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1240105

registered interest
date	05/10/2020
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Horizon IT System
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether his Department has suspended (a) archival and (b) destruction of (i) files and (ii) other records on Post Office’s Horizon computer system.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
uin	99105
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/10/2020 answer text <p>Any relevant information located by BEIS that may be in scope of the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry recently launched will be retained by the Department until, at least, the conclusion of the Inquiry.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 08/10/2020 16:51:29 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan

1239457

registered interest
date	30/09/2020
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	Ethiopia: Human Rights
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representation he has made to his Ethiopian counterpart on human rights violations against the Oromo people in Ethiopia.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
uin	97716
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/10/2020 answer text <p>I [Minister Duddridge] am concerned by ongoing reports of human rights violations against the Oromo people that included the murder of Ethiopian musician Hachalu Hundessa on 29 June, and the violence that followed in Addis Ababa and the Oromia region. I [Minister Duddridge] visited Ethiopia from 27 - 29 July and was able to discuss these issues with the President, Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and the President of Oromia Region. I [Minister Duddridge] pushed for full and transparent investigations into the violence and that those detained are afforded due process and their cases heard promptly. I [Minister Duddridge] also expressed the need for more peaceful dialogue between different ethnic groups in Ethiopia and for space to be given for political debate.</p><p>The UK welcomes the efforts of the Government of Ethiopia to strengthen accountability. We also support civil society organisations in Ethiopia so that they can play an increasing role in monitoring human rights. We will track the situation, raise our concerns at the deaths of civilians, and raise the importance of respect for human rights in meetings with the Government of Ethiopia and regional leaders.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 06/10/2020 14:57:01 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge previous answer version 51907 answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan

1238256

registered interest
date	28/09/2020
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Screening
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has been made of the accuracy of covid-19 test results; and what steps he is taking to audit the covid-19 testing procedures.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
uin	96185
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/11/2020 answer text <p>Laboratories performing testing for COVID-19 within the National Health Service and Public Health England operate according to the International Standard ISO15189 for Medical Laboratories which ensures the end to end laboratory processes provide a safe and efficient service. As part of this criteria, the laboratories must perform a validation exercise with documentary evidence that any assay is suitable for its intended purpose.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 25/11/2020 14:36:01 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan

1238265

registered interest
date	28/09/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Public Transport: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to enforce the wearing of face coverings on public transport.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
uin	96186
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/10/2020 answer text <p>Since the introduction of the legal requirement to wear a face covering on public transport in England, we have seen high levels of compliance on the network. However, we recognise that not everyone will follow these rules. Enforcement officers will take steps to engage, explain, encourage and enable passengers to wear face coverings, subject to exemptions. My Department continues to work closely with transport operators, the police and Transport for London to consider the approach to enforcement. We have already introduced stricter penalties for those failing to comply with face covering regulations as we seek to curb the spread of the virus.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 06/10/2020 15:10:46 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan

1236608

registered interest
date	22/09/2020
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	China: Uyghurs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the accuracy of reports of (a) forced abortions and (b) removal of wombs among Uyghur Muslim women.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
uin	93669
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2020 answer text <p>Reports of suppression of birth rates add to our deep concern about the situation in Xinjiang. It is noteworthy that the Chinese authorities' own figures show a drastic decline in birth rates in Xinjiang. We have repeatedly condemned the egregious abuses of human rights perpetrated against Uyghurs in Xinjiang - including at the UN and directly with China.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 25/09/2020 10:09:21 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan

1236611

registered interest
date	22/09/2020
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	China: Uyghurs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the treatment of Uyghur children in special orphanages for Uyghur children in China.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
uin	93670
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2020 answer text <p>We are deeply concerned by reports of the mistreatment of Uyghur children in China, including reports of children being forcibly separated from their parents and placed in state run institutions. These reports add to the growing body of evidence about serious and widespread human rights violations taking place in Xinjiang. We continue to raise our concerns at the UN, and directly with China.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 25/09/2020 09:59:22 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan

1236613

registered interest
date	22/09/2020
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	China: Uyghurs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to (a) establish a relationship with and (b) provide evidence to the Uyghur Tribunal.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
uin	93671
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2020 answer text <p>We have serious concerns about gross violations of human rights occurring in Xinjiang and welcome any work that is rigorous, balanced and raises awareness of the situation faced by Uyghurs and other minorities in China. We are aware of this initiative by Sir Geoffrey Nice QC, and will study any resulting report carefully.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 25/09/2020 09:57:58 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan

1236059

registered interest
date	21/09/2020
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit: Medical Examinations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when her Department plans to resume face-to-face medical assessments for Industrial Injuries' Disablement Benefit.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
uin	92880
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/09/2020 answer text <p>Our priority throughout this health emergency continues to be to protect the public and our assessment providers’ staff, while ensuring people get the benefits they are entitled to quickly and safely. Face-to-face assessments remain suspended while we review what activity we can gradually start reintroducing in line with the latest public health advice. We will confirm next steps as soon as possible.</p><p> </p><p>In the meantime, for claimants with the most serious or terminal conditions, claims continue to be processed and decisions made as normal. We are actively considering how to deal with those cases not currently being processed.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson grouped question UIN 92881 question first answered 29/09/2020 12:12:01 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan

1236060

registered interest
date	21/09/2020
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit: Asbestosis and Diffuse Pleural Thickening
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when her Department plans to resume assessing Industrial Injuries' Disablement Benefit claims for (a) asbestosis and (b) diffuse pleural thickening.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
uin	92881
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/09/2020 answer text <p>Our priority throughout this health emergency continues to be to protect the public and our assessment providers’ staff, while ensuring people get the benefits they are entitled to quickly and safely. Face-to-face assessments remain suspended while we review what activity we can gradually start reintroducing in line with the latest public health advice. We will confirm next steps as soon as possible.</p><p> </p><p>In the meantime, for claimants with the most serious or terminal conditions, claims continue to be processed and decisions made as normal. We are actively considering how to deal with those cases not currently being processed.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson grouped question UIN 92880 question first answered 29/09/2020 12:12:01 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan

1235202

registered interest
date	16/09/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: China
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of inserting clauses on human rights in future trade deals with China in order to help tackle forced Uyghar labour in that country.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
uin	91142
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/09/2020 answer text <p>The United Kingdom has a strong history of promoting our values globally. We will continue to encourage all states to uphold their international obligations and are clear that trade does not have to come at the expense of rights and responsibilities.</p><p> </p><p>China remains an important trading partner for the United Kingdom and we are pursuing increased bilateral trade, but do not have plans to negotiate a free trade agreement currently.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 21/09/2020 10:39:56 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan