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901042

registered interest
date	09/05/2018
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: Arms Trade
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to develop international support for a UN-mandated global arms embargo against Burma.
tabling member printed	Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead
uin	HL7686
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2018 answer text <p>Regardless of broader international support, a UN arms embargo would require majority support in the Security Council and the absence of a veto from any Permanent members. It is our assessment that there is insufficient support amongst Council members at this time but this is an issue under constant review. We have therefore concentrated on renewing and expanding the existing EU arms embargo.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/05/2018 16:00:16 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3895 label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead

901044

registered interest
date	09/05/2018
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: Arms Trade
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with other EU governments about expanding the EU arms embargo to cover the sale of all equipment to the military and military-owned firms in Burma.
tabling member printed	Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead
uin	HL7688
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2018 answer text <p>The UK was instrumental in renewing and expanding the EU arms embargo on Burma. This was adopted formerly on 26 April via written procedure. We do not support the introduction of financial sanctions (beyond asset freezes on individual military figures) at this stage. On balance the FCO believes targeting companies or sectors, and disrupting Burma's financial system, could harm economic development across Burma and impact worst the most vulnerable.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/05/2018 16:00:49 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3895 label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead

860854

registered interest
date	12/03/2018
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	Burma: Arms Trade
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking, if any, to build international support for a UN mandated global arms embargo against Burma.
tabling member printed	Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead
uin	HL6253
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/03/2018 answer text <p>Regardless of broader international support, a UN arms embargo would require majority support in the Security Council and the absence of a veto from any Permanent Members. It is our assessment that there is insufficient support among Permanent Members for such a measure at this time.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 26/03/2018 14:06:27 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3895 label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead

860856

registered interest
date	12/03/2018
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	Burma: Arms Trade
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with other EU governments on expanding the EU arms embargo to cover the sale of all equipment to the military in Burma.
tabling member printed	Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead
uin	HL6255
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/03/2018 answer text <p>​The UK continues to support and comply with the EU arms embargo, which prohibits the supply of equipment or the provision of any training that might strengthen the Burmese military's combat capability. At the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 26 February Council conclusions were adopted on Burma. The UK was instrumental in securing agreement that the embargo should be renewed and strengthened.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 26/03/2018 14:10:56 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3895 label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead

829943

registered interest
date	24/01/2018
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	Burma: Arms Trade
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he has had any discussions with his Canadian counterpart on securing the support of the Government of Canada for (a) a UN mandated global arms embargo on Burma and (b) a referral of the situation in Burma to the International Criminal Court.
tabling member constituency	Tooting
tabling member printed	Dr Rosena Allin-Khan
uin	124684
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2018 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary discussed the situation in Burma with Canadian Foreign Minister, Chrystia Freeland, in September. The Government recognises the importance of maintaining pressure on the Burmese military and security forces and has played a key role supporting measures such as the EU arms embargo and suspension of all military visits. We judge that there would not be consensus within the UNSC for a global arms embargo or ICC referral at this time.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 29/01/2018 17:54:04 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	4573 label Biography information for Dr Rosena Allin-Khan

800978

registered interest
date	05/12/2017
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: Arms 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 the Government's policy is on support for a possible UN-mandated global arms embargo on Burma.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough
tabling member printed	Gill Furniss
uin	117537
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2017 answer text <p>The UK continues to support the EU's retention of its arms embargo, which prohibits the supply of equipment or the provision of any training that might strengthen the Burmese military's combat capability. In the preparation for the UN Security Council Presidential Statement on Burma that the UK proposed and secured on 6 November, we assessed there was insufficient support amongst UN Security Council members for a resolution mandating a global arms embargo on Burma. This remains our assessment; but we will keep it under review.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 13/12/2017 13:08:22 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4571 label Biography information for Gill Furniss

800982

registered interest
date	05/12/2017
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: Arms Trade
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he plans to discuss with his EU counterparts an expansion of the current EU arms embargo to ban all EU companies from supplying any kind of equipment to the military in Burma.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough
tabling member printed	Gill Furniss
uin	117541
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2017 answer text <p>​The UK is party to the EU's arms embargo on Burma and a strong supporter of its continuation. The Foreign Secretary secured agreement at the 16 October EU Foreign Affairs Council that the EU would consider additional measures if the situation in Rakhine did not improve.</p><p>The UK will discuss with EU partners whether further sanctions are required following the UN Secretary-General's 12 December report to the UN Security Council on progress since the 6 November UN Security Council Presidential Statement.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 13/12/2017 13:13:32 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4571 label Biography information for Gill Furniss

801062

registered interest
date	05/12/2017
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: Arms 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 representations he has made to his Pakistani counterpart on that country's decision to supply Burma with military equipment.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	117621
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/12/2017 answer text <p>We are not aware of Pakistan supplying Burma with military equipment and we have not to date made any representations to the Pakistan authorities on this particular issue. The UK remains concerned about the potential for a further escalation in South East Asia. The UK recognises the importance of stability being maintained in the region and we would urge all parties to refrain from actions that could jeopardise this. We continue to support the retention of the EU arms embargo on Burma.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 11/12/2017 17:15:26 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

801063

registered interest
date	05/12/2017
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: Arms 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 discussions he has had with members of the UN Security Council on support for a UN-mandated arms embargo against Burma.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	117622
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/12/2017 answer text <p>In the preparation for the UN Security Council Presidential Statement on Burma that the UK proposed and secured on 6 November, we assessed there was insufficient support amongst UN Security Council members for a resolution mandating a global arms embargo on Burma. This remains our assessment; naturally we shall continue to keep this under review.</p><p><br>​The UK continues to support the EU's retention of its arms embargo, which prohibits the supply of equipment or the provision of any training that might strengthen the Burmese military's combat capability. Earlier this year the UK argued successfully for the continuation of the EU Arms Embargo for Burma and will continue to do so.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 11/12/2017 17:16:53 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

801064

registered interest
date	05/12/2017
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: Arms 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 discussions he has had with EU counterparts on support for a UN-mandated arms embargo against Burma.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	117623
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/12/2017 answer text <p>​<br>The UK continues to support the retention of the EU arms embargo on Burma. The Foreign Secretary secured agreement at the EU Foreign Affairs Council in October that the EU would consider additional measures if the situation in Rakhine did not improve. The UK will discuss with EU partners whether further sanctions are required following the UN Secretary-General's 12 December report to the UN Security Council on progress since the 6 November UN Security Council Presidential Statement. We have not sought a EU position on a global arms embargo as we assess there is currently insufficient support at the UN Security Council for such a measure. This analysis is under continual review.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 11/12/2017 17:29:43 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins