The UK's position on Syria is unchanged: we believe the Asad regime lost all legitimacy due to its atrocities against the Syrian people. We have no plans to re-establish ties with the regime or reopen our embassy in Damascus absent a negotiated political settlement. We have expressed our disappointment to the Government of Sudan at the visit of President Bashir to Damascus. I conveyed that disappointment to Acting Sudanese Foreign Minister Al-Dirdiri on 19 December.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4107", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "West Worcestershire"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Harriett Baldwin"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2019-01-17", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2019-01-17T14:18:35.017Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "16"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Foreign and Commonwealth Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Foreign and Commonwealth Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2019-01-14", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Sudan: Syria"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the implications for British foreign policy of the decision of President Bashir of Sudan decision to meet with President Bashar al-Assad.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/252", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Dr David Drew"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Stroud"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Dr David Drew"} ], "uin" : "208185"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1041257", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Defence"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1041257/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
Mefloquine (commercially known as Lariam) is effective in the prevention and treatment of malaria and is licensed for use by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, which regulates medication in the UK. The current product information for mefloquine states that neuropsychiatric adverse reactions may occur during treatment and includes warnings and precautions to minimise these risks. It also states that such adverse reactions may persist for months, or longer, even after discontinuation of the drug. It has not been established, however, that such adverse reactions may be permanent.<\/p>
<\/p>
Notwithstanding, in September 2016, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) established the mefloquine Single Point of Contact (SPOC) email and telephone line, for both current and former Service personnel who have concerns about their experience of mefloquine. Up to 15 January 2019, the mefloquine SPOC has received the following number of enquiries.<\/p>
<\/p>
Year<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Enquiries from Serving Personnel<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Enquiries from Veterans<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Enquiries from Others<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Total Number of Enquiries<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2016<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 24<\/p><\/td> 33<\/p><\/td> 22<\/p><\/td> 79<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2017<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 3<\/p><\/td> 10<\/p><\/td> 5<\/p><\/td> 18<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2018<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 4<\/p><\/td> 7<\/p><\/td> 6<\/p><\/td> 17<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2019<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 0<\/p><\/td> 1<\/p><\/td> 0<\/p><\/td> 1<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> <\/p> Individuals can be referred to the SPOC in a number of different ways, including by Service charities. The MOD does not maintain a record of all such referrals.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to reach a final conclusion on the effect on veterans' health of the issuing of Larium to them while they were in the Armed Forces.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1041258", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Defence"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1041258/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " Mefloquine (commercially known as Lariam) is effective in the prevention and treatment of malaria and is licensed for use by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, which regulates medication in the UK. The current product information for mefloquine states that neuropsychiatric adverse reactions may occur during treatment and includes warnings and precautions to minimise these risks. It also states that such adverse reactions may persist for months, or longer, even after discontinuation of the drug. It has not been established, however, that such adverse reactions may be permanent.<\/p> <\/p> Notwithstanding, in September 2016, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) established the mefloquine Single Point of Contact (SPOC) email and telephone line, for both current and former Service personnel who have concerns about their experience of mefloquine. Up to 15 January 2019, the mefloquine SPOC has received the following number of enquiries.<\/p> <\/p> Year<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Enquiries from Serving Personnel<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Enquiries from Veterans<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Enquiries from Others<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Total Number of Enquiries<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2016<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 24<\/p><\/td> 33<\/p><\/td> 22<\/p><\/td> 79<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2017<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 3<\/p><\/td> 10<\/p><\/td> 5<\/p><\/td> 18<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2018<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 4<\/p><\/td> 7<\/p><\/td> 6<\/p><\/td> 17<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2019<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 0<\/p><\/td> 1<\/p><\/td> 0<\/p><\/td> 1<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> <\/p> Individuals can be referred to the SPOC in a number of different ways, including by Service charities. The MOD does not maintain a record of all such referrals.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) service personnel and (b) veterans his Department has referred to the Mefloquine Single Point of Contact in each year since it\u2019s inception.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1041331/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The House of Commons has a debt management process regarding the recovery of monies owed by all parties. In relation to Members\u2019 catering accounts, all sums due are expected to be settled within six weeks. Statements are sent out monthly and undisputed amounts owed are charged ten days later to the Members nominated card. Any amounts outstanding after the settlement date are followed up by emails, letters and telephone calls.