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1042898

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date	16/01/2019
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	Sudan: Politics and Government
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 political situation in Sudan.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL12889
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2019 answer text <p>​The political situation in Sudan is currently dominated by protests that commenced on 19 December, initially driven by concerns over the economic situation. The UK has registered deep concern at the limitations on the Sudanese people's right to freedom of expression and at the violence used by the Government of Sudan in response to peaceful protests. We continue to urge the Government of Sudan to undertake much needed economic and political reforms for the benefit of the people of Sudan.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 28/01/2019 14:42:38 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1042899

registered interest
date	16/01/2019
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	Turkey: USA
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the President of the United States' statement on Twitter on 13 January that the United States "will devastate Turkey economically if they hit Kurds", what discussions they have had with the government of the United States about its economic policy towards Turkey.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL12890
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2019 answer text <p>We engage regularly with the US on Middle East issues. As the Prime Minister has previously stated, the UK wants to see the Turkish economy flourish. Since President Trump's announcement on withdrawal from Syria we have remained in close contact with the US, Turkey and other allies.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 23/01/2019 16:40:45 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1042900

registered interest
date	16/01/2019
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	Russia: Africa
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 Russia plans to establish a strategic military base in Zimbabwe; and what estimate they have made of which African countries (1) have Russian military bases, and (2) have made agreements with the government of Russia to establish such bases, on their soil.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL12891
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2019 answer text <p>The UK believes it is right that sovereign states have the right to decide their own security policy. We monitor Russia’s developing international defence relationships, including in Africa.</p><p>​</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 28/01/2019 14:46:09 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1042901

registered interest
date	16/01/2019
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	Maghreb: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the political situation in the North African Maghreb, and (2) the impact of further instability in that region on UK interests, in particular the impact on migration, counter-terrorism, energy security, and security in the Mediterranean.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL12892
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2019 answer text <p>Since 2011 progress has been made in furthering the democratic transition across the North African Maghreb. Nevertheless we recognise the importance of underpinning stability by enhancing political and economic inclusion of all citizens. We are alive to the regional threat of terrorism and regularly engage with our Maghreb partners, both at ministerial and official level, to support efforts to address security challenges, ensure political and economic stability, and manage migration. We are working with our regional partners to support ongoing reform processes, and to boost trade and investment, including through programming valued at more than £20 million this financial year. These programmes have provided support in areas such as governance, security, human rights, economic reform and border security.</p><p>Further information on our North Africa programmes is available on the gov.uk website.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 28/01/2019 14:51:52 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1042903

registered interest
date	16/01/2019
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: Ceasefires
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether the ceasefire brokered by the UN on 18 December 2018 in and around Hudaydah in Yemen continues to be adhered to by all sides.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL12894
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2019 answer text <p>The UN-brokered ceasefire in and around Hodeidah is broadly holding, but we are conscious that confidence between the parties is low. The ceasefire is an important step towards peace but is by no means guaranteed. It is vital that all parties act in good faith and take urgent steps to implement agreements made in Stockholm, particularly re-deployment. We regularly discuss with our partners at the UN how best we can support the implementation of these agreements to ensure that the Yemen peace agreements endure.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 28/01/2019 15:43:00 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1038738

registered interest
date	09/01/2019
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	Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what updated information they have on the conditions in which Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is being held in Iran and on the prospects for her release.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL12706
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2019 answer text <p>​The treatment of all British-Iranians detained in Iran, including Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe, is a priority for the Government. We urgently raise these cases with the Iranian government at every opportunity. On 14 January, the Foreign Secretary summoned the Iranian Ambassador to the UK and called for Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe to be immediately given the healthcare she requires and for her and other British-Iranian dual nationals to be released. We will continue to raise Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s case, as well as our other consular cases, with the Iranian government at every opportunity, including requesting consular access, and will continue to take action in line with what we believe will produce the best outcomes in their cases.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/01/2019 15:18:26 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1038739

registered interest
date	09/01/2019
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	Syria: Military Intervention
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether ISIS will regroup if United States troops are withdrawn from Syria; and if that is their assessment, how long they estimate that this will take.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL12707
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2019 answer text <p>Since military operations began, the Global Coalition against Daesh and its partners in Syria and Iraq have recaptured the vast majority of Daesh territory. Important advances continue to be made in the last small Daesh pocket in eastern Syria. As the United States recognises, it is important that the withdrawal of US forces from Syria takes place in a way which allows this significant progress to be maintained. However, much remains to be done in the global campaign against Daesh. Daesh will remain a threat, whether they hold territory or not. We have already seen indications over the past year in Iraq and Syria of Daesh transitioning to a clandestine network. We remain committed to the Global Coalition and its objective of ensuring Daesh's enduring defeat.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/01/2019 15:25:33 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1038740

registered interest
date	09/01/2019
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	Syria: Military Intervention
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when they were first made aware of the decision by the government of the United States to withdraw all United States troops from Syria announced by President Trump on 19 December 2018; and what assessment they have made of the government of the United States' announcement on the same day that it is transitioning to the "next phase of the campaign".
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL12708
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2019 answer text <p>​The Foreign Secretary spoke with United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on 19 December with regard to President Trump's decision, and senior officials have been in close contact with their US counterparts on the implementation of this decision. As the US has acknowledged, much remains to be done to maintain the successful progress achieved in the global campaign against Daesh. We, like the US, remain committed to the Global Coalition and its objective of ensuring Daesh's enduring defeat.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/01/2019 15:24:33 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1038741

registered interest
date	09/01/2019
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	Democratic Republic of Congo: Elections
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 current political situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo following the delay in the announcement of the results of the presidential election held on 30 December 2018.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL12709
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2019 answer text <p>We note the provisional results announced by the electoral commission (CENI) and are concerned about the disparities with the polling conducted by the National Episcopal Conference of the Congo (CENCO). We join the President of the Africa Union Commission’s call for all parties to preserve peace and urge restraint. We continue to call for all sides to respect the electoral process. The UK believes that peaceful and credible democratic processes are vital to creating a prosperous Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).</p><p>​The leader of the opposition in DRC, Martin Fayulu, has contested the results and filed an appeal in the constitutional court. As the Foreign Secretary said in a tweet on 14 January, due process must be respected on this legal challenge. This is a critical moment for DRC and the wider region.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 17/01/2019 17:28:45 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1038743

registered interest
date	09/01/2019
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	Iraq: Politics and Government
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 current political situation in Iraq; what progress has been made in the formation of the government; and what assistance the UK can offer.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL12710
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2019 answer text <p>​We are pleased to see progress on the formation of a Cabinet, including the key posts of Minister for Foreign Affairs, who I spoke to on 20 December, and Finance Minister. We encourage swift announcement of the remaining Cabinet members.</p><p>We will continue to support the Government of Iraq in its efforts to deliver the reforms needed to rebuild public trust in the Iraqi state and unite all Iraqis against extremism. We are encouraging progress on economic and security sector reform and reinforcing the importance of political reconciliation, which is critical to winning the peace post-Daesh. The UK is assisting the Government of Iraq to re-establish security, basic services and inclusive local governance in areas formerly under Daesh control. Through funding and diplomatic efforts, we are also supporting the development of inclusive and representative reconciliation processes at both national and community level.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/01/2019 15:23:39 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian