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1078496

registered interest
date	27/02/2019
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: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the guidance entitled, Procurement policy note 03/14: measures to promote tax compliance, published on 6 February 2014, how many suppliers were allocated contracts by his Department as a result of complying with (a) one and (b) more than one of the mitigating circumstances after not meeting the tax compliance questions.
tabling member constituency	Oxford East
tabling member printed	Anneliese Dodds
uin	226747
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2019 answer text <p>Authority to enter into contracts is devolved to Directorates within the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London and to our overseas Posts. Relevant data to answer this question is not held centrally and could not be collated without disproportionate cost.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 04/03/2019 17:36:07 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4657 label Biography information for Anneliese Dodds

1078540

registered interest
date	27/02/2019
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	Members: Correspondence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when he plans to respond to the letter of 14 January 2019 from the right hon. Member for North Norfolk on the security of the UK’s communications infrastructure.
tabling member constituency	North Norfolk
tabling member printed	Norman Lamb
uin	226597
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2019 answer text <p>The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport will issue a response on behalf of government shortly.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 04/03/2019 17:25:47 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	1439 label Biography information for Norman Lamb

1078550

registered interest
date	27/02/2019
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: Minority Groups
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 Turkish Government’s treatment of (a) members of the Alevi community and (b) other religious minorities.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	226491
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2019 answer text <p>We strongly support all minority groups in Turkey, including the Alevi community, and encourage the Turkish authorities to safeguard their welfare and respect their human rights as enshrined in the Turkish constitution. Through our Embassy in Ankara we are currently funding a range of projects covering issues including LGBTI rights, freedom of expression, women's rights and workers' rights.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 04/03/2019 17:37:09 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

1078551

registered interest
date	27/02/2019
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: Minority Groups
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 representations he has his Turkish counterpart on (a) the treatment of Alevis in the Turkish prison system and (b) those people's access to Dedes.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	226492
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2019 answer text We have not made specific representations to Turkey on these issues. We expect Turkey to treat all prisoners, regardless of faith or ethnicity, fairly and in line with internationally recognised standards. answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 04/03/2019 17:39:52 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

1078705

registered interest
date	27/02/2019
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	USA: Overseas Workers
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 the potential risk to UK citizens working as journalists in the US.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	226691
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2019 answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office's Travel Advice sets out our assessment of the considerations British Nationals should be mindful of when travelling to the US. The Advice does not include specific cautions with regard to British journalists.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 04/03/2019 17:24:46 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1077387

registered interest
date	26/02/2019
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	Yemen: Conflict Resolution
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent diplomatic steps he has taken to help pursue a resolution to the conflict in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
uin	909457
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/02/2019 answer text <p>The situation in Yemen is of great concern to the government and the UK remains at the forefront of the diplomatic response. Most recently, the Foreign Secretary co-hosted the Yemen Ministeral Quad with US Secretary of State Pompeo on 13 Februrary in Warsaw. At this meeting, we highlighted our continued commitment to progress on Yemen, which is at a critical juncture.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 26/02/2019 17:14:00 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1077392

registered interest
date	26/02/2019
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	Venezuela: Presidents
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the status of the presidency in Venezuela.
tabling member constituency	North West Leicestershire
tabling member printed	Andrew Bridgen
uin	909448
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/02/2019 answer text <p>On 24 January, the Foreign Secretary discussed Venezuela with Vice-President Pence and Secretary of State Pompeo in Washington, and further discussed Venezuela at a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Bucharest on 30 January.</p><p>On 26 January, I represented the UK at the UN Security Council where I discussed Venezuela with European and regional counterparts. On 4 Feburary, I went to Ottawa for the meeting of Lima Group countries, where I discussed Venezuela with regional and Foreign Ministers.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 26/02/2019 17:29:56 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	4133 label Biography information for Andrew Bridgen

1077393

registered interest
date	26/02/2019
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	Kashmir: Terrorism
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What diplomatic steps he has taken to support India following the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
tabling member constituency	Harrow East
tabling member printed	Bob Blackman
uin	909449
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/02/2019 answer text <p>The UK government unequivocally condemns the appalling terror attacks in Pulwama on 14 Februrary. We are actively encouraging the Governments of both India and Pakistan to find diplomatic solutions and refrain from actions that could jeopardise regional stability. We are also working through the UN Security Council to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 26/02/2019 16:05:00 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4005 label Biography information for Bob Blackman

1077394

registered interest
date	26/02/2019
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: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent diplomatic steps his Department has taken to support peace and stability in Iraq.
tabling member constituency	Walsall North
tabling member printed	Eddie Hughes
uin	909450
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/02/2019 answer text <p>I visited Iraq last month and held useful discussions with leaders from the Government of Iraq and Kurdistan Regional Governemnt. We discussed how the UK and Iraq could cooperate together to promote peace and stability in Iraq. I announced a further £30 million in funding to help rebuild Iraq and reinvigorate the economy.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 26/02/2019 17:33:08 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4635 label Biography information for Eddie Hughes

1077395

registered interest
date	26/02/2019
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	Yemen: Security
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
uin	909451
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/02/2019 answer text <p>The situation in Yemen is of great concern to the government and the UK remains at the forefront of the diplomatic response. Most recently, the Foreign Secretary co-hosted the Yemen Ministeral Quad with US Secretary of the State Pompeo on 13 February in Warsaw. At this meeting, we highlighted our continued commitment to progress on Yemen, which is at a critical juncture.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 26/02/2019 17:05:10 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan