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1029345

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date	20/12/2018
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	Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Staff
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 staff were employed in his Department on (a) 20 December 2018 and (b) 23 June 2016.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow South West
tabling member printed	Chris Stephens
uin	204543
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2019 answer text <p>It is standard practice for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to calculate headcount numbers on the last working day of each month. Therefore, our December 2018 figures are not yet available.</p><p>As of the 30<sup>th</sup> November 2018, the FCO has 4788 (4721 FTE) UK-based staff. As of the 30<sup>th</sup> June 2016, the FCO had 4331 (4253 FTE) UK-based staff.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 14/01/2019 16:38:44 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	4463 label Biography information for Chris Stephens

1029394

registered interest
date	20/12/2018
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: Reconstruction
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 discussions he has held with representatives of the Iraqi Government on (a) rebuilding and (b) rehabilitation programmes in territory previously occupied by Daesh.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	204381
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>On 26 October 2018 the Prime Minister reaffirmed to Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mehdi the UK's commitment to helping build a stable and successful Iraq. On 14 November 2018, I reinforced this message to Iraqi Foreign Minister Al Hakim, and requested that the Government of Iraq proactively contribute to reconstruction and stabilisation efforts. These efforts must be Iraqi-owned and Iraqi-led, with sustained international support.</p><p>Since 2015, the UK has committed over £30m to help stabilise areas liberated from Daesh, including rehabilitating critical infrastructure, delivering basic services like water and electricity, rebuilding livelihoods and supporting community reconciliation. This includes £14.45 million to the UN's Funding Facility for Stabilisation, to help the Iraqi government stabilise areas of return and re-establish security, basic services and inclusive local governance.</p><p>Stabilisation is not just about restoring physical infrastructure, but also about rebuilding trust. Community reconciliation is vital if Iraq is to enjoy a stable and prosperous future. Through our Conflict, Stability and Security Fund and our diplomatic efforts, we are also supporting the development of inclusive and representative reconciliation processes at both national and community levels.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 07/01/2019 16:17:03 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1029411

registered interest
date	20/12/2018
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	Rwanda: Extradition
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 discussions he has had with his Rwandan counterpart on that Government's request for the extradition of individuals residing in the UK that are accused of involvement in the Rwandan Genocide.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	204383
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>The decision on whether or not to extradite is a matter for the courts, not government. The High Court ruling not to extradite the five individuals from the UK was a final and independent decision.</p><p>The Metropolitan Police War Crimes Unit is assessing the alleged genocide offences following the January 2018 request from Rwandan authorities to investigate five individuals in the UK. As part of this exercise officers from the Met's War Crimes Unit visited Rwanda in late October 2018. Enquiries continue and it would therefore be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.</p><p>The then Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, discussed the UK High Court judgement and the request for a Metropolitan Police investigation, when he met Rwandan President Paul Kagame at the 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. British High Commission officials in Kigali continue to discuss this issue with the Government of Rwanda.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 07/01/2019 16:26:46 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1029426

registered interest
date	20/12/2018
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: Military Intervention
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representation he has made to his counterpart in the US Administration on its decision to withdraw American troops from Syria.
tabling member constituency	Canterbury
tabling member printed	Rosie Duffield
uin	204605
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>​The Foreign Secretary spoke with United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on 19 December with regard to President Trump's decision, and senior officials have remained in close contact with their US counterparts over the Christmas period.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 07/01/2019 16:19:14 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4616 label Biography information for Rosie Duffield

1029427

registered interest
date	20/12/2018
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 recent discussions he has had with his Turkish counterpart on the potential for a new military offensive by that country in Northern Syria.
tabling member constituency	Canterbury
tabling member printed	Rosie Duffield
uin	204606
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>​The Minister for Europe and the Americas has had a number of recent conversations with his Turkish counterparts over the conflict in Syria, as have his ministerial colleagues and the Prime Minister. While we recognise Turkey's security interests, we have raised our concern that new military operations in the north of Syria will negatively impact efforts to secure the enduring defeat of Daesh.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 07/01/2019 16:40:24 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4616 label Biography information for Rosie Duffield

1029440

registered interest
date	20/12/2018
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: Kurds
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 hold a meeting with political representatives of the Kurdish population in Syria to discuss that community's concerns on (a) the withdrawal of US troops and (b) a potential new Turkish military offensive in Northern Syria.
tabling member constituency	Canterbury
tabling member printed	Rosie Duffield
uin	204607
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/01/2019 answer text <p>​Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) officials have contact with political representatives from several Kurdish groups. We are aware of concerns raised by some Kurdish political representatives around withdrawal of US troops from Syria and the potential for a Turkish military operation in northern Syria. I made clear our concerns about the impact of such an operation when I met with the Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister, Sedat <em>Önal</em><strong><em>,</em></strong> on 13 December.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 08/01/2019 16:24:41 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4616 label Biography information for Rosie Duffield

1029449

registered interest
date	20/12/2018
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: Islamic State
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 his Department has made of changes in the level of activity of ISIS in Syria.
tabling member constituency	Canterbury
tabling member printed	Rosie Duffield
uin	204608
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>​As the Foreign Secretary made clear in his Written Ministerial Statement on 19 December, the Global Coalition against Daesh has made huge progress. Since military operations began, the Coalition and its partners in Syria and Iraq have recaptured the vast majority of Daesh territory. Important advances have been made in recent weeks in the last area of eastern Syria which Daesh has occupied.</p><p>But much remains to be done in the global campaign against Daesh and we must not lose sight of the threat they pose. Even without territory, Daesh will remain a threat. We remain committed to the Global Coalition and the campaign to deny Daesh territory and ensure its enduring defeat.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 07/01/2019 16:22:31 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4616 label Biography information for Rosie Duffield

1029456

registered interest
date	20/12/2018
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, if he will make representations to his Turkish counterpart to ensure that any military action in Northern Syria should not seek to evict the Kurdish population that lives there.
tabling member constituency	Canterbury
tabling member printed	Rosie Duffield
uin	204609
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2019 answer text <p>We are concerned about reports of a Turkish military offensive in North East Syria, and have made these concerns clear to Turkey. In the event of military activity, the UK expects all parties to respect international humanitarian law and protect civilians and aid workers, and to allow unhindered humanitarian access so aid can reach those in need. We continue to advocate for freedom of movement for civilians caught up in violence across Syria.</p><p>Our priority is to end the conflict in Syria through a negotiated political settlement: we believe only an inclusive, non-sectarian government can unite the country and protect the rights of all Syrians.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 09/01/2019 13:26:12 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	4616 label Biography information for Rosie Duffield

1029459

registered interest
date	20/12/2018
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	Central African Republic: 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 assessment he has made of the political situation in the Central African Republic; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	204376
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2019 answer text <p>Despite political progress in recent years, difficult challenges remain for the Central African Republic (CAR). The country continues to be marked by violence and instability. CAR authorities maintain control of the capital, but lawlessness in other parts of the state has resulted in armed groups controlling over 70 per cent of the country.</p><p>I met President Touadera at the UN General Assembly in September 2018. I stressed the UK’s continued commitment to working with international organisations such as the UN and EU in support of CAR’s efforts towards peace and stability.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 07/01/2019 16:23:59 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1029480

registered interest
date	20/12/2018
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	Sudan: 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, whether his Department plans to publish a communique on the UK-Sudan Strategic Dialogue meeting which took place in London on 7 November 2018.
tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
uin	204492
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2019 answer text <p>As with previous rounds of the UK-Sudan Strategic Dialogue, we will publish a full communique on the British Government's website.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 09/01/2019 15:13:17 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin