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1651506

registered interest
date	10/07/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Syria: Refugees
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will consult the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on ways to prevent compulsory deportations of Syrians from Turkey and Lebanon.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL9219
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2023 answer text <p>We are in regular contact with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on the full range of issues relating to Syrian refugees in not just Turkey and Lebanon, but also across the region. Whilst we hope that Syrian refugees will ultimately be able to return home, we agree with the UN judgement that conditions in Syria do not currently allow this. The UK continues to work with UNHCR to ensure that any returns adhere to international standards and are safe, voluntary and dignified.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 24/07/2023 15:48:47 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1603147

registered interest
date	10/03/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Syria: Refugees
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they intend to have with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees regarding (1) the need for food and medical supplies for, and (2) the plans for resettlement of, the approximately 7,500 internally displaced people in the Rukban Camp on the Syria/Jordan border.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL6348
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2023 answer text <p>The situation in Rukban is an issue the UK Government continues to discuss with the UN as well as raising in multilateral fora such as the UN Security Council and the Humanitarian Task Force in Geneva. We will continue to advocate for unimpeded, unfettered aid access across the whole of Syria including Rukban and remain grateful for the UN's continued work to find a solution to an extremely challenging situation. We will continue to engage with the UN to ensure that any movement of camp residents to other parts of Syria is safe, voluntary and informed.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 23/03/2023 17:02:37 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1487768

registered interest
date	11/07/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Syria: Refugees
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 establishment of a joint Lebanon, Syria, and UN Committee to oversee the return of refugees to Syria; and what plans they have to call on the Committee to ensure that all returns are voluntary.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL1625
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2022 answer text <p>The UK recognises the generosity shown by neighbouring countries in the region who are hosting so many Syrian refugees. Whilst we hope that Syria refugees will ultimately be able to return home, the UK agrees with the UN judgement that conditions in Syria do not currently allow this. In light of recent announcements from the Government of Lebanon on its plan for the return of Syrian refugees, we urge that international law is respected and that any refugee returns are voluntary, safe and dignified. This is only likely to happen at scale in the event of a credible and inclusive political settlement. The UK will continue to support Syria's neighbours to deal with the destabilising impact of the Syrian conflict, equipping host communities, and enabling Syrian refugees to remain in the region until they can return safely to Syria.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 25/07/2022 15:20:31 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1487138

registered interest
date	06/07/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Syria: Refugees
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made, if any, of the levels of repatriation of European citizens, in particular women and children, who were held in closed camps in north-east Syria; and what representations they have received from (1) Save the Children, and (2) others, on this issue.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL1518
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2022 answer text <p>The UK continues to work with and learn from our international partners on a range of issues to help address the difficult situation in north east Syria, including in relation to camps for displaced persons, where we continue to provide humanitarian assistance. We are aware of a number of reports that have been published on this issue, including by Save the Children. It is ultimately a matter for individual countries how they address any situations involving their nationals, including, where applicable, repatriation to the country of origin.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 20/07/2022 16:14:16 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

845428

registered interest
date	20/02/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Syria: Refugees
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 conclusions of the report by various organisations Dangerous Ground: Syria's refugees face an uncertain future published on 5 February.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL5628
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2018 answer text <p>DFID welcomes the analysis in this report. The UK is committed to ensuring that any refugee returns to Syria take place voluntarily in safety and dignity, in line with international law, when conditions allow. We do not support forced returns, and will not support any returns before Syria or parts of Syria are declared safe by the UN.</p><p>In the meantime, we are supporting the governments of Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey to cope with a protracted refugee presence, and enable Syrian refugees to remain in the region until they can return safely to Syria.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 06/03/2018 13:39:48 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

724438

registered interest
date	25/04/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Syria: Refugees
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action is being taken to provide education for the children of Syrian refugees in Jordan.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL6829
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2017 answer text <p>The UK is supporting the Government of Jordan to deliver the commitment made at the February 2016 Supporting Syria and the Region Conference in London to enable every refugee and vulnerable host community child to access quality education. We are providing up to £80 million over 4 years to support access to education for Syrian refugee children as well as improving the quality of education for all children in Jordan.</p><p>Our support has also contributed to 98 new double shift schools opening this school year. There are now enough spaces for all Syrian and Jordanian children to participate in formal schooling in Jordan.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 26/04/2017 16:52:38 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

724439

registered interest
date	25/04/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Syria: Refugees
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether arrangements are being made for the employment of qualified Syrian teachers who are based in camps or cities in Jordan.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL6830
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2017 answer text <p>Currently teaching is a “restricted sector” in Jordan, not open to nationalities other than Jordanian. However, of the approximately 49,000 work permits issued to Syrian refugees to date, 103 Syrians have been employed in the education sector.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 26/04/2017 16:46:15 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

724442

registered interest
date	25/04/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Syria: Refugees
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many (1) Jordanians, and (2) Syrians, are employed in the King Hussein Development Zone in Jordan, following the agreement with the World Bank, the EU and others.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL6833
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2017 answer text <p>There are currently 928 workers at the King Hussain Development Zone in Mafraq. Of these 835 are Jordanians and 25 are Syrians, with the remaining workers being from other nationalities. Since January 1st 2016, 49,542 work permits have been issued to Syrian refugees in Jordan.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 26/04/2017 16:47:05 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

693054

registered interest
date	22/02/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Syria: Refugees
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 recommendations in the report by the International Rescue Committee <i>In search of work: Creating Jobs for Syrian Refugees: A Case Study of the Jordan Compact</i>, published in February.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL5541
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/03/2017 answer text <p>As Rory Stewart, Minister of State for International Development set out at the report’s launch, the Government welcomes this report which assesses progress made during the first year of the Jordan Compact and considers what more needs to be done to create employment for refugees and the host community. The Government commends the significant progress made by Jordan and international partners during implementation of the Compact: almost 40,000 work permits have been issued to Syrians in Jordan, critical financing agreements have been signed with the World Bank and IMF, and a comprehensive trade deal was signed between the EU and Jordan at impressive speed. But we recognise that more needs to be done to improve the design and implementation of the Compact particularly by learning from refugees own work experiences and the issues faced by women in search of safe and decent work. The forthcoming Brussels Conference, which the UK will co-host, provides a key opportunity to increase momentum and ambition on delivery of the Jordan Compact.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 03/03/2017 14:54:40 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

603968

registered interest
date	17/10/2016
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Syria: Refugees
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to other members of the international community, and with what responses, concerning the large group of Syrians now trapped at the border with Jordan; and what plans they have for securing food and essential services for that group.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL2364
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2016 answer text <p>The UK is deeply concerned about the rising humanitarian needs of the Syrians trapped between the Syrian and Jordanian borders. UK government officials have been working hard to find a solution that allows the resumption of humanitarian aid while meeting the security concerns of the Government of Jordan. UK officials have been working closely with international partners, including the United States, the European Union and other international donors. Our international partners’ response and assessment of the situation on the berm is consistent with the UK government’s stance.</p><p>An agreement in principle has been reached with the Government of Jordan for the resumption of aid supplies to the border area within the coming weeks. This remains at the detailed planning stage but should ultimately provide more substantial aid, primarily food, water and daily essential items, and restore a basic medical provision for those present in the border area.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 31/10/2016 16:55:20 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton