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Written Question
Democracy and Human Rights
Thursday 2nd April 2026

Asked by: Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 17 March (HL15425), whether the letter is available online; if so, what is its URL; and what plans they have to publish the next annual Human Rights and Democracy Report.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)

It is for the Foreign Affairs Committee to decide whether to publish letters that they have received from ministers, but if the Noble Baroness has been unable to access the letter in question from the library, I will arrange for a copy to be sent to her personally.


Division Vote (Lords)
26 Mar 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 101 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 115 Noes - 197
Division Vote (Lords)
26 Mar 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 104 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 146
Written Question
Sudan: Humanitarian Situation and Security
Thursday 26th March 2026

Asked by: Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the current humanitarian and security situation in Sudan.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)

I refer the Noble Baroness to the answer provided on 9 March in response to Questions HL14828-30.


Scheduled Event - Wednesday 25th March - Add to calendar
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Lords - Oral questions - Main Chamber
Strengthening the work of the Media Freedom Coalition
MP: Baroness Anelay of St Johns
Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 25 Mar 2026
Media Freedom Coalition

"To ask His Majesty’s Government what their priorities are for strengthening the work of the Media Freedom Coalition during their term as co-chair...."
Baroness Anelay of St Johns - View Speech

View all Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Con - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Media Freedom Coalition

Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 25 Mar 2026
Media Freedom Coalition

"My Lords, in extending the reach of the work of the Media Freedom Coalition, of which the Government are co-chair, what progress do Ministers expect to make with regard to securing the safety of journalists who are working in conflict-torn Sudan and also the Iranian journalists who are in exile, …..."
Baroness Anelay of St Johns - View Speech

View all Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Con - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Media Freedom Coalition

Division Vote (Lords)
25 Mar 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 168 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 306 Noes - 145
Division Vote (Lords)
25 Mar 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 160 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 266 Noes - 141
Division Vote (Lords)
24 Mar 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 175 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 285 Noes - 156