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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-09-09more like thismore than 2015-09-09
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 concerns they have expressed to the government of Israel about the temporal and spatial restrictions on the entry for Muslims to Al Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge more like this
uin HL2129 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-18more like thismore than 2015-09-18
answer text Our Ambassador in Tel Aviv raised the issue of the Al Aqsa Mosque and Temple Mount/Haram al Sharif compound on 1 September with the Israeli Cabinet Secretary. An official from our Embassy also raised this issue with the Deputy Head of Foreign Affairs at the Israeli National Security Council on the same day. It is vital that the longstanding status quo of the Temple Mount/Haram al Sharif compound be preserved and we urge the Israeli authorities to comply with their obligations under international law as an occupying power in East Jerusalem. more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2015-09-18T12:02:21.847Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
388041
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-07-07more like thismore than 2015-07-07
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: Pensions 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 progress has been made in any discussions they are having with the government of Zimbabwe on the subject of pensions owed to former Rhodesian or Zimbabwean public servants. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Goodlad more like this
uin HL1167 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-07-21more like thismore than 2015-07-21
answer text <p>The British Government continues to remind the relevant authorities in Zimbabwe of their legal commitment to former employees of the Southern Rhodesia government. Following our most recent approach, the Government of Zimbabwe last wrote to us on 27 May. They explained that pension repayments remain affected by current financial constraints in Zimbabwe and the state of the wider economy. Nonetheless, at our prompting they committed to continuing to seek a solution.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl of Courtown more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-07-21T14:51:04.097Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-21T14:51:04.097Z
answering member
3359
label Biography information for The Earl of Courtown more like this
tabling member
670
label Biography information for Lord Goodlad more like this
388042
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-07-07more like thismore than 2015-07-07
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: Pensions 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, in the light of the fact that the government of Zimbabwe’s obligation to pay the pensions owed to former Rhodesian or Zimbabwean public servants has not been fulfilled, what assessment they have made of their obligation to assist those former servants of the Crown; what assessment they have made of the case for making ex gratia payments to those former public servants without prejudice, either from development aid or other funds, in the light of the practice of protecting the pensions of officers employed on expatriate terms in other former dependent territories; and what, if any, assessment they have made of the cost of making such ex gratia payments. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Goodlad more like this
uin HL1168 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-07-21more like thismore than 2015-07-21
answer text <p>The UK’s pension protection arrangements in Zimbabwe are confined to those officers who were recruited by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to serve in Southern Rhodesia on expatriate terms. For those recruited on expatriate terms, the UK provides direct pension support. We continue to be clear that the UK does not have legal or moral responsibility for Southern Rhodesian civil service pensions. This responsibility lies solely with the Government of Zimbabwe.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Earl of Courtown more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-07-21T14:51:30.89Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-21T14:51:30.89Z
answering member
3359
label Biography information for The Earl of Courtown more like this
tabling member
670
label Biography information for Lord Goodlad more like this
389207
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-07-13more like thismore than 2015-07-13
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: Pensions 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 whether they plan to use overseas superannuation funds to pay pensioners owed money by the government of Zimbabwe; and, if so, when they will do so. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Goodlad more like this
uin HL1393 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-07-24more like thismore than 2015-07-24
answer text <p>The legal and moral responsibility to pay pensions to former Rhodesian and Zimbabwean public servants sits with the Government of Zimbabwe. The British Government continues to remind the relevant authorities in Zimbabwe of this legal commitment. Following our most recent approach the Government of Zimbabwe wrote to us on 27 May. They explained that pension repayments remain affected by current financial constraints in Zimbabwe and the state of the wider economy. Nonetheless, at our prompting they committed to continuing to seek a solution.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-07-24T11:28:25.947Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-24T11:28:25.947Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
670
label Biography information for Lord Goodlad more like this
78950
registered interest true more like this
date less than 2014-07-18more like thismore than 2014-07-18
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: Pensions 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, in the light of the failure of Zimbabwe to pay pensions due to former Rhodesia or Zimbabwe public sector pensioners living outside Zimbabwe, whether they have any plans to make ex gratia payments to those affected; and if not, why not. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Goodlad more like this
uin HL1267 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-30more like thismore than 2014-07-30
answer text <p>The UK has no plans to make ex-gratia payments to former Rhodesia or Zimbabwe public sector pensioners living outside Zimbabwe. The legal obligation to pay these pensions rests solely with the Government of Zimbabwe. We will continue to press the Government of Zimbabwe to fulfil their obligation.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Warsi more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-30T11:07:12.1285957Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-30T11:07:12.1285957Z
answering member
3839
label Biography information for Baroness Warsi more like this
tabling member
670
label Biography information for Lord Goodlad more like this
389822
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-07-14more like thismore than 2015-07-14
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 Zimbabwe: Overseas Investment 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, for what reasons Zimbabwe: Commercial Opportunities, published by the British Embassy in in Harari, in June 2015, did not refer to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow North more like this
tabling member printed
Patrick Grady more like this
uin 7149 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-07-21more like thismore than 2015-07-21
answer text The focus of the Commercial Opportunities paper was to provide UK companies with information about potential areas for commercial activity and where the British Embassy can assist. The Embassy routinely briefs UK firms on doing business in Zimbabwe, promoting ethical and corporate best practice as well as compliance with relevant legislation. more like this
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield more like this
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-07-21T12:47:44.447Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-21T12:47:44.447Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
4432
label Biography information for Patrick Grady more like this
100651
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-23more like thismore than 2014-10-23
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 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 situation for women in Zimbabwe. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this
uin HL2382 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-03more like thismore than 2014-11-03
answer text While laws exist to protect the economic rights of women in Zimbabwe, they are frequently undermined by discriminatory practices, customary law and lack of implementation. In politics, it should be noted that there is a relatively high proportion of females in Parliament. However, women and girls are also disproportionately affected by fragile basic service provision and crumbling infrastructure. The Department for International Development’s programme in Zimbabwe continues to support progress on issues affecting women through work on economic and political empowerment, water and sanitation, health and education and skills development. more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-03T15:43:30.0178639Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-03T15:43:30.0178639Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4153
label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this
156268
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-11-18more like thismore than 2014-11-18
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 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 discussions he has had with the government of Zimbabwe on the (a) democratic process and (b) seizure of land. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 214823 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-21more like thismore than 2014-11-21
answer text As set out in the FCO's last quarterly update to the Human Rights and Democracy Report, we continue to have concerns about the situation in Zimbabwe. Through our Embassy in Harare, we regularly raise issues of human rights, democracy and respect for the rule of law, including land and property rights, with the Government. We will continue to support the aspirations of the Zimbabwean people for a more democratic, stable and prosperous Zimbabwe. 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 2014-11-21T12:45:57.11Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-21T12:45:57.11Z
answering member
1559
label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
166653
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-11-27more like thismore than 2014-11-27
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 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 is their latest assessment of the political situation in Zimbabwe regarding the relationship between Zanu-PF and the Movement for Democratic Change. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this
uin HL3244 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-09more like thismore than 2014-12-09
answer text <p>The UK remains committed to supporting the aspirations of the Zimbabwean people for a more democratic, stable and prosperous future. To this end, we actively engage with the Government of Zimbabwe, opposition parties and civil society and continue to call for constructive collaboration and dialogue between all groups.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-09T14:38:53.62Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-09T14:38:53.62Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4153
label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this
170683
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-12-16more like thismore than 2014-12-16
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 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 assessment he has made of the effectiveness of restrictive measures against the regime in Zimbabwe imposed by the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency Sleaford and North Hykeham more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Phillips more like this
uin 218977 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-01-05more like thismore than 2015-01-05
answer text <p>The EU Restrictive Measures have been an important tool in the EU’s efforts to promoting democracy and reform in Zimbabwe. The EU will be reviewing all Restrictive Measures on Zimbabwe in February 2015. Their future will be a decision for all member states</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 2015-01-05T10:49:00.927Zmore like thismore than 2015-01-05T10:49:00.927Z
answering member
1559
label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge more like this
tabling member
4054
label Biography information for Stephen Phillips more like this