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167934

registered interest
date	04/12/2014
answering body	The Lord Chairman of Committees
answering dept id	200
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name	Chairman of Committees (HoL)
hansard heading	Abingdon Green
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask the Chairman of Committees how much income is received per year for permissions to the media for temporary structures on College Green.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL3458
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/12/2014 answer text <p>Abingdon Green is owned by the House of Commons, although its utilisation is managed by Black Rod. The House of Lords does not receive any income for temporary structures used by the media on College Green.</p> answering member printed Lord Sewel question first answered 15/12/2014 12:31:45 answering member 2124 label Biography information for Lord Sewel
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

166867

registered interest
date	01/12/2014
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	Bahrain
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to ask the government of Bahrain to hold an independent inquiry into the death of Mr Hassan Sheikh on 12 November following his arrest and alleged torture.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL3285
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2014 answer text <p>Our Ambassador in Bahrain has raised our concerns about the death of Hasan al-Shaikh, an inmate at the Reformation and Rehabilitation Centre. We understand that the Special Investigation Unit has opened an investigation into the incident and we encourage the Public Prosecution Office to ensure that the investigation is thorough and transparent.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 10/12/2014 14:12:17 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

166868

registered interest
date	01/12/2014
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	Indonesia
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they are making representations to the government of Indonesia concerning (1) ceasing to prosecute blasphemy cases, (2) using their current draft bill revising the criminal code to remove the offence of blasphemy, (3) upholding freedom of religion and conscience, (4) ensuring freedom of legitimate expression, and (5) full protection of minorities.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL3286
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2014 answer text Our Ambassador designate met the Indonesian Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights on 18 November and raised the rights of religious minorities and freedom of expression. He was assured that the bill for the Protection of Religious People/Minorities would be submitted to parliament soon. We also maintain a regular dialogue with religious leaders, civil society and government officials on freedom of religion or belief; as well as supporting project work, such as human rights training. The third EU-Indonesia Human Rights Dialogue was held on 12 November and, in response to concerns we raised, the new Indonesian government underlined the importance they attach to tackling discrimination against religious minorities. We are encouraged that the newly inaugurated Indonesian government has already taken some positive steps to promote freedom of religion or belief. The Minister of Religious Affairs has announced plans to develop legislation to strengthen protection to adherents of all religious beliefs and the Minister for Home Affairs has stated that he is investigating how district and regional governments can better protect the rights of minorities. answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 10/12/2014 14:25:37 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

166613

registered interest
date	27/11/2014
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	Palestinians
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what funds the European Union has contributed to the Palestinian National Security Forces during the last three years; what, if any, bilateral contribution they made; and whether they will propose that all such Forces be made accountable to the Palestinian people.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL3204
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2014 answer text <p>The EU does not directly fund the Palestinian National Security Forces. The UK and EU do fund projects aimed at supporting Palestinian state building. It is important that the Palestinian Authority continues work to build and maintain the institutions and economic underpinnings of the future Palestinian state, including transparency and good governance.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 04/12/2014 16:01:43 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

166214

registered interest
date	26/11/2014
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	Ukraine
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of recent allegations that abductions, murders, illegal arrests and searches, and judicial repression have been carried out against the Tatar population of the Crimea; and whether they have requested that the United Nations send rapporteurs to that region.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL3198
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2014 answer text <p>We are deeply concerned about human rights abuses being experienced by Crimean Tatars, including a new wave of disappearances, as noted in the latest report by the Office for the High Commissioner for Human Rights and by the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights. The UK Permanent Representative to the UN in New York raised our concerns about the intimidation and harassment of Crimean Tatars, ethnic Ukrainians and all those who have refused Russian citizenship in Crimea in his statement to the UN Security Council on 12 November.</p><p> </p><p>We call on Russia to use its influence to ensure that the de facto authorities in Crimea do not violate the human rights and fundamental freedoms of any of those living there, and allow free and unconditional access by international humanitarian and human rights organisations to Crimea at all times.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 09/12/2014 14:29:04 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

164518

registered interest
date	24/11/2014
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	Middle East
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will propose that the European Union makes adherence to the International Criminal Court a necessary condition for both Israel and Palestine in any negotiations concerning trade, tourism or visas.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL3111
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/12/2014 answer text It is normal practice now for the EU to seek the inclusion of a standard text on the International Criminal Court (ICC) in agreements with third countries. We would therefore expect this to be the case for any new third country agreement which the EU entered into with either Israel or the Occupied Palestinian Territories. These clauses usually require parties to agreements to assist in strengthening the position of the ICC and to respect the principles underpinning the Court but do not require membership per se. The EU has no means to compel either Israel or the Palestinians to become parties to the ICC. answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 03/12/2014 14:55:24 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

164519

registered interest
date	24/11/2014
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	Bahrain
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether positive results have come from their programmes to strengthen the judiciary and to reform the security services in Bahrain; and, if such results have not yet come, when they expect to see improvements.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL3112
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/12/2014 answer text We judge that since 2011 a number of incremental steps have been made to strengthen the judiciary and to reform the security services in Bahrain. The UK is providing a package of technical assistance to support progress in line with the recommendations of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry and UN Universal Periodic Review. These include the establishment of the Ministry of Interior’s Ombudsman’s Office to receive complaints and to oversee and conduct investigations, the establishment of a Prisoners’ and Detainees’ Rights Commission and reform of the National Institute of Human Rights. The British Government continues to work closely with the Government of Bahrain to provide practical assistance in torture prevention, judicial reform, civil service capacity building and community neighbourhood policing. answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 03/12/2014 14:56:17 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

164520

registered interest
date	24/11/2014
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	Bahrain
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will make representations to the government of Bahrain about the practice of stripping citizens of their nationality; and whether they will ask for restoration of normal services for those already stripped and for an appeal process for future cases.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL3113
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/12/2014 answer text <p>The Government has raised repeatedly with the Government of Bahrain its decision to withdraw citizenship from 31 individuals in 2012. We encourage the authorities to conduct full and transparent investigations into those accused of crimes and to ensure that individuals are given a right of appeal against citizenship deprivation decisions.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 03/12/2014 15:27:28 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

164237

registered interest
date	21/11/2014
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	EU External Trade: Tunisia
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether duties on goods from Tunisia entering the European Union have been eliminated; and if not, to what extent they will be reduced in the coming year.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL3067
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2014 answer text <p><strong>Following the signing of an Association Agreement with the EU in 1995, the import Tariffs on industrial products originating from Tunisia have been eliminated. The same Agreement also resulted in greater liberalisation in the Tariffs on agricultural and fishery products.<br> <br> A preparatory process for launching negotiations on a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) is on-going.</strong></p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Deighton question first answered 05/12/2014 14:58:25 answering member 4262 label Biography information for Lord Deighton
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

157075

registered interest
date	20/11/2014
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Iraq
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what immediate action they and their partners will take to meet the urgent needs of refugees and displaced people in northern Iraq, both inside and outside camps, and in particular for food and schooling for children.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL3020
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2014 answer text <p>The UK has allocated £39.5 million to the crisis since June to ensure that the needs of those who have been displaced are addressed. This funding will allow partners on the ground to deliver a range of basic life-saving assistance such as food, water, shelter, sanitation and medical care. This funding included support for the World Food Programme to provide food assistance to displaced people, and support to UNICEF for child protection activities.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Northover question first answered 04/12/2014 14:53:23 answering member 2539 label Biography information for Baroness Northover
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton