Show Search Form

Search Results

registered interest	true false
date	exactly: or between: and
answering body
answering dept id
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name
hansard heading
house id
legislature	pref label
question text
tabling member constituency
tabling member printed
uin
answer	is ministerial correction true false date of answer exactly: or between: and answer text answering member constituency answering member printed question first answered answering member label
tabling member	label

Search

1045792

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	Christianity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to reduce the persecution of Christians overseas.
tabling member constituency	Waveney
tabling member printed	Peter Aldous
uin	908707
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2019 answer text <p>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 report by Easter.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 22/01/2019 17:06:06 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4069 label Biography information for Peter Aldous

1045793

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	Venezuela: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What diplomatic steps he is taking to tackle the constitutional and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and the effect of that crisis on the political and economic situation in neighbouring countries.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	908708
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2019 answer text <p>We are all concerned about the situation in Venezuela, a crisis of growing regional magnitude. Only yesterday 25 members of the National Guard revolted against Maduro's leadership. In October 2018, speaking at Chatham House, I called for a concerted regional and global response to what has become a man-made regional crisis. The UK is standing alongside American, EU and Lima Group partners to ensure a robust response to the crisis; all options remain open including further targeted sanctions.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 22/01/2019 16:35:10 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1045794

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	Christianity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to reduce the persecution of Christians overseas.
tabling member constituency	Stirling
tabling member printed	Stephen Kerr
uin	908710
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2019 answer text <p>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 report by Easter.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 22/01/2019 17:07:31 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4604 label Biography information for Stephen Kerr

1045795

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	Colombia: Peace Negotiations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What assessment he has made of progress on the peace process in Colombia.
tabling member constituency	City of Chester
tabling member printed	Christian Matheson
uin	908715
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2019 answer text <p>I strongly condemn the ELN's terrorist attack in Bogota last week. Colombia has been steadfast in its rejection of violence for political ends. The 2016 historic peace deal has shown the way, the FARC is now a political party and last year's elections were the safest in decades. The UK continues to support the Colombian authorities as they seek to ensure sustainable peace for all Colombians. Last month I announced an extra £5 million from the Conflict Stability and Security Fund to support Colombia's efforts to secure lasting peace for all its citizens.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 22/01/2019 16:36:48 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	4408 label Biography information for Christian Matheson

1045796

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	Papua: Measles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What discussions he has had with his Indonesian counterpart on (a) the provision of measles vaccinations in West Papua and (b) access to healthcare for West Papuans.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	908718
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2019 answer text <p>Officals at our Embassy in Jakarta, including the Ambassador, visit Papua and West Papua regularly. During these visits they press the Indonesian authorities to address legitimate concerns and ensure the sustainable and equitable development of the province. This includes access to healthcare. We have not to date raised the specific issue of measles immunisations, but I am happy to confirm to the honourable member that we shall do so.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 22/01/2019 14:58:52 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

1045477

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
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	Mukhtar Ablyazov
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 representations he has made to his Khazakstani counterpart on the former banker Mukhtar Ablyazov who is accused of murder.
tabling member constituency	Luton North
tabling member printed	Kelvin Hopkins
uin	210431
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary has not discussed the case of Mr Ablyazov with the Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan. Illicit finance is a global problem and we are committed to working with international partners, particularly through the EU, G7 and G20 to ensure we protect our prosperity and security. As the Prime Minister said in the House of Commons on 14 March 2018, “We will continue to bring all the capabilities of UK law enforcement to bear against serious criminals and corrupt elites. There is no place for these people - or their money - in our country”.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 24/01/2019 16:27:14 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	2 label Biography information for Kelvin Hopkins

1045535

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
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	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations has he made to the Government of Zimbabwe in relation to the political situation in that country; and what guidance he has issued to officials from his Department in that country on official contact with the Zimbabwean President.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	210442
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>On 17 January, I summoned the Zimbabwean Ambassador to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to highlight our concern at the ongoing situation in Zimbabwe. We call on the Zimbabwean Government to stop disproportionate use of force by the security forces, investigate any cases of alleged human rights abuses and reinstate full internet access.</p><p>I have issued no guidance to Foreign and Commonwealth Officials on official contact with President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 24/01/2019 16:25:26 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1045591

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
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	Greece: Macedonia
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 held with his counterparts in the Governments of Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on the Prespa Agreement, and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	210475
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>I welcome the vote earlier this month by the parliament in Skopje to complete constitutional change in line with the Prespa Agreement, and the intention of the Greek Government to ratify shortly. The British Government fully supports the Agreement, which will bring greater stability and prosperity to the region. I have been in regular contact with representatives of both governments to set out our position, including with Prime Minister Zaev and Foreign Minister Dimitrov during my visit to Skopje last September and by phone.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 24/01/2019 16:37:29 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1045675

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
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	UN Convention against Torture
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to the UN on the Government's commitment to combat torture in advance of the UN's forthcoming review of Vietnam's implementation of the UN Convention against Torture.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	210447
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>The UK unreservedly condemns the use of torture. As a consequence we work closely with international partners, including the United Nations, to eradicate this abhorrent practice. The Committee Against Torture published its concluding observations on Vietnam in December 2018. Whilst we note that progress has been made in some areas we remain concerned regarding the use of torture, particularly in places of detention.</p><p>We raised the issue of torture during Vietnam’s Universal Periodic Review on 22 January 2019, including on how the Government of Vietnam will address the findings of the Committee Against Torture report. Further, in our national statement we recommended that Vietnam draw up and publish a national plan of action, implementing the recommendations contained in the December report.</p><p>We will continue to make our concerns known to the Vietnamese Government at the most senior level. I raised our concerns over the findings of the Committee Against Torture and stressed the importance of upholding the highest standards of human rights, with the Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs during my recent visit to Hanoi earlier this month.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 24/01/2019 11:18:21 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1043732

registered interest
date	18/01/2019
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	India: Rohingya
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 representations he has made to the government of India on non-refoulement of Rohingya refugees.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
tabling member printed	Richard Burden
uin	210017
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2019 answer text <p>​The former Foreign Secretary raised the plight of Rohingya refugees with his Indian counterpart, the Minister for External Affairs in February 2018. Senior officials at the British High Commission in New Delhi continue to raise the Rohingya with the Indian Ministry for External Affairs, most recently in November 2018. We will continue to raise the issue of the Rohingya and call on India to support safe, voluntary and dignified returns, which respect the rights of Rohingya refugees.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 23/01/2019 14:29:30 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden