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1627711
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-15more like thismore than 2023-05-15
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Refugees: International Cooperation more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government who will represent the UK at the 2023 Global Refugee Forum; and, if a decision has not yet been taken, when they intend to announce the representatives. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL7833 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-05-30more like thismore than 2023-05-30
answer text <p>A decision will be taken in the final quarter of this year.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-05-30T13:35:11.467Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-30T13:35:11.467Z
answering member
4062
label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1627714
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-15more like thismore than 2023-05-15
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Refugees: Children more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what support they provide, if any, towards the implementation of the UNHCR-UNICEF Blueprint for Joint Action for Refugee Children. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL7835 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-05-30more like thismore than 2023-05-30
answer text <p>The UK continues to prioritise education for refugee children through our work in emergencies and protracted crises, with our support through Education Cannot Wait and the Global Partnership for Education contributing to the blueprint's objectives.</p><p>In 2022 the UK provided £33m to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and £24m to UNICEF, the UN Children's Fund, in core contributions. This includes support for the implementation of the UNHCR-UNICEF Blueprint for Joint Action for Refugee Children.</p><p>The UK gives UNHCR and UNICEF the flexibility to direct funding where it is needed most through the high proportion of unearmarked funding provided from our core contributions, including to the three priority sectors under the blueprint of Education; WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene); and child protection</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-05-30T15:06:28.343Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-30T15:06:28.343Z
answering member
4062
label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1627717
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-15more like thismore than 2023-05-15
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Refugees: Scholarships more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the number of refugees or displaced persons who have benefitted from scholarships provided by British Aid programmes in (1) 2023, (2) 2022, and (3) 2021; and, for each of these years, how many refugees in the UK have been awarded one of these scholarships. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL7837 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-05-30more like thismore than 2023-05-30
answer text <p>The FCDO Official Development Assistance (ODA) funded scholarships, Chevening and the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), both accept applications from refugees in eligible countries. Neither scheme awards scholarships to any applicants, including refugees, already based in the UK.</p><p>Chevening does not retain information on refugee status of its scholars after the application process. CSC records show 4 awards were given to refugees or displaced people in 2020/21, 4 in 21/22 and 4 in 22/23.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-05-30T15:06:53.51Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-30T15:06:53.51Z
answering member
4062
label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1626235
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-09more like thismore than 2023-05-09
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Humanitarian Aid more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of aid from the UK, including through multi-lateral programmes, to Somalia, in particular in relation to (1) curbing piracy, (2) promoting civilian government, (3) disarming of militias, and (4) improving the economy; and to what extent they have collaborated with (a) the European External Action Service, (b) the African Union, and (c) other bodies, to achieve these goals. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL7698 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-05-23more like thismore than 2023-05-23
answer text <p>The UK, in coordination with partners including the African Union, US, EU and the UN, is supporting the Federal Government of Somalia's programme to counter al-Shabaab and pursue economic and political reform. As the Debt Relief Champion for Somalia, we have helped unlock almost $2 billion of investments from the World Bank since 2020, strengthening Somalia's economy by improving the business environment, building critical infrastructure and improving access to finance. Since 2022, the UK has committed £47.5million to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), which has played a key role in supporting Somalia's security from the threat posed by al-Shabaab. The UK, alongside the European Commission and others, was instrumental in tackling the threat of piracy off the coast of Somalia and bringing a dramatic decline in attacks, including through its leading role in the Contact Group for Piracy and funding for the UN Office on Drugs and Crime's Counter Piracy Programme.</p>
answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-05-23T11:57:40.32Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-23T11:57:40.32Z
answering member
4062
label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1625828
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-03more like thismore than 2023-05-03
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Syria: Reconstruction more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that all funds pledged through UN Agencies for reconstruction in northern Syria following the February earthquake are paid in full. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL7639 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-05-17more like thismore than 2023-05-17
answer text <p>Following the February earthquakes, the UK continues to focus on providing urgent life-saving and life-sustaining assistance to those in need, as well as early recovery activities, including emergency rehabilitation under the UN Flash Appeal. We will not provide any reconstruction assistance until the regime and its backers have engaged seriously with the UN-backed political process. Our funding is being delivered by trusted partners, including UN agencies. The FCDO has rigorous and robust checks to ensure aid goes to the people that need it, delivers value for money and protects against aid diversion.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-05-17T10:31:24.06Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-17T10:31:24.06Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1625829
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-05-03more like thismore than 2023-05-03
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Iraq: Refugees more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the number, and (2) the humanitarian situation, of refugees, including Yazidis, who remain in camps in (a) the autonomous region of north-east Syria, and (b) Kurdistan, following the defeat of ISIS; and what steps they are taking to expedite their return home. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL7640 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-05-17more like thismore than 2023-05-17
answer text <p>The UK remains committed to the safety and security of refugees, including Yazidis in North-East Syria and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Due to the shifting circumstances on the ground we are not in a position to make an accurate estimate of their number. When appropriate we raise the troubling humanitarian situation in refugee camps with the relevant authorities. Durable solutions must be pursued for displaced populations, including return, relocation, or local integration, where appropriate. We regularly raise this with the relevant authorities, the Iraq Government, UN bodies, international partners and our development programming in Iraq will support these efforts.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-05-17T10:30:51.687Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-17T10:30:51.687Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1623903
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-04-25more like thismore than 2023-04-25
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Abdullah Öcalan more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will call on the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment to publish its findings regarding the solitary confinement of Mr Abdullah Öcalan in İmralı Prison arising from the Committee's visit to the prison during its visit to Turkey from 20 to 29 September 2022; and if not, why. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL7438 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-05-11more like thismore than 2023-05-11
answer text <p>It is for State Parties to the Council of Europe Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment to authorise publication of reports from the Committee on the Prevention of torture (the Committee). The UK hopes that Turkey, in line with its good practice of usually allowing publication, permits the Committee to publish the report of its September 2022 visit.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-05-11T15:57:05.46Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-11T15:57:05.46Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1623904
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-04-25more like thismore than 2023-04-25
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Turkey: Elections more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will sponsor independent observers of the elections in May in Turkey; and if so, whether this will be under the auspices of the Council of Europe or the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL7439 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-05-11more like thismore than 2023-05-11
answer text <p>We are monitoring the run-up to the 2023 presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey on May 14 and are in regular discussion with the Turkish electoral authorities, the government, opposition parties and civil society groups. We have stressed the need for the elections to be carried out in a free and fair manner and will continue our dialogue with Turkey throughout the process. Following an invitation from the Turkish authorities and in accordance with its mandate, the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights is deploying an Election Observation Mission to the 14 May 2023 general elections. We have no plans to sponsor independent observers.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2023-05-11T15:54:21.987Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-11T15:54:21.987Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1613059
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-04-20more like thismore than 2023-04-20
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Rached Ghannouchi more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what representations, they have made to the government of Tunisia about the treatment of Mr Rached Ghannouchi, Head of the Ennahdha Party, and in particular about the imprisonment warrant issued against him. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL7346 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-05-04more like thismore than 2023-05-04
answer text <p>We monitor the political and human rights situation in Tunisia closely. The UK Government has made its views clear, calling for space for legitimate political opposition, civil society and independent media in light of recent developments. On 18 April, the Minister of State for North Africa, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon made clear the UK's view that the recent wave of arrests, including of Rached Ghannouchi, and restrictions on political opposition in Tunisia are eroding the space for plurality, urging the Tunisian Government to respect the principles and values of an open and democratic society. Lord Ahmad also reiterated this message during his meeting with the Tunisian Chargé d'Affaires on 23 February. The UK is a constructive partner to Tunisia, and we will continue to raise these important issues with the Tunisian authorities at every available opportunity.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2023-05-04T15:46:02.67Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-04T15:46:02.67Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1612606
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-04-19more like thismore than 2023-04-19
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Azerbaijan: Sanctions more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to apply sanctions to Azerbaijan to ensure its compliance with the Minsk Process and the Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire agreement. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL7283 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-05-04more like thismore than 2023-05-04
answer text <p>The UK Government does not speculate on any future sanctions designations. With regard to Nagorno Karabakh, the UK Government has been clear that there is no military solution to the conflict and continues to work with the Azerbaijani and Armenian Governments to encourage them to engage in substantive negotiations to secure a sustainable and peaceful settlement.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-05-04T15:47:06.29Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-04T15:47:06.29Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter