Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 22 May 2018
Christians Overseas
"This issue is an extremely important one, and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Croydon South (Chris Philp) on securing the debate.
It is shocking that more than 2 million Christians around the world are persecuted simply because of their faith, and like many hon. Members today I …..."Michelle Donelan - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 12 Mar 2018
Protection of Civilians in Afrin
"The Turkish Government have assured the Foreign and Commonwealth Office that they are working to prevent civilian casualties, but reports show that they are actually increasing. Can the Minister confirm how the UK will ensure that civilians are protected from a Turkish siege of Afrin city?..."Michelle Donelan - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 07 Mar 2018
UK Relations: Saudi Arabia
"Does my right hon. Friend welcome the Crown Prince’s statement that his goal is to build a country of moderate Islam that is open to all religions and to the world? Will this Government be encouraging and influencing them to follow through on this and build on their recent social …..."Michelle Donelan - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 24 Jan 2018
Refugees and Human Rights
"I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in today’s debate. The motion calls for the Government to lead international efforts to ensure that human rights are protected and upheld across the world. We have global influence and reach, and we have a moral obligation to ensure that freedom is …..."Michelle Donelan - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 29th November 2017
Asked by:
Michelle Donelan (Conservative - Chippenham)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to encourage countries yet to do so to join the ban on cosmetics animal testing and the sale of animal-tested cosmetics.
Answered by Mark Field
Since 2013 the Home Office and the FCO/BEIS Science & Innovation Network in Beijing has continued to support China to bring an end to unnecessary cosmetics testing on animals, advising on a science based approach for alternative testing.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 27 Nov 2017
Budget Resolutions
"This Budget is outward looking and is designed not only to weather any potential storms from Brexit, but to seize the opportunities that they may bring for us as a global-facing country.
There has been some talking down of our economy recently, and, specifically, in this Chamber today. It would …..."Michelle Donelan - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 20 Nov 2017
Yemen
"As previously pointed out, today is the UN’s Universal Children’s Day, and the UN estimates that more than 2 million children are starving in Yemen, so will the Minister assure the House that the Government are doing all they can to lobby the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to allow aid …..."Michelle Donelan - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 2nd November 2017
Asked by:
Michelle Donelan (Conservative - Chippenham)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the potential merits of a UN-mandated global arms embargo against Burma.
Answered by Mark Field
We judge there is currently insufficient support across the UN Security Council for a resolution proposing a global arms embargo.
We continue to support the EU's retention of its arms embargo, which prohibits the supply of equipment or the provision of any training that might strengthen the Burmese military's combat capability.
Earlier this year the UK argued successfully for the continuation of the EU Arms Embargo for Burma and will continue to do so.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Oct 2017
The Rohingya and the Myanmar Government
"Does the hon. Lady agree that access to Myanmar is crucial, and we must ensure that the United Nations and non-governmental organisations have access to those who are left there in a vulnerable state, living and enduring this nightmare?..."Michelle Donelan - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 10th January 2017
Asked by:
Michelle Donelan (Conservative - Chippenham)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent reports he has received on the persecution of Christian and other religious minorities by Daesh.
Answered by Tobias Ellwood
We regularly receive reports of Daesh attacks on Christian and other religious minorities. We are working with partners to bring Daesh to justice. This includes working with the Government of Iraq to bring a proposal before the UN to gather and preserve evidence in Iraq as a first step.