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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 07 Oct 2019
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

"Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am aware that my question is a little out of scope. Despite my constituent’s innocence, the Interpol red notice has not been removed. As a result, Ukrainian authorities are refusing to allow him to leave the country. As the Minister will know, an Interpol …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Apr 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"7. What recent assessment he has made of the strength of the UK’s diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Apr 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"I thank the Foreign Secretary for that answer. A UN human rights expert has said that the court proceedings relating to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi have been secret and fall short of international standards, and it was reported only today that Saudi Arabia is paying his family so that …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 26 Mar 2019
Yemen

"The Government clearly recognise the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, because they have recently increased aid; yet, sickeningly, unlike Germany, Norway, Denmark and Finland, UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia continue. Does the Minister feel that these continued arms sales are helping to cease or intensify the relentless …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 26 Jun 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"The UN recently reported that Saudi-led coalition air strikes are responsible for more than 60% of verified civilian casualties in Yemen. Does the Secretary of State feel that the UK’s continued arms sales to Saudi Arabia are helping to quell or intensify the conflict?..."
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Written Question
Yemen: Armed Conflict
Tuesday 26th June 2018

Asked by: Emma Lewell (Labour - South Shields)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

What steps he is taking to help resolve the conflict in Yemen.

Answered by Alistair Burt

The UK is playing a leading role in diplomatic efforts to find a peaceful solution. The Foreign Secretary and I are in regular contact with our counterparts across the region about this matter. In the last few days, I have spoken to the Deputy Emirati Foreign Minister and the Yemeni Foreign Minister.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Feb 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"T7. Since the Saudi-led coalition began airstrikes, more than 10,000 civilians have been killed in Yemen. Norway and Germany recently suspended their arms sales to Saudi Arabia. What will it take for the UK Government to do the same?..."
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Written Question
Yemen: Politics and Government
Wednesday 18th October 2017

Asked by: Emma Lewell (Labour - South Shields)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the political and security situation in Yemen.

Answered by Alistair Burt

The Saudi-led Coalition continues to seek to reinstate the legitimate government in Yemen and defend its own southern border against artillery and missile strikes by Houthi forces and those allied to former President Saleh. Sporadic fighting is taking place in western Yemen, including along the Saudi border, around Midi, north east of Sana'a and in the vicinity of Sirwah. We remain concerned by the ability of terrorist organisations such as Al Qaeda and Daesh to exploit ungoverned spaces in Yemen. The conflict has also resulted in security threats to international shipping in the Bab-el-Mandeb. Restarting peace talks remains the priority: a political solution is the best way to bring stability to Yemen and address the worsening humanitarian crisis. The UK continues to play a leading role in international efforts to achieve this goal. The Yemeni parties must engage constructively and in good faith to find a political solution to end the conflict.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 May 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"3. What assessment he has made of the extent of threats to the Yazidi population in Syria and Iraq...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 May 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"As the Minister will know, many Yazidi women and girls who suffered sexual slavery at the hands of Daesh experienced severe trauma, but they struggle to access the support they need. What steps have the UK Government taken under their preventing sexual violence in conflict initiative to promote access to …..."
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