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600491
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2016-10-12
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Information more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government from which organisations they receive open source intelligence, in addition to that provided by the BBC monitoring service. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Campbell of Pittenweem more like this
uin HL2244 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-10-27more like thismore than 2016-10-27
answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, in common with other Government departments, receives a wide range of free and paid-for open source information. FCO Staff have, for example, access to books (electronic and hard copy), news and social media, subscription services for journals and academia, and output from think tanks and research organisations.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-10-27T16:19:50.077Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-27T16:19:50.077Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
627
label Biography information for Lord Campbell of Pittenweem more like this
600499
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2016-10-12
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading South Sudan: Peacekeeping Operations more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the evidence provided by the UN Secretary General which points out that the government of South Sudan is regularly undermining the UN Security Council decision to deploy an additional 4,000 peacekeepers. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
uin HL2252 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-10-24more like thismore than 2016-10-24
answer text <p>​We have consistently lobbied the Government of South Sudan, both bilaterally and through the UN Security Council, to cooperate fully with the planning for the Regional Protection Force (RPF) due to be deployed to Juba to support the operations of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), most recently when our Ambassador met President Kiir in Juba on 13 October. We are exploring, with our partners on the Security Council, additional measures that might be taken to ensure that UNMISS is able properly to fulfil its mandate and the RPF is able to deploy.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-10-24T14:15:17.2Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-24T14:15:17.2Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
3895
label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
600508
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2016-10-12
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Armed Conflict more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they support the UN Secretary General's recommendation to set up an international, independent investigatory body into violations of international humanitarian and human rights law in the war in Yemen; and if so, what assistance they are offering. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL2261 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-10-26more like thismore than 2016-10-26
answer text <p>The UK supported a resolution reached at the Human Rights Council in September which commits to increase the number of international human rights experts in the Yemen Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) operation, making clear the independent mandate for OHCHR to conduct their own investigations. The resolution also maintains the technical cooperation programme for OHCHR to strengthen the National Commission in Yemen, which we believe will make a difference on the ground. We look forward to reports from the OHCHR next year.</p><p>The Government want to see Saudi Arabia investigate allegations of breaches of international humanitarian law (IHL) which are attributed to them; and for their investigations to be thorough and conclusive. Saudi Arabia has publicly stated that it is investigating reports of alleged violations of IHL, and that any lessons learned will be acted upon.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-10-26T14:51:00.9Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-26T14:51:00.9Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
600509
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2016-10-12
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Arms Trade: Saudi Arabia more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the implications for the sale of UK arms to Saudi Arabia of the most recent Saudi-led airstrike which killed over 140 people at a funeral party in Sana'a on 8 October. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL2262 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-10-26more like thismore than 2016-10-26
answer text <p>The UK Government are deeply concerned by the conflict in Yemen, including recent events in Sana’a. As part of the careful risk assessment for the licensing of arms exports to Saudi Arabia, we keep the situation under careful and continued review. All export licence applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis against the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria, taking account of all relevant factors at the time of the application.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-10-26T16:07:28.453Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-26T16:07:28.453Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
600511
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2016-10-12
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Egypt: Foreign Relations more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Prime Minister had a bilateral with President Sisi of Egypt at the G20 Summit in Hangzhou; and if so, who requested the meeting and why. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL2264 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-10-26more like thismore than 2016-10-26
answer text <p>No bilateral meeting between The Prime Minister, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Maidenhead (Mrs May) and President Sisi took place at the G20 Summit in Hangzhou. The two leaders did meet at the UN General Assembly in New York, where they discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-10-26T16:07:48.927Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-26T16:07:48.927Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
600513
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2016-10-12
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Bangladesh: Terrorism more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the increase in jihadist attacks in Bangladesh; and what discussions they have had with the government of Bangladesh to ensure that the country does not become a new centre for jihadist violence. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL2266 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-10-21more like thismore than 2016-10-21
answer text <p>​​The British Government is concerned by the increase in terrorist and extremist-related violence in Bangladesh. Since the 1 July 2016 attack on the Holey Bakery Café in Dhaka, targeting foreign nationals, the Government has continued to raise its concerns over security directly with the Bangladeshi government. I did so with Prime Minister Hasina's Defence and Security Advisor, Major General (rt) Tarique Ahmed Siddique on 8 September. This issue was also raised by the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, my Hon. Friend the Member for Reading West (Mr Sharma) when he met with the Bangladeshi Foreign Minister, Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali, on 23 September.</p><p>We will continue to engage with regional partners and the wider international community to support efforts to address terrorism, extremism, and to promote human rights in Bangladesh.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-10-21T13:55:27.643Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-21T13:55:27.643Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
600516
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2016-10-12
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Asia Bibi more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they last made representations to the government of Pakistan concerning the trial of Asia Bibi for blasphemy; what was the nature of those representations; and what was the response by the government of Pakistan to those representations. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge more like this
uin HL2269 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-10-24more like thismore than 2016-10-24
answer text <p>I remain concerned about Ms Asia Bibi, following the postponement of her Supreme Court appeal hearing on 13 October. The British High Commission in Islamabad continues to monitor developments in her case closely. We raise regularly our concerns about misuse of the blasphemy laws with the Pakistani Government, and continue to urge Pakistan to adhere to its international obligations and uphold the rule of law. During his visit to Pakistan in March, the former Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr Hammond), made clear our concerns about minority communities and misuse of the blasphemy laws.</p><p>The UK supported the EU statement of October 2014 following the decision of the Lahore High Court to uphold the conviction of Ms Bibi. We will continue to work with our EU and other international partners to ensure our views are made clear to the Pakistani authorities.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
grouped question UIN HL2271 more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-10-24T14:16:24.297Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-24T14:16:24.297Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
600518
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2016-10-12
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Pakistan: Blasphemy more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Pakistan about the application of the death penalty for blasphemy. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge more like this
uin HL2271 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-10-24more like thismore than 2016-10-24
answer text <p>I remain concerned about Ms Asia Bibi, following the postponement of her Supreme Court appeal hearing on 13 October. The British High Commission in Islamabad continues to monitor developments in her case closely. We raise regularly our concerns about misuse of the blasphemy laws with the Pakistani Government, and continue to urge Pakistan to adhere to its international obligations and uphold the rule of law. During his visit to Pakistan in March, the former Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr Hammond), made clear our concerns about minority communities and misuse of the blasphemy laws.</p><p>The UK supported the EU statement of October 2014 following the decision of the Lahore High Court to uphold the conviction of Ms Bibi. We will continue to work with our EU and other international partners to ensure our views are made clear to the Pakistani authorities.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
grouped question UIN HL2269 more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-10-24T14:16:24.377Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-24T14:16:24.377Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
600519
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2016-10-12
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Ukraine: Armed Conflict more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the latest breaches of the ceasefire in Ukraine by Russian forces near Marinpol. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL2272 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-10-26more like thismore than 2016-10-26
answer text <p>The UK is urging all sides to meet their commitments to a full, comprehensive and sustained ceasefire and ensure that the Special Monitoring Mission has full, safe and unhindered access.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-10-26T14:51:21.647Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-26T14:51:21.647Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
600521
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2016-10-12
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Ilois: Resettlement more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 2 August (HL1270) concerning resettlement of the Chagos Islands, whether the remaining work is now completed and when an announcement on possible resettlement will be made. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Steel of Aikwood more like this
uin HL2274 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-10-21more like thismore than 2016-10-21
answer text <p>We have consulted a range of stakeholders as we work towards a decision on the question of resettlement of the British Indian Ocean Territory. The Government is still considering its policy in this area and will announce developments to Parliament and the public by the end of the year.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-10-21T13:55:50.233Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-21T13:55:50.233Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
949
label Biography information for Lord Steel of Aikwood more like this