Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 10 Sep 2018
Idlib
"I am grateful to the Minister for all his responses to questions on such an important issue. Can he expand on his response about how and when action will be taken against those commanders who have been found to be responsible for these illicit attacks, for these war crimes? It …..."Debbie Abrahams - View Speech
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Written Question
Monday 2nd July 2018
Asked by:
Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights entitled Report on the Situation of Human Rights in Kashmir: Developments in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir from June 2016 to April 2018, and General Human Rights Concerns in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, published on 14 June 2018, what recent discussions he has had with his counterparts at the United Nations on human rights in Kashmir.
Answered by Mark Field
The British Government has taken note of the concerns across Kashmir raised in the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights' report and its recommendations for both the Governments of India and Pakistan to consider. We have not yet discussed its recommendations or human rights in Kashmir with counterparts at the United Nations.
The UK's longstanding policy is that it is for India and Pakistan to find a lasting political resolution to the situation in Kashmir, taking account of the wishes of the Kashmiri people. It is not for the UK to prescribe a solution or act as a mediator.
Written Question
Monday 2nd July 2018
Asked by:
Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights entitled Report on the Situation of Human Rights in Kashmir: Developments in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir from June 2016 to April 2018, and General Human Rights Concerns in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, published on 14 June 2018, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in India and Pakistan on implementing the recommendations of that report.
Answered by Mark Field
The British Government has taken note of the concerns across Kashmir raised in the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights' report and its recommendations for both the Governments of India and Pakistan to consider. We have noted the reactions of both India and Pakistan but have not discussed its recommendations with either Government.
We encourage all states to cooperate with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and ensure that their domestic laws are in line with international human rights standards. The UK's longstanding position is that it is for India and Pakistan to find a lasting political resolution to the situation in Kashmir, taking account of the wishes of the Kashmiri people. It is not for the UK to prescribe a solution or act as a mediator.
Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 26 Jun 2018
Gaza: Humanitarian Situation
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 26 Jun 2018
Gaza: Humanitarian Situation
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 26 Jun 2018
Gaza: Humanitarian Situation
"I appreciate the hon. Gentleman’s giving way. The World Health Organisation has stated that in Gaza, there is only a month’s supply of half of the items needed for essential medicines, and of a third of essential disposables. Does he find that acceptable?..."Debbie Abrahams - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 15 May 2018
Gaza Border Violence
"I add my voice to the condemnation of the use of lethal force by the IDF against predominantly unarmed civilians. I do share concerns about the role of Hamas in this. I have huge regard for the Minister, but he has been very hazy on the details of what he …..."Debbie Abrahams - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 03 May 2016
Aleppo
"We all condemn the bombings of civilians in Aleppo, but what specific action is the UK taking, in conjunction with our European partners, to try to kick-start the peace process, which, as others have mentioned, is now seriously in the mire?..."Debbie Abrahams - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 Apr 2016
Libya
"When does the Foreign Secretary expect to receive the invitation to provide the support that he mentions? Will he elaborate on the specific mutual objectives and especially the timescales involved? Clearly our troops cannot be involved in open-ended support...."Debbie Abrahams - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Feb 2016
UK’s Relationship with the EU
"Will the Minister explain why it is acceptable for the media to have sight of the draft EU plan before this House? Does that not yet again show this Government’s contempt for our democracy, and where their priorities lie?..."Debbie Abrahams - View Speech
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