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1049551

registered interest
date	28/01/2019
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	North Korea: British Council
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 British Council on restarting its English language teaching programme in North Korea; and whether they intend to provide funding to restart that programme.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL13141
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2019 answer text <p>The British Council English Language Training Programme was suspended in August 2017 when the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) changed its Travel Advice for North Korea to advise against all but essential travel. Over its lifetime the programme provided training to hundreds of teachers and tuition to 4,500 students, exposing North Korean teachers and students to alternative views of the outside world. There have been no substantive discussions between the FCO and British Council on restarting the programme.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/02/2019 15:35:41 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1049552

registered interest
date	28/01/2019
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	Amoon and Qaisar Ayub
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have discussed the case of Qaisar and Amoon Ayub with (1) the government of Thailand, and (2) the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; if so, when any such discussions took place; and if not, why not.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL13142
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2019 answer text <p>The UK encourages all states to honour in full their international human rights obligations. We routinely raise concerns about freedom of religion or belief and the treatment of minority religious communities with our international partners.</p><p>We have raised our concerns with the Government of Thailand over the detention of foreign nationals seeking refugee status, including nationals of Pakistan. I discussed our concerns in a telephone call with the Thai Ambassador on 2 November 2018. We have repeatedly urged Thailand to sign the 1951 UN Convention on Refugees, and closely followed the detention of approximately 100 people, mainly from Pakistan, in October 2018. We believe these actions are not aimed at any specific group or groups, but apply to anyone whom they deem an illegal visa over-stayer. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees are working closely with the Royal Thai Government over asylum and resettlement issues.</p><p> </p><p>​</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/02/2019 15:39:35 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1049554

registered interest
date	28/01/2019
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	Pervaiz Masih
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the case of Pervais Masih, accused of blasphemy in Pakistan, the treatment of his family and the death of his daughter; and whether they have discussed this case with the government of Pakistan.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL13143
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2019 answer text <p>We are concerned by the distressing reports surrounding the case of Pervaiz Masih, accused of blasphemy in Pakistan and the treatment of his family and death of his daughter.</p><p>We remain deeply concerned by the misuse of the blasphemy laws and the treatment of minority religious communities in Pakistan. We regularly raise our concerns about the misuse of the blasphemy laws and the protection of minority communities with the government of Pakistan at a senior level. I raised our concerns about Freedom of Religion or Belief and the protection of minority religious communities with Pakistan’s Human Rights Minister in September 2018. At the UN Universal Periodic Review of Pakistan in November 2017, the UK pressed Pakistan to strengthen the protection of minorities and to explain the steps being taken to tackle the abuse of the blasphemy laws.</p><p>To ensure the United Kingdom is supporting Christians in the best possible way, 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 be led by the Bishop of Truro, Rt Revd. Philip Mounstephen, and will make an initial report around Easter.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/02/2019 15:50:27 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1049555

registered interest
date	28/01/2019
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	Philippines: Bombings
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the bombing of the Jolo Catholic Cathedral in the Philippines; who they believe was responsible; and what assistance they have offered to the government of the Philippines.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL13144
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2019 answer text <p>The British Government completely condemns the appalling bomb attacks on the Catholic Cathedral on the island of Jolo in the Philippines on Sunday 27 January. Our prayers are with all the victims and their loved ones. The UK stands with the Philippines against terror and hatred.</p><p>Churches and all places of religious worship are sites for peace and reflection. This horrific terrorist act goes against the very essence of this.</p><p>The Islamic State (IS) have claimed responsibility for the attack, however in a public statement during his visit to Jolo Island on 28 January President Duterte stated he believed Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was behind the attack.</p><p>The UK works with the Philippines on a range of bilateral priorities including on counter terrorism.</p><p>​</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/02/2019 15:51:00 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1049582

registered interest
date	28/01/2019
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	Tunisia: Travel Information
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, for assisting economic recovery in Tunisia; what is their current travel advice for visitors to that country; and whether they consider that towns and cities in the interior of Tunisia are now safer than previously.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL13169
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2019 answer text <p>We are increasing our support, both to help build Tunisia's capacity to deal with the terrorist threat and to help the country develop its economy, through the North Africa Good Governance Fund. UK support for Tunisia has more than doubled since 2014-15, and this coming financial year will exceed £12 million.</p><p>On 26 July 2017 we changed our travel advice for Tunisia and no longer advise against all but essential travel for most of the country, including the interior of Tunisia. However, we continue to advise against all travel to areas such as the closed military zones in the south and west of the country, and the Libyan border. This does not mean that there are no risks to British nationals visiting other parts of Tunisia. Anyone considering travel to Tunisia should consult the relevant Foreign and Commonwealth Office Travel Advice, which has further information including on the security situation.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/02/2019 15:51:43 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1050017

registered interest
date	28/01/2019
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	Iran: Human Rights
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 his counterpart in Iran on legal and political restrictions on human rights campaigners.
tabling member constituency	Houghton and Sunderland South
tabling member printed	Bridget Phillipson
uin	213344
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2019 answer text <p>​Legal and political restrictions on human rights campaigners are deeply worrying. I last raised this issue with my counterpart during my visit to Tehran in November 2018, and we continue to raise human rights with the Government of Iran at all levels.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 31/01/2019 15:52:31 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4046 label Biography information for Bridget Phillipson

1050018

registered interest
date	28/01/2019
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	Oleg Kozlovsky
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 his counterpart in Russia on the reported abduction of Oleg Kozlovsky.
tabling member constituency	Houghton and Sunderland South
tabling member printed	Bridget Phillipson
uin	213345
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2019 answer text <p>Immediately following the reports in October of Kozlovsky’s abduction and torture, the UK Government worked with the EU to issue a joint statement to the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe. In this statement, we called on the Russian authorities to conduct an investigation, and to bring to justice the perpetrators of the attack</p><p>I note that the Russian authorities subsequently began a criminal investigation in December. The international community awaits the results of this investigation.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 31/01/2019 17:35:34 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	4046 label Biography information for Bridget Phillipson

1050038

registered interest
date	28/01/2019
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	Law of War
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether the Consolidated Guidance is applied to information sharing where there is a serious risk of the use of lethal force.
tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
tabling member printed	Tom Brake
uin	213158
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2019 answer text <p>The Consolidated Guidance sets out the principles governing the interviewing of detainees overseas and the passing and receipt of intelligence relating to detainees. The UK Government does not participate in, solicit, encourage or condone the use of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment for any purpose. In a situation where there is a risk to detainees, the process set out in the Consolidated Guidance is applied</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 31/01/2019 17:44:09 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

1050089

registered interest
date	28/01/2019
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	Yemen: Prisoners
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 is providing to the UN to arrange prisoner swaps between warring sides in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	213214
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2019 answer text <p>We hold regular discussions with the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, in delivering the agreements made between parties at December’s UN peace talks in Stockholm, including a deal on the exchange of prisoners and detainees to build confidence between parties. The UK is funding the secondment of an expert individual to assist the UN on negotiating the prisoner exchange.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 05/02/2019 16:00:12 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

1050096

registered interest
date	28/01/2019
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	Iran: Fuels
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether his Department has made an estimate of the revenue that accrued to Iran from fuel exports that (a) complied and (b) did not comply with international sanctions in each year since 2015.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	213215
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2019 answer text <p>​We track commercial estimates of Iran's oil exports. Following implementation of the Iran nuclear deal (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) in January 2016, international sanctions on Iran's oil trade were lifted or suspended and oil exports increased. The US's re-imposition, in November 2018, of secondary sanctions against Iran's oil trade has led to a reduction in oil exports from Iran. We do not, however, routinely collate data on the revenue accrued to Iran from these exports, which is subject to multiple variables.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 05/02/2019 16:01:27 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz