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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

1042898

	registered interest
	date	16/01/2019
	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	Sudan: 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 the political situation in Sudan.
	tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL12889
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2019 answer text <p>​The political situation in Sudan is currently dominated by protests that commenced on 19 December, initially driven by concerns over the economic situation. The UK has registered deep concern at the limitations on the Sudanese people's right to freedom of expression and at the violence used by the Government of Sudan in response to peaceful protests. We continue to urge the Government of Sudan to undertake much needed economic and political reforms for the benefit of the people of Sudan.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 28/01/2019 14:42:38 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1042899

	registered interest
	date	16/01/2019
	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	Turkey: USA
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the President of the United States' statement on Twitter on 13 January that the United States "will devastate Turkey economically if they hit Kurds", what discussions they have had with the government of the United States about its economic policy towards Turkey.
	tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL12890
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2019 answer text <p>We engage regularly with the US on Middle East issues. As the Prime Minister has previously stated, the UK wants to see the Turkish economy flourish. Since President Trump's announcement on withdrawal from Syria we have remained in close contact with the US, Turkey and other allies.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 23/01/2019 16:40:45 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1042900

	registered interest
	date	16/01/2019
	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	Russia: Africa
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that the government of Russia plans to establish a strategic military base in Zimbabwe; and what estimate they have made of which African countries (1) have Russian military bases, and (2) have made agreements with the government of Russia to establish such bases, on their soil.
	tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL12891
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2019 answer text <p>The UK believes it is right that sovereign states have the right to decide their own security policy. We monitor Russia’s developing international defence relationships, including in Africa.</p><p>​</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 28/01/2019 14:46:09 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1042901

	registered interest
	date	16/01/2019
	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	Maghreb: 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 political situation in the North African Maghreb, and (2) the impact of further instability in that region on UK interests, in particular the impact on migration, counter-terrorism, energy security, and security in the Mediterranean.
	tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL12892
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2019 answer text <p>Since 2011 progress has been made in furthering the democratic transition across the North African Maghreb. Nevertheless we recognise the importance of underpinning stability by enhancing political and economic inclusion of all citizens. We are alive to the regional threat of terrorism and regularly engage with our Maghreb partners, both at ministerial and official level, to support efforts to address security challenges, ensure political and economic stability, and manage migration. We are working with our regional partners to support ongoing reform processes, and to boost trade and investment, including through programming valued at more than £20 million this financial year. These programmes have provided support in areas such as governance, security, human rights, economic reform and border security.</p><p>Further information on our North Africa programmes is available on the gov.uk website.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 28/01/2019 14:51:52 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1042903

	registered interest
	date	16/01/2019
	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	Yemen: Ceasefires
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether the ceasefire brokered by the UN on 18 December 2018 in and around Hudaydah in Yemen continues to be adhered to by all sides.
	tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL12894
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2019 answer text <p>The UN-brokered ceasefire in and around Hodeidah is broadly holding, but we are conscious that confidence between the parties is low. The ceasefire is an important step towards peace but is by no means guaranteed. It is vital that all parties act in good faith and take urgent steps to implement agreements made in Stockholm, particularly re-deployment. We regularly discuss with our partners at the UN how best we can support the implementation of these agreements to ensure that the Yemen peace agreements endure.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 28/01/2019 15:43:00 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1042922

	registered interest
	date	16/01/2019
	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	Sudan: Politics and Government
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they are reconsidering their role in inter-governmental programmes such as the Khartoum Process which supports border controls to reduce migration, following the recent violence and human rights abuses committed by the government of Sudan.
	tabling member printed	The Earl of Sandwich
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL12913
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2019 answer text <p>Tackling the root causes of irregular migration, combatting organised immigration crime and addressing the devastating effects of trafficking is a key UK priority and the Khartoum Process is one of many ways the UK engages with East African partners to address these shared threats. We have raised, both publicly and directly with the Government of Sudan, our deep concern at the government's violent response to recent protests in Sudan. As we made clear with Troika partners (the USA and Norway) and Canada in our statement of 8 January, the Government of Sudan's actions and decisions over the coming weeks will have an impact on our approach to future engagement.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 28/01/2019 14:15:15 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	2109 label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich

1042115

	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	St Petersburg International Economic Forum
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what guidance they plan to issue to (1) businesses, and (2) political leaders, about attending the St Petersburg International Economic Forum in June.
	tabling member printed	Lord Stevenson of Balmacara
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL12854
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2019 answer text <p>​The attendance and participation of UK companies at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is entirely a matter for them. We continue to offer advice to UK businesses operating in Russia and support legitimate sanctions-compliant trade and investment. In line with government guidance, there will be no ministerial representation.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 28/01/2019 15:04:48 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4175 label Biography information for Lord Stevenson of Balmacara

1042111

	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	Bahrain: Political Prisoners
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what urgent representations they intend to make to the government of Bahrain to ensure that Bahraini political prisoners Ali Haji and Naji Fateel have immediate access to medical care.
	tabling member printed	Lord Scriven
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL12851
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2019 answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office and our Embassy in Bahrain are aware of the cases of Ali Hajji and Naji Fateel. We encourage those with concerns about treatment in detention to raise them with the appropriate Bahraini human rights oversight body and we encourage these oversight bodies to carry out swift and thorough investigations into any such claims.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 28/01/2019 15:05:12 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4333 label Biography information for Lord Scriven

1043768

	registered interest
	date	18/01/2019
	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	Hakeem al-Araibi
	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 statement made by the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs on 9 December 2018 that it would be a breach of international human rights law for the Thai authorities to extradite Hakeem Ali Alaraibi to Bahrain.
	tabling member printed	Lord Scriven
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL12963
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2019 answer text <p>We are aware that Hakeem Al-Araibi is currently in detention in Thailand. This is a matter for the Governments of Thailand, Bahrain and Australia.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 28/01/2019 15:43:15 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4333 label Biography information for Lord Scriven