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1714131
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-26more like thismore than 2024-04-26
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 Gibraltar: UK Relations with EU more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what his Department's expected timetable is for concluding negotiations with the EU on Gibraltar. more like this
tabling member constituency Buckingham remove filter
tabling member printed
Greg Smith more like this
uin 23955 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-09more like thismore than 2024-05-09
answer text <p>UK-EU negotiations began in October 2021 and there have been 18 formal rounds. The Foreign Secretary, together with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar Fabian Picard, met European Commission Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič and Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares in Brussels on Friday 12 April. General political lines were agreed, including on the airport, goods and mobility. Negotiations will continue over the coming weeks to seek to conclude the UK-EU Agreement as soon as possible.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Macclesfield more like this
answering member printed David Rutley more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-09T13:49:32.247Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-09T13:49:32.247Z
answering member
4033
label Biography information for David Rutley more like this
tabling member
4778
label Biography information for Greg Smith more like this
1714132
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-26more like thismore than 2024-04-26
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 Gibraltar: Spain more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Defence on the strategic role of Gibraltar, in the context of the negotiations with the EU on the Gibraltar-Spain border. more like this
tabling member constituency Buckingham remove filter
tabling member printed
Greg Smith more like this
uin 23956 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-09more like thismore than 2024-05-09
answer text <p>The UK Government is clear that any agreement will preserve the operational autonomy of the military facilities in Gibraltar. The Foreign Secretary and Secretary of State for Defence have discussed and are unequivocal on this. Ministry of Defence officials are fully involved in our approach to the negotiations.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Macclesfield more like this
answering member printed David Rutley more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-09T10:55:33.23Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-09T10:55:33.23Z
answering member
4033
label Biography information for David Rutley more like this
tabling member
4778
label Biography information for Greg Smith more like this
1714133
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-26more like thismore than 2024-04-26
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 Gibraltar more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether he has had discussions with his Gibraltarian counterpart on self-determination in Gibraltar, in the context of negotiations with the EU on the Gibraltar-Spain border. more like this
tabling member constituency Buckingham remove filter
tabling member printed
Greg Smith more like this
uin 23957 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-09more like thismore than 2024-05-09
answer text <p>The UK Government is working side-by-side with the Chief Minister and Government of Gibraltar in our efforts to conclude a UK-EU treaty. The UK Government is clear that the people of Gibraltar enjoy the right of self-determination. The 2006 Gibraltar Constitution - which was endorsed in referendum by the people of Gibraltar - provides for a modern and mature relationship between Gibraltar and the UK. The UK Government will never enter into arrangements under which the people of Gibraltar would pass under the sovereignty of another State against their freely and democratically expressed wishes.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Macclesfield more like this
answering member printed David Rutley more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-09T15:15:50.88Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-09T15:15:50.88Z
answering member
4033
label Biography information for David Rutley more like this
tabling member
4778
label Biography information for Greg Smith more like this
1714134
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-26more like thismore than 2024-04-26
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading RAF Gibraltar more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs on the use of RAF Gibraltar, in the context of negotiations with the EU on the Gibraltar-Spain border. more like this
tabling member constituency Buckingham remove filter
tabling member printed
Greg Smith more like this
uin 23958 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-07more like thismore than 2024-05-07
answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Defence has engaged with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs on RAF Gibraltar and the EU Negotiations on several occasions. The Ministry of Defence continues to engage with other Government Departments throughout the negotiation process to ensure that the UK remains able to operate to, through and from Gibraltar without interruption or external interference.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Aldershot more like this
answering member printed Leo Docherty more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-07T14:11:52.95Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-07T14:11:52.95Z
answering member
4600
label Biography information for Leo Docherty more like this
tabling member
4778
label Biography information for Greg Smith more like this
1701035
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-15more like thismore than 2024-04-15
answering body
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept id 216 more like this
answering dept short name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept sort name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
hansard heading Online Safety Act 2023 more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Ofcom has spent to implement the Online Safety Act 2023; and how many staff have been (a) hired by and (b) seconded to Ofcom for implementation of that Act. more like this
tabling member constituency Buckingham remove filter
tabling member printed
Greg Smith more like this
uin 21852 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-23more like thismore than 2024-04-23
answer text <p>As published in the NAO’s report on preparedness for online safety, Ofcom spent £2.7m in 2020-21, £14.7m in 2021-22, £38.2m in 2022-23 and their spend in 2023-24 is to be confirmed, noting the Government-set spending cap is £47m. This report can be found here: <a href="http://www.nao.org.uk/reports/preparedness-for-online-safety-regulation/" target="_blank">www.nao.org.uk/reports/preparedness-for-online-safety-regulation/</a></p><p> </p><p>The Government’s intention is that the regulation of online safety will become cost neutral to the exchequer. The Online Safety Act 2023 allows Ofcom to raise the required income to cover the costs of running the online safety regime, including set up costs, through industry fees.</p><p> </p><p>As of March 2024, there are 202 colleagues in Ofcom’s Online Safety Directorate. Beyond the Online Safety Directorate, there are employees within Ofcom's Legal and Enforcement, Research and Analytics, Strategy and Research, and Corporate groups that also work full time on Ofcom's online safety work.</p>
answering member constituency Meriden more like this
answering member printed Saqib Bhatti more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-04-23T14:52:58.487Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-23T14:52:58.487Z
answering member
4818
label Biography information for Saqib Bhatti more like this
tabling member
4778
label Biography information for Greg Smith more like this
1701036
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-15more like thismore than 2024-04-15
answering body
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept id 216 more like this
answering dept short name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept sort name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
hansard heading Internet: Safety more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will hold discussions with the Leader of the House on making parliamentary time available for scrutiny of Ofcom’s guidance on age verification and age assurance before publication of a government response. more like this
tabling member constituency Buckingham remove filter
tabling member printed
Greg Smith more like this
uin 21853 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-23more like thismore than 2024-04-23
answer text <p>Parliamentary scheduling is a matter for the Business Managers. <br> <br> The government is focused on implementing the Online Safety Act as quickly as possible. Ofcom published its consultation on draft guidance about use of age assurance for sites displaying pornographic content on 5 December 2023, and this was open for responses until 5 March 2024. The Act requires that Ofcom consult with the Secretary of State before producing this guidance.</p><p>For the broader duties under the Act about protecting children from harmful content, we expect Ofcom to publish its draft codes of practice later in the Spring. The Act requires that codes of practice are laid in both Houses before coming into force.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Meriden more like this
answering member printed Saqib Bhatti more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-04-23T14:54:50.283Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-23T14:54:50.283Z
answering member
4818
label Biography information for Saqib Bhatti more like this
tabling member
4778
label Biography information for Greg Smith more like this
1698542
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-03-25more like thismore than 2024-03-25
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 Gaza: UNRWA more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether he has had discussions with (a) relevant stakeholders and (b) his international counterparts on reported terror activity within and near United Nations Works and Relief Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) facilities in Gaza. more like this
tabling member constituency Buckingham remove filter
tabling member printed
Greg Smith more like this
uin 20438 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-15more like thismore than 2024-04-15
answer text <p>The UK takes allegations of neutrality violations extremely seriously, including any incidents related to UN installations. The FCDO also monitors this closely through our annual assessment of UNRWA. When violations have been identified, UNRWA has taken action, including raising the issue with relevant parties.</p><p>We are aware that the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services and Catherine Colonna have now provided their interim reports to the UN Secretary-General. Their independent investigations include assessment of the policies and systems UNRWA has in place to ensure neutrality.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield more like this
answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-04-15T15:13:04.067Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-15T15:13:04.067Z
answering member
1211
label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
tabling member
4778
label Biography information for Greg Smith more like this
1692794
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-29more like thismore than 2024-02-29
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 Palestinians: Textbooks more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether he has had recent discussions with his Palestinian counterpart on the content of Palestinian Authority textbooks. more like this
tabling member constituency Buckingham remove filter
tabling member printed
Greg Smith more like this
uin 16427 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-08more like thismore than 2024-03-08
answer text <p>We regularly discuss issues relating to the curriculum and textbooks with counterparts including in the Palestinian Authority (PA). The UK-supported 2021 review of the Palestinian Authority (PA) curriculum found improvements in content, with previously flagged materials removed. We need to see further curriculum reform from the PA, and we continue to raise this with them regularly.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield more like this
answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-08T16:27:13.717Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-08T16:27:13.717Z
answering member
1211
label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
tabling member
4778
label Biography information for Greg Smith more like this
1692795
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-29more like thismore than 2024-02-29
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 Gaza: Weapons more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether he has made an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the recent report from the Israel Defence Force's Colonel Elad Shushan on the presence of weapons at civilian sites. more like this
tabling member constituency Buckingham remove filter
tabling member printed
Greg Smith more like this
uin 16428 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-08more like thismore than 2024-03-08
answer text <p>We are aware of reports of Hamas using schools and other infrastructure for their operations. We are strongly condemn Hamas' ongoing use of civilian areas. By embedding themselves in the civilian population and civilian infrastructure, Hamas is putting Palestinian civilians at grave risk. We have been clear that for a lasting peace, removing Hamas' capacity to continue launching attacks against Israel and ensuring Hamas is no longer in charge of Gaza are both vital steps.</p><p>However, we also remain deeply concerned about the impact of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) operations on the civilian population in Gaza. The Foreign Secretary and the Prime Minister have underlined the need for Israel to ensure effective deconfliction in Gaza. We want to see Israel take greater care to limit its operations to military targets and avoid harming civilians and destroying homes.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield more like this
answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-08T14:45:26.67Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-08T14:45:26.67Z
answering member
1211
label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
tabling member
4778
label Biography information for Greg Smith more like this