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1677988
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-12-13more like thismore than 2023-12-13
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 Israel: Diplomatic Relations 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 Gulf states on revitalising security and diplomatic arrangements with Israel after the Israel-Hamas War. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Shinkwin remove filter
uin HL1189 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-12-29more like thismore than 2023-12-29
answer text <p>The UK is a supporter of Israel's normalisation ambitions; and of the Abraham Accords, an historic milestone that bring us closer to the goal of shared prosperity and peace throughout the region. We continue to encourage close regional cooperation, and the need to work towards ending the war between Israel and Hamas, and to secure sustainable peace and justice for Israelis and Palestinians through he delivery of the Two State Solution. We are continuing intensive engagement with Gulf states, bilaterally and in November, the former Foreign Secretary met seven Arab League Foreign Ministers in Saudi Arabia. The Foreign Secretary and I hosted Foreign Ministers from the OIC in London including 5 Arab states.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2023-12-29T14:45:28.557Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-29T14:45:28.557Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4557
label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin more like this
1677989
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-12-13more like thismore than 2023-12-13
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 Hamas: Hostage Taking 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 (1) the government of Israel, (2) the International Red Cross, and (3) the Gulf states, about the conditions in which the hostages of Hamas are being held, and their health and wellbeing. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Shinkwin remove filter
uin HL1190 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-12-29more like thismore than 2023-12-29
answer text <p>The safety of British Nationals is our utmost priority, and we are working around the clock to get them home. Urgent work is continuing at all levels with regional leaders and others to ensure all remaining hostages are safely freed. We are not going to give a running commentary on hostage negotiations, which are highly sensitive and ongoing, but we're involved in intensive diplomatic efforts to secure the release of hostages and working with Israel, the US and other diplomatic partners.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2023-12-29T14:43:31.977Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-29T14:43:31.977Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4557
label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin more like this
1677990
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-12-13more like thismore than 2023-12-13
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 Red Sea: Piracy 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 recent Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Shinkwin remove filter
uin HL1191 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-01-03more like thismore than 2024-01-03
answer text <p>The United Kingdom condemns in the strongest terms attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea by Houthi militants. These actions gravely threaten the safety and welfare of seafarers, and the security of international trade and freedom of navigation. The UK has joined with key international allies in Operation PROSPERITY GUARDIAN. HMS DIAMOND has deployed to the area and has already shot down a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) as part of this endeavour.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-01-03T14:19:42.46Zmore like thismore than 2024-01-03T14:19:42.46Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4557
label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin more like this
1670139
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-11-14more like thismore than 2023-11-14
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Equal Pay: Ethnic Groups 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, further to the remarks by Baroness Stedman-Scott on 21 March 2022 where she stated that they reserve the right to introduce legislation for mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting "at a future point, if and when the reporting tools are sufficiently developed, effective in driving positive change and accessible to more businesses" (HL Deb col 722), whether they still remain open to doing so. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Shinkwin remove filter
uin HL321 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-11-29more like thismore than 2023-11-29
answer text <p>The Government published guidance in April which sets out how employers can measure, report on, and address any unfair ethnicity pay gaps within their workforce. This was an action from our ambitious Inclusive Britain strategy, published in March 2022.</p><p>We have no plans to introduce mandatory ethnicity pay reporting. Instead, we want to encourage and support employers who want to use ethnicity pay reporting to improve transparency and build trust among their employees. We are engaging with employers and representative bodies to promote the new guidance. We will also seek case studies from those that are already reporting on their ethnicity pay data, so that others can benefit from their experience.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gascoigne more like this
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less than 2023-11-29T16:45:13.477Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-29T16:45:13.477Z
answering member
4986
label Biography information for Lord Gascoigne more like this
tabling member
4557
label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin more like this
1666467
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-10-23more like thismore than 2023-10-23
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 Hamas: Hostage Taking 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 secure the release of hostages held by Hamas, potentially including UK citizens. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Shinkwin remove filter
uin HL10747 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-10-26more like thismore than 2023-10-26
answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2023-10-26T08:22:54.507Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-26T08:22:54.507Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4557
label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin more like this
1666468
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-10-23more like thismore than 2023-10-23
answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 217 more like this
answering dept short name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Media: Gaza 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 representations they have made to media outlets about the potential consequences for the safety of the UK's Jewish community of attributing responsibility for the strike on the Al-Alhi hospital before the facts have been established. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Shinkwin remove filter
uin HL10748 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-10-26more like thismore than 2023-10-26
