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1603145

registered interest
date	10/03/2023
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	Syria: Humanitarian Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that relief supplies, particularly for women and children, reach the whole of northern Syria, including the region known as Rojava.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL6346
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2023 answer text <p>The UK is committed to tackling the challenge of increased insecurity and rising humanitarian needs across northern Syria. In north-east Syria the UK is providing assistance via the UN and Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) partners and supports all available access modalities. Those include cross-border and cross-line assistance to reach those most in need across Syria, including women and children. In the first half of financial year 2022/23, the UK provided over 360,000 medical consultations, ensured 157,000 pupils received access to formal education, provided 32,000 people with sexual and reproductive services and provided 28,000 people with sexual and gender based violence services.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 23/03/2023 17:03:42 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1603146

registered interest
date	10/03/2023
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	Syria: International Assistance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what relief and development aid they are providing in Syria through the (1) indigenous, and (2) external, faith authorities.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL6347
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2023 answer text <p>We do not publicly disclose the names of Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) partners in Syria for the interests of security. The UK works closely with UN, Syrian and International NGO partners to ensure aid reaches those in need within Syria. Since 2012 the UK has provided over £3.8 billion to the Syria crisis, our largest response to a single humanitarian crisis.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 23/03/2023 17:03:06 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1603147

registered interest
date	10/03/2023
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	Syria: Refugees
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they intend to have with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees regarding (1) the need for food and medical supplies for, and (2) the plans for resettlement of, the approximately 7,500 internally displaced people in the Rukban Camp on the Syria/Jordan border.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL6348
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2023 answer text <p>The situation in Rukban is an issue the UK Government continues to discuss with the UN as well as raising in multilateral fora such as the UN Security Council and the Humanitarian Task Force in Geneva. We will continue to advocate for unimpeded, unfettered aid access across the whole of Syria including Rukban and remain grateful for the UN's continued work to find a solution to an extremely challenging situation. We will continue to engage with the UN to ensure that any movement of camp residents to other parts of Syria is safe, voluntary and informed.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 23/03/2023 17:02:37 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1603010

registered interest
date	09/03/2023
answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept id	211
answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
hansard heading	National Holocaust Memorial Centre and Learning Service
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what amount they have spent so far on the proposed Holocaust Memorial in Victoria Tower Gardens; and what estimate they have made of the final cost of preparing the Holocaust Memorial Bill for introduction in Parliament.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL6311
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2023 answer text <p>Spend to date on the Holocaust Memorial programme is set out in the table below. No separate estimate has been made of the administrative cost of preparing the Holocaust Memorial Bill.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Figures in £m inc VAT <em>Numbers may not sum due to rounding</em></p></td><td colspan="2"><p><strong>Spend to Date</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Client</strong></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Staff</p></td><td><p>3.6</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Contractors</p></td><td><p>1.1</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Programme</p></td><td><p>1.0</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Early programme expenditure</p></td><td><p>0.6</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total Client</strong></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p><strong>6.3</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Content Research and Development</strong></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p><strong>2.0</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Design</strong></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Architect</p></td><td><p>3.5</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Design engineer</p></td><td><p>1.4</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Project and cost management</p></td><td><p>1.2</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Technical support</p></td><td><p>0.5</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Planning app and conditions</p></td><td><p>0.5</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Peer Reviews and technical reports</p></td><td><p>0.1</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Professional advice</p></td><td><p>0.3</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total Design</strong></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p><strong>7.4</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Exhibition Delivery</strong></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Consultants</p></td><td><p>0.2</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Designers</p></td><td><p>0.2</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total Exhibition Delivery</strong></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p><strong>0.4</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Construction</strong></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Enabling works</p></td><td><p>0.2</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Basement Box (pre-construction)</p></td><td><p>0.1</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total Construction</strong></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p><strong>0.3</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Planning Inquiry</strong></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p><strong>1.4</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Totals</strong></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p><strong>17.8</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table> answering member printed Baroness Scott of Bybrook question first answered 23/03/2023 16:55:55 answering member 4553 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1602185

