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723133

registered interest
date	21/04/2017
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	Western Sahara: 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 recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Western Sahara.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	71531
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2017 answer text <p>​Monitoring the security situation in the Western Sahara is one of the key responsibilities of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). The Government maintains a close dialogue with MINURSO and with the UN's Department of Peacekeeping Operations in New York. We support the UN Secretary General's calls on both parties to the Western Sahara dispute to exercise restraint and take steps to avoid escalating tensions.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 26/04/2017 10:53:52 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

723135

registered interest
date	21/04/2017
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	Islamic State: Chemical Weapons
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the former capacity of Daesh to produce chemical weapons at the University of Mosul; what assessment he has made of the quantity of chemical weapons produced at that site; what assessment he has made of the quantity of chemical weapons produced at that site; and what assessment he has made of the potential threat posed by the spread of chemical weapons produced at that site.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	71529
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2017 answer text <p>​The UN-Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Joint Investigative Mechanism confirmed last year Daesh responsibility for at least one attack in Syria in 2015 using sulphur mustard. There have been a number of further subsequent alleged uses of chemical weapons by non state actors in Iraq, including in recent weeks. Whether the materials for such attacks were produced at the University of Mosul or elsewhere, such attacks only underline the important of international action to defeat Daesh.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 26/04/2017 11:17:18 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

723138

registered interest
date	21/04/2017
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 Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what the Government's policy is on the potential renewal of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara; and if he will make representations at the UN Security Council to expand the mandate of that mission to include a requirement to monitor and report on human rights abuses in Western Sahara.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	71534
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2017 answer text <p>​We support the renewal of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) and UK officials are discussing the UN Security Council Resolution that does this with Security Council partners. Previous Resolutions have stressed the importance of improving the human rights situation in Western Sahara and the Tindouf camps. We will continue to support efforts to ensure that MINURSO is able to fulfil the mandate given to it by the UN Security Council.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 26/04/2017 10:52:32 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

723140

registered interest
date	21/04/2017
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: Chemical Weapons
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 assessment he has made of the progress of the Iraqi Government in implementing its plans for the destruction of remnants of chemical weapons stored at the Al-Muthanna complex; what assessment he has made of the security situation at that complex; and what assessment he has made of the potential threat posed by the spread of chemical weapons stored at that complex.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	71535
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2017 answer text <p>​In March 2017, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Executive Council agreed an approach proposed by Iraq to dealing with the remaining remnants of Saddam-era chemical weapons programme remaining in bunkers at Al-Muthanna in Iraq. We understand that the remaining materials are in poor condition which makes them hazardous to access and handle. However we continue to press the Government of Iraq to proceed as swiftly as possible and to ensure the security of the site.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 26/04/2017 11:05:48 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

723147

registered interest
date	21/04/2017
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: Chemical Weapons
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 reports he has received of attacks using chemical weapons in Iraq; what estimate he has made of the number of such attacks during (a) 2014, (b) 2015, (c) 2016 and (d) 2017; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	71622
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2017 answer text <p>​There have been a number of credible reports of use of chemical weapons in Iraq since 2014, becoming more frequent over time. We welcome the Government of Iraq's decision to invite the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to support its investigations into chemical weapons use in Iraq. The Government of Iraq's findings confirmed the use of sulphur mustard in northern Iraq by a non-State actor in 2015 and 2016 and investigations continue into other allegations of use.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 26/04/2017 11:03:34 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

723150

registered interest
date	21/04/2017
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: Chemical Weapons
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether the Organisation for the Prevention of Chemical Weapons Fact Finding Mission in Syria is being provided with adequate access to relevant (a) sites, (b) records and (c) personnel to carry out its investigations of the attack of 4 April 2017 in Khan Sheikhoun; and when he expects that investigation to conclude.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	71625
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2017 answer text <p>​It is for the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to judge whether they are being provided with adequate access. The OPCW Director General has previously been clear in his criticism of Syrian co-operation with the OPCW over the Syrian chemical weapons declarations, in July 2016 calling on Syria &quot;to provide information that is scientifically and technically plausible, to facilitate access to individuals with strategic knowledge and oversight of the Syrian chemical weapons programme, and to engage in a dialogue that is proactive and fully transparent&quot;. We continue to call on Syria to co-operate fully, including with the investigation into the Khan Sheikhoun attack. The Director General said on 19 April that he anticipated that the investigation would complete a first report of its findings within two weeks.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 26/04/2017 11:01:42 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

723151

registered interest
date	21/04/2017
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: Chemical Weapons
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether adequate steps are being taken to protect the security of personnel from the (a) Organisation for the Prevention of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Fact Finding Mission and (b) OPCW-UN Joint Investigative Mechanism deployed in Syria.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	71626
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2017 answer text <p>The safety and security of staff conducting investigations is the responsibility of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the Joint Investigative Mechanism working with UN Department of Safety and Security, and of states in which they are operating. In his statement on 19 April, the OPCW Director General underlined the importance he attaches to ensuring the investigators' safety and security.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 26/04/2017 10:59:39 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

723152

registered interest
date	21/04/2017
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: Chemical Weapons
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 the Government is taking to support the work of the (a) Organisation for the Prevention of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Fact Finding Mission in Syria and (b) UN-OPCW Joint Investigative Mechanism for Syria in addition to the UK's financial contributions to the OPCW budget.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	71627
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2017 answer text <p>​The UK has strongly supported the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and UN investigations from the outset of their work. In addition to financial contributions, the UK has provided support in the UN Security Council and OPCW Executive Council for their establishment, operation and for action on their conclusions.</p><p>In response to the OPCW's request to all states to provide assistance and information, we have helped train inspectors in forensic interviewing and negotiating skills, shared information we have on the attacks they are investigating and lobbied other states to be similarly supportive.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 26/04/2017 10:49:15 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

723153

registered interest
date	21/04/2017
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: Chemical Weapons
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to his oral contribution of 18 April 2017, Official Report, column 551, when the Government decided that the Framework for Elimination of Syrian Chemical Weapons, agreed between the US and Russia on 14 September 2013, was the result of a misjudgement; whether that decision has also been reached by the US Administration; and what assessment he has made of the implications of that decision for the prospects of removing the remaining stockpiles of chemical weapons from Syria.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	71642
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2017 answer text <p>Substantial chemical weapons stocks have been removed from Syria and destroyed following the agreement reached in 2013. However, the actions of the Syrian regime have shown that it retained some weapons and failed to abide by the obligations it took on when joining the Chemical Weapons Convention.</p><p>As I said to the House on 18 April, the deal was no substitute for resolute action. The UK continues to promote a clear and united international community approach to put an end to the possession and use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 26/04/2017 10:45:31 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry