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856918

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date	07/03/2018
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	Yemen: Peace Negotiations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs,what support his Department has provided to the international community to (a) secure a ceasefire in Yemen and (b) facilitate negotiations for a political settlement of the conflict.
tabling member constituency	Chipping Barnet
tabling member printed	Theresa Villiers
uin	131430
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2018 answer text <p>A political settlement remains the only means for bringing long-term stability to Yemen – there is no military solution to the conflict. The Yemeni parties must engage constructively and in good faith to overcome obstacles and find a political solution to end the conflict. The UK continues to play a leading role in international efforts to achieve this goal. The Foreign Secretary discusses the military and political situation in Yemen with the Foreign Ministers of the United States of America, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia regularly, and most recently on 23 January at our Embassy in Paris. In June last year the UK sponsored and coordinated a UN Security Council Presidential Statement, agreed on 15 June, which called upon the parties to the conflict to agree the modalities for a ceasefire, take steps to address the humanitarian crisis and restart political talks. We are now working urgently with our international and regional partners to ensure that the Security Council's words are converted into action. We support the appointment of the new UN Special Envoy for Yemen, and will work urgently to assist his efforts.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 12/03/2018 16:35:08 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers

856966

registered interest
date	07/03/2018
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	Sri Lanka: Community Relations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effect of the declaration of a state of emergency on communal violence Sri Lanka.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	131478
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2018 answer text <p>I remain concerned by the current inter-communal violence in Sri Lanka, and have written to Foreign Minister Marapana setting out my views. We support the government's determination to end it swiftly, using measures that are proportionate and respect human rights, and urge it to hold the perpetrators to account. It is vital that all leaders in Sri Lanka condemn violence and hate, and make every effort to promote harmony.</p><p>The UK is committed to supporting government and civil society efforts to improve human rights in Sri Lanka. We are currently funding a range of projects through a multi-year Conflict Stability and Security Fund programme to promote inter-faith and inter-communal dialogue and dispute resolution at local level in eastern Sri Lanka, one of the most diverse regions.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 12/03/2018 17:16:50 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

856997

registered interest
date	07/03/2018
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	North Korea: South Korea
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he plans to make to his South Korean counterpart in advance of the proposed summit between Moon Jae-in and Kim Jong-Un in April 2018.
tabling member constituency	Ribble Valley
tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Evans
uin	131509
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2018 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary is expecting to meet ROK Foreign Minister Kang <em>Kyung-wha</em> at the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 19 March, where they will discuss developments in inter-Korean relations.</p><p>The UK welcomes both the news that President Moon Jae-In and Kim Jong Un plan to hold a leaders' summit and the announcement that Kim Jong Un is willing to hold direct talks on denuclearisation with President Trump by May. We hope this signals that Kim Jong Un is ready to change path and put the welfare of his people ahead of the illegal pursuit of nuclear weapons. Until there is evidence that North Korea has halted its illegal programmes and is ready to abandon them, we will continue working with our international partners to keep up pressure and strictly enforce existing sanctions.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 16/03/2018 10:18:27 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	474 label Biography information for Mr Nigel Evans

857060

registered interest
date	07/03/2018
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	Bermuda: LGBT+ People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to promote education on LGBT+ rights in Bermuda.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	131572
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2018 answer text <p>The UK is committed to promoting and protecting the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people and is working closely with all the Overseas Territories on these issues. The Foreign Secretary spoke to the Premier of Bermuda on 28 February 2018 and reiterated his belief that the strongest, safest and most prosperous societies are those that are the most open and inclusive, and where the rights of all citizens are respected.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 16/03/2018 13:22:36 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

857061

registered interest
date	07/03/2018
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	Saudi Arabia: Overseas Trade
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what place the rate of state executions in Saudi Arabia will have in determining the UK's future trading relationship with that country.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	131573
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2018 answer text <p>The Government does not prioritise trade over human rights, nor does it shy away from condemning the use of the death penalty in all circumstances and in all countries. The Saudis are well aware of our position. We raise our concerns with the Saudi authorities at all levels and at all appropriate opportunities, in line with the standards set out in the EU guidelines on the death penalty, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the Arab Charter on Human Rights.</p><p>The relationships we build with countries, including Saudi Arabia, through trade and security links, and educational and research collaboration, allow us to make greater progress with those countries on human rights, including on the death penalty.</p><p>The Government especially opposes the death penalty when applied to minor crimes and to juveniles. The Government supports the law proposed by the Shura Council to abolish the death sentence for those under the age of 18 in Saudi Arabia. We will continue to press for progress on the matter.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 12/03/2018 17:51:19 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

857076

registered interest
date	07/03/2018
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	South Sudan: Conflict Resolution
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission for South Sudan.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	131588
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2018 answer text <p>​The Government of South Sudan was mandated by the 2015 peace agreement to establish both the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation, and Healing (CTRH) and the Hybrid Court as transitional justice mechanisms. The British Government strongly supports the establishment of both in order to promote healing and reconciliation for the victims of human rights violations and to ensure that the perpetrators are held to account.</p><p>In order for the reconciliation and healing process to be successful, it must be built on a strong foundation of stable peace. The UK continues to call on all parties to the conflict to reconvene the High Level Revitalisation Forum as soon as possible, without preconditions, to address the governance and security issues that are essential for long term, sustainable peace.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 13/03/2018 13:16:04 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

857084

registered interest
date	07/03/2018
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	Sudan: Peacekeeping Operations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with this counterpart in Sudan on UN proposals to drawdown peacekeepers in (a) Darfur and (b) other parts of that country.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	131596
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/03/2018 answer text <p>During a bilateral meeting with the Sudanese Foreign Minister on 12 December, the then Minister for Africa raised the reconfiguration of the United Nations – African Union Mission (UNAMID) and in particular sought an update on the opening of a temporary UNAMID base in Golo, Jebel Marra. We continue to monitor closely the situation in Darfur and urge the Government of Sudan to extend their full cooperation to UNAMID. Our priority is to ensure that any changes that are made to UNAMID or the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) are done sensibly, with appropriate review points and that the missions are still able the fulfil the core components of their mandates.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 14/03/2018 16:27:06 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

857597

registered interest
date	07/03/2018
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	Bahrain: Overseas Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 11 December 2017 (HC116299 and HC116302) regarding the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's £1.52 million funding for overseas aid to Bahrain, with which UK bodies the FCO contracted to implement the technical assistance programme in Bahrain for the 2017–18 financial year.
tabling member printed	Lord Scriven
uin	HL6169
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2018 answer text <p>The Government works with a number of implementation partners and beneficiaries to support Bahraini-led reform. These programmes aim to support progress on building effective and accountable institutions, strengthening the rule of law, and justice reform. All of our work is in line with international standards, and aims to share the UK's expertise and experience. Any training provided by, on or behalf of, the British Government fully complies with our domestic and international human rights obligations.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/03/2018 17:46:22 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4333 label Biography information for Lord Scriven

857598

registered interest
date	07/03/2018
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	Bahrain: Overseas Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 11 December 2017 (HC116299 and HC116302) regarding the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's £1.52 million funding for overseas aid to Bahrain, which Bahraini bodies will benefit from the funding for the 2017–18 financial year.
tabling member printed	Lord Scriven
uin	HL6170
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2018 answer text <p>The Government works with a number of implementation partners and beneficiaries to support Bahraini-led reform. These programmes aim to support progress on building effective and accountable institutions, strengthening the rule of law, and justice reform. All of our work is in line with international standards, and aims to share the UK's expertise and experience. Any training provided by, or on behalf of, the British Government fully complies with our domestic and international human rights obligations.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/03/2018 17:39:51 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4333 label Biography information for Lord Scriven

857599

registered interest
date	07/03/2018
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	Najah al-Sheikh
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 Bahrain with respect to the alleged torture and sexual assault of female activist Najah al-Sheikh; and what assessment they have made of whether she faces serious charges based on coerced confessions.
tabling member printed	Lord Scriven
uin	HL6171
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2018 answer text <p>The UK has a continuing dialogue with the Government of Bahrain in which we raise individual cases. Our Embassy in Bahrain monitors this specific case. The UK encourages those with concerns about treatment in detention to report these to the relevant human rights oversight bodies. We urge these bodies to carry out swift and thorough investigations. The UK continues to encourage the Government of Bahrain to deliver on its international and domestic human rights commitments.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/03/2018 17:39:15 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4333 label Biography information for Lord Scriven