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795254

registered interest
date	27/11/2017
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	Turkey: Freedom of Expression
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 Turkish counterpart on upholding freedom of speech in that country.
tabling member constituency	Derby North
tabling member printed	Chris Williamson
uin	115675
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2017 answer text <p>We have long encouraged Turkey to work towards the full protection of fundamental rights, particularly in the area of freedom of expression. We will continue to engage the Turkish government on these issues and to urge respect for media freedom, which is essential to the long-term health of Turkish democracy.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 30/11/2017 16:30:55 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	3976 label Biography information for Chris Williamson

795255

registered interest
date	27/11/2017
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: Turkey
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 Turkish counterpart on that country's occupation and bombing of the Kurdish border regions of Northern Syria.
tabling member constituency	Derby North
tabling member printed	Chris Williamson
uin	115676
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2017 answer text <p>​As members of NATO and the Global Coalition, the UK regularly discusses the situation in Syria with our Turkish Allies, and monitors events on the ground closely. The situation in Northern Syria remains complex. We encourage all parties to cooperate in the fight against Daesh.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 30/11/2017 16:32:44 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	3976 label Biography information for Chris Williamson

795257

registered interest
date	27/11/2017
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	Turkey: Arms Trade
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussion he has had with Cabinet colleagues on UK arms exports to Turkey.
tabling member constituency	Derby North
tabling member printed	Chris Williamson
uin	115678
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2017 answer text <p>​All export licence applications are considered against the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria on a case by case basis, in light of prevailing conditions. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Ministry of Defence regularly provide advice to the Department for International Trade on UK arms exports, including to Turkey.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 30/11/2017 16:35:09 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	3976 label Biography information for Chris Williamson

795341

registered interest
date	27/11/2017
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	Bangladesh: 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 information his Department holds on (a) negotiations and (b) agreements between Bangladesh and Myanmar to repatriate Rohingya refugees to Myanmar.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Lyn Brown
uin	115762
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2017 answer text <p>The UK has repeatedly urged Burma's Government to ensure the return of refugees who have fled to Bangladesh, and to work with the Government of Bangladesh to ensure this takes place in a safe, voluntary and dignified manner. The UK proposed and secured a UN Security Council Presidential Statement on 6 November which made clear this was also the call of the international community.</p><p>The Governments of Burma and Bangladesh signed an agreement for the repatriation of Rohingya refugees on 23 November. This is available online: <a href="http://www.newagebd.net/article/29149/index.php" target="_blank">http://www.newagebd.net/article/29149/index.php</a> .</p><p>This agreement covers refugees who fled to Bangladesh since October 2016. It includes a commitment from the Government of Burma to allow refugees to return to their original places of residence or a safe and secure place of their choice. These commitments are a positive step but we need to see them implemented in practice. We also call for Burma to extend the same commitment to Rohingya who fled from Burma before October 2016.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 30/11/2017 17:39:16 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

795342

registered interest
date	27/11/2017
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	Bangladesh: Rohingya
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 an assessment of the effect on the (a) physical security and (b) security of rights of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh of any return to Myanmar within the next two months.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Lyn Brown
uin	115763
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2017 answer text <p>The UK has been clear that it is essential that the Rohingya refugees be able to return safely, voluntarily and in dignity to their homes in Burma. I underlined the requirement for refugees to be secure on return to Rakhine in ​meetings with Burma's Minister of Defence, its Deputy Foreign Minister, and Aung Sun Suu Kyi's Chief of Staff on 20 and 21 November.</p><p> </p><p>The UK proposed and secured unanimous support for a UN Security Council presidential Statement on 6 November which urged the Government of Burma to ensure the voluntary return of all refugees in conditions of safety and dignity to their homes, and equal access to full citizenship for all individuals. It also called on the Burmese authorities to ensure the promotion and protection of human rights, freedom of movement, equal access to basic services, and equal access to full citizenship for all individuals.</p><p> </p><p>On 24 November a spokesman for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees said that conditions in Rakhine State were not in place to enable safe and sustainable returns. The Government will continue to monitor these conditions in cooperation with the UN and international partners to ensure that any implementation of the Burma-Bangladesh refugee return agreement guarantees the physical security and security of rights of the returning Rohingya refugee returns.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 30/11/2017 17:38:28 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

795515

registered interest
date	27/11/2017
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	Bangladesh: 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 assessment he has made of the equity of the repatriation deal signed by the Governments of Bangladesh and Myanmar on 23 November 2017.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Withington
tabling member printed	Jeff Smith
uin	115936
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2017 answer text <p>​The UK has been clear that it is essential that the Rohingya refugees who have fled to Bangladesh must be able to return to Burma safely, voluntarily and with dignity. Moreover, the Burmese authorities must ensure equal access to full citizenship for all individuals. The UK proposed and secured a UN Security Council Presidential Statement on 6 November which made clear that this was also the call of the international community.</p><p>The agreement signed on 23 November between the Governments of Burma and Bangladesh includes this commitment in respect of Rohingya who fled to Bangladesh since October 2016. It also includes a commitment from the Government of Burma to allow refugees to return to their original places of residence or a safe and secure place of their choice. These commitments are a positive step but we need to see them implemented in practice. We also call for Burma to extend the same commitment to Rohingya who fled from Burma before October 2016​.</p><p>The UK believes appropriate international oversight of the agreement and its implementation is very important. Bangladesh has committed to involving the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in the implementation of the agreement. The UK calls on Burma to also commit to this.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 30/11/2017 17:30:01 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4456 label Biography information for Jeff Smith

795516

registered interest
date	27/11/2017
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	Bangladesh: Rohingya
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he has made representations to his counterpart in Myanmar about creating safe passage routes to allow Rohingya refugees to return to northern Rakhine State.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Withington
tabling member printed	Jeff Smith
uin	115937
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2017 answer text <p>The UK has been clear that all Rohingya refugees now in Bangladesh must be able to return to their homes in Burma voluntarily, safely and with dignity. <br>The Foreign Secretary has spoken to Aung San Suu Kyi three times since this crisis began, most recently on 21 October, when he urged her to implement her commitment to ensure the return of refugees. <br>I ​met with Burma's Minister of Defence; its Deputy Foreign Minister; and Aung San Suu Kyi's Chief of Staff on 20 and 21 November, and in each meeting pressed on the need for Rohingya to return to their homes in Rakhine in safety</p><p>The UK proposed and secured unanimous support for a UN Security Council presidential Statement on 6 November which urged the Government of Burma to ensure the voluntary return of all refugees in conditions of safety and dignity to their homes, and equal access to full citizenship for all individuals</p><p>At the 12 December UN Security Council session, the UK conveyed the seriousness of the crisis and made clear that the situation continues to merit close UNSC attention. The Burmese authorities must heed calls of the Security Council to make Rakhine safe for refugee returns and ensure accountability for human rights violations</p><p>The UK also supported Bangladesh in its proposal for a Special Session of the UN Human Rights Council, attended by Lord Ahmad on 5 December. In his intervention Lord Ahmad as clear that &quot;international pressure will not relent until the state authorities act to enable refugees to return to Rakhine voluntarily, with dignity and, importantly, in safety&quot;.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 21/12/2017 08:36:35 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4456 label Biography information for Jeff Smith

795561

registered interest
date	27/11/2017
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	British Nationals Abroad: Torture
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many British nationals have requested that the Government formally espouse their legal claims for damages following allegations of torture or ill-treatment by officials or agents of foreign governments since 1 April 2005.
tabling member constituency	Hampstead and Kilburn
tabling member printed	Tulip Siddiq
uin	115982
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2017 answer text <p>We do not hold such statistics.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 30/11/2017 17:38:54 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4518 label Biography information for Tulip Siddiq

795563

registered interest
date	27/11/2017
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	British Nationals Abroad: Torture
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what his Department’s criteria are for determining whether formally to espouse a legal claim of torture by a British national.
tabling member constituency	Hampstead and Kilburn
tabling member printed	Tulip Siddiq
uin	115984
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2017 answer text <p>​Her Majesty's Government has discretion about deciding whether to formally espouse a claim. The Government will only consider doing so if a foreign government has acted unlawfully under international law and is responsible for an injury to a British national and it can be shown that the British national has exhausted all available local remedies.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 30/11/2017 17:46:15 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4518 label Biography information for Tulip Siddiq

795580

registered interest
date	27/11/2017
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	Qatar: Muslim Brotherhood
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether his Department discussed with the Government of Qatar on 7 June 2017 that country's alleged support for the Muslim Brotherhood in the UK provided through (a) the Nectar Trust and (b) other UK-registered charities.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	116001
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2017 answer text <p>The UK and Qatar have a close bilateral relationship that allows us to discuss a range of issues. However we are not aware of recent discussions with the Government of Qatar about this subject.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 30/11/2017 16:22:02 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon