Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 20 Apr 2016
Daesh: Genocide of Minorities
"I thank the hon. Lady for bringing forward this very important debate. She is making a powerful speech. Every year, Members of this House sign the holocaust book of commitment, making the pledge that that terrible genocide will never be forgotten. I have personally signed a pledge that I will …..."Catherine McKinnell - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 24th November 2015
Asked by:
Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 22 June 2015 to Question HL381, what steps he has taken following allegations of breaches of bribery and corruption laws by Soco International in Virunga National Park; what guidance his Department provides on the exploration of natural resources by UK listed companies operating in national parks and UNESCO wold heritage sites; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by James Duddridge
We are aware of allegations of breaches of bribery and corruption laws made against Soco International in relation to its activities in the Virunga National Park, and have ensured that the relevant law enforcement agencies both here and in the Democratic Republic of Congo are aware of the allegations.
Foreign investment in sectors such as hydrocarbons and the extractive industries can play a vital role in boosting the development of countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, helping lift people out of poverty. Such investment must be conducted responsibly and sustainably, in compliance with local law and conforming to international standards. The government encourage all British companies to uphold the highest of standards, but where they do not it is important that allegations of wrongdoing are investigated and perpetrators are held to account. Anyone with evidence of serious fraud, bribery or corruption should pass this to the Serious Fraud Office.
The government also encourages UK companies to observe the international standards for responsible conduct of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and provides a National Contact Point for the Guidelines complaint process. It was under the UK National Contact Point process that World Wildlife Fund and SOCO reached their 2014 agreement for SOCO to end its operations in Virunga.
Written Question
Thursday 4th June 2015
Asked by:
Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to page 60 of background briefing notes to the Queen's Speech 2015, what estimate he has made of the number of (a) British citizens living overseas for more than 15 years in the (i) EU and (ii) rest of the world and (b) EU citizens resident in the UK who will not be eligible to vote in the upcoming European Union referendum.
Answered by David Lidington
There are a number of different reports and figures available on the number of British nationals living abroad and EU nationals living in the UK. These will vary depending on source, methodology and the point in time to which the figures relate. The figure which the Government believes is most accurate is from the World Bank’s “Estimates of Migrant Stocks in 2010” as updated by the UN Department for Social and Economic Affairs in 2013: http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/migration/data/estimates2/estimatesorigin.shtml
This report estimates that there were approximately 5.2 million British born migrants living overseas, of which approximately 1.3 million were in other EU countries. The same report estimated that there were 2.7 million EU born migrants resident in the UK. We do not have any figures distinguishing between British citizens living overseas for more or less than 15 years.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 17 Oct 2014
European Union (Referendum) Bill
"I appreciate that the hon. Gentleman does not accept the point made earlier by my right hon. Friend the Member for East Ham (Stephen Timms), but does he not accept that the last thing business needs at this time is a prolonged period of uncertainty? Will he explain how his …..."Catherine McKinnell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 17 Oct 2014
European Union (Referendum) Bill
"Conservative Members do not seem to want to listen to my right hon. Friend’s arguments, but he is making a powerful speech. Perhaps they will listen to their own Lord Heseltine, who has said:
“To commit to a referendum about a negotiation that hasn’t begun, on a timescale you cannot …..."Catherine McKinnell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 22 Jan 2013
Oral Answers to Questions
"T5. Given recent reports from eastern Congo and news of non-governmental organisations not being able to reach communities, particularly children, with food and medical treatment, what discussions has the UK had with the United Nations about plans and, crucially, a time scale for the comprehensive political framework for the eastern …..."Catherine McKinnell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 Jul 2011
Oral Answers to Questions
"9. What consular support his Department is providing to British citizens in Libya...."Catherine McKinnell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 Jul 2011
Oral Answers to Questions
"I thank the Minister for that answer. He may be aware of a case that I have raised about one of my constituents, who is employed by an oil company in Libya. The company is refusing to pay my constituent unless he returns to work immediately against the express advice …..."Catherine McKinnell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 03 Jun 2010
European Affairs
"I am grateful for the opportunity to make my maiden speech in the debate on Europe. Our membership of the European Union has brought significant benefits to my constituency, particularly through investment in businesses and jobs.
I congratulate those who have also made their maiden speeches today: my hon. Friend …..."Catherine McKinnell - View Speech
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