Gregory Stafford MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
British International InvestmentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7922More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of British International Investment’s use of public funds to support private equity activity on levels of wider retail pa
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) holds British International Investment (BII) to account for delivery of its five-year strategy through well-established governance arrangements. As part of these arrangements, the FCDO receives com...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish International Investment: TaxationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7227More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she has taken to ensure British International Investment’s use of taxpayer funds (a) provides value for money and (b) encourages wider retail share ownership.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) holds British International Investment (BII) to account for delivery of its five-year strategy through well-established governance arrangements. As part of these arrangements, the FCDO receives com...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDemocratic Republic of the Congo: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5603More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and international partners on the protection and rebuilding of Christian religious
Answer: We are aware of this case. However, given these are private legal proceedings and they remain ongoing, it would not be appropriate to comment. The UK is committed to championing freedom of religion or belief for all. No one should live in fear, or suffer ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPakistan: AhmadiyyaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5049More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the level of treatment of Ahmadi Muslim prisoners in Pakistan; and what steps she is taking to (a) advocate for their release and (b) to suppo
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 18 May in response to Question 1641.
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUganda: EbolaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of issuing travel guidance covering Ebola to people travelling to Uganda.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to my statement to the House on 21 May (HCWS60).
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUganda: EbolaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made on the potential merits of issuing travel guidance for people travelling to Uganda covering Ebola.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to my statement to the House on 21 May (HCWS60).
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPakistan: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1641More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the UK Government is taking to advocate for the release of Ahmadi prisoners of conscience in Pakistan and to support freedom of religion or belief.
Answer: The UK is concerned by the treatment of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan, including those detained for the peaceful exercise of their beliefs. We condemn the persecution of the Ahmadi community and continue to monitor the situation closely, including reports of...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPakistan: AhmadiyyaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the treatment of Ahmadi Muslim prisoners of conscience in Pakistan.
Answer: The UK is concerned by the treatment of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan, including those detained for the peaceful exercise of their beliefs. We condemn the persecution of the Ahmadi community and continue to monitor the situation closely, including reports of...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDemocratic Republic of the Congo: Solar PowerForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what value for money assessment her Department has made of the expenditure of £14 million on the solar panel project in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Answer: In the press release issued to mark the launch of British International Investment (BII) by the former Foreign Secretary Liz Truss in November 2021, the previous government specifically stated: "[This] builds on the Prime Minister's commitments at CO...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDemocratic Republic of the Congo: Solar PowerForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what criteria was used to allocate £14 million to the solar panel project in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Answer: In the press release issued to mark the launch of British International Investment (BII) by the former Foreign Secretary Liz Truss in November 2021, the previous government specifically stated: "[This] builds on the Prime Minister's commitments at CO...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Written QuestionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120250More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when will she provide a response to questions 118113, 118114 and 118115 tabled on 4th March 2026.
Answer: I apologise for the delay in responding to the Hon Member's questions. The answers were published on 16 March.
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMiddle East: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118115More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support British nationals stranded due to the Middle East conflict with medical needs.
Answer: The safety of British nationals remains the Government's top priority. I refer the Hon Member to the statement I gave to the House on 5 March, and the answers provided to questions raised in response. Assisted departures have now taken place from both Oma...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMiddle East: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118114More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to keep the gov.uk website regularly updated during the Middle East conflict.
Answer: The safety of British nationals remains the Government's top priority. I refer the Hon Member to the statement I gave to the House on 5 March, and the answers provided to questions raised in response. Assisted departures have now taken place from both Oma...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMiddle East: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118113More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support and repatriate British nationals stranded away from home due to the Middle East conflict.
Answer: The safety of British nationals remains the Government's top priority. I refer the Hon Member to the statement I gave to the House on 5 March, and the answers provided to questions raised in response. Assisted departures have now taken place from both Oma...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordIndia: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Indian counterpart on reported incidents of violence against Christian communities.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 25 November 2025 in response to Question 90911.
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIndia: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103140More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations the Government has made to the Government of India on the protection of freedom of religion or belief for religious minority communities, including their
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 25 November 2025 in response to Question 90911.
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordGeorgia: Chemical WeaponsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Ministers are considering sanctions against high ranking Georgian officials under the Chemical Weapons (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the response given on 8 December 2025 to question 96635. We do not comment on potential future sanctions designations as to do so could reduce their impact.
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMozambique: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94120More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Mozambique counterpart on reports of targeted attacks on Christians in Nampula; and what diplomatic steps she is taking with inte
Answer: The UK is aware of a series of attacks by Islamic State Mozambique in Nampula. Our High Commission in Mozambique, in coordination with international partners, regularly engages with authorities and religious leaders as well as peacebuilding and humanitari...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government has taken to ensure transparency and propriety in negotiating any financial settlement for Lord Mandelson following the withdrawal of his ambassador
Answer: The Department does not publish details of individuals' cases. Lord Mandelson's withdrawal was subject to normal HR processes.
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if the Government will publish the terms or value of any financial settlement agreed in relation to Lord Mandelson’s cancelled appointment.
Answer: The Department does not publish details of individuals' cases. Lord Mandelson's withdrawal was subject to normal HR processes.
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92371More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Lord Mandelson will receive a financial settlement following the cancellation of his proposed five-year term as Ambassador to the United States.
Answer: The Department does not publish details of individuals' cases. Lord Mandelson's withdrawal was subject to normal HR processes.
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTurkey: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Turkish counterpart on the expulsion of Christian foreign workers under national security legislation.
Answer: Freedom of religion or belief is a priority for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and a fundamental right that we regularly discuss with our Turkish counterparts. We will continue to urge respect for religious freedoms, which are essential ...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordXinjiang: UyghursForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her international counterparts on the targeting of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given to question 70115.
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSomalia: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86967More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent diplomatic steps she has taken with international counterparts to ensure the protection of Christian communities in Somalia.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given on 6 August to Question 68009.
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordVietnam: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83589More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions her Department has had with their Vietnamese counterparts on the use of counter-terrorism laws to target (a) Montagnard Indigenous Peoples and (b) Chr
Answer: The UK Government continues to raise concerns with the Vietnamese authorities about the use of national security legislation to target Montagnard Indigenous Peoples and Christian religious minorities. These issues were most recently raised by the former P...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
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