registered interest
date	07/03/2023
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	Paul Muniya
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to make representations to the government of India regarding fair treatment and due process for Bishop Paul Muniya of the Shalom Church in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, following his arrest on 23 February.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL6197
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2023 answer text <p>We are aware of the arrest of Bishop Paul Muniya and our network in India will continue to monitor developments, including legislation, related to religious conversions. However, we recognise that this is a matter for India and the Indian legal system.</p><p>The UK is committed to defending freedom of religion or belief for all and to the promotion of respect and tolerance between communities. Our High Commissioner regularly meets religious representatives, including Christian communities.</p><p>In general, where we have any issues, we raise them directly with the Government of India, including at Ministerial level.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/03/2023 15:09:20 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1602186

registered interest
date	07/03/2023
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum: Afghanistan and Syria
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to arrange preliminary interviews for Afghan and Syrian refugees seeking asylum in Britain in (1) France, and (2) Belgium.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL6198
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2023 answer text <p>There is no provision within our Immigration Rules for someone to be allowed to travel to the UK to seek asylum or temporary refuge. Whilst the Home Office sympathises with individuals in many difficult situations around the world, it is not bound to consider asylum claims from the very large numbers of people overseas who might like to come here. Those who need international protection should claim asylum in the first safe country they reach – that is the fastest route to safety.</p><p>Our resettlement schemes already provide safe and legal routes for tens of thousands of people to start new lives in the UK. The UK welcomes people at risk through the UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), Mandate Resettlement Scheme, Community Sponsorship and the Afghan Citizens’ Resettlement Scheme.</p> answering member printed Lord Murray of Blidworth question first answered 21/03/2023 17:02:18 answering member 4950 label Biography information for Lord Murray of Blidworth
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1602187

registered interest
date	07/03/2023
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	Haiti: Gangs
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the situation in Haiti, following the assassination of the President in 2021 and the reported increase in lawless violence; whether they are consulting on this issue with the Organization of American States; and what information they have about the safety of Father Antoine Macaire Christian Noah who was kidnapped for ransom from his parish on 7 February.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL6199
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2023 answer text <p>The UK is following closely the deteriorating security situation in Haiti and the impact this is having on the Haitian people and attempts to return to political stability following the assassination of President Moise. We encourage all actors to work in cooperation with the international community to tackle these serious challenges. UK officials are in regular consultation with the Organisation of American States on this issue, and intervened at the meeting of the Permanent Council in February to discuss the situation in Haiti. We welcome recent news reports that Father Antoine Macaire is no longer captive.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 21/03/2023 17:04:31 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1602188

registered interest
date	07/03/2023
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	Turkey: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will be represented by observers at the Kobani trial in Turkey of members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL6200
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2023 answer text <p>British Embassy officials have been monitoring the Kobane trials in person and, whenever possible, will continue to do so, alongside other like-mind missions. We follow events in Turkey carefully, particularly government moves to close down the People's Democratic Party (HDP), the lifting of immunity for its MPs, and the replacement of opposition mayors by state-appointed officials. While these decisions are for the Turkish Government, we expect Turkey to undertake legal processes fairly, transparently and with full respect for the rule of law.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 20/03/2023 16:53:05 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1601480

registered interest
date	06/03/2023
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	Armenia: Azerbaijan
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of Azerbaijan about the killing of three Armenian officials on 5 March, near the village of Ghaibalishen; and whether they have raised this matter with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL6142
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2023 answer text <p>His Majesty's Ambassadors to Azerbaijan and Armenia continue to engage with their hosts on the resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and whilst we have not raised the 5 March incident at the OSCE we will continue to call upon both parties to engage in discussions to peacefully resolve outstanding issues relating to the conflict. The Minister for Europe reinforced these messages to the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister when visiting Baku last month. The loss of life in this instance and throughout this conflict, is lamentable and the UK Government expresses condolences to all those who were injured and the families of those who lost their lives.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 16/03/2023 17:53:46 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1601482

registered interest
date	06/03/2023
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	Transcaucasus: Roads
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take, together with international partners, to ensure that the decision of the International Court of Justice concerning access to and from Armenia through the Lachin corridor is upheld.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL6143
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2023 answer text <p>The UK Government is aware of continued disruption to the Lachin Corridor, including to the flow of humanitarian goods and civilians. The UK raised this issue most recently on 2 March at the OSCE, and concerns were also conveyed by the Minister for Europe during his visit to Azerbaijan in February 2023. The UK has taken note of the judgement from the International Court of Justice in relation to the Lachin Corridor, and encourages all parties to consider its implementation. We will continue to urge both parties to negotiate to reach a lasting peace agreement, and to honour all their commitments.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 16/03/2023 17:59:44 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton