, movement&quot; on the issue of detainees in Syria but expressed &quot;deep regret&quot; that the talks had made &quot;no tangible progress in overcoming the ten-month stalemate on the composition of the constitutional committee&quot;.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/12/2018 16:48:03 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1022898

	registered interest
	date	10/12/2018
	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	North Korea: Nuclear Weapons
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of (1) the strategic objectives regarding, and (2) long-term threats posed by, North Korea’s nuclear programme.
	tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL12157
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2018 answer text <p>North Korea has developed a nuclear programme in breach of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and ten unanimously agreed UN Security Council Resolutions. North Korea has long claimed that risk of attack from the US has justified the development of its nuclear programme. However, it is North Korea’s own provocative actions towards the US and other countries in the region and its flagrant disregard for international norms that pose a serious threat to international peace and security. We strongly urge North Korea to take decisive steps to fulfil the commitments it has made to denuclearise and open the way to a more stable and prosperous future.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/12/2018 13:55:01 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1022899

	registered interest
	date	10/12/2018
	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	USA: INF Treaty
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, following US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s announcement on 4 December that the United States will in 60 days suspend its obligations with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty unless Russia returns to full and verifiable compliance with that Treaty, what action they are taking within NATO to persuade the government of Russia to reverse its violation of the Treaty and to ensure a unified approach within NATO on arms control.
	tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL12158
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2018 answer text <p>As NATO Foreign Ministers said in a statement on 4 December, Russia has developed and fielded a missile system that violates the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty and poses significant risks to Euro-Atlantic security. The US and other Allies have repeatedly raised their concerns with Russia, both bilaterally and multilaterally.</p><p>Russia's actions are eroding the foundations of effective arms control. Allies have called on Russia to return to full and verifiable compliance with the Treaty. We will continue to consult each other regularly, with a view to ensuring our collective security. We have also agreed to uphold, support and further strengthen arms control, taking into account the prevailing security environment.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/12/2018 13:51:15 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian