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1605036
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-16more like thismore than 2023-03-16
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 International Relations: Women 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 their policy paper Integrated Review Refresh 2023: Responding to a more contested and volatile world, published on 13 March, what steps they will take to ensure that women and women's voices are included in their work to meet the new goal contained in that paper "to manage the risks of miscalculation and escalation between major powers". more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Hodgson of Abinger more like this
uin HL6568 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-31more like thismore than 2023-03-31
answer text <p>The Integrated Review Refresh 2023 sets out the priority the UK places on providing women and girls with the freedom they need to succeed. We launched our fifth Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan (2023-2027) in February which outlines in more detail our work to reduce the global impact of conflicts on women and girls, by ensuring our foreign, defence and security policy, diplomatic efforts and international development work to address their needs. The WPS National Action Plan responds to the new global context, reflecting on Ukraine and Afghanistan. It champions women's full, equal and meaningful participation in peace processes; we know that mediation efforts, conflict prevention and resolution more broadly are more successful when they are inclusive.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2023-03-31T13:51:20.353Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-31T13:51:20.353Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4301
label Biography information for Baroness Hodgson of Abinger more like this
1605038
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-16more like thismore than 2023-03-16
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: Poisoning 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 will take to work with international partners to establish a UN investigation into the mass poisoning of school children in Iran. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb more like this
uin HL6570 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-30more like thismore than 2023-03-30
answer text <p>We continue to monitor closely reports of mass poisonings of school girls across Iran. On 3 March 2023 I, as Minister for the Middle East, called on the Iranian authorities to investigate these incidents urgently. I underlined it is essential that all girls can exercise their human right to education without fear. The authorities have announced a number of arrests in connection the incidents; we expect Iran to now be transparent about what has happened and show it is holding those genuinely responsible to account. The UK will continue working alongside our international partners to ensure the facts are established.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2023-03-30T16:12:29.81Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-30T16:12:29.81Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4297
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb more like this
1605056
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-16more like thismore than 2023-03-16
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 Sanctions 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 support they provide to British companies seeking to navigate international sanctions regimes and to find out, quickly and cost-effectively, which people and entities are subject to sanctions imposed by the (1) UK, (2) EU, (3) USA, and (4) UN. more like this
tabling member printed
Viscount Waverley more like this
uin HL6587 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-30more like thismore than 2023-03-30
answer text <p>The UK Government publishes the UK Sanctions List, sanctions legislation and guidance on gov.uk to support businesses in understanding their obligations under the UK's sanctions regimes. This includes information in relation to all UN sanctions regimes, which the UK implements. It is important for businesses to do their own due diligence.</p><p>The UK coordinates with the US and EU on designing sanctions. The US and the US provide their own guidance to businesses on how to comply with their legislation.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2023-03-30T16:26:31.723Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-30T16:26:31.723Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
1744
label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1604218
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-14more like thismore than 2023-03-14
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 BBC Persian Service: Finance 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 use part of the £20 million of additional funding they have made available to the BBC for World Service broadcasts to prevent the imminent closure of the BBC Persian Radio Service. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL6441 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-28more like thismore than 2023-03-28
answer text <p>As an outcome of the Integrated Review, the Government will provide an additional £20 million to the BBC World Service over the next two years to protect all 42 language services it provides, support English language broadcasting and counter disinformation, allowing the BBC World Service to maintain its unrivalled status as the world's largest international broadcaster.</p><p>The previously announced changes to the Persian radio service are part of the BBC's transition to a &quot;digital-first&quot; organisation, to ensure they remain relevant in a rapidly changing technological world. Whilst radio broadcasts for BBC Persian are ceasing, TV broadcasting for these services will continue and investment in digital services will increase, reflecting audience trends. The BBC is operationally and editorially independent from Government and therefore decisions about how language services are delivered are for them to take.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
grouped question UIN HL6442 more like this
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less than 2023-03-28T15:41:20.61Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-28T15:41:20.61Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1604219
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-14more like thismore than 2023-03-14
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 BBC Persian Service: Finance 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 estimate they have made of how much funding would be required to prevent the imminent closure of the BBC Persian Radio Service. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL6442 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-28more like thismore than 2023-03-28
answer text <p>As an outcome of the Integrated Review, the Government will provide an additional £20 million to the BBC World Service over the next two years to protect all 42 language services it provides, support English language broadcasting and counter disinformation, allowing the BBC World Service to maintain its unrivalled status as the world's largest international broadcaster.</p><p>The previously announced changes to the Persian radio service are part of the BBC's transition to a &quot;digital-first&quot; organisation, to ensure they remain relevant in a rapidly changing technological world. Whilst radio broadcasts for BBC Persian are ceasing, TV broadcasting for these services will continue and investment in digital services will increase, reflecting audience trends. The BBC is operationally and editorially independent from Government and therefore decisions about how language services are delivered are for them to take.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
grouped question UIN HL6441 more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-03-28T15:41:20.657Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-28T15:41:20.657Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1604224
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-14more like thismore than 2023-03-14
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 Turkey: Earthquakes 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 Written Answer by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park on 13 March (HL5891), whether they have assessed the effectiveness of the global humanitarian response following the recent earthquake in Turkey. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Birt more like this
uin HL6449 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-24more like thismore than 2023-03-24
answer text <p>The UK Government's priority was to provide life-saving support to those in need in Turkey and Syria. The Government is committed to learning from its own experience and that of others as part of its constant review of global humanitarian responses. The Government looks forward to hearing the needs assessment of the UN, World Bank and other partners at the 20 March International Donors' Conference.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2023-03-24T11:33:39.957Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-24T11:33:39.957Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2533
label Biography information for Lord Birt more like this
1604226
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-14more like thismore than 2023-03-14
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 Syria: Earthquakes 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 ensure that relief materials reach the earthquake victims in Northern Syria. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Blower more like this
uin HL6451 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-28more like thismore than 2023-03-28
answer text <p>In response to the devastating earthquakes, the UK has committed a significant package of aid. In Syria, we have delivered vital lifesaving items such as blankets and tents, and we are supporting trusted partners, including the UN and Syria Civil Defence (White Helmets). The UN-brokered agreement to open additional border crossings into north west Syria for an initial period of three months is welcome and we continue to work with the UN to ensure access is secured in the longer term to improve humanitarian conditions. As of 14 March, over 787 aid trucks provided by six UN agencies have crossed to north west Syria from Turkey.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2023-03-28T15:44:37.51Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-28T15:44:37.51Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4724
label Biography information for Baroness Blower more like this
1604227
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-14more like thismore than 2023-03-14
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 Syria: Earthquakes 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 assist in the protection of women and girls in the earthquake hit region of Northern Syria. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Blower more like this
uin HL6452 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-28more like thismore than 2023-03-28
answer text <p>The UK responded swiftly and committed a significant package of aid to address urgent humanitarian needs to those affected by the earthquake in Syria. This included funding to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to support immediate needs around childbirth, midwifery and reducing risk of violence against women and girls and support to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for child protection activities. The UK has also delivered hygiene kits alongside other emergency relief items.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2023-03-28T15:43:06.583Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-28T15:43:06.583Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4724
label Biography information for Baroness Blower more like this
1604228
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-14more like thismore than 2023-03-14
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 Syria: Peace Negotiations 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 diplomatic efforts they are making to pursue a ceasefire in Northern Syria given the continuing clashes in that region. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Blower more like this
uin HL6453 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-28more like thismore than 2023-03-28
answer text <p>The UK is closely monitoring developments in northern Syria, where security and stability are necessary to prevent the worsening of the already serious humanitarian situation, especially in the wake of the 6 February earthquakes. The UK continues to use our position at the UN Security Council to call on all parties to respect agreed ceasefires, de-escalate tensions and restrain from activity that could lead to further destabilisation or civilian loss of life. There can be no military solution to the Syrian conflict, only a political settlement on the basis of UNSCR 2254.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2023-03-28T15:49:12.507Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-28T15:49:12.507Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4724
label Biography information for Baroness Blower more like this
1604231
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-14more like thismore than 2023-03-14
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 Ukraine: Armed Conflict 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 support calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine during the celebration of Easter. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL6458 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-27more like thismore than 2023-03-27
answer text <p>Ukraine, and its partners, seek a just and lasting peace for Ukraine which affirms its territorial integrity and sovereignty as per the UN Charter, and provides stability for the global community.</p><p>President Putin has shown no interest in an enduring peace or ending the suffering caused by his unprovoked, premediated attack on Ukraine.</p><p>If Russia is serious about advancing the prospects for peace, it must immediately cease attacks against Ukraine's critical national infrastructure and innocent civilians, and withdraw its forces from Ukraine.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2023-03-27T11:43:43.447Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-27T11:43:43.447Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this