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1129533
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-04more like thismore than 2019-06-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Religious Freedom more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their strategy for promoting and protecting freedom of religion or belief as an objective of UK foreign policy. more like this
tabling member printed
The Lord Bishop of Leeds more like this
uin HL16018 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-18more like thismore than 2019-06-18
answer text <p>​The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is committed to using our influence to defend Freedom of Religion or Belief as a universal human right which should be enjoyed by everyone. That is why the Prime Minister appointed me as her Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief. The UK regularly raises this topic through Ministers, our diplomatic network and at the Human Rights Council. In recent years we have seen reports of a particular rise in the persecution of Christians. The Foreign Secretary launched the independent review of FCO support for persecuted Christians on 30 January. The Review is led by the Bishop of Truro. It will map levels of persecution and discrimination against Christians around the world, and provide robust recommendations on how the FCO can respond. The Bishop has now submitted his interim report and will submit his final report in the Summer.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-06-18T13:03:58.55Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-18T13:03:58.55Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4349
label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Leeds more like this
1129536
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-04more like thismore than 2019-06-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Religious Freedom more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what representation they will be sending to the United States Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom, due to be held on 16 to 18 July. more like this
tabling member printed
The Lord Bishop of Leeds more like this
uin HL16021 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-18more like thismore than 2019-06-18
answer text <p>The UK will be represented at the US Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom. The full list of representation is yet to be confirmed but I do plan to attend as the Prime Minister's Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2019-06-18T13:08:01.917Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-18T13:08:01.917Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4349
label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Leeds more like this
1129537
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-04more like thismore than 2019-06-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Persecution of Christians across the Globe Independent Review more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Bishop of Truro's Independent Review for the Foreign Secretary of FCO Support for Persecuted Christians: Interim Report, published on 3 May. more like this
tabling member printed
The Lord Bishop of Leeds more like this
uin HL16022 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-18more like thismore than 2019-06-18
answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary thanked the Bishop of Truro for the Interim Report published on 3 May and commented that the findings on the scale and severity of Christian persecution worldwide make for sobering reading. We now look forward to the final report in due course. Once the final report is published, an assessment of the Review will follow. This will enable the Review to maintain its independence.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2019-06-18T13:13:10.057Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-18T13:13:10.057Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4349
label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Leeds more like this
1129539
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-04more like thismore than 2019-06-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Israel: Palestinians more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether a UK representative will participate in the Peace to Prosperity economic workshop organised by the Kingdom of Bahrain in partnership with the United States on 25 to 26 June, to discuss the potential for economic investments of a Middle East peace agreement. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL16024 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-18more like thismore than 2019-06-18
answer text <p>The UK has been invited to the economic workshop in Bahrain and we expect to participate. The UK’s longstanding position on the Middle East Peace Process is clear: we support a negotiated settlement leading to a safe and secure Israel living alongside a viable and sovereign Palestinian state; based on 1967 borders with agreed land swaps, Jerusalem as the shared capital of both states, and a just, fair, agreed and realistic settlement for refugees.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2019-06-18T13:13:28.767Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-18T13:13:28.767Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
1129540
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-04more like thismore than 2019-06-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Ethiopia: Politics and Government more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the political situation in Ethiopia, following recent bouts of inter-ethnic fighting and the ongoing tensions caused by rising ethnic nationalism in that country. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL16025 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-18more like thismore than 2019-06-18
answer text <p>The Government is concerned about the violence and resultant displacement of people in a number of regions of Ethiopia. We are further concerned by the conditions of recent returns. Conflict and displacement present a real risk to the welcome reforms that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed continues to institute.</p><p>I raised our concerns and offered assistance in my visits of October 2018 and March 2019. Our Ambassador and senior official have raised concerns with the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Peace. DFID is currently supporting humanitarian agencies to respond to the needs of IDPs and host communities affected by this crisis, including through support to Ethiopia's humanitarian fund.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2019-06-18T13:09:19.447Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-18T13:09:19.447Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
1129542
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-04more like thismore than 2019-06-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Qatar: 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 Her Majesty's Government whether they have called for dialogue to resolve the ongoing crisis between Qatar and the Arab Quartet countries of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Egypt which began in June 2017; and what steps they have taken to support the Gulf Cooperation Council in its efforts to resolve the crises. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL16027 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-18more like thismore than 2019-06-18
answer text <p>We continue to urge all sides to take steps to de-escalate and engage with Kuwaiti mediation efforts to find a resolution to the ongoing dispute. Substantive progress can only happen when all countries involved are willing to discuss demands that are measured and realistic. We remain firmly committed to our strategic partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and continue to make clear during engagements with Gulf partners that GCC unity matters to long-term regional security and stability.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2019-06-18T13:12:09.913Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-18T13:12:09.913Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
1129544
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-04more like thismore than 2019-06-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Zimbabwe: Politics and Government more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have discussed with the government of Zimbabwe reports by human rights and civil society organisations in that country of a crackdown against activists, including the recent case of seven activists who were detained on treason charges in May at Harare International Airport on their return from the Maldives. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL16029 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-17more like thismore than 2019-06-17
answer text <p>​We continue to raise our serious concerns regarding the arrests of civil society activists in Zimbabwe. Our Ambassador in Harare raised the case of the seven activists with Zimbabwean Foreign Minister Moyo on 30 May. Embassy officials have also attended court hearings. The UK provides extensive financial and technical assistance to civil society organisations in Zimbabwe who support Zimbabwean citizens in holding the state to account.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2019-06-17T14:17:10.577Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-17T14:17:10.577Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
1129563
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-04more like thismore than 2019-06-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Integrated Activity Fund more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what was the overall spend on the Gulf Integrated Activity Fund in the 2018/19 financial year; which countries received support from that Fund; and how much each such state received in that period. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Scriven more like this
uin HL16048 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-18more like thismore than 2019-06-18
answer text <p>​Overall spend from the Gulf Integrated Activity Fund in 2018/19 financial year was £17.08m. This is subject to final departmental audits. Many of the projects and programme activities are delivered regionally, so it is not possible to provide a breakdown by beneficiary state.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2019-06-18T13:14:15.32Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-18T13:14:15.32Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4333
label Biography information for Lord Scriven more like this
1129564
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-04more like thismore than 2019-06-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Integrated Activity Fund more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the allocated budget for the Gulf Integrated Activity Fund for the 2019/20 financial year; and which countries will receive support from that Fund. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Scriven more like this
uin HL16049 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-18more like thismore than 2019-06-18
answer text <p>The allocated budget for the Gulf Integrated Activity Fund (IAF) for the 2019/20 financial year is £20m. The IAF will fund activity in all <del class="ministerial">seven</del> <ins class="ministerial">six </ins>Gulf <ins class="ministerial">Cooperation Council </ins>States including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates<del class="ministerial">,</del> <ins class="ministerial">and </ins>Oman<ins class="ministerial">.</ins> <del class="ministerial">and Yemen.</del></p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2019-06-18T13:14:30.543Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-18T13:14:30.543Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2019-06-25T14:53:06.213Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-25T14:53:06.213Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4333
label Biography information for Lord Scriven more like this
1129565
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-04more like thismore than 2019-06-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Bahrain: Overseas Aid more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what was the actual spending for the programme of technical and practical assistance to the government of Bahrain in the 2018/19 financial year. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Scriven more like this
uin HL16050 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-17more like thismore than 2019-06-17
answer text <p>​The Integrated Activity Fund funded activity in all six Gulf States including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Many of the projects and programme activities were delivered regionally, so it is not possible to provide a breakdown by beneficiary state.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
grouped question UIN HL16051 more like this
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less than 2019-06-17T14:16:54.003Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-17T14:16:54.003Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4333
label Biography information for Lord Scriven more like this