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1051303

registered interest
date	30/01/2019
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: Human Rights and Journalism
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 his Russian counterpart on conducting prompt and effective investigations into (a) threats and (b) incidents of violence against (i) human rights activists and (ii) journalists.
tabling member constituency	Congleton
tabling member printed	Fiona Bruce
uin	214531
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>Impunity for attacks on journalists and human rights defenders in Russia remains deeply concerning. We continue to urge the Russian authorities to fully investigate these cases, and ensure the safety of all human rights activists and journalists.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 04/02/2019 17:47:34 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	3958 label Biography information for Fiona Bruce

1051304

registered interest
date	30/01/2019
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: 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, if he will make representations to his Russian counterpart on granting access to (a) prisons and (b) detention centres in that country to (i) the International Committee of the Red Cross and (ii) other international human rights monitors.
tabling member constituency	Congleton
tabling member printed	Fiona Bruce
uin	214532
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>We are concerned about recent reports of human rights violations in Russian prisons and detention centres, particularly reported incidents of torture. We continue to prioritise the promotion and protection of human rights, and will continue to make our concerns clear in bilateral interactions at all levels, where appropriate.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 04/02/2019 17:48:03 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	3958 label Biography information for Fiona Bruce

1051308

registered interest
date	30/01/2019
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: Journalism
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 raise the matter of (a) press freedom, (b) the unconditional release of journalists and bloggers and (c) violence against journalists at his next (i) meeting and (ii) discussions with his Russian counterpart.
tabling member constituency	Congleton
tabling member printed	Fiona Bruce
uin	214534
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>We continue to call on Russia to respect freedom of speech and expression, which are enshrined in the Russian constitution. This includes releasing those who are imprisoned for their journalism. We remain deeply concerned by the state of impunity for perpetrators of attacks on journalists in Russia.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 04/02/2019 17:48:43 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	3958 label Biography information for Fiona Bruce

1051333

registered interest
date	30/01/2019
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: 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 discussions he has held with his counterpart in the Indonesian Government on recent instability in West Papua; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	214468
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>The British Government follows the situation in Papua closely. Officials at our Embassy in Jakarta, including the Ambassador, visit Papua regularly. Officials press the Indonesian authorities to address legitimate human rights concerns, including upholding the right of all citizens to peacefully protest, and promote the sustainable and equitable development of the province. The Ambassador met officials in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in January to discuss the situation in Papua. The UK respects the territorial integrity of Indonesia.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 04/02/2019 16:34:39 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1051435

registered interest
date	30/01/2019
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	Uganda: Armed Conflict
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 Ugandan counterpart on recent developments in the Apaa land conflict; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Stockton South
tabling member printed	Dr Paul Williams
uin	214653
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>​We are aware of the ongoing land disputes in Northern Uganda and concerned by the recent related reports of violence. We are following the ongoing Ugandan government-led mediation process closely.</p><p>As part of our dialogue with the Government of Uganda on all aspects of democratic governance and human rights, we continue to outline the importance of resolving land disputes fairly, peacefully and with respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 04/02/2019 16:06:32 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4666 label Biography information for Dr Paul Williams

1051455

registered interest
date	30/01/2019
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	Eritrea: Ethiopia
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help improve relations between Eritrea and Ethiopia.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	214458
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>​The United Kingdom warmly welcomes the improvement in relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea, and supported the lifting of UN sanctions on Eritrea in November 2018. We are working with the region and our international partners to facilitate further progress, including by seeking to identify practical ways to support improved ties and trade.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 04/02/2019 16:04:57 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1051466

registered interest
date	30/01/2019
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: Humanitarian Aid
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 Saudi counterparts on the humanitarian situation in Yemen and access for humanitarian supplies from the port of Hodeidah.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	214592
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>We continue to urge all parties, including the Saudi authorities, to get behind the UN-backed peace process – this is the only way to achieve lasting peace, security and stability in Yemen. The UK and Saudi Arabia will continue to strengthen the UN Verification and Inspection Mechanism to ensure that all Yemeni ports can remain fully open to commercial and humanitarian supplies.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 04/02/2019 17:17:46 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

1050472

registered interest
date	29/01/2019
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	Evan Mawarire
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 Zimbabwean counterpart to ensure that Evan Mawarire is given a fair trial in accordance with international law.
tabling member constituency	East Dunbartonshire
tabling member printed	Jo Swinson
uin	213985
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>I raised the need for all those arrested to be given a fair trial with the Zimbabwean Foreign Minister Moyo on 30 January. Our Ambassador has reinforced this message in Harare, in meetings with Home Affairs Minister Mathema on 23 January and Foreign Minister Moyo on 25 January.</p><p>Following his recent arrest, the British Embassy have been monitoring Pastor Evan Mawarire’s court hearings. We were pleased to see he was released on bail on 30 January.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 04/02/2019 16:07:48 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	1513 label Biography information for Jo Swinson

1050475

registered interest
date	29/01/2019
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 discussions he has had with his counterparts in (a) South Africa, (b) Botswana, (c) Namibia and and (d) Malawi on the situation in Zimbabwe.
tabling member constituency	East Dunbartonshire
tabling member printed	Jo Swinson
uin	213986
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>I travelled to South Africa on 30 January and raised Zimbabwe with key regional interlocutors, emphasising the need for urgent action by the international community.</p><p>I also attended the EU-AU Ministerial meeting in Brussels on 21 January and discussed a range of issues, including Zimbabwe at the meeting.</p><p>I will continue to raise the political and security situation in Zimbabwe with key counterparts, including those from Commonwealth states, as I did with the Foreign Minister of Mozambique on 3 February.</p><p>​</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 04/02/2019 16:08:49 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	1513 label Biography information for Jo Swinson

1050477

registered interest
date	29/01/2019
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: Detainees
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 Zimbabwean counterpart to ensure that individuals detained by the military and the police during the recent unrest are given a fair trial in accordance with international law.
tabling member constituency	East Dunbartonshire
tabling member printed	Jo Swinson
uin	213987
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>I summoned the Zimbabwean Ambassador on 17 January to express our concern at the ongoing situation there, and to urge the security forces to stop using disproportionate force and to investigate any cases of alleged human rights violations and abuses. On 30 January, I spoke to Zimbabwean Foreign Minister Moyo, repeating our calls for an end to human rights violations and abuses and a full investigation into all allegations, including arbitrary arrests.</p><p>We will continue to call on the Government of Zimbabwe to investigate all allegations of human rights violations and abuses and urge them to follow the due process of law.</p><p>The British Embassy team continue to attend court cases in Harare and Bulawayo and are in regular contact with the legal teams of a number of individuals who have been arrested.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 04/02/2019 16:09:49 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	1513 label Biography information for Jo Swinson