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1715718
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-02more like thismore than 2024-05-02
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 Cyprus and Somaliland: Merchant Shipping 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 have any information on the number of UK merchant ships that docked at (1) Gazimağusa, and (2) Berbera, seaports in each year since 2010; and why their policies towards both unrecognised countries differ in terms of their international investment. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Mobarik more like this
uin HL4347 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-17more like thismore than 2024-05-17
answer text <p>No UK flagged vessels have docked at Famagusta (Gazimagusa) since 2018. One vessel docked five times at Berbera over the same period. We do not hold data before 2018. The situations in the north of Cyprus and Somaliland are different and require different approaches. The UK supports measures to promote economic development in both, whilst respecting UN Security Council Resolutions that limit links between the UK and the north of Cyprus.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-17T13:45:18.55Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-17T13:45:18.55Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4335
label Biography information for Baroness Mobarik more like this
1715719
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-02more like thismore than 2024-05-02
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 Cyprus 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 comments made in 2004 by the then Prime Minister on the need to “end the isolation of northern Cyprus”; and what progress they have made towards lifting sanctions on trade and travel to that region. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Mobarik more like this
uin HL4348 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-17more like thismore than 2024-05-17
answer text <p>In accordance with the rest of the international community, with the sole exception of Turkey, the UK does not recognise the self-declared &quot;Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus&quot; as an independent state. Several UN Security Council Resolutions also limit links between UK and the north of Cyprus. Within these constraints we support measures to reduce the isolation of the Turkish Cypriot community and regularly engage the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce on this issue. We continue to support a just and lasting Cyprus Settlement as the best means of resolving the difficulties caused by the division of the island.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-17T13:57:39.033Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-17T13:57:39.033Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4335
label Biography information for Baroness Mobarik more like this
1713297
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-23more like thismore than 2024-04-23
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 Cyprus: Diplomatic Service 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 the British High Commissioner to Cyprus has visited the Muratağa, Sandallar and Atlilar memorial in Northern Cyprus; and, if not, what plans they have to visit. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Mobarik more like this
uin HL4038 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-08more like thismore than 2024-05-08
answer text <p>We recognise that the events of 1974 and the preceding period continue to cast a long shadow over Cyprus. We regularly engage with Cypriot civil society organisations to appropriately remember those who lost their lives, families and loved ones during the period. The UK continues to support the Committee for Missing Persons by providing financial support, including for DNA testing.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-08T16:37:09.53Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-08T16:37:09.53Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4335
label Biography information for Baroness Mobarik more like this
1654963
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-07-20more like thismore than 2023-07-20
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Fentanyl 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 discussions they have had with the Scottish Government to ensure that policies on fentanyl are aligned across the UK. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Mobarik more like this
uin HL9563 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-07-27more like thismore than 2023-07-27
answer text <p>We have ongoing discussions with the Scottish Government on drug policy issues, including in relation to drugs such as fentanyl, to understand current threats and the opportunities for collaboration. In addition, the UK Drugs Ministerial is the forum for discussions at ministerial level between His Majesty’s Government and the devolved administrations. The next UK Drugs Ministerial is planned for the Autumn.</p><p>While fentanyl is controlled as a Class A drug across the UK through the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, the Scottish Government is responsible for policies addressing drug use and drug harms in areas that are devolved, including healthcare and criminal justice.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-07-27T12:50:03.727Zmore like thismore than 2023-07-27T12:50:03.727Z
answering member
4888
label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
tabling member
4335
label Biography information for Baroness Mobarik more like this
1654564
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-07-19more like thismore than 2023-07-19
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Fentanyl 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 address the illicit (1) importation, and (2) distribution, of fentanyl. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Mobarik more like this
uin HL9509 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-07-27more like thismore than 2023-07-27
answer text <p>The UK Government published its 10-year drug strategy ‘From Harm to Hope’ in 2021. Within this strategy we commit to disrupting all parts of drug supply chains from production and trafficking, to disrupting the retail market and attacking the profits of organised criminal activity. The Government and partner agencies are highly alert to the risk from fentanyl.</p><p>Fentanyl is controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 as a Class A drug and two fentanyl precursors, ANPP and NPP, are also controlled in the UK.</p><p>Working with law enforcement partners, we are monitoring the supply of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs into the UK and act decisively when they are discovered. Operationally, the NCA works closely with the Home Office, National Policing, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), and Border Force, to review the threat and ensure a rapid response to any escalation.</p><p>At the UK border, Border Force prioritises intelligence-based activity to detect all Class A drugs (including fentanyl), and works closely with the NCA to investigate and shut down distribution networks when they are identified. The NCA proactively monitors dark web sales, and has acted effectively to take down markets and vendors. Additionally, the NCA and Home Office work closely with international partners to identify, disrupt and share intelligence on the trafficking of synthetic opioids.</p>
answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-07-27T11:48:51.517Zmore like thismore than 2023-07-27T11:48:51.517Z
answering member
4888
label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
tabling member
4335
label Biography information for Baroness Mobarik more like this
1624553
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-04-27more like thismore than 2023-04-27
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 Tanzania: LGBT+ People 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 reports of (1) torture, (2) mistreatment, and (3) disappearances, of LGBT individuals in Tanzania; and what steps they are taking in response. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Mobarik more like this
uin HL7537 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-05-15more like thismore than 2023-05-15
answer text <p>The rights of LGBT+ individuals in Tanzania are coming under increasing pressure. The UK Government is clear that there needs to be an end to violence and discrimination against LGBT+ people in Tanzania and around the world. The British High Commission in Dar es Salaam is in regular contact with the LGBT+ community and human rights defenders to ensure we have a full understanding of the situation. Mindful that overt western interventions can exacerbate the situation, our responses are always informed by the LGBT+ community's perspective on what will best assure their safety.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-05-15T14:45:18.89Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-15T14:45:18.89Z
answering member
4062
label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
tabling member
4335
label Biography information for Baroness Mobarik more like this