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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-10-29more like thismore than 2019-10-29
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading al-Aqsa Mosque 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, further to the statement by the government of Israel’s Public Security Minister on 11 October that non-Muslims may soon be allowed to worship inside the al-Aqsa Mosque, what assessment they have made of the impact of any such change on the status of religious sites, in particular the al-Aqsa Mosque; and what representations they intend to make to the government of Israel about that proposal. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge more like this
uin HL537 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 Haram Al-Sharif / Temple Mount and Jerusalem hold particular significance for many groups around the globe, especially the three Abrahamic faiths of Christianity, Islam and Judaism. The UK is committed to working with all parties to maintain calm, avoid provocation and uphold the status quo to ensure the safety and the security of the Al Haram Al Sharif / Temple Mount and all who worship there.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-11-05T17:45:32.143Zmore like thisremove minimum value filter
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
1170804
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-14more like thismore than 2020-01-14
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading al-Aqsa Mosque 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 reported attacks by Israeli police on Muslim worshippers in the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on 7 January. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL398 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-27more like thismore than 2020-01-27
answer text <p>​The UK remains concerned by incidents on Haram Al-Sharif / Temple Mount, including altercations inside the al-Aqsa Mosque. We have stressed the importance of the Israeli security forces providing appropriate protection to the Palestinian civilian population. In our meetings with the Israeli authorities we regularly raise the need to respect the status quo of the holy sites in Jerusalem and the West Bank. Officials from our Embassy in Tel Aviv raised this issue with the Israeli authorities on 16 October 2019.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-27T15:14:08.42Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-27T15:14:08.42Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
1180197
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-24more like thismore than 2020-02-24
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading al-Aqsa Mosque 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 steps they will take to protect the status of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the freedom of Muslims to worship at that site. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge more like this
uin HL1819 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answer text <p>The holy sites of Jerusalem hold particular significance for many groups around the globe, especially the three Abrahamic faiths of Christianity, Islam and Judaism. The UK is committed to working with all parties to maintain calm, avoid provocation and uphold the Status Quo in order to ensure the safety and security of Al Haram Al Sharif/Temple Mount and all who worship and visit there. We support the freedom of Muslims to worship at Al Haram Al Sharif. In our meetings with the Israeli authorities we regularly raise the need to respect the status quo of the holy sites in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Officials from our Embassy in Tel Aviv did so most recently on 16 October 2019.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-09T17:42:28.837Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-09T17:42:28.837Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
1185758
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-17more like thismore than 2020-03-17
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Zimbabwe: Humanitarian Situation more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe. more like this
tabling member constituency Newport West more like this
tabling member printed
Ruth Jones more like this
uin 30822 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-25more like thismore than 2020-03-25
answer text <p>The UK is seriously concerned about the challenging humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe. Humanitarian needs are rising, due to the combination of poor and erratic rains and a deteriorating economic situation. Recent analysis shows that without support 5.5 million people in rural areas and 2.2 million in urban areas will not have access to the food they need. In response to these needs, the Department for International Development has committed £49 million through a new Zimbabwe Humanitarian and Resilience Programme to support people who do not have access to the food they need.</p><p>Our Embassy in Harare continues to monitor developments closely, encouraging the Government of Zimbabwe to implement the Staff Monitored Programme (which runs until March this year) agreed with the International Monetary Fund. Our Ambassador discussed the humanitarian crisis facing the country and reinforced the need for comprehensive political and economic reform and the protection of the poorest during her meeting with Vice President Chiwenga on 9 December 2019. On 11 March the Zimbabwean Finance Minister announced a set of measures intended to stabilize the exchange rate and inflation. Whilst we welcome the measures, which are in line with the recent IMF recommendations, we will monitor closely how the measures are now implemented.</p>
answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East more like this
answering member printed James Duddridge more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-25T15:49:39.48Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-25T15:49:39.48Z
answering member
1559
label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge more like this
tabling member
4716
label Biography information for Ruth Jones more like this
1181279
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-27more like thismore than 2020-02-27
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Zimbabwe: Human Rights more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the human rights situation in Zimbabwe. more like this
tabling member constituency Islington South and Finsbury more like this
tabling member printed
Emily Thornberry more like this
uin 21927 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-06more like thismore than 2020-03-06
answer text <p>The UK is seriously concerned about the challenging human rights situation in Zimbabwe. We saw a significant increase in human rights violations in 2019, including abductions, arrests and assault of civil society, trade union and opposition activists and the banning of protests. Zimbabwe remains one of the UK's 30 Human Rights Priority Countries globally. The UK Ambassador last met Vice President Chiwenga on 9 December 2019 and discussed the economic crisis and political situation in Zimbabwe, reinforcing the need for comprehensive political and economic reform and the protection of the poorest. The UK is providing £128 million of aid to Zimbabwe during this financial year 2019/20 focusing on poverty reduction, humanitarian assistance and standing up for human rights and the rule of law. No money is channeled directly through the government. DFID has also committed £49 million through a new Zimbabwe Humanitarian and Resilience Programme (ZHARP) to support people who do not have access to the food they need.</p>
answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East more like this
answering member printed James Duddridge more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-06T12:00:59.127Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-06T12:00:59.127Z
answering member
1559
label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge more like this
tabling member
1536
label Biography information for Emily Thornberry more like this
1198588
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-01more like thismore than 2020-06-01
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Zimbabwe: Human Rights more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Zimbabwean counterpart on recent media reports of human rights abuses in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 51673 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-09more like thismore than 2020-06-09
answer text <p>The UK is seriously concerned about the challenging human rights situation in Zimbabwe. It remains one of the UK's 30 Human Rights Priority Countries globally. I spoke to the Zimbabwean Foreign Minister on 8 June and expressed my deep concern regarding recent reports of the abduction and torture of three female opposition activists, including a Member of Parliament. I urged the Foreign Minister to ensure the Government of Zimbabwe makes concrete progress on human rights, including investigations into violations.</p><p>It is vital that the Zimbabwean authorities adhere to their international human rights obligations and respect their Constitution, which prohibits enforced disappearances and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. The UK will continue to monitor developments in Zimbabwe closely and call for the Government of Zimbabwe to uphold the rule of law and respect human rights.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East more like this
answering member printed James Duddridge more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-09T15:20:44.887Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-09T15:20:44.887Z
answering member
1559
label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1177923
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-11more like thismore than 2020-02-11
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Zimbabwe: Economic Situation 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 (1) economic, and (2) food security, situation in Zimbabwe. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge more like this
uin HL1546 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-24more like thismore than 2020-02-24
answer text <p>The Zimbabwean economy faces severe challenges and the economic situation remains fragile. Our Embassy in Harare continues to monitor developments closely, encouraging the Government of Zimbabwe to implement the Staff Monitored Programme (which runs until March this year) agreed with the International Monetary Fund. Our Ambassador discussed the economic crisis facing the country and reinforced the need for comprehensive political and economic reform and the protection of the poorest during her meeting with Vice President Chiwenga on 9 December 2019.</p><p>Humanitarian needs are rising in Zimbabwe due to the combination of poor and erratic rains and a deteriorating economic situation. Recent analysis shows that without support 5.5 million people in rural areas and 2.2 million in urban areas will not have access to the food they need. This represents 47% of the total population and 59% of rural population. In response to these needs, the Department for International Development has committed £49 million through a new Zimbabwe Humanitarian and Resilience Programme to support people who do not have access to the food they need.</p>
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-24T15:26:17.31Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-24T15:26:17.31Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
1199321
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 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Zimbabwe: Commonwealth 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 plans they have to ensure that the application by the government of Zimbabwe to re-join the Commonwealth is suspended until any violations of human rights cease and are addressed, including the reported arrest, abduction and torture of Joana Mamombe, Netsai Marova and Cecilia Chimbiri on 13 May. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hain more like this
uin HL4975 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-11more like thismore than 2020-06-11
answer text <p>The decision regarding Zimbabwe's readmission would be for all Commonwealth members. However, the UK will only support readmission when Zimbabwe meets the admission requirements, complying with the values and principles set out in the Commonwealth Charter. These principles include respect for human rights and the rule of law. Disproportionate use of force by Zimbabwe's security forces, as seen in January 2019 and August 2019, and recent reports regarding the abduction and torture of three opposition activists, are clearly inconsistent with the Commonwealth Charter. The Minister for Africa made this clear when he spoke to the Zimbabwean Foreign Minister on 8 June.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-11T12:39:10.817Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-11T12:39:10.817Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
567
label Biography information for Lord Hain more like this
1199272
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 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Zimbabwe: Abduction 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 action has been taken by the HM Ambassador in Harare and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in relation to the reported attack, abduction and torture by security forces in Zimbabwe of Joana Mamombe and two of her colleagues from the Movement for Democratic Change Alliance. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hain more like this
uin HL4974 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-11more like thismore than 2020-06-11
answer text <p>The UK is seriously concerned about the challenging human rights situation in Zimbabwe. It remains one of the UK's 30 Human Rights Priority Countries globally. The Minister for Africa spoke to the Zimbabwean Foreign Minister on 8 June and expressed his [Minister Duddridge] deep concern regarding recent reports of the abduction and torture of three female opposition activists, including a Member of Parliament. He [Minister Duddridge] urged the Foreign Minister to ensure the Government of Zimbabwe makes concrete progress on human rights, including investigations into violations.</p><p>It is vital that the Zimbabwean authorities adhere to their international human rights obligations and respect their Constitution, which prohibits enforced disappearances and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. This was reiterated in a joint local statement issued on 20 May by the UK alongside other partners, including the European Union, France, Germany and the United States of America. The UK will continue to monitor developments closely and urge the Government of Zimbabwe to uphold the rule of law and respect human rights.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
grouped question UIN
HL4976 more like this
HL4977 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-11T12:41:22.197Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-11T12:41:22.197Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
567
label Biography information for Lord Hain more like this
1199322
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 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Zimbabwe: Abduction 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 representations they have made to the government of Zimbabwe about the arrest, abduction and torture of Netsai Marova and Cecilia Chimbiri on 13 May. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hain more like this
uin HL4976 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-11more like thismore than 2020-06-11
answer text <p>The UK is seriously concerned about the challenging human rights situation in Zimbabwe. It remains one of the UK's 30 Human Rights Priority Countries globally. The Minister for Africa spoke to the Zimbabwean Foreign Minister on 8 June and expressed his [Minister Duddridge] deep concern regarding recent reports of the abduction and torture of three female opposition activists, including a Member of Parliament. He [Minister Duddridge] urged the Foreign Minister to ensure the Government of Zimbabwe makes concrete progress on human rights, including investigations into violations.</p><p>It is vital that the Zimbabwean authorities adhere to their international human rights obligations and respect their Constitution, which prohibits enforced disappearances and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. This was reiterated in a joint local statement issued on 20 May by the UK alongside other partners, including the European Union, France, Germany and the United States of America. The UK will continue to monitor developments closely and urge the Government of Zimbabwe to uphold the rule of law and respect human rights.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
grouped question UIN
HL4974 more like this
HL4977 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-11T12:41:22.26Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-11T12:41:22.26Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
567
label Biography information for Lord Hain more like this