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1047559

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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	Religious Freedom: Databases
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they are making in developing a database which tracks freedom of religion or belief violations and other data about religious or belief minorities.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL13052
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2019 answer text <p>It is important that we have the best possible information about the situation members of minorities face in asserting their right to Freedom of Religion or Belief. It is certainly something that I have been looking at very closely since my appointment last summer as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy. We currently use many sources of information to determine the level of discrimination of different communities around the world. In addition, we have strong partnerships with representatives and leaders of different communities around the world. We are looking at how we can verify and use the data provided by non-governmental organisations and others ​to inform our work and help us provide the right support.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 31/01/2019 14:25:03 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1047560

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	Christianity: Oppression
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how they intend to encourage Heads of Mission and Department for International Development country heads to develop country-specific strategies and programmes to protect Christians and advance the right to freedom of religion or belief.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL13053
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>As the Prime Minister's Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief, I encourage all Heads of Mission to develop strategies and programmes to protect and promote Freedom of Religion or Belief where it is under threat. We work with posts to develop strategies and programmes which promote Freedom of Religion and Belief, including strengthening the work of civil society organisations. The Foreign Secretary has commissioned an independent, global review into Christian persecution, which will make recommendations on the additional practical steps the government can take to support persecuted Christians. The Review is due to deliver an interim report by Easter 2019.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 04/02/2019 17:17:13 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1047574

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	St Helena: Tortoises
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to authorising the removal of cataracts under local anaesthetic for Jonathan, the giant tortoise living in the grounds of the residence of the Governor of St Helena; and what assessment they have made of the impact that carrying out such an operation would have on (1) the island’s wider giant tortoise population, and (2) tourism to the island.
tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
uin	HL13067
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2019 answer text <p>St Helena’s most famous resident, Jonathan the tortoise, is looked after by the island vet who ensures a high-standard of care to the world’s oldest terrestrial animal. After much deliberation on the island, the vet decided removing Jonathan’s cataracts was too high-risk a procedure. I reassure the noble Lord that despite being over 187 years old, Jonathan continues to lead an active life. The climate on St Helena, while perfect for diving and mountain walking, is not conducive to breeding this species of tortoise. The increasing number of flights to St Helena from South Africa is providing a welcome boost to St Helena’s tourism industry, and will allow even more people to meet this much loved member of the St Helena community.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 31/01/2019 14:27:06 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

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

1047586

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	Angola: Commonwealth
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to invite the President of Angola to visit the UK in order to discuss his stated wish to have his country join the Commonwealth.
tabling member printed	Lord Steel of Aikwood
uin	HL13079
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2019 answer text <p>The UK is committed to deepening our bilateral relationship with Angola. Decisions on Commonwealth membership are made by consensus by all Commonwealth member states. The UK is supportive of Angola's aspiration to join the Commonwealth, provided it meets the criteria for membership. The Permanent Under Secretary of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office discussed this matter with the Angolan Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs during his visit to Luanda in August 2018. There are no immediate plans for the President of Angola to visit the UK, but he would be very welcome to visit.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 05/02/2019 11:56:46 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	949 label Biography information for Lord Steel of Aikwood

1046303

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	China: Genetic Engineering
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations, if any, they have made to the government of China about reports that babies have been born in China with edited genes.
tabling member printed	Baroness Berridge
uin	HL13012
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>There are conflicting media reports on claims of genetic modification in China. We shall continue to monitor the situation. We have had no discussion with the Chinese Government regarding the ethical issues and risks associated with the gene-edited babies born in China. The procedure alleged to have been carried out by Prof He Jiankui in China would be illegal in the UK. It would be an offence under the 1990 Human Fertilisation &amp; Embryology Act (1990 Act), punishable, on conviction, by a prison term of up to 10 years, a fine or both.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 04/02/2019 17:09:43 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4218 label Biography information for Baroness Berridge

1046320

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	Zimbabwe: Violence
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 following the recent violence and deaths associated with the protests in that country.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Southwark
uin	HL13028
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2019 answer text <p>The Minister for Africa, Minister Baldwin, spoke to Zimbabwe's Foreign Minister on 29 January. The Minister also 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><p>We will continue to raise our serious concerns and push for a thorough investigation with the Government of Zimbabwe, through our Embassy in Harare and Ministerial interventions.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 05/02/2019 12:21:19 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4345 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Southwark

1046321

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	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 international partners about the current economic situation in Zimbabwe and the impact of that situation on the citizens of that country.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Southwark
uin	HL13029
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2019 answer text <p>We have regular discussions with the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, UN agencies and other international partners on the economic situation in Zimbabwe and the impact on the Zimbabwean people.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 05/02/2019 12:20:49 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4345 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Southwark

1046326

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	Zimbabwe: Internet
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that the government of Zimbabwe has instructed internal providers to disconnect and restrict internet access.
tabling member printed	Baroness Stroud
uin	HL13033
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2019 answer text <p>We are aware that the Zimbabwean government shut down the internet and blocked a number of social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter and Whatsapp from 15 January.</p><p>On 17 January, the Minister for Africa, Harriett Baldwin MP, summoned the Zimbabwean Ambassador and urged the Zimbabwean government to stop the disproportionate use of force, investigate any alleged human rights violations and restore full access to the internet. On 21 January the Foreign Secretary repeated the call in a public message to President Mnangagwa.</p><p>We welcome the 21 January ruling of the Zimbabwean High Court that overturned the government decision to shut down the internet.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 31/01/2019 14:30:49 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4546 label Biography information for Baroness Stroud

1046327

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	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 following reports of recent violence; and what plans they have for continued engagement with that government on that issue.
tabling member printed	Baroness Stroud
uin	HL13034
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2019 answer text <p>The Minister for Africa, Harriett Baldwin MP, 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><p>We will continue to raise our serious concerns, and push for a thorough investigation, with the Government of Zimbabwe through our Embassy in Harare and Ministerial interventions.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 31/01/2019 14:31:35 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4546 label Biography information for Baroness Stroud