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533051

registered interest
date	05/07/2016
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	British Nationality
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether ministers plan to meet Zimbabwe's Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa prior to the decision of the International Monetary Fund on whether Zimbabwe should be re-admitted to the global financial system.
tabling member printed	Lord Oates
uin	HL1014
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2016 answer text <p>British Ministers and officials have met <ins class="ministerial">Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister Patrick </ins>Chinamasa in recent months, including the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for International Development, my Hon Friend the Member for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner (Nick Hurd), in May and the Minister for Africa, my Hon Friend the Member for Rochford and Southend East (James Duddridge), in July. In these meetings, Ministers emphasised to <ins class="ministerial">Minister </ins>Chinamasa the importance of urgent economic and political reforms in Zimbabwe if there is to be further progress on re-engagement with the International Financial Institutions.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 14/07/2016 14:58:05 question first ministerially corrected 22/07/2016 13:04:35 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns previous answer version 6889 answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	4549 label Biography information for Lord Oates

1047578

registered interest
date	23/01/2019
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 representations they have made to the government of Zimbabwe about the ongoing political and economic situation in that country.
tabling member printed	Lord Oates
uin	HL13071
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2019 answer text <p>The Minister for Africa, Harriett Baldwin, summoned the Zimbabwean Ambassador on 17 January to express our concern at the ongoing situation in Zimbabwe. Minister Baldwin urged Zimbabwe to stop disproportionate use of force by the security forces and investigate any cases of alleged human rights abuses. On 21 January the Foreign Secretary, in a public message to President Mnangagwa, urged him not to turn back the clock and to work with all Zimbabweans in dialogue for a better future.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 31/01/2019 14:33:01 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4549 label Biography information for Lord Oates

1047579

registered interest
date	23/01/2019
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 whether they will introduce proposals to support economic renewal in Zimbabwe that are conditional on reforms in that country to (1) end political intimidation and violence, (2) guarantee a fair playing field for all political parties, (3) ensure the rule of law, (4) provide for the independence of the judiciary, and (5) require the security forces to respect the human rights of all citizens of that country.
tabling member printed	Lord Oates
uin	HL13072
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2019 answer text <p>The UK continues to call for the Government of Zimbabwe to uphold the rule of law and human rights and promote free and fair elections, under the protection of the 2013 Constitution and international human rights law. We have made clear to the Government of Zimbabwe that the UK stands ready to support Zimbabwe’s economic recovery but only on the basis of fundamental economic and political reform.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 05/02/2019 12:32:29 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4549 label Biography information for Lord Oates

1150632

registered interest
date	17/10/2019
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: Economic Situation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when they last met with the government of Zimbabwe at ministerial level to discuss the economic crisis in that country.
tabling member printed	Lord Oates
uin	HL208
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2019 answer text <p>​On 16 October, Department for International Development Director General Moazzam Malik met Finance Minister Ncube at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund annual meetings in New York to discuss the economic and humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe. He stressed that comprehensive political and economic reform, and commitment to respect for human rights and the rule of law, are prerequisites for Zimbabwe’s reengagement with the international community. The UK Ambassador met Foreign Minister Moyo on 18 October and discussed the economic crisis facing the country, reinforcing the need for comprehensive political and economic reform and the protection of the poorest.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 24/10/2019 12:26:11 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4549 label Biography information for Lord Oates

1150633

registered interest
date	17/10/2019
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: Economic Situation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of South Africa about the economic crisis in Zimbabwe.
tabling member printed	Lord Oates
uin	HL209
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2019 answer text <p>The UK regularly discusses the economic situation in Zimbabwe with our international partners, including the EU, US and South Africa. In October, at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund annual meetings in New York, the UK met international partners including the USA, France and Germany to discuss economic and political reform in Zimbabwe. We have been clear that comprehensive political and economic reform must be delivered before the UK and our international partners will discuss arrears clearance with the Government of Zimbabwe.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL210 HL211 question first answered 24/10/2019 12:28:09 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4549 label Biography information for Lord Oates

1150634

registered interest
date	17/10/2019
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: Economic Situation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the EU about the economic crisis in Zimbabwe.
tabling member printed	Lord Oates
uin	HL210
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2019 answer text <p>The UK regularly discusses the economic situation in Zimbabwe with our international partners, including the EU, US and South Africa. In October, at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund annual meetings in New York, the UK met international partners including the USA, France and Germany to discuss economic and political reform in Zimbabwe. We have been clear that comprehensive political and economic reform must be delivered before the UK and our international partners will discuss arrears clearance with the Government of Zimbabwe.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL209 HL211 question first answered 24/10/2019 12:28:09 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4549 label Biography information for Lord Oates

1150635

registered interest
date	17/10/2019
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 discussions they have had with any international partners about political and economic reform in Zimbabwe, and bilateral and multilateral financing for that country.
tabling member printed	Lord Oates
uin	HL211
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2019 answer text <p>The UK regularly discusses the economic situation in Zimbabwe with our international partners, including the EU, US and South Africa. In October, at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund annual meetings in New York, the UK met international partners including the USA, France and Germany to discuss economic and political reform in Zimbabwe. We have been clear that comprehensive political and economic reform must be delivered before the UK and our international partners will discuss arrears clearance with the Government of Zimbabwe.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL209 HL210 question first answered 24/10/2019 12:28:09 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4549 label Biography information for Lord Oates

1200348

registered interest
date	03/06/2020
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	Zimbabwe: Abduction
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they have considered further targeted measures against leaders of the Zimbabwe security apparatus following reports of the violent assault and torture of Joanna Mamombe, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova.
tabling member printed	Lord Oates
uin	HL5232
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2020 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 deep concern regarding recent reports of the abduction and torture of three female opposition activists, including a Member of Parliament - Joanna Mamombe, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova. He urged the Foreign Minister to ensure the Government of Zimbabwe makes concrete progress on human rights, including investigations into violations. 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>Currently, the EU has an arms embargo against Zimbabwe and active targeted measures against the company Zimbabwe Defence Industries. There are also suspended targeted measures in place against three current and former security sector chiefs. The UK remains aligned to the EU's restrictive measures on Zimbabwe during the Transition Period. The UK will continue to assess the appropriateness of these measures in light of recent developments on the basis of human rights and progress towards genuine political reforms.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 11/06/2020 11:12:23 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	4549 label Biography information for Lord Oates

1200349

registered interest
date	03/06/2020
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	Zimbabwe: Abduction
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they have had ministerial discussions with the government of the Republic of South Africa on a joint approach to the political and economic crisis in Zimbabwe following (1) reports of the violent assault and torture of Joanna Mamombe, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova, and (2) the decision of the Zimbabwe authorities to conduct a trial against them for demonstrating against food shortages in hospital.
tabling member printed	Lord Oates
uin	HL5233
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2020 answer text <p>We have not discussed the situation in Zimbabwe with South Africa at a Ministerial level since recent reports emerged regarding the abduction and torture of three female opposition activists in Zimbabwe. However, the UK regularly discusses the economic situation in Zimbabwe with its international partners, including the Republic of South Africa. The UK is committed to working in partnership with South Africa, the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) and the African Union as well as other international organisations.</p><p>The UK is seriously concerned about the challenging human rights situation in Zimbabwe and these recent reports regarding the treatment of three opposition activists. The Minister for Africa spoke to the Zimbabwean Foreign Minister on 8 June and expressed his deep concern. He 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> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 11/06/2020 11:11:09 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	4549 label Biography information for Lord Oates

1228008

registered interest
date	27/07/2020
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	Hopewell Chin'ono
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Zimbabwe about the detention of journalist Hopewell Chin’ono. [T]
tabling member printed	Lord Oates
uin	HL7381
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/08/2020 answer text <p>The UK is deeply worried by the arrest of Hopewell Chin'ono on 20 July, and by his continued detention. The Minister for Africa tweeted on 23 July to express his concern at the treatment of Mr Chin'ono and to urge the Zimbabwean authorities to uphold the right to freedom of expression, as guaranteed by Zimbabwe's constitution. The British Ambassador to Harare has sought a meeting with the Zimbabwean Foreign Minister, Sibusiso Moyo, to discuss our concerns, and officials at the British Embassy in Harare are closely following developments on his case. When the Minister for Africa spoke to the Zimbabwean Foreign Minister on 8 June, he urged him to ensure the Government of Zimbabwe makes concrete progress on human rights and respects the rule of law.</p><p>The UK is committed to the promotion of media freedom and the protection of journalists. Media freedom is an essential quality of any open society. People must be allowed to discuss and debate issues freely, to challenge their governments, and to make decisions informed by a strong and robust media. Zimbabwe is one of the UK's Media Freedom Focus Countries: we have called on the Government of Zimbabwe to commit to the Global Pledge on Media Freedom and to end the harassment of journalists, improve legislation and work with the international community to protect media freedom.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 03/08/2020 13:51:14 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	4549 label Biography information for Lord Oates