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846809

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date	22/02/2018
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	Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what preparations they are making for the 2020 Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
tabling member printed	Lord Campbell of Pittenweem
uin	HL5771
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2018 answer text <p>The second of three Preparatory Committees for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference in 2020 will take place in Geneva in April. At that meeting, we will continue to engage with a wide range of states on how we can tackle the challenges that we face on non-proliferation and disarmament, and on how to enable access to the peaceful use of nuclear technology. The UK plays a leading role on disarmament verification and we will continue to press for the entry into force of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, the start of negotiations on a Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty in the Conference on Disarmament and increased transparency and trust between Nuclear Weapons States in order to develop the global conditions in which nuclear armed states feel confident enough to relinquish their weapons. We continue to urge all states that have not yet done so, to join the NPT as non-Nuclear Weapons States.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 05/03/2018 17:12:12 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	627 label Biography information for Lord Campbell of Pittenweem

846818

registered interest
date	22/02/2018
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: Political Prisoners
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that the government of Sudan has forced recently released political detainees to take part in negotiations with that government as a condition of their release.
tabling member printed	Baroness Cox
uin	HL5780
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2018 answer text <p>​We are not aware of individuals being required to take part in negotiations as a condition of their release. However, we continue to make clear to the Government of Sudan our expectation that all detainees will be treated in accordance with international standards. This includes ensuring their unconditional release if there are no charges brought against them.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 08/03/2018 16:31:26 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox

846819

registered interest
date	22/02/2018
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Joint Statement of Guiding Principles for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS which says that "only a few pockets of land remain under [ISIS] control in Syria"; and whether the UK has any plans to withdraw from the coalition.
tabling member printed	Baroness Cox
uin	HL5781
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2018 answer text <p>The British Government supports the vision set out in the Joint Statement of Guiding Principles. At the ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition this month, the Minister of State for the Middle East expressed this Government's support.</p><p>As the Guiding Principles note '…our work is not done. ISIS/Da'esh remains a serious threat to the stability of the region and our common security.' That is why the UK will continue to play a leading role in the Global Coalition. Daesh remains a threat. In order to protect UK citizens at home and abroad, we must continue our efforts to secure the lasting defeat of Daesh in Syria and Iraq.</p><p>We are working to secure Daesh's lasting defeat by working with legitimate local authorities to ensure a stable, prosperous and united future for affected communities in both Syria and Iraq. Daesh must not be allowed to re-emerge.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 08/03/2018 16:57:55 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox

846820

registered interest
date	22/02/2018
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assistance they provided to the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS in Syria between 2015 and the latest date for which figures are available; and what was (1) the cost, and (2) the nature, of that assistance.
tabling member printed	Baroness Cox
uin	HL5782
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2018 answer text <p>The UK plays a leading role in the Global Coalition against Daesh.</p><p>Our military involvement in the Global Coalition is Operation SHADER. We do not disaggregate the costs of that operation between Iraq and Syria (the costs of military operations are published in the Ministry of Defence's Annual Accounts, available online).</p><p>In Syria, our military role in the Global Coalition is limited to air strikes to support partner forces on the ground. Since 2015, the UK launched 315 air strikes in Syria as part of the Coalition campaign.</p><p>We are also playing a leading role in the humanitarian response, including funding to stabilise areas liberated from Daesh. In October 2017, we announced a further £10 million to respond to displacement in North East Syria, including funding to remove mines.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 08/03/2018 16:59:03 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox

846821

registered interest
date	22/02/2018
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government on what legal basis they participate in the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS in Syria.
tabling member printed	Baroness Cox
uin	HL5783
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2018 answer text <p>The UK's legal basis for military action in Iraq is the consent of the Government of Iraq. The UK's legal basis for military action in Syria is the collective self-defence of Iraq. Daesh continue to pose a threat to Iraq both within and from over the Syrian border and therefore our legal basis for military action remains extant.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 08/03/2018 17:38:25 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox

846828

registered interest
date	22/02/2018
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	South Africa: Hogan Lovells
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they (1) have contacted, or (2) plan to contact, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in relation to Lord Hain's referral of Hogan Lovells LLP to the SRA over allegations that Hogan Lovells LLP was complicit in covering up corruption in South Africa.
tabling member printed	Lord Hain
uin	HL5790
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2018 answer text <p>The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is an independent regulator. They have confirmed receipt of Lord Hain’s letter regarding Hogan Lovells LLP.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 08/03/2018 16:32:26 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	567 label Biography information for Lord Hain

846831

registered interest
date	22/02/2018
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: Armed Conflict
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the situation in (1) Afrin, and (2) Eastern Ghouta, in Syria.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL5793
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2018 answer text <p>We are closely following developments in Afrin and wider north-western Syria. A combination of Turkish-backed Syrian opposition forces and Turkish troops have advanced into the border areas of Afrin province as part of an operation launched on 20 January. There have been airstrikes, clashes between Turkish backed forces and the Kurdish YPG militia, and there are reports of civilian casualties. We are aware of reports of the deployment of pro-regime militia to the Afrin area since 20 February. We are concerned about the potential for further violence. We have been in close contact with Turkey and are calling for de-escalation and the protection of civilians in Afrin. While recognising Turkey's legitimate interest in the security of its borders, it remains in our shared interest to focus on achieving a political settlement that ends the war and suffering, and provides stability for all Syrians.</p><p>The Assad regime's brutal siege of Eastern Ghouta, coupled with escalating bombardment over the past week and reports of chemicals weapons use, is causing unprecedented levels of suffering. Non-governmental organisations, including Medecins Sans Frontieres, report over 500 civilians killed in Eastern Ghouta since 18 February, and many more injured. We welcome the unanimous adoption of UN Security Council resolution 2401 on 24 February which calls for a 30-day ceasefire in Syria to allow for delivery of humanitarian aid and medical evacuations, which are urgently needed across Syria, but particularly in Eastern Ghouta. Those with influence over the regime must now ensure the ceasefire is implemented in full.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 08/03/2018 17:43:51 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

846833

registered interest
date	22/02/2018
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	Universal Declaration of Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to mark the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which takes place on 10 December.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL5795
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2018 answer text <p>​Every year the Foreign and Commonwealth Office commemorates Human Rights Day (10 December) which is the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and its diplomatic network will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights using a variety of public diplomacy efforts to promote, defend and champion human rights. This includes, as set out in my statement at the Human Rights Council, the Magna Carta Fund for Human Rights and Democracy spending approximately £10.6 million in 2017/18 to support 110 projects in over 60 countries. The UK remains committed to the universal principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 08/03/2018 16:36:50 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

846834

registered interest
date	22/02/2018
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	South Africa: Foreign Relations
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what practical steps they intend to take to strengthen bilateral relations with South Africa, including UK ministerial meetings with new President, Cyril Ramaphosa.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL5796
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2018 answer text <p>The Prime Minister spoke to President Ramaphosa on 18 February. They committed to work closely together to help build a more secure and prosperous future for both our countries. The Prime Minster also invited President Ramaphosa to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in April and looks forward to meeting him there. The High Commission in Pretoria is in regular contact with the South African government on a wide range of issues.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 08/03/2018 16:45:32 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

846837

registered interest
date	22/02/2018
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	Turkey: Christianity
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 6 February (HL5034), whether the Christian communities in Turkey referred to include any that have resident UK priests; and how they define "the legal personality of religious beliefs".
tabling member printed	Lord Patten
uin	HL5799
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2018 answer text <p>The number of UK priests working overseas is a matter for the Church of England and any other relevant religious bodies. The British Embassy in Ankara and British Consulate-General in Istanbul is in close touch with the Anglican authorities. Regarding the legal personality of religious bodies, the leadership of some religious communities have struggled to obtain a unified legal status and instead operate as conglomerations of separate foundations. This can give rise to issues over property. The British Embassy in Ankara have raised issues over religious property ownership with the Turkish authorities.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 05/03/2018 17:12:44 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten