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registered interest
date	09/02/2017
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	Africa: Foreign Relations
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 (a) support democracy in and (b) strengthen UK relations with countries in Africa.
tabling member constituency	Windsor
tabling member printed	Adam Afriyie
uin	908818
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/02/2017 answer text <p>The UK’s links with Africa are profound. We spend almost £5 billion a year supporting Africa’s stability and prosperity. My Rt. Hon Friend the Foreign Secretary (Mr Johnson) last week visited The Gambia which recently saw its first democratic transfer of power, and in May my Rt. Hon Friend the Prime Minister (Mrs May) will host a major conference to agree a new international partnership for Somalia, demonstrating UK leadership and commitment to democracy and stability in Africa.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 21/02/2017 15:18:23 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	1586 label Biography information for Adam Afriyie

686749

registered interest
date	08/02/2017
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	Burma: Rohingya
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights’ report <i>Interviews with Rohingyas fleeing from Myanmar since 9 October 2016</i>, whether they will support the UN in setting up an inquiry into human rights violations against the Rohingya.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of St Albans
uin	HL5334
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2017 answer text <p>We have called repeatedly for an independent investigation into allegations of human rights violations in Rakhine. The UN High Commissioner for Human rights has already issued a substantive report on the widespread and alarming level human rights violations carried out by the military Rakhine State since 9 October. The UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Burma also referred to them in her briefing following her visit in January. Her full report is due out in March ahead of the Human Rights Council, at which we will advocate for a full renewal of her mandate. In the light of the two reports we will also consider, with our EU and international partners, what scope there is for further enhancing scrutiny of the military's actions in Rakhine</p><p>We support the Rakhine Advisory Commission led by former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, which is due to report in the summer. This has the support of the Burmese Government and the international community, and therefore represents the most realistic way forward.</p><p>In the meantime, we strongly urge the Burmese military to show restraint and to permit humanitarian access to the affected areas.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 20/02/2017 15:09:47 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	4308 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans

685892

registered interest
date	07/02/2017
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	Burma: Rohingya
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights mission to Bangladesh concerning Rohingyas fleeing from Myanmar, published on 3 February.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL5296
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2017 answer text <p>We are concerned by UN reports of human rights violations committed by the military in Rakhine state. We understand that since 9 October at least 66,000 refugees have fled across the border into Bangladesh.</p><p>We have repeatedly urged for a restrained security response in Rakhine, an independent investigation into allegations of human rights abuses and the immediate resumption of humanitarian access. During his recent visit to Burma, the Foreign Secretary, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Boris Johnson), met State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as well as military-appointed Government Ministers, and expressed our deep concern about the current situation in Rakhine and the situation of the refugees. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my Hon. Friend the Member for Reading West (Alok Sharma), raised this situation in Rakhine with the Burmese Speaker of Parliament when he visited London on 24 January 2017. I also raised these issues with Burmese Ministers during my visit to Burma last November.</p><p>We are currently taking action with EU and International partners ahead of the Human Rights Council in March to renew the mandate of the Special Rapporteur under an Item 4 Resolution. Her role has been critical in documenting human rights violations by the security forces in Rakhine.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 20/02/2017 15:14:26 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

685900

registered interest
date	07/02/2017
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	Egypt: Crimes of Violence
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the government of Egypt about the recent murders of, and violence against, Egyptian Copts; and what discussions they have had with that government regarding effective measures to prevent sectarian and politically motivated attacks.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL5304
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2017 answer text <p>Combating sectarian violence in Egypt is a shared strategic objective for the Egyptian and UK Governments. Following the attack against El-Botrosiya Church on 11 December 2016, the Prime Minister, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Maidenhead (Mrs May) wrote to the President of Egypt to express her deep condolences and reiterate the UK's support for Egypt in its fight against terrorism. The UK Government continues to work closely with the Egyptian authorities on security and counter-terrorism, including through training Egyptian officers in countering improvised explosive devices and close protection.</p><p>The UK Government has been clear that freedom of religious belief needs to be protected and that the ability to worship in peace is a vital component of a democratic society. We are concerned about recent reports of sectarian violence in Egypt, and welcome President Sisi's consistent calls for peaceful coexistence and the government of Egypt's expression of support for the rights of Christians and for religious tolerance.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 20/02/2017 15:01:26 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

685901

registered interest
date	07/02/2017
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	Libya: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they will take, following the EU Council held in Malta, to (1) secure political agreement within Libya, (2) protect effectively the migrants and refugees in Libya, and (3) start investments, under the EU External Investment Plan, for new work opportunities in migrants' home countries.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL5305
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2017 answer text <p>The UK remains committed to the Libyan Political Agreement (LPA). An inclusive political deal negotiated within the framework of the LPA is the best way of stabilising Libya and is the best option for delivering our migration priorities.</p><p>The UK is helping migrants return home rather than risk their lives continuing perilous journeys to Europe, and protecting men, women and children in danger of trafficking and sexual violence. The Prime Minister, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Maidenhead (Mrs May) announced a new package of more than £30 million in UK aid to provide desperately needed assistance to refugees and migrants, including supporting returns, addressing trafficking and sexual violence and providing cold weather clothing and medical care.</p><p>At the heart of the Department for International Development's new economic development strategy is creating jobs for people in their home countries and regions. This will help them meet their aspirations without the need to take the perilous journeys to Europe. The EU External Investment Plan's fund is not yet operational and the proposal is currently making its way through the EU legislative process. The UK will remain engaged as the proposal is developed.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 20/02/2017 14:16:34 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

685902

registered interest
date	07/02/2017
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	Libya: Banks
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made at EU level on the role of the Libyan Central Bank and its use of oil revenues.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL5306
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2017 answer text <p>I discussed Libya at the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) in Brussels on 6 February. The UK supported the FAC’s conclusions on Libya, which welcomed progress made at recent Libyan economic dialogue meetings. We joined EU Member States in calling on all participants, including the Central Bank of Libya, to fully implement their agreement to keep the legitimate economy functioning, ensure the necessary funds for government activities and end the liquidity crisis. We noted with the Council that the welcome increase in oil production should enable the Libyan Government to deliver public services more effectively.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 20/02/2017 14:13:30 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

685913

registered interest
date	07/02/2017
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	Conflict, Stability and Security Fund
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will set up a dedicated webpage for the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund.
tabling member printed	Baroness Sheehan
uin	HL5317
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2017 answer text <p>The Conflict Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) is working to ensure that relevant summarised programme documentation is published for the Financial Year 2017/2018 onwards. All documents will be published on the .Gov.UK website in a section clearly identified as for the CSSF.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 20/02/2017 15:12:20 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	4548 label Biography information for Baroness Sheehan