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1727184

registered interest
date	03/09/2024
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the current situation regarding human rights in Ethiopia.
tabling member printed	Baroness Anelay of St Johns
uin	HL703
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2024 answer text <p>Violent conflict, particularly in the Amhara and Oromia regions of Ethiopia, has led to widespread human rights violations and abuses, including arbitrary arrests, killings, torture, sexual violence and enforced disappearances. Whilst the situation in the Tigray region has significantly improved, two years after the end of conflict, we have yet to see whether a new transitional justice policy will correct the lack of accountability for human rights violations and abuses committed in Tigray and elsewhere. More broadly, whilst there is progress in social and economic areas, including access to health and education, civil society operates in a restrictive, shrinking environment.</p> answering member printed Lord Collins of Highbury question first answered 11/09/2024 10:24:57 answering member 4222 label Biography information for Lord Collins of Highbury
tabling member	3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns

1727185

registered interest
date	03/09/2024
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	Afghanistan: Chevening Scholarships Programme
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government on what basis they decided to suspend Chevening scholarships for Afghan students; and what plans they have to review this decision and to reinstate these scholarships.
tabling member printed	Baroness Anelay of St Johns
uin	HL704
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2024 answer text <p>No final decisions have been taken for the Afghanistan Chevening programme for academic year 2025/26. We will provide an update on our website in due course.</p> answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington question first answered 19/09/2024 13:23:17 answering member 3972 label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington
tabling member	3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns

1726469

registered interest
date	02/09/2024
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	Development Aid: Food Supply
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support initiatives to close the financing gap for food security and nutrition, further to the report The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024, published in July by the World Food Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, UNICEF and the World Health Organisation; and what assessment they have made of the projection that 582 million people will be chronically food insecure by 2030.
tabling member printed	Baroness Anelay of St Johns
uin	HL561
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>We are committed to addressing global food insecurity and malnutrition. This includes the financing gap identified in the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report. We work to unlock climate finance, push multilateral development banks to stretch their balance sheets, provide technical assistance and finance to bring in more private sector investment, and support the reform of subsidies for more sustainable agriculture. This must be done in partnership. We will join the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, to accelerate action and unlock finance, and support the G7 Apulia Food Systems Initiative which seeks innovative financing solutions.</p> answering member printed Lord Collins of Highbury question first answered 16/09/2024 11:27:20 answering member 4222 label Biography information for Lord Collins of Highbury
tabling member	3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns

1726574

registered interest
date	02/09/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Nuclear Weapons
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with NATO allies about the importance of retaining a minimum credible deterrent for as long as global conditions require.
tabling member printed	Baroness Anelay of St Johns
uin	HL562
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>Since 1962, the UK has committed its nuclear deterrent to the defence of our NATO allies. The nuclear deterrent deters the most extreme threats to our national security, keeping the UK and our NATO allies safe.</p><p> </p><p>As was made clear in the NATO Washington Summit declaration, nuclear deterrence is the cornerstone of Alliance security. NATO and NATO Allies will continue to take actions to enhance our deterrence and defence against all threats and challenges and across all domains. As the Prime Minister has set out, this Government has an unshakeable commitment to NATO and our nuclear deterrent.</p> answering member printed Lord Coaker question first answered 16/09/2024 13:08:16 answering member 360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker
tabling member	3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns

1726575

registered interest
date	02/09/2024
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Technology: Economic Growth
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will continue to (1) support the UK–Brazil Tech Hub, and (2) develop the global network of international tech partnerships, to build digital ecosystems that would facilitate sustainable economic growth and development.
tabling member printed	Baroness Anelay of St Johns
uin	HL563
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>Minister Clark demonstrated the Government’s continued support for the excellent work of the UK-Brazil Tech Hub during her visit to Brazil in early September. As part of the UK’s Digital Access Programme, the Hub continues to make a real difference for local Brazilian communities by improving digital inclusion, building local capacity, and supporting local digital entrepreneurship and innovation.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is strengthening ties with international partners and building the UK’s reputation as a strong, reliable partner, while harnessing the power of science and technology for global benefit. Supporting partners to transform their economies in a sustainable and inclusive manner is critical to strengthen the entire science and technology ecosystem and achieve our technology ambitions.</p> answering member printed Baroness Jones of Whitchurch question first answered 16/09/2024 14:09:40 answering member 3792 label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Whitchurch
tabling member	3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns

