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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-21more like thismore than 2020-07-21
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
hansard heading Israel: Sanctions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether it remains the Government's policy not to support the boycott of Israeli (a) goods and (b) services. more like this
tabling member constituency Hendon more like this
tabling member printed
Dr Matthew Offord more like this
uin 77582 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-01more like thismore than 2020-09-01
answer text <p>The British Government has made its position on boycotts/sanctions clear. We are firmly opposed to boycotts/sanctions against Israel. We believe that open and honest discussions, rather than supporting anti-Israeli boycotts, best supports our efforts to help progress in the peace process and achieve a negotiated solution.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree more like this
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-09-01T16:59:46.43Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-01T16:59:46.43Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4006
label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord more like this
1221886
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-08more like thismore than 2020-07-08
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
hansard heading Human Rights: Sanctions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to enable select committee chairs to request and receive reports from the Government on those who may be liable for sanctions under the new Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime. more like this
tabling member constituency Wigan more like this
tabling member printed
Lisa Nandy more like this
uin 71040 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-13more like thismore than 2020-07-13
answer text <p>We recognise the range of views expressed by Parliamentarians on how the Global Human Rights sanctions regime is being implemented, including on which targets should be considered. Parliamentarians can continue to engage with the Government via the usual means, including by writing to the Foreign Secretary. It is not appropriate to speculate on potential designations, as to do so could undermine the impact of designations when made. We will continue to report to Parliament as required under Sections 30 and 32 of the Sanctions Act. Doing so provides Parliament with regular opportunities to scrutinise the operation of human rights sanctions.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty more like this
answering member printed Nigel Adams more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-13T15:16:32.213Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-13T15:16:32.213Z
answering member
4057
label Biography information for Nigel Adams more like this
tabling member
4082
label Biography information for Lisa Nandy more like this
1222035
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-08more like thismore than 2020-07-08
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
hansard heading Hong Kong: Riot Control Weapons more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of whether (a) tear gas, (b) rubber bullets and (c) riot gear exported from the UK to Hong Kong has been used by the Hong Kong Police Force against peaceful protesters in Hong Kong. more like this
tabling member constituency Gedling more like this
tabling member printed
Tom Randall more like this
uin 71192 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-16more like thismore than 2020-07-16
answer text <p>Licensing decisions are based on the most up-to-date information and analysis available at the time and our export licensing system allows us to respond quickly to changing facts on the ground.</p><p>As the former Foreign Secretary stated during his remarks in the House of Commons on 25 June 2019, no further export licences will be granted for crowd control equipment to Hong Kong unless we are satisfied that concerns raised about human rights and fundamental freedoms have been thoroughly addressed. There are no extant licences for crowd control equipment.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty more like this
answering member printed Nigel Adams more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-16T16:03:30.907Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-16T16:03:30.907Z
answering member
4057
label Biography information for Nigel Adams more like this
tabling member
4845
label Biography information for Tom Randall more like this
1219909
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-01more like thismore than 2020-07-01
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
hansard heading Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Australia and Canada more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what conversations he has had with his (a) Australian and (b) Canadian counterparts on the merger the of the Department for International Development with his Department. more like this
tabling member constituency East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow more like this
tabling member printed
Dr Lisa Cameron more like this
uin 67678 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-09more like thismore than 2020-07-09
answer text <p>We will learn from the examples of Australia and Canada, who run generous and respected development programmes from their foreign ministries. There are lessons we can draw from the experiences of other countries, but ultimately we will do this in a way that works best for the UK.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East more like this
answering member printed James Duddridge more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-09T16:28:32.043Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-09T16:28:32.043Z
answering member
1559
label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge more like this
tabling member
4412
label Biography information for Dr Lisa Cameron more like this
1202312
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-10more like thismore than 2020-06-10
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
hansard heading Bahrain: University of Huddersfield more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 9 March 2020 to Question 25129 on Bahrain: Huddersfield University, whether her Department was consulted by the University of Huddersfield on or subsequent to their establishment of an MSc in Security Science reserved for students at Bahrain's Royal Academy of Policing. more like this
tabling member constituency Linlithgow and East Falkirk more like this
tabling member printed
Martyn Day more like this
uin 58027 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-15more like thismore than 2020-06-15
answer text <p>There have been no consultations between HMG and the University of Huddersfield about its provision of an MSc in Security Science exclusively to students at the Royal Academy of Policing.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree more like this
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-15T15:20:11.827Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-15T15:20:11.827Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4488
label Biography information for Martyn Day more like this
1198395
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-22more like thismore than 2020-05-22
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
hansard heading Rohingya: Refugees more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has held with regional stakeholders to help ensure the development of an effective response to Rohingya refugees displaced at sea. more like this
tabling member constituency Bolton South East more like this
tabling member printed
Yasmin Qureshi more like this
uin 51815 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-09more like thismore than 2020-06-09
answer text <p>The UK is clear that the Myanmar military is ultimately responsible for the mass displacement of the Rohingya, which has in turn led many to flee the camps in Bangladesh by boat. We will continue to work for a de-escalation of the current conflict in Rakhine State and a sustainable solution which allows the Rohingya to return to their homes.</p><p>The United Kingdom supports the UN's call for a regional effort to ensure the safety of the Rohingya refugees who are displaced at sea, and has held numerous discussions with regional stakeholders to seek a resolution.</p><p>On 29 May, the Minister of State for South Asia, Lord Ahmad, raised the issue with the Bangladesh High Commissioner and thanked her after the Bangladesh Navy rescued Rohingya refugees stranded at sea. The British High Commission in Dhaka have also raised the matter with the Government of Bangladesh. Officials from the British Embassy in Bangkok have discussed with the Thai Government the importance of the provision of humanitarian assistance to Rohingyas aboard vessels that enter Thai waters. Our High Commission in Kuala Lumpur continues to raise our concerns about the situation of the Rohingya community with the Malaysian Government. We continue to raise these issues with regional partners, including on how the Bali Process might play a role. The United Kingdom will continue its commitment towards protecting the Rohingya people, who are amongst the most vulnerable in the region.</p>
answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty more like this
answering member printed Nigel Adams more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-09T15:32:51.483Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-09T15:32:51.483Z
answering member
4057
label Biography information for Nigel Adams more like this
tabling member
3924
label Biography information for Yasmin Qureshi more like this
1199100
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-19more like thismore than 2020-05-19
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
hansard heading Religious Freedom more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether his Department responded to the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief’s call for evidence for his report to the United Nations General Assembly on the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 16. more like this
tabling member constituency East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow more like this
tabling member printed
Dr Lisa Cameron more like this
uin 52646 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-03more like thismore than 2020-06-03
answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is presently coordinating the UK's response to the UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Religion or Belief's report on eliminating intolerance and discrimination based on religion or belief and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 16, taking into account contributions from other Government Departments. We aim to submit our response by the UN's deadline of 6 June.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty more like this
answering member printed Nigel Adams more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-03T16:34:10.637Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-03T16:34:10.637Z
answering member
4057
label Biography information for Nigel Adams more like this
tabling member
4412
label Biography information for Dr Lisa Cameron more like this
1188545
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-20more like thismore than 2020-04-20
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
hansard heading British Nationals Abroad: Coronavirus more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many payments the Government has made under the emergency repatriation loans scheme since that scheme was established. more like this
tabling member constituency Walthamstow more like this
tabling member printed
Stella Creasy more like this
uin 37631 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-04-27more like thismore than 2020-04-27
answer text <p>British nationals and UK residents who are overseas and wish to return to the UK, but cannot afford travel costs and have no other options for getting funds to return home, may apply for an emergency loan from the government as a last resort. Only basic costs can be included in a loan, usually the cheapest one-way ticket to the UK. The FCO usually issues around 250 emergency repatriation loans per year. As of 22 April we estimate that over 750 loans have been issued this year. Some loans are still being processed. Since 7 April 2020, the FCO has been working with Corporate Travel Management (CTM), which is authorised to administer such loans on behalf of the FCO, to extend the FCO's capacity to consider loan requests from British nationals.</p><p>The welfare of British nationals remains our top priority, and we remain committed to ensuring that British travellers around the globe are able to return home.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty more like this
answering member printed Nigel Adams more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-27T13:07:30.19Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-27T13:07:30.19Z
answering member
4057
label Biography information for Nigel Adams more like this
tabling member
4088
label Biography information for Stella Creasy more like this
1187025
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-23more like thismore than 2020-03-23
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
hansard heading Colombia: Homicide more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the accuracy of media reports of killings of former FARC combatants that are taking part in the peace process. more like this
tabling member constituency Liverpool, Walton more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Carden more like this
uin 33594 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-04-21more like thismore than 2020-04-21
answer text <p><strong>Following the change to date for answer of this PQ, I submitted a response by email on 26 March, with the following response. The Table Office have agreed this approach.</strong></p><p>The UK shares the concerns of the Colombian Government regarding ongoing violence in Colombia, including the killings of former FARC combatants. We have been vocal in expressing our concern about the persistent high levels of violence and threats towards former FARC combatants and others, as well as the impact this has on the future of peace.</p><p>The United Kingdom welcomes the Colombian Government's longstanding commitment to assisting former guerrilla fighters in transitioning to civilian life following the peace agreement of 2016. We have committed almost £45 million over 5 years through the United Kingdom's Conflict, Stability and Security Fund for Colombia to support development across conflict-affected regions. We have done this through programmes designed to build state capacity to ensure the safety of former fighters, and of other vulnerable individuals and groups, including outside of official reincorporation zones.</p><p>We also raised our concern about this issue at the United Nations Security Council session on Colombia on 13 January, where we called on the Colombian government to accelerate its reintegration programmes for former combatants. We will continue to work closely with the Colombian government and civil society on the peace process and related matters.</p>
answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
answering member printed Wendy Morton more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-21T06:40:14.46Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-21T06:40:14.46Z
answering member
4358
label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
tabling member
4651
label Biography information for Dan Carden more like this
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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-23more like thismore than 2020-03-23
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
hansard heading British Nationals Abroad: Coronavirus more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to allow UK citizens to access long-term medication if they are abroad and unable to return to the UK during the covid-19 outbreak; and what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on establishing reciprocal arrangements for long term medication for non-UK residents who are in the UK. more like this
tabling member constituency Canterbury more like this
tabling member printed
Rosie Duffield more like this
uin 33677 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-04-21more like thismore than 2020-04-21
answer text <p><strong>Following the change to date for answer of this PQ, I submitted a response by email on 26 March, with the following response.The Table Office have agreed this approach.</strong></p><p>We are in close contact with the local authorities and are providing consular assistance to all British Nationals currently abroad who request it. This includes providing assistance in securing long-term medication for those who are unable to return to the UK.</p><p>We are exploring the possibility of reciprocal arrangements for long term medication for non-UK residents who are in the UK. The British Government is working closely with industry, the NHS and others in the supply chain to help ensure patients, including non-UK residents, can access the medicines they need and precautions are in place to reduce the likelihood of future shortages. The Department for Health and Social Care shares regular information about impending supply issues and the management plan with the NHS via networks in primary and secondary care and will liaise with relevant patient groups about issues affecting specific medicines.</p>
answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty more like this
answering member printed Nigel Adams more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-21T09:50:11.33Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-21T09:50:11.33Z
answering member
4057
label Biography information for Nigel Adams more like this
tabling member
4616
label Biography information for Rosie Duffield more like this