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872536

registered interest
date	27/03/2018
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: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	Whether his Department plans to publish a position paper on political and diplomatic co-operation with the US after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Paisley and Renfrewshire North
tabling member printed	Gavin Newlands
uin	904602
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2018 answer text <p>The ties between the UK and US are of vital importance to the prosperity and national security of both countries. Since the referendum result, the UK has maintained an ongoing and productive dialogue with the US, including on how we will strengthen cooperation after the UK leaves the EU. There are no plans to publish a position paper on this.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 27/03/2018 15:31:17 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	4420 label Biography information for Gavin Newlands

997486

registered interest
date	30/10/2018
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: War Crimes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	Whether he plans to support sanctions on the leaders of the Myanmar armed forces and Government as a result of alleged recent war crimes in that country.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North West
tabling member printed	Carol Monaghan
uin	907359
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2018 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary visited Burma in September, including Rakhine. The situation is grave. He met Aung San Suu Kyi and told her clear accountability for those responsible for atrocities was critical. The UK initiated the EU’s new sanctions on seven military commanders and a strengthened arms embargo. The Foreign Secretary told the Foreign Affairs Council we would likely need to take further action in response to the UN Fact Finding Mission report. We are now discussing options for further EU sanctions with member states, including whether to sanction the Commander-in-Chief and his Deputy.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 30/10/2018 16:43:12 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4443 label Biography information for Carol Monaghan

997493

registered interest
date	30/10/2018
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: Brexit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	Whether he has made a recent assessment of the effectiveness of the processes for enabling member states to leave the EU.
tabling member constituency	Weaver Vale
tabling member printed	Mike Amesbury
uin	907366
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2018 answer text <p>We remain committed to following the Article 50 process enabling Member States to leave the EU. We are continuing to work closely with the Commission in Brussels to achieve this. We have made real progress in on-going negotiations. We believe it is in the interests of both sides to strike a deal.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 30/10/2018 16:47:34 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	4667 label Biography information for Mike Amesbury

844703

registered interest
date	20/02/2018
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	Trinidad and Tobago: British Nationals Abroad
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What support his Department is providing to the families of British citizens murdered in Trinidad and Tobago and to the investigating authorities in that country.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	903904
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2018 answer text <p>Our dedicated consular team in London supports families bereaved through murder committed overseas. They work with officials across our network to provide information about the local police and legal system and guidance on repatriation. They also provide updates on investigations and trials. We cannot interfere in judicial process or police investigation of another country, just as we would not accept such interference in the UK.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 20/02/2018 17:12:23 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

1144039

registered interest
date	03/09/2019
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	Ukraine: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What support his Department has offered to the Government of Ukraine in relation to that Government's democratic reforms.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
tabling member printed	Stewart Malcolm McDonald
uin	912263
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/09/2019 answer text <p>The United Kingdom is providing substantial assistance to strengthen Ukraine’s democracy and institutions as part of its reform programme. In July 2017, we hosted the inaugural Ukraine Reform Conference and have since participated in annual conferences including Toronto (2019). We are providing over £32 million of programme support, including at least £9.2m for reforms via the Good Governance Fund. The UK improved capacity of Central Election Commission training over 2,600 key electoral officials. In short we helped ensure that recent presidential and parliamentary elections were widely hailed as Ukraine’s freest and fairest to date. I look forward to my visit to Ukraine next week.</p> answering member constituency Tamworth answering member printed Christopher Pincher question first answered 03/09/2019 16:39:03 answering member 4075 label Biography information for Christopher Pincher
tabling member	4461 label Biography information for Stewart Malcolm McDonald

931263

registered interest
date	26/06/2018
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: Crimes of Violence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps the Government is taking to help tackle violence against predominantly Christian farming communities in central Nigeria.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
tabling member printed	David Linden
uin	906051
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text <p>The Government is concerned about ongoing clashes involving pastoralists and local farmers in Nigeria, driven by disputes over access to land, grazing routes and water. We have raised concerns at Federal and State Government levels and encourage solutions which meet the needs of affected communities and prevent further violence.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 26/06/2018 15:05:59 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4640 label Biography information for David Linden

869260

registered interest
date	22/03/2018
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	Wildlife: Smuggling
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to tackle the illegal wildlife trade.
tabling member constituency	Walsall North
tabling member printed	Eddie Hughes
uin	904591
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2018 answer text <p>The UK is taking a leading role in ending the illegal wildlife trade globally. The Government is funding practical action to reduce demand, strengthen enforcement and develop sustainable livelihoods in the communities affected by the illegal wildlife trade. We will host an ambitious high-level international conference in October to push for further progress.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 27/03/2018 15:43:59 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4635 label Biography information for Eddie Hughes

869270

registered interest
date	22/03/2018
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	Wildlife: Smuggling
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to tackle the illegal wildlife trade.
tabling member constituency	Clacton
tabling member printed	Giles Watling
uin	904598
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2018 answer text <p>The UK is taking a leading role in ending the illegal wildlife trade globally. The Government is funding practical action to reduce demand, strengthen enforcement and develop sustainable livelihoods in the communities affected by the illegal wildlife trade. We will host an ambitious high-level international conference in October to push for further progress.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 27/03/2018 15:44:29 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4677 label Biography information for Giles Watling

1045792

registered interest
date	22/01/2019
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	Christianity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to reduce the persecution of Christians overseas.
tabling member constituency	Waveney
tabling member printed	Peter Aldous
uin	908707
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2019 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary has commissioned an independent, global review into the additional practical steps the Government can take to support persecuted Christians. The review will report by Easter.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 22/01/2019 17:06:06 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4069 label Biography information for Peter Aldous

1045794

registered interest
date	22/01/2019
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	Christianity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to reduce the persecution of Christians overseas.
tabling member constituency	Stirling
tabling member printed	Stephen Kerr
uin	908710
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2019 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary has commissioned an independent, global review into the additional practical steps the Government can take to support persecuted Christians. The review will report by Easter.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 22/01/2019 17:07:31 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr

872539

registered interest
date	27/03/2018
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	Developing Countries: Rural Areas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to ensure the adequacy of the advice available to mountaineers and explorers visiting remote areas overseas.
tabling member constituency	Bassetlaw
tabling member printed	John Mann
uin	904605
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2018 answer text <p>Our foreign travel advice covers 225 countries and territories. For many countries or regions that are popular with mountaineers and explorers, such as the Arctic, we include specific information on travel to remote areas. Travellers can use this alongside specialist advice from other sources to plan a safe and healthy trip, and we always recommend travellers take out appropriate insurance.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 27/03/2018 15:36:16 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	1387 label Biography information for Lord Mann

818899

registered interest
date	09/01/2018
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	Terrorism
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps he is taking with his international counterparts to tackle Islamist terrorism globally.
tabling member constituency	West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
tabling member printed	Andrew Bowie
uin	903148
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2018 answer text <p>Tackling terrorism, including Islamist terrorism, is a global endeavour. We are working with allies bilaterally and in multilateral fora to weaken the drivers of terrorism, degrade terrorist organisations, illuminate and disrupt attacks and protect and mitigate against the impact of attacks against UK interests and those of our allies.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 09/01/2018 14:28:22 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie

1194147

registered interest
date	11/05/2020
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	Coronavirus: Emergency Powers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps he is taking with his international counterparts to ensure that states use their emergency powers proportionately during the covid-19 pandemic.
tabling member constituency	Paisley and Renfrewshire South
tabling member printed	Mhairi Black
uin	902376
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/05/2020 answer text <p>The UK is playing a major role in the global response as we galvanise support for our Four-Point Plan: 1) co-ordinating the global health response; 2) accelerating the search for a vaccine, treatments and testing; 3) securing a sound economic response; and 4) bringing our people home.</p><p>The Foreign Secretary and Ministerial team are carrying out extensive bilateral and multilateral engagement, including with G7/G20 counterparts, and working with international companies to tackle the crisis.</p><p>We are also working closely with UN Security Council members and the UN Secretary-General to address pandemic and secondary impacts, including instability.</p><p>Through our international engagement, we have repeatedly made clear that measures taken by States to tackle CV19 must be necessary, proportionate, time-bound, transparent and regularly reviewed.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 11/05/2020 15:59:58 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	4421 label Biography information for Mhairi Black

844706

registered interest
date	20/02/2018
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	Religious Freedom
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps he is taking to provide training on freedom of religion or belief for officials of his Department.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	903909
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2018 answer text <p>The FCO provides religious literacy training and organises ad-hoc seminars on specific freedom of religion or belief related themes. These are advertised widely and are open to all staff. Our Diplomatic Academy provides in depth training on human rights, including freedom of religion or belief.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 20/02/2018 17:42:24 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1077396

registered interest
date	26/02/2019
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	Press Freedom
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps he is taking to protect the rights and freedoms of journalists throughout the world.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	909455
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/02/2019 answer text <p>A free media is the life blood of democracy. This is why the Foreign Secretray has put the resources of the FCO behind a global media freedom campaign. The Foreign Secretary was delighted to announce that he and his Canadian counterpart, the Honorable Chrystia Freeland, will co-host a major international conference in London on 10-11 July. My noble friend Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon has extended our invitation to the world's Foreign Ministers at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 26/02/2019 16:07:01 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

931264

registered interest
date	26/06/2018
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	Yemen: Armed Conflict
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps he is taking to help resolve the conflict in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	South Shields
tabling member printed	Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
uin	906055
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text <p>The UK is playing a leading role in diplomatic efforts to find a peaceful solution. The Foreign Secretary and I are in regular contact with our counterparts across the region about this matter. In the last few days, I have spoken to the Deputy Emirati Foreign Minister and the Yemeni Foreign Minister.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 26/06/2018 15:06:19 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4277 label Biography information for Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck

844705

registered interest
date	20/02/2018
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	Human Rights
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps he is taking to challenge human rights abuses in other countries.
tabling member constituency	Rutherglen and Hamilton West
tabling member printed	Ged Killen
uin	903908
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2018 answer text <p>Championing and defending human rights is central to this government’s foreign policy. FCO ministers regularly raise human rights issues at senior level with foreign governments. We also defend human rights in multilateral fora, and deliver projects funded by the Magna Carta Fund for Human Rights and Democracy.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 20/02/2018 17:40:33 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4672 label Biography information for Ged Killen

1077397

registered interest
date	26/02/2019
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	Elections
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent steps his Department has taken to support free and fair elections internationally.
tabling member constituency	Ealing, Southall
tabling member printed	Mr Virendra Sharma
uin	909456
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/02/2019 answer text <p>We support elections by providing financial and technical assistance to international organisations that carry out election observations missions; in particular the European Union, the Organization for Security Cooperation in Europe, and the Commonwealth. In 2018, the UK contributed observers to Organization for Security Cooperation in Europe missions in Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Montenegro, Macedonia (now North Macedonia) and Bosnia and Herzegovina.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 26/02/2019 17:00:48 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	1604 label Biography information for Mr Virendra Sharma

997492

registered interest
date	30/10/2018
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	Sri Lanka: Human Rights
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent steps he has taken to promote human rights in Sri Lanka.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	907365
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2018 answer text <p>I am concerned by the developing political situation in Sri Lanka. I have called on all parties to ensure that the constitution is respected and due political and legal process upheld. The UK urges the President, in consultation with the Speaker, to reconvene parliament immediately to give the democratically elected representatives of the Sri Lankan people their voice. We shall also continue to urge Sri Lanka to implement fully the commitments it has willingly made to the UN Human Rights Council.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 30/10/2018 16:45:53 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

997490

registered interest
date	30/10/2018
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	Israel: Demolition
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent representations he has made to his Israeli counterpart on communities threatened by demolition and forcible transfer in the West Bank.
tabling member constituency	Argyll and Bute
tabling member printed	Brendan O'Hara
uin	907363
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2018 answer text <p>I raised demolitions with the Israeli Ambassador to the UK on 11 October; in particular urging Israel to reconsider plans to demolish the village of Khan al-Ahmar. Our Ambassador to Israel raised the proposed demolition with the Israeli authorities on 3 October. We remain gravely concerned by these proposals and will continue to raise our concerns with the Israeli authorities.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 30/10/2018 17:35:30 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4371 label Biography information for Brendan O'Hara

997488

registered interest
date	30/10/2018
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	Antarctic: Marine Protected Areas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent progress has been made in securing support for a marine protected area in the Weddell Sea.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	907361
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2018 answer text <p>The UK is a co-proponent and keen advocate of this proposal, currently under discussion at the annual meeting of the Commission responsible for conserving the Southern Ocean. There is strong support for the marine protected area and the UK delegation is working hard with those countries who have concerns.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 30/10/2018 16:38:42 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

1167922

registered interest
date	05/11/2019
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	Tax Avoidance: International Cooperation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on tackling international tax avoidance.
tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
tabling member printed	Kevin Hollinrake
uin	900305
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2019 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary meets regularly with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to discuss a broad range of topics.</p><p>The Government is committed to tackling tax avoidance and evasion to ensure that everyone, no matter who they are, pays the right amount of tax at the right time.</p><p>Since 2010, the Government has introduced over 100 measures that clamp down on tax avoidance and evasion and has secured and protected an additional £200 billion that would have otherwise gone unpaid.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 05/11/2019 14:59:57 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
tabling member	4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake

1126351

registered interest
date	14/05/2019
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: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions he has had with international agencies on the security situation in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
uin	910882
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2019 answer text <p>The security situation in Yemen is of great concern. Working with partners and agencies, we are monitoring developments and doing all we can to end the conflict. The UK has played a leading role in diplomatic efforts and will continue to do so. My Right Honourable Friend the Foreign Secretary visited Yemen in March. He also hosted a ministerial Quad meeting last month to discuss implementation of the Hodeidah agreement and next steps in the political process. I welcome reports over the weekend that the Houthis have begun their withdrawal from Hodeidah. I look forward to receiving independent verification from the UN and hearing the assessment of the UN Special Envoy during his briefing to the Security Council.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 14/05/2019 14:22:06 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1077392

registered interest
date	26/02/2019
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	Venezuela: Presidents
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the status of the presidency in Venezuela.
tabling member constituency	North West Leicestershire
tabling member printed	Andrew Bridgen
uin	909448
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/02/2019 answer text <p>On 24 January, the Foreign Secretary discussed Venezuela with Vice-President Pence and Secretary of State Pompeo in Washington, and further discussed Venezuela at a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Bucharest on 30 January.</p><p>On 26 January, I represented the UK at the UN Security Council where I discussed Venezuela with European and regional counterparts. On 4 Feburary, I went to Ottawa for the meeting of Lima Group countries, where I discussed Venezuela with regional and Foreign Ministers.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 26/02/2019 17:29:56 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	4133 label Biography information for Andrew Bridgen

1077398

registered interest
date	26/02/2019
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	Venezuela: Presidents
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the status of the presidency in Venezuela.
tabling member constituency	Northampton South
tabling member printed	Andrew Lewer
uin	909460
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/02/2019 answer text <p>On 24 January, the Foreign Secretary discussed Venezuela with Vice-President Pence and Secretary of State Pompeo in Washington, and further discussed Venezuela at a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Bucharest on 30 January.</p><p>On 26 January, I represented the UK at the UN Security Council where I discussed Venezuela with European and regional counterparts. On 4 Feburary, I went to Ottawa for the meeting of Lima Group countries, where I discussed Venezuela with regional Foreign Ministers.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 26/02/2019 17:25:26 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	4659 label Biography information for Andrew Lewer