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Written Question
Morocco
Monday 9th June 2014

Asked by: Cathy Jamieson (Labour (Co-op) - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what information he has received on allegations of human rights violations perpetrated by the Moroccan Security Forces.

Answered by Hugh Robertson

We are aware of the allegations against the Moroccan Security Forces, particularly when policing demonstrations. We regularly emphasise to Morocco the importance of respect for human rights in Western Sahara, including when policing demonstrations. I raised this during my visit to Rabat in March this year.

Written Question
Biofuels
Tuesday 13th May 2014

Asked by: Cathy Jamieson (Labour (Co-op) - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, who the de facto administering power is in the area of Western Sahara not under Moroccan control; and if he will make a statement.

Answered by Hugh Robertson

The UK does not regard any power as the de facto administrator of that part of the territory of Western Sahara not under Moroccan control.

Written Question
Biofuels: Carbon Emissions
Tuesday 13th May 2014

Asked by: Cathy Jamieson (Labour (Co-op) - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether the provisions of the EU Deep and Comprehensive Free trade Agreement with Morocco apply outside the sovereign territory of Morocco.

Answered by Hugh Robertson

The terms of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement are currently being negotiated between the EU and the Kingdom of Morocco. The agreement is between the European Communities and their Member States and the Kingdom of Morocco.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Apr 2014
Oral Answers to Questions

"T9. Will the Minister give us an update on the political situation in Venezuela, and tell us what prospects he sees for dialogue and an end to violence? What action are the UK Government taking in relation to that?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Nov 2012
Middle East

"Under normal circumstances the hospitals and medical facilities in Gaza operate without essential supplies, and that has been exacerbated in the past week. What efforts have the UK Government made to ensure that essential medical equipment and supplies reach Gaza urgently?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Jul 2012
West Bank (Area C)

"Will the hon. Gentleman give way?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Jul 2012
West Bank (Area C)

"Before the hon. Gentleman goes on to talk about the history, will he accept that, notwithstanding all he has outlined, and all the nuances, we should be concerned when we hear of the basic humanitarian issue of people not getting enough water to live on?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Apr 2012
Oral Answers to Questions

"T10. Given that today is Palestinian prisoners’ day, can the Minister say what representations he has made regarding the number of Palestinian children currently detained in Israeli prisons and what concerns he has about the treatment they are suffering?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 07 Dec 2011
Tibet

"When we spoke to Tibetans in exile, we heard that they believed that if ordinary people in China had the information, many of them would take a different view of what should be happening. Does the right hon. Gentleman agree that the same applies to the Chinese community here? I …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 16 May 2011
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan

"I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate, and, in particular, to follow so many hon. Members with great expertise in the matters that we are discussing. I do not claim to have such expertise, but it is important to put on record some of my concerns and those …..."
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