1726576

registered interest
date	02/09/2024
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	Armed Conflict: Sexual Offences
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government when they plan to appoint a Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict.
tabling member printed	Baroness Anelay of St Johns
uin	HL564
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>There are more countries in the world today engaged in conflict than at any time since World War II. Preventing conflict and empowering women and girls is critical to the delivery of the government's missions. We are working to prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual violence, including as vice chair of the International Alliance on PSVI (Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict) and by supporting thousands of survivors around the world.</p><p>Foreign, Commonwealth &amp; Development Office Ministers will take decisions on envoys in due course and appointments of any new envoys will be announced publicly.</p> answering member printed Lord Collins of Highbury question first answered 16/09/2024 11:51:46 answering member 4222 label Biography information for Lord Collins of Highbury
tabling member	3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns

1726577

registered interest
date	02/09/2024
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	Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to take forward their commitment to the UN on 30 July that they would welcome discussion and feedback from other States Parties and from civil society on their National Implementation Report regarding the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
tabling member printed	Baroness Anelay of St Johns
uin	HL565
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>The UK strives for the highest possible transparency in our nuclear doctrines, policies, and capabilities, including through our National Implementation Report mandated by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). As in past NPT review cycles, the UK intends to submit and make public its draft National Implementation Report at the third session of the NPT Preparatory Committee in 2025. We welcome feedback and discussion with other States Parties and civil society to ensure our final report to the Review Conference in 2026 is as useful as possible, including by holding a consultation exercise facilitated by Wilton Park.</p> answering member printed Lord Collins of Highbury question first answered 16/09/2024 11:31:54 answering member 4222 label Biography information for Lord Collins of Highbury
tabling member	3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns

1726617

registered interest
date	02/09/2024
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	Brazil: Climate Change and Sustainable Development
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support the UK–Brazil Partnership on Green and Inclusive Growth announced on 24 May; and whether they endorse the initial five main pillars of the agreement relating to climate, forests, agriculture, energy and finance.
tabling member printed	Baroness Anelay of St Johns
uin	HL566
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>The UK government wants to strengthen our long-standing cooperation with Brazil on climate, energy, and nature. We are proud to be the third biggest contributor of climate finance to Brazil and are boosting our relationships with Brazilian ministers and officials. Last month, the Secretary of State for Energy and Net Zero visited Brazil and underlined the UK's ongoing commitment to work with the Brazilian government to realise our shared ambition on climate mitigation, finance, deforestation, and energy transition. The subsequent joint statement reaffirmed our collective desire to strengthen collaboration, including under the existing UK-Brazil Partnership for Green and Inclusive Growth and committed us to develop a Bilateral Strategic Dialogue on Climate.</p> answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington question first answered 16/09/2024 12:03:17 answering member 3972 label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington
tabling member	3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns

1723078

registered interest
date	23/07/2024
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	Darfur: Famine
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Collins of Highbury on 23 July (HL8), what is their assessment of the likelihood of famine in Darfur, given the existing number of people experiencing emergency levels of hunger.
tabling member printed	Baroness Anelay of St Johns
uin	HL244
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/07/2024 answer text <p>The conflict in Sudan has created a manmade humanitarian disaster with 9.25 million people facing emergency or famine conditions. For the first time, over 755,000 people are projected to be at risk of famine (IPC 5). This financial year, UK bilateral ODA to Sudan will increase to £92 million, with a significant amount going towards humanitarian aid. UK support is being delivered through the UN and other trusted partners and is providing nutrition, safe drinking water, medical care and shelter. The UK also continues to pursue all diplomatic avenues to press the warring parties into a permanent ceasefire, allow unrestricted humanitarian access, protect civilians and commit to a sustained and meaningful peace process.</p> answering member printed Lord Collins of Highbury question first answered 31/07/2024 10:52:15 answering member 4222 label Biography information for Lord Collins of Highbury
tabling member	3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns

1721182

registered interest
date	17/07/2024
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	South Sudan: Elections
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of South Sudan to ensure that the elections which will take place in that country on 22 December will be free and fair.
tabling member printed	Baroness Anelay of St Johns
uin	HL7
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2024 answer text <p>The UK, and Troika (US, Norway), continue to press for implementation of South Sudan's Peace Agreement and a peaceful transition to democracy. We will continue to support the UN Mission in Sudan, who are mandated to support preparations for elections, including through the provision of technical assistance to electoral institutions.The UK also uses its position as a permanent member in the UN Security Council to express concern about the lack of progress in fulfilling necessary electoral preconditions.</p> answering member printed Lord Collins of Highbury question first answered 25/07/2024 12:17:35 answering member 4222 label Biography information for Lord Collins of Highbury
tabling member	3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns