Fabian Hamilton MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Mexico: JournalismForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62535More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to to Amnesty International's report entitled No one guarantees my safety: the urgent need to strengthen Mexico’s federal policies for the protection of journa
Answer: The UK is committed to Media Freedom, and to championing democracy and human rights around the world. Independent media is essential to a healthy democracy. The danger facing journalists in Mexico is highly concerning and Amnesty International's report ri...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDanilo BenavidesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59725More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of reports of the murder of Danilo Benavides in Arauca on 2 March 2025.
Answer: We are concerned at the murders of former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) combatants, including that of Danilo Benavides in Arauca on 2 March 2025. We urge the Colombian authorities to investigate and tackle the root causes of violence to pr...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMexico: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58160More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps his Department is taking to help support at-risk human rights defenders in (a) Mexico and (b) the El Bajío community in Sonora.
Answer: The UK recognises the essential role that civil society and human rights defenders play in promoting and protecting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. Our Embassy in Mexico monitors the human rights situation in Mexico closely and maintains clo...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordColombia: Human Rights and Humanitarian SituationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58159More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps his Department is taking to help tackle the impact of the recruitment of children by armed groups on (a) the humanitarian situation and (b) human rights
Answer: The UK Government is concerned by reports of a sharp rise in child recruitment by armed groups in Colombia. The UK is a key member of the UN's Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) which plays a key role in promoting the protection of chi...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBangladesh: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56733More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps his Department has taken in response to reports of human rights abuses in Bangladesh.
Answer: The UK has a long-standing commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights. We commend the Interim Government of Bangladesh for inviting the UN Human Rights Office to investigate last summer's events. We support efforts to safeguard human right...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBBCForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52580More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the implications for his Department’s policies of the speech by the BBC Director General on 14 May 2025.
Answer: We have noted the speech given by the BBC Director General on 14 May. The Government is in close touch with the BBC on all issues - we have regular discussions at both senior and official level. The Government highly values the BBC World Service, which pr...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDiego Garcia: Military BasesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44403More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether there are provisions in the agreement on the future of the Chagos Islands for the United States government to contribute financially to the maintenance of the Diego G
Answer: The deal will be between the UK and Mauritius. The base is an essential part of the UK-US defence relationship, and the US contributes a great deal to the operating cost of the base. Once the treaty is signed it will be put before both Houses for scrutiny...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordReligious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42416More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure the delivery of freedom of religion or belief work in his Department's (a) diplomatic and (b) development efforts.
Answer: The UK is championing the right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) and promoting tolerance and mutual respect through our engagement in multilateral fora - including our position at the United Nations (UN) and Article 18 Alliance - through our import...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordInternational Cooperation: EducationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42415More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his international counterparts on promoting education that fosters respect between different faiths and genders.
Answer: The UK champions the right to freedom of religion or belief for all through our engagement in multilateral fora and our programme funding. We are committed to empowering women and girls around the world through our international work. The UK seeks to supp...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: WomenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42414More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to ensure UK aid supports women facing persecution due to both their faith and gender.
Answer: The UK remains strongly committed to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all abroad. It is our firm opinion that no one should live in fear because of what they do or do not believe in. We are championing the right to FoRB and promoting tolerance and...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSyria: KurdsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30057More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the safety of the Syrian Kurdish population in Northeast Syria.
Answer: We are concerned by increased tensions in northern Syria and the impact this may have on civilians and stability in the region. Our priority is de-escalation, and we are in regular contact with both Turkey and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to this en...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordSri Lanka: LandminesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 21566More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to support mine clearance programmes in Sri Lanka.
Answer: The UK has funded landmine clearance programmes that make land safe since 2002. This supports livelihoods and encourages a return to normalcy for citizens in conflict-affected areas of Sri Lanka. Since 2016, our delivery partners at the HALO Trust and Min...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBiodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction AgreementForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19633More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when the Government plans to ratify the Global Oceans Treaty.
Answer: The Government is completely committed to ratification of the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement,...
Answered 18 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMyanmar: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions his Department has had with representatives of the (a) national unity government and (b) ethnic revolutionary organisations in Myanmar on the delivery
Answer: We continue to discuss the humanitarian situation and the delivery of aid in Myanmar with a range of opposition stakeholders, including the National Unity Government (NUG) and a number of Ethnic Resistance Organisations (ERO). Since the coup, the UK has p...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordHuman RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16910More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to pages 21-23 of the Peace Brigades International UK report entitled, The Case For Change: Why human rights defenders need a UK law on mandatory due diligence
Answer: The UK recognises the essential role that human rights defenders and civil society organisations play in promoting and protecting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. The UK supports voluntary due diligence approaches taken by UK businesses to re...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordColombia: CeasefiresForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15411More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of reports of an extension of a ceasefire between the Colombian government and the Estado Mayor Cen
Answer: The UK supports Colombian efforts to achieve a sustainable and long-lasting peace, including through implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement and support from the UN Verification Mission. We welcome the renewal of the UN's mandate, which included willin...
Answered 28 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNepal: Administration of JusticeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13173More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the implications for his policies of the new transitional justice legislation in Nepal.
Answer: A legitimate and effective transitional justice process in Nepal remains necessary even 18 years after the 2006 Comprehensive Peace Agreement. It will help ensure reconciliation and underpin lasting peace. The UK welcomes Nepal's recent step forward with ...
Answered 15 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Military AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of transferring] frozen Russian assets held in the UK to Ukraine to support the war effort.
Answer: Russia's obligations under international law are clear: it must pay for the damage it has caused to Ukraine. That is why on 22 October the Chancellor announced that we will provide £2.26 billion in additional support to Ukraine, as part of the G7 Extraord...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordNadia Ayoub McCullochForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department are taking to help reunite Nadia Ayoub McCulloch with her family.
Answer: The FCDO are aware of Nadia Ayoub McCulloch's situation and have been in contact with her directly. The FCDO's Consular team have been providing, and continue to provide, support to Nadia at what we recognise will be a distressing time for her, her family...
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordHuman Rights: Older PeopleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 5882More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a new UN convention on the rights of older persons.
Answer: The UK is fully committed to promoting and protecting the rights of all people, including older people. Building stronger legal frameworks at the domestic and international level is key. We were an active participant in the work of the UN's Open-Ended Wor...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSudan: Arms TradeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 5880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he is taking steps at the United Nations Security Council to (a) widen the existing arms embargo on Darfur to cover all of Sudan, (b) enforce the existing arms embarg
Answer: There is a UN Arms Embargo and Sanctions Regime on Darfur, which the UN Security Council (UNSC) renewed in September 2024, which complements a longstanding bilateral UK arms embargo in place for the whole of Sudan. These regimes have been used to constrai...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSudan: SanctionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 5879More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of imposing targeted sanctions on (a) people responsible for serious crimes in Sudan in line with those sanctioned by th
Answer: The use of sanctions is one of the tools the UK employs to respond to ongoing conflict in Sudan. Since the outbreak of the conflict in April 2023, the UK has sanctioned five entities linked with the RSF and four entities linked with the SAF. Six of those ...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordIsrael: PalestiniansForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 3947More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take steps to help ensure that civil society organisations working on peacebuilding in Israel and Palestine are integrated into a future diplomatic resolution to t
Answer: The death and destruction in Gaza is intolerable. The UK is pushing for an immediate ceasefire. The fighting must stop, the hostages must be released and much, much more aid must enter Gaza. A deal is on the table, and we are urging both sides to show fle...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordIndia: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1193More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what consular support is in place to assist Indians with British citizenship when they are visiting India.
Answer: We would not normally provide consular support to a dual British national living or travelling in the country of their other nationality. In countries which recognise and permit dual-nationality, we would consider an exception if someone is vulnerable and...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
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