answer text <p>His Majesty’s Government takes any threat to the safety of Jewish people in the UK extremely seriously, and stands strongly against antisemitism in all its forms.</p><p>The attacks carried out by Hamas in Israel since 7 October are terrorist acts, committed by a terrorist organisation which has been proscribed in the United Kingdom since 2021 and designated as such by many other governments and international organisations.</p><p>On the misattribution of responsibility for the strike on the Al-Alhi hospital, as the Prime Minister said in his statement to the House of Commons on 23 October, “the misreporting of this incident had a negative effect in the region – including on a vital US diplomatic effort – and on tensions here at home. We need to learn the lessons and ensure that in future there is no rush to judgement.”</p><p>Whilst respecting the editorial independence of the media, the Government has been clear that media organisations should reflect on their coverage and learn lessons for the future.</p>
answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay more like this
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less than 2023-10-26T10:39:12.003Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-26T10:39:12.003Z
answering member
4728
label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay more like this
tabling member
4557
label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin more like this
1662250
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-20more like thismore than 2023-09-20
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 Iran: Nuclear Power 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 government of Iran’s recent decision to withdraw accreditation from several inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Shinkwin remove filter
uin HL10381 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-10-05more like thismore than 2023-10-05
answer text <p>As stated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General, Iran's decision to withdraw accreditation from several experienced IAEA inspectors, including experts with unique knowledge of uranium enrichment technology, affects in a direct and severe way the ability of the IAEA to effectively conduct its inspections in Iran. The removal of accreditations on 16 September means that approximately one third of the core group of the Agency's most experienced inspectors cannot work in Iran. This action highlights Iran's increasing lack of cooperation with the IAEA - this cooperation is vital to provide assurances that Iran's nuclear programme is exclusively peaceful.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2023-10-05T15:13:06.517Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-05T15:13:06.517Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4557
label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin more like this
1662251
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-20more like thismore than 2023-09-20
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 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps 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, following the proscription of the Wagner Group, what assessment they have made of the case for proscribing of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Shinkwin remove filter
uin HL10382 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-09-27more like thismore than 2023-09-27
answer text <p>While the UK Government keeps the list of proscribed organisations under review, we do not routinely comment on whether an organisation is or is not being considered for proscription.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government has long been clear about our concerns over the malign activity of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The UK maintains sanctions on over 350 Iranian individuals and entities covering human rights abuses and nuclear proliferation. The Government has also imposed sanctions on the IRGC in its entirety and on several senior security and political figures in Iran, including senior commanders within the IRGC and its Basij force.</p><p>The Government will continue to hold Iran and the IRGC to account.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
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less than 2023-09-27T13:47:56.29Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-27T13:47:56.29Z
answering member
4888
label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
tabling member
4557
label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin more like this
1661500
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-18more like thismore than 2023-09-18
answering body
Department for Business and Trade more like this
answering dept id 214 more like this
answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
hansard heading Employment: Surveys 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 plans they have to conduct a further iteration of the Workplace Employment Relations Study. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Shinkwin remove filter
uin HL10284 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-10-02more like thismore than 2023-10-02
answer text <p>There are currently no plans to undertake a new survey in the Workplace Employee Relations Study (WERS) series. The study offered detailed information on employment relations and the impacts of legislation on both employees and employers. The previous survey methodology is challenging to replicate as it relies on sampling via the employer which is harder to obtain due to the increased salience of privacy related issues in recent years.</p><p>The Department undertook the Management and Wellbeing Practices Survey in 2018/19 which provides evidence on employment relations and management practices in British workplaces.</p> more like this
answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
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less than 2023-10-02T15:44:21.037Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-02T15:44:21.037Z
answering member
4952
label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
tabling member
4557
label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin more like this
1658884
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-06more like thismore than 2023-09-06
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Disability: Parliamentary Estate 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, further to the remarks by Baroness Vere of Norbiton on 3 July (HL Deb col 991), when they will publish a response to the Policy Exchange paper A Culture of Impunity: The ongoing erosion of disabled people's access to Parliament and Westminster, published on 8 June. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Shinkwin remove filter
uin HL9950 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-09-19more like thismore than 2023-09-19
answer text <p>The Government agrees that disabled people should be able to go about their everyday business without being affected by the unlawful and inconsiderate actions of others. It agrees that the issues highlighted in the Policy Exchange paper, including the disruptive actions of protestors and the inconsiderate behaviour of some cyclists and e-scooter riders, can have a disproportionately negative impact on the journeys of disabled people in and around the Westminster area.</p><p> </p><p>However, the Government does not agree that there is a culture of impunity in relation to these issues. Cycling or riding an e-scooter on the pavement is already an offence, and enforcement of this is a matter for the police, who also have powers to deal with protestors who are blocking the pavement or highway. Like all highway authorities, Westminster City Council has the power to remove items including abandoned rental cycles or scooters from the pavement or highway if they are causing an obstruction. Operational decisions on these and other issues are a matter for the police and Westminster City Council.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
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less than 2023-09-19T11:42:04.597Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-19T11:42:04.597Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
4557
label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin more like this