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Written Question
Disciplinary Proceedings
Tuesday 17th June 2014

Asked by: Sharon Hodgson (Labour - Washington and Gateshead South)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what proportion of staff within his Department who have been subject to formal disciplinary proceedings in each of the last five financial years classed themselves as white British.

Answered by Hugh Robertson

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General, my right hon. Friend the Member for Horsham (Mr Maude), on 16 June 2014, Official Report, column 433W.

Written Question
Equality
Tuesday 17th June 2014

Asked by: Sharon Hodgson (Labour - Washington and Gateshead South)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what targets his Department has for increasing diversity; and what progress has been made on meeting those targets in the last year.

Answered by Hugh Robertson

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General, my right hon. Friend the Member for Horsham (Mr Maude), on 16 June 2014, Official Report, column 434W.

Written Question
Equality
Tuesday 17th June 2014

Asked by: Sharon Hodgson (Labour - Washington and Gateshead South)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what consideration his Department gives to the diversity policies and records of businesses or other organisations when considering their bid for commercial contracts or grants.

Answered by David Lidington

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General, my right hon. Friend the Member for Horsham (Mr Maude), on 16 June 2014, Official Report, column 434W.

Written Question
Disciplinary Proceedings
Tuesday 17th June 2014

Asked by: Sharon Hodgson (Labour - Washington and Gateshead South)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what proportion of staff within his Department who have been dismissed following formal disciplinary proceedings in each of the last five financial years classed themselves as white British.

Answered by Hugh Robertson

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General, my right hon. Friend the Member for Horsham (Mr Maude), on 16 June 2014, Official Report, column 433W.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Apr 2014
Oral Answers to Questions

"7. What his priorities are for tackling discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity internationally; and what steps the Government are taking to promote the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people worldwide...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Apr 2014
Oral Answers to Questions

"There is great concern across the House that the Government’s response to Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act has been too weak. This dreadful violation of human rights needs a strong international response to send a clear message not only to Uganda but to other countries contemplating similar legislation. Does the Secretary of …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 01 Feb 2011
Oral Answers to Questions

"3. What recent representations he has received on the UK’s involvement in the middle east peace process; and if he will make a statement...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 01 Feb 2011
Oral Answers to Questions

"Since signing the peace accord with Israel in 1979, Egypt has been a key figure in trying to broker peace and stability in the middle east. Recent events in Egypt obviously raise concerns about the future direction of its foreign policy. Will the Secretary of State tell us what role …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 06 Jul 2010
Oral Answers to Questions

"What effect does the Secretary of State think the recent cuts to the Chevening scholarships will have on Britain’s reputation abroad, especially given what I have just heard about placements being cut for candidates who had given up other scholarships or, indeed, work? I have written to the right hon. …..."
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