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Written Question
Bangladesh: Rohingya
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Asked by: Lord Sarfraz (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports of sexual violence towards Rohingya women and girls in Cox's Bazaar in Bangladesh.

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

The UK has been actively engaged in addressing the humanitarian situation in Cox's Bazar and closely monitoring levels of need and insecurity. We regularly engage with the Interim Government in Bangladesh about security in Rohingya refugee camps and request them to take action to improve the protection environment. In June, during Chief Adviser Yunus' visit to the UK, the then Minister for the Indo-Pacific discussed the situation of Rohingya refugees. UK funding (over £420 million since 2017) is providing community-based protection services for women and children.

Written Question
Donald Trump
Friday 23rd May 2025

Asked by: Lord Sarfraz (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they would support the nomination of President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his role in averting war between India and Pakistan.

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

The award of the Nobel Peace Prize is a matter for the Nobel committee, and not for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 09 Sep 2022
Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

"My Lords, I too offer my deepest condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. My family and I will join millions of people in praying for them during this difficult time. There is a simple reminder that all Muslims say out loud when someone …..."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Wed 28 Apr 2021
Integrated Review: Development Aid

"My Lords, I am a big fan of the noble Lord, Lord Alton, and agree with the broad consensus across your Lordships’ House that we must return to the 0.7% commitment as soon as we can. However, I am also happy to become the second speaker to sympathise with the …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 10 Mar 2021
Myanmar: Protesters

"My Lords, several diplomats from Myanmar are now making the brave choice to speak out against the violence. Can my noble friend the Minister tell the House what status and protection is awarded to these diplomats, and what the Government’s position is on CDC’s investments in the country?..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 02 Feb 2021
Burma: Military Coup

"My Lords, I have spoken to several people in Myanmar who are now terrified of what lies ahead. Could my noble friend reassure the House that Her Majesty’s Government will use all the tools at their disposal and keep all options on the table to ensure that the Rohingya and …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 25 Jan 2021
Trees

"My Lords, I declare an interest through my work in conservation as set out in the register. Will my noble friend the Minister join me in congratulating the people of Pakistan on their successful initiative of planting 1 billion trees in their ongoing bold campaign to plant an additional 10 …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 21 Jan 2021
Overseas Development Aid: Covid-19 Vaccination

"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that access to Covid-19 vaccination is available as part of their overseas development aid work to vulnerable people in less economically developed countries...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 21 Jan 2021
Overseas Development Aid: Covid-19 Vaccination

"My Lords, while the United Kingdom has been a strong supporter of the COVAX Facility, the director-general of the WHO has raised fresh concerns about developing countries being left behind. Will Her Majesty’s Government consider approaches to supplement COVAX using our own economic development institutions? For example, could we make …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 02 Dec 2020
Official Development Assistance

"My Lords, does the Minister agree that, while we build back better at home, we now have an opportunity to give back better overseas by addressing significant cost inefficiencies in our aid programmes? Will he confirm that humanitarian commitments, such as ensuring distribution of a Covid vaccine to Rohingya refugees, …..."
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