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1171134
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-15more like thismore than 2020-01-15
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 Tanzania: Diplomatic Relations more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the strength of the UK's diplomatic relations with Tanzania. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford remove filter
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 3687 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-23more like thismore than 2020-01-23
answer text <p>The UK has had a positive and close diplomatic relationship with Tanzania over many decades, especially in the areas of trade and investment. We are the largest foreign investor in Tanzania in a range of industries including agriculture, energy and hospitality. Tanzania receives a large amount of British Overseas Development Aid, with £152m spent in 2018-19. UK aid has supported efforts to tackle organised crime; improved education access and quality especially for girls; created jobs and trade by investing in infrastructure and agriculture; and shared the expertise of Britain's democratic values and traditions to strengthen Tanzania's judiciary and parliament.</p><p>As a close friend and partner, we are honest about the challenges facing British investors, and the progressive erosion of freedom of speech that infringes civil and political rights. In our engagements with the Government of Tanzania, we raise our concerns and urge it to meet its obligations towards democratic governance and due process. We also raise our concerns regarding the business environment which has led to productive dialogue between the British business community and key authorities. Tanzania is a committed member of the Commonwealth and valued partner on climate change.</p>
answering member constituency Pendle more like this
answering member printed Andrew Stephenson more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-23T11:22:33.033Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-23T11:22:33.033Z
answering member
4044
label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1171136
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-15more like thismore than 2020-01-15
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 Christianity: Oppression more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to tackle the persecution of Christians overseas. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford remove filter
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 3688 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-21more like thismore than 2020-01-21
answer text <p>​The persecution of Christians, and indeed individuals of all faiths or beliefs, remains of profound concern to us. The scale of this persecution prompted the former Foreign Secretary to ask the Bishop of Truro to examine how the British Government could better respond to the plight of persecuted Christians around the world. The Bishop of Truro published a hard-hitting report with 22 ambitious recommendations. We have accepted the recommendations in full and work is ongoing to implement them in a way that will bring real improvements in the lives of those persecuted because of their faith or belief, Mr Rehman Chishti MP. This work is being overseen by the Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Derbyshire more like this
answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-21T16:38:19.147Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-21T16:38:19.147Z
answering member
4053
label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1171146
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-15more like thismore than 2020-01-15
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 Iran: Conflict Prevention more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to help prevent an escalation of conflict in Iran. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford remove filter
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 3696 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-23more like thismore than 2020-01-23
answer text <p>The strategic aim for the UK, and our international partners, remains as it has always been: to de-escalate tensions, to hold Iran to account for its nefarious activities, and to keep the diplomatic door open for the regime to negotiate a peaceful way forwards. As we have emphasised in the House in recent days, we are in close contact with all sides to encourage de-escalation and to support peace and stability.</p><p>The Prime Minister has spoken to President Trump, President Macron, Chancellor Merkel, Prime Minister Abdulmehdi of Iraq and President Rouhani of Iran to send a clear and consistent message on the need for de-escalation and to find a diplomatic way forward. We continue to raise this matter with international partners. The Foreign Secretary has been in constant contact with leaders and foreign ministers from across the globe and we have taken steps to increase the security of our personnel and interests in the region. The E3 (the UK, France and Germany) have jointly taken action to hold Iran to account for its systematic non-compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. We have formally triggered the Dispute Resolution Mechanism, thereby referring Iran to the Joint Commission.</p>
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-23T12:37:04.207Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-23T12:37:04.207Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1171148
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-15more like thismore than 2020-01-15
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 Tanzania: Religious Freedom more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of religious freedom and tolerance in Tanzania. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford remove filter
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 3698 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-21more like thismore than 2020-01-21
answer text <p>​The promotion and protection of the right to freedom of religion or belief is a priority for the UK. We regard freedom of thought, conscience or belief as a fundamental human right. Tanzania has a long history of religious tolerance and has alternated between Christian and Muslim leaders since multi-politics was reintroduced in 1992. Our officials in Tanzania regularly engage with civil society organisations, religious groups and the Tanzanian Government to promote tolerance and trust across communities.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pendle more like this
answering member printed Andrew Stephenson more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-21T16:30:55.213Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-21T16:30:55.213Z
answering member
4044
label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1171151
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-15more like thismore than 2020-01-15
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 Hong Kong: Embassies more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Chinese counterpart on reports of trespassing on the territory of the British Consulate in Hong Kong by Hong Kong Police. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford remove filter
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 3701 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-23more like thismore than 2020-01-23
answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary has not had a discussion with his Chinese counterpart about the reports of trespassing. An arrest took place on 11 January outside the British Consulate General on an area of land under lease by the British Government from the Hong Kong Government. This area of land is adjacent to the pavement, continuously open to the public, and does not carry any special status under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations. A small static protest has been ongoing outside the British Consulate General in Hong Kong for a number of months. This is consistent with the UK’s support for peaceful and lawful protest. We have repeatedly made clear that we support the right to peaceful and lawful protest. It is essential all arrests and police actions are made according to the law and conducted in a fair and transparent manner.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Derbyshire more like this
answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-23T13:33:58.47Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-23T13:33:58.47Z
answering member
4053
label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1171152
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-15more like thismore than 2020-01-15
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 Persecution of Christians across the Globe Independent Review more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when the Cabinet plans to consider the recommendations of the Bishop of Truro's Independent Review for the Foreign Secretary of FCO Support for Persecuted Christians. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford remove filter
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 3702 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-23more like thismore than 2020-01-23
answer text <p>The persecution of Christians, and indeed individuals of all faiths or beliefs, remains of profound concern to us. The scale of this persecution prompted the former Foreign Secretary to ask the Bishop of Truro to examine how the British Government could better respond to the plight of persecuted Christians around the world. The Bishop of Truro published a hard-hitting report with 22 ambitious recommendations. We have accepted the recommendations in full and work is ongoing to implement them in a way that will bring real improvements in the lives of those persecuted because of their faith or belief, Mr Rehman Chishti MP. This work is being overseen by the Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Derbyshire more like this
answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-23T16:51:13.657Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-23T16:51:13.657Z
answering member
4053
label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1171154
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-15more like thismore than 2020-01-15
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 British National (Overseas): Detainees more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what estimate his Department has made of the number of detainees abroad who hold a British National (Overseas) passport who have been provided with consular assistance in the last 12 months. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford remove filter
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 3703 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-23more like thismore than 2020-01-23
answer text <p>In the last 12 months the FCO has responded to 16 new requests for assistance from British Nationals (Overseas) who were arrested or detained. As of December 2019 the FCO was providing ongoing assistance to 44 British Nationals (Overseas) in detention. We provide tailored assistance upon request to all British national detainees abroad, including British nationals (overseas). This varies according to individual circumstances and local conditions but the types of consular support we can provide is set out in the online document ‘Support for British nationals abroad: a guide’, available on the GOV.UK website.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pendle more like this
answering member printed Andrew Stephenson more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-23T11:24:03.047Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-23T11:24:03.047Z
answering member
4044
label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1171156
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-15more like thismore than 2020-01-15
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 Huawei: 5G more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his counterpoint in the US on shared intelligence and Huawei's proposed role in developing the UK's 5G network. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford remove filter
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 3704 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
answer text <p>Widespread deployment of 5G and full fibre networks is a primary objective of Government policy. The Government published the Telecoms Supply Chain Review in July, which recommended the introduction of a new framework for telecoms security based on evidence and a hard-headed assessment of the risks. The Government has not yet made a final decision on individual high risk vendors and the additional controls that will be applied to them. The security of the United Kingdom's telecoms networks is of paramount importance and high-risk vendors never have been and never will be in our most sensitive networks.</p><p>The United States and United Kingdom are strong partners and allies. Ministers and officials engage with the United States and other partners on a regular basis on a wide range of economic and security issues including telecom security.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Tamworth more like this
answering member printed Christopher Pincher more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-22T12:51:15.597Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-22T12:51:15.597Z
answering member
4075
label Biography information for Christopher Pincher more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1169600
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-08more like thismore than 2020-01-08
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 Falkland Islands: Tourism more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to increase tourism between the UK and the Falkland Islands. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford remove filter
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 1305 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-14more like thismore than 2020-01-14
answer text <p>Responsibility for tourism is devolved to the Overseas Territories Governments. The British Government supports strong cultural links with the Overseas Territories, which attract many visitors from the United Kingdom each year. The United Kingdom recently played a key role in securing a second commercial flight to the Falkland Islands.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Tamworth more like this
answering member printed Christopher Pincher more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-14T13:14:32.117Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-14T13:14:32.117Z
answering member
4075
label Biography information for Christopher Pincher more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1169601
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-08more like thismore than 2020-01-08
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 Bermuda: Tourism more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to increase tourism between the UK and Bermuda. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford remove filter
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 1306 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-14more like thismore than 2020-01-14
answer text <p>Responsibility for tourism is devolved to the Overseas Territories Governments. The British Government supports strong cultural links with the Overseas Territories, which attract many visitors from the United Kingdom each year.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Tamworth more like this
answering member printed Christopher Pincher more like this
grouped question UIN 1309 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-14T13:16:44.15Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-14T13:16:44.15Z
answering member
4075
label Biography information for Christopher Pincher more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this