Lloyd Hatton MP: written questions

Written questions

• Gubad IbadoghluForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8362More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if the Government will raise the case of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu with Azerbaijani officials during pre-COP 29 discussions to help secure his release from detention.

  Answer: Since Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu's arrest in July 2023, the UK has consistently advocated for appropriate medical access and the right to a fair legal process, including ahead of COP29. The UK has also called on the Azerbaijani Government to protect the human rig...

  Answered 18 Oct 2024

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• Bangladesh: CorruptionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7140More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help (a) recover and (b) repatriate funds linked to corruption investigations involving former members of the government of Bangladesh.

  Answer: The UK is committed to assisting investigative, prosecuting and judicial authorities in combating international crime. The UK has robust illicit finance legislation and instruments which can be used to support asset recovery requests. Requests require sig...

  Answered 14 Oct 2024

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• Financial ServicesTreasuryTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7139More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 10 September 2024 to Question 4157 on Financial Services, if she will set a target date for making a decision on the creation of a Financial Inclusion Strategy.

  Answer: Ensuring all individuals have access to the appropriate financial services and products they need is a key priority for Government and is vital to supporting people’s financial resilience and wellbeing. It is also an essential part of achieving inclusive ...

  Answered 11 Oct 2024

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• Political Parties: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 3903More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment with the Electoral Commission of the adequacy of regulations on the funding of political parties.

  Answer: Effective regulation and enforcement of political finance are crucial for maintaining public trust in our electoral systems. The Government has frequent discussions with the Electoral Commission on this. As set out in our manifesto, we are committed to st...

  Answered 10 Sept 2024

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• Economic Crime: International CooperationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 3902More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to his interview with the i newspaper, published on 3 June 2024, what recent progress he has made on establishing a summit of allies and international financia

  Answer: This government will drive a powerful agenda to tackle corruption and kleptocracy both at home and internationally. Working in partnership with international financial centres to tackle illicit finance is a priority. The FCDO is working across HMG to expl...

  Answered 10 Sept 2024

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• Economic Crime: British Overseas Territories and Crown DependenciesHome OfficeTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1170More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many times have exchange of notes arrangements been used in investigations relating to economic crime to share beneficial ownership information between the UK, Crown Dependencies and Overseas Terr

  Answer: In 2016 the UK, the three Crown Dependencies and six participating British Overseas Territories committed to share company beneficial ownership information on a bilateral basis between their participating law enforcement agencies.A statutory review was un...

  Answered 6 Aug 2024

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