Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 07 Mar 2016
Non-EU Citizens: Income Threshold
"My point is not about curry. Although the Minister says that he sees things improving, last year the skills shortage in Britain worsened for a fourth consecutive year—Britain was one of the most severely affected countries in Europe—so his arguments do not stack up. We still have people who should …..."Kirsten Oswald - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 10 Feb 2016
Refugees: UK Government Policy
"I wholeheartedly agree with my hon. Friend about the contribution of refugees to UK society. Does she agree that the thousands of Ugandan Asian refugees who arrived in 1972, and who were initially the subject of much anxiety, made a huge contribution to British life and are a perfect example …..."Kirsten Oswald - View Speech
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Written Question
Monday 18th January 2016
Asked by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
Question
to the Department for International Development:
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will take steps to secure the agreement of all parties to permit access for food and other vital supplies to the residents of Madaya and other settlements in Syria in which a civilian population is being besieged by combatant forces.
Answered by Desmond Swayne
The UK condemns the use of siege tactics against civilian populations, and continues to call upon all sides to the conflict to respect International Law and ensure free, unimpeded access for humanitarian agencies.
In the past year, only 10% of all requests submitted by the UN to the regime to access besieged and hard-to-reach areas have been approved and delivered. That is why the UK played a critical role in co-sponsoring and lobbying for UN Security Council Resolutions 2165, 2191 and 2258 which enable the UN to deliver aid into Syria without the consent of the regime.
The UK has been at the forefront of the response to the Syria crisis. We have pledged over £1.1 billion, making us the second largest bilateral donor after the US. Of this total, we have allocated £561 million to support vulnerable people inside Syria.
The desperate situation in besieged and hard to reach areas shows why we need the international community to come together at the London Conference for Syria and the region on 4 February to support immediate needs and identify longer-term solutions to address the needs of those affected by the crisis, especially regarding jobs and education. We also hope the Conference will put pressure on the parties to the conflict by shining a spotlight on violations of International Law and impediments to humanitarian access in Syria.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 11 Jan 2016
Syria: Madaya
"This is a hugely concerning issue, and the besieged people in Madaya are starving while we talk tactics. What specific action has been taken to secure the agreement of all parties to permit the necessary access for food, medication and other vital supplies by whatever means necessary to reach the …..."Kirsten Oswald - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 06 Jan 2016
Refugees in Calais
"Will the hon. Gentleman give way?..."Kirsten Oswald - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 06 Jan 2016
Refugees in Calais
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 06 Jan 2016
Refugees in Calais
"Like my hon. Friend the Member for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow (Dr Cameron), I agree with the hon. Gentleman’s sentiments. I am concerned that those who are supporting the refugees in the Calais are volunteers giving up their time. In my constituency, many volunteers have undertaken collections, raising more …..."Kirsten Oswald - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 28th October 2015
Asked by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
Question
to the Department for International Development:
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, who represented the Government at the third International Conference on Financing for Development in Addis Ababa; and what steps the Government took to consult with NGOs, churches and other stakeholders on the UK's contribution in advance of that conference.
Answered by Justine Greening
As Secretary of State for International Development I led the UK delegation at the third International Conference on Financing for Development in Addis Ababa. In the run up to the conference, the UK Government undertook a programme of consultations on the FFD agenda with a range of stakeholders, including BOND, the UK membership body for organisations working in international development, whose members include Christian Aid and CAFOD.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 08 Jul 2015
Oral Answers to Questions
"Q3. I put it to the Prime Minister again that in his manifesto for England, which was the only part of the UK where he won the election, he promised on English votes for English laws to:“Consult the House of Commons Procedure Committee prior to seeking approval from the whole …..."Kirsten Oswald - View Speech
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