Manuela Perteghella MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Donald TrumpForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will review the offer of a state visit to President Trump.
Answer: No.
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: CooperativesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential role of (a) co-operatives and (b) co-operation in his Department's approach to international development.
Answer: The Government recognises the important contribution cooperatives have made in serving local communities around the world. Cooperatives are a tried-and-tested model in international development, that can enable citizens and producers to access services or...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergency Travel Documents: Fees and ChargesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40331More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has plans to introduce (a) exemptions and (b) reduced fees for emergency travel documents for individuals in financial hardship.
Answer: We have consistently advised British people travelling overseas to make sure they have appropriate travel insurance, which will often cover the cost of services like an Emergency Travel Document (ETD). In exceptional circumstances, the Foreign, Commonweal...
Answered 27 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergency Travel Documents: Fees and ChargesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40330More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will publish a breakdown of the costs that contribute to the £570 fee for an emergency travel document.
Answer: The fee for an Emergency Travel Document is £100. The costs break down as follows: 69% on staffing for our Emergency Travel Document Centres, 27% on the online application system and other digital services, and 4% on consumable items.
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergency Travel Documents: Fees and ChargesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of the £570 fee for an emergency travel document.
Answer: The current cost for an Emergency Travel Document is £100 as published on gov.uk and in all consular public waiting rooms.
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergency Travel Documents: Fees and ChargesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39700More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department plans to introduce (a) exemptions and (b) reduced fees for emergency travel documents for people in financial hardship.
Answer: We do not plan to introduce exemptions or reduce the fees for Emergency Travel Documents. In exceptional circumstances, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office may be able to provide an emergency loan to help British nationals return to the UK,...
Answered 27 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergency Travel DocumentsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39699More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what costs contribute to the fee for an emergency travel document.
Answer: The following costs contribute to the fee for an Emergency Travel Document: staff costs, consumables, couriering and digital services.
Answered 27 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergency Travel DocumentsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39698More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the administrative cost to her Department is of preparing an emergency travel document.
Answer: The full recovery cost to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office for an Emergency Travel Document is £135.
Answered 27 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDemocratic Republic of Congo: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23970More
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 violence by armed groups and militias such as M23 armed group in the Eastern Democratic Republic
Answer: The UK condemns the use of violence by armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), including M23, and is committed to encouraging continued engagement and delivery on commitments by all parties under the Luanda peace process. In August and Sep...
Answered 23 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordIran: WomenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15054More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help tackle (a) violation of personal freedoms of female students and (b) other forms of mistreatment of women and girls in Iran.
Answer: Iran's human rights record is unacceptable. We condemn the continued repression of women and girls by the Iranian authorities. We maintain 94 human rights sanctions on senior Iranian decision makers, including those responsible for Iran's oppressive hijab...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordTibet: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6892More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how he plans to respond to Chinese government interference in Tibetan religious practices; and what diplomatic steps he plans to take to tackle human rights issues in Tibet.
Answer: This Government stands firm on human rights, including China's repression of the people of Tibet. We will champion freedom of religion or belief for all abroad, and work to uphold the right to freedom of religion or belief through the UN, G7 and other mul...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordFrance: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3394More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of negotiating a reciprocal agreement with his French counterpart to allow British citizens with properties in France to
Answer: Both the UK and the EU allow for visa-free short-term travel in line with their arrangements for third country nationals. The UK allows EU citizens short-term visa-free travel for up to six months. Meanwhile, the Schengen Borders Code allows for third cou...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
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