Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 24 Apr 2019
Saudi Arabia: Mass Executions
"It is difficult to fathom the logic of such senseless barbarism in Saudi Arabia’s policies, and this has wider implications, particularly in relation to Iran and the geopolitical stability of the middle east. At what point will this country’s commercial and geopolitical interests come second to the need to demonstrate …..."Paul Sweeney - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 10 Apr 2019
Hong Kong: Pro-Democracy Activists
"The creation of Hong Kong was a fantastic example of British-Sino co-operation in building a global city that is a massive player in the global economy. Indeed, the Sino-British joint declaration itself was a great achievement of co-operation and it was done with great sacrifice from the British side, as …..."Paul Sweeney - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 08 Apr 2019
Libya
"Libya is a country with immense potential, given its resource wealth and its position in the Mediterranean, yet there is something quite tragic about the fact that, having effected the displacement of its Government, the British state has not been in any way competent in effecting the transition to a …..."Paul Sweeney - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Apr 2019
Oral Answers to Questions
"Will the Secretary of State recognise the incredible action by thousands of young people across our country in striking for action on climate change? Will he not only recognise that we are facing a global emergency on climate change, but declare a national emergency on climate change, just as the …..."Paul Sweeney - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Asked by:
Paul Sweeney (Labour (Co-op) - Glasgow North East)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
What recent assessment he has made of progress through international co-operation on tackling climate change.
Answered by Mark Field
The current level of global ambition is frankly out of keeping with the magnitude of the problem. More greenhouse gases are in our atmosphere, and the climate is changing faster than at any time in human history. This requires unprecedented, rapid action to reduce emissions and build resilience and adaptation strategies. The UK is committed to promoting further international co-operation to achieve this.
Written Question
Monday 1st April 2019
Asked by:
Paul Sweeney (Labour (Co-op) - Glasgow North East)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he will make to the Chinese Government on the protection of minorities in light of the recent allegations of forced organ harvesting in China.
Answered by Mark Field
We are aware of reports that allege that organ harvesting may be taking place in China, including suggestions that minority and religious groups are being specifically targeted. This includes the 2016 update to the Kilgour, Matas and Gutmann report and other information provided so far to the ongoing tribunal organised by the International Coalition to End Transplant Abuse in China. We continue to scrutinise the situation carefully and review new information as it becomes available. At present, however, our assessment is that there is not a strong enough evidential base to substantiate the claim that systematic state-sponsored or sanctioned organ harvesting is taking place in China. We therefore have no current plans to raise these allegations with the Chinese Government.
Written Question
Thursday 28th March 2019
Asked by:
Paul Sweeney (Labour (Co-op) - Glasgow North East)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues, (b) his Cuban counterpart and (c) his counterpart in the US Administration on banking measures to support British businesses in Cuba.
Answered by Alan Duncan
The UK is aware that banking challenges remain an issue for British companies interested in doing business in Cuba; the low risk appetite of banks continue to be influenced by risks associated with potential enforcement of the US embargo and Cuban compliance standards. The Chancellor and the Secretary of State for International Trade discussed the banking challenges faced by British companies with senior Cuban officials, during the President's visit to the UK in November 2018. The UK raises its opposition to the embargo and potential further tightening of it with US counterparts regularly, including via two recent EU demarches in Washington.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 26 Mar 2019
Yemen
"I am sure that the best wishes of the whole House will go out to those members of the British Special Forces who have been reported injured in Yemen. I do not expect the Minister to comment on the details of the operations that they might have been involved in, …..."Paul Sweeney - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 22 Mar 2019
Gaza Border Deaths: UNHRC Inquiry
"The ongoing programme of demolitions, illegal settlement building and annexations by the Netanyahu Government is threatening the territorial integrity of a future Palestinian state, so will the Government take action in solidarity with the Palestinians and recognise the state of Palestine?..."Paul Sweeney - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 11 Mar 2019
Commonwealth Day
"Glaswegians hold the Commonwealth in particular affection, because the city hosted a successful Commonwealth games almost five years ago. I was privileged to take part as a volunteer and meet hundreds of athletes from around the Commonwealth. One of the most striking things about those member states and the people …..."Paul Sweeney - View Speech
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