<\/p> As shown in table 1, a total sum of £440 currently outstanding against catering and banqueting accounts is related to Member expenditure. There are no amounts outstanding in relation to former Members.<\/p> <\/p><\/td> Amount outstanding relating to Members<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Amount outstanding relating to former Members<\/strong><\/p><\/td> FY 2018/19 Budget<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> <\/p><\/td> £<\/strong><\/p><\/td> % of budget<\/strong><\/p><\/td> £<\/strong><\/p><\/td> % of budget<\/strong><\/p><\/td> <\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Banqueting<\/p><\/td> -<\/p><\/td> 0%<\/p><\/td> -<\/p><\/td> 0%<\/p><\/td> £6,502,522<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Catering<\/p><\/td> £440<\/p><\/td> 0.009%<\/p><\/td> -<\/p><\/td> 0%<\/p><\/td> £4,668,756<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Total<\/p><\/td> £440<\/p><\/td> 0.004%<\/p><\/td> -<\/p><\/td> 0%<\/p><\/td> £11,171,278<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> <\/p><\/td> Outstanding \u2013 Trade and internal customers<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Outstanding - Members<\/strong><\/p><\/td> FY 2018/19 Budget<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> <\/p><\/td> £<\/strong><\/p><\/td> % of budget<\/strong><\/p><\/td> £<\/strong><\/p><\/td> % of budget<\/strong><\/p><\/td> <\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Banqueting<\/p><\/td> £278,815<\/p><\/td> 4.29%<\/p><\/td> -<\/p><\/td> 0%<\/p><\/td> £6,502,522<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Catering<\/p><\/td> £7,233<\/p><\/td> 0.15%<\/p><\/td> £440<\/p><\/td> 0.009%<\/p><\/td> £4,668,756<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Total<\/p><\/td> £286,048<\/p><\/td> 2.56%<\/p><\/td> £440<\/p><\/td> 0.004%<\/p><\/td> £11,171,278<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> <\/p>"}
, "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/151", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Tom Brake"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, how much money is now owed by (a) hon. Members and (b) former hon Members for unpaid catering and hospitality bills at the House of Commons (i) in total, and (ii) as a proportion of the turnover of catering and hospitality in the House of Commons; and what steps the Commission is taking to ensure the collection of those debts.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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, "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Dr David Drew"}
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, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1041332", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Foreign and Commonwealth Office"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1041332/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " Reports of the number of detainees, deaths and injuries vary and are difficult to confirm. The UK remains deeply concerned by the level of violence used by the Government of Sudan to disperse peaceful protests, and that political activists, human rights defenders, journalists and others are being detained without charge or trial. We continue to urge the Government of Sudan at the highest levels to respect the Sudanese people's right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, and have called for all detainees to be treated in accordance with international standards and afforded their full legal rights guaranteed in Sudanese law.<\/p>"}
, "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4107", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the (a) level of violence and (b) number of arrests currently occurring in Sudan.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
, "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/252", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Dr David Drew"}
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, "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Dr David Drew"}
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, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1041402", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1041402/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " There are no plans for an investigation into the safety of noticeboards, but should evidence emerge of a product safety issue, the Office for Product Safety and Standards would work with Local Authority Trading Standards to consider whether further action was required.<\/p>"}
, "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4487", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if the Office for Product Safety and Standards will investigate the manufacture, importation and installation of notice boards in schools, colleges and universities that are not fire safe compliant with European BS EN 13501 class B standard; and if he will publish the results of that investigation.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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, "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Dr David Drew"}
], "uin" : "208195"}
, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1041403", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Work and Pensions"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1041403/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers general fire safety in England and Wales. In Scotland this is Part 3 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, supported by the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulation 2006. In the majority of premises, including schools, colleges, universities and care homes, local fire and rescue authorities are responsible for enforcing this fire safety legislation.<\/p> General fire safety in the workplace, and fire safety standards, are not the responsibility of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and therefore HSE cannot undertake an investigation into whether notice boards meet fire safety standards. The Home Office is responsible for fire and rescue policy. For all Department for Education delivered school buildings, the Department sets out the design and construction requirements in its specification documents including the fire safety requirements for notice boards. As part of the annual review of that specification, the department will be assessing the current approach to classification of notice boards.<\/p> <\/p>"}
, "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/111", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Nick Gibb"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will conduct a comparative fire risk assessment of school notice boards which meet European BS EN 13501 (a) class B and (b) class E standard; and if he will publish the results of that assessment.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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