Priti Patel MP: written questions
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Chagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39404More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on what date was the most recent draft of the proposed treaty with Mauritius on the British Indian Ocean Territory agreed between both the UK and Mauritian Governments.
Answer: As we and Mauritius have repeatedly said, including in joint statements on 20 December 2024 and on 13 January, both sides remain committed to concluding a deal on the future of the Chagos Archipelago which protects the long-term effective operation of the...
Answered 26 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39403More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the agreement with Mauritius on the British Indian Ocean Territory will contain dispute and arbitration mechanisms.
Answer: Once an agreement is reached and the Treaty is signed, the Treaty will be put before both Houses for scrutiny under the CRaG process in the usual way.
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the proposed agreement with Mauritius on the British Indian Ocean Territory will contain (a) provisions and (b) timescales when costings can be reviewed; whether a me
Answer: Once an agreement is signed further details of the Treaty will be put before both Houses for scrutiny and treaty ratification in the usual way. This will include costs.
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39401More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 19 March 2025 to Question 36635 on British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty, whether he has received proposals from his Mauritian counterpart on
Answer: As per previous PQ answers, the agreement will be supported by an enhanced partnership between the UK and Mauritius on conservation. That enhanced partnership will prioritise high conservation standards, with the UK supporting Mauritius' ambitions to esta...
Answered 26 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordA12: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, If she will assess the (a) economic and (b) road safety impact of delaying the (i) implementation and (ii) construction of the A12 widening scheme.
Answer: It was announced in the Autumn Budget that Phase 2 of the Spending Review will conclude in late spring 2025. Until this time, it is not possible to assess the full impact of the extremely challenging financial inheritance this Government received on the A...
Answered 26 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordTransport: InfrastructureDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 6 March 2025 to Question 34245 on Transport: Infrastructure, if she will publish Capital Review Panel's (a) terms of reference, (b) the dates it has met and (c) its budget; whether mem
Answer: The Capital Review is an internal review, therefore the Panel’s terms of reference and proceedings are internal to the Department. Panel members are providing their time voluntarily and have not received any expenses or other financial recompense. The Pan...
Answered 24 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Security: ChinaHome OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential threat from China to UK national security; and when she plans to make a decision on the status of China in relation to the Foreign Influence Re
Answer: We continually assess potential threats to the UK and treat the protection of our national security with the upmost seriousness. Upholding national security and keeping the public safe is the first duty of Government.We are taking a consistent, long term ...
Answered 26 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHuman Rights: Hong KongDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he made representations to the Chinese Government on (a) the bounties placed by the Hong Kong and Chinese authorities on Hong Kongers living in the UK (b) concerns over human rights,
Answer: This Government continues to stand firm on the issue of human rights in China, including relating to Hong Kong and Jimmy Lai. The recent visit by the Secretary of State gave the opportunity to discuss issues that matter to the UK with senior levels of the...
Answered 24 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHamas: UNRWAForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38985More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer given on 11 February 2025 to Question 28011 on Hamas: UNRWA, what assessment he has made of UNRWA's implementation of the Colonna review; and what step
Answer: The United Nations Relief and Work Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) have committed to fully investigate any allegations against their employees and to continue implementation of the Colonna Report's recommendations. UNRWA must meet t...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordUNRWA: FinanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38984More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what criteria he will use to assess whether to provide UNRWA with funding in 2025.
Answer: We cannot yet confirm funding allocations for financial year 2025-26, but continue to assess all overseas development assistance robustly against government priorities. The UK has provided £41 million this financial year for United Nations Relief and Work...
Answered 25 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSyria: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38983More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what Official Development Assistance funding he plans to provide to Syria in 2025.
Answer: As I announced at the Brussels Pledging Conference for Syria on 17 March, we have pledged up to £160 million of UK support to Syria's recovery and stability in 2025. This will provide life-saving assistance to millions of Syrians inside Syria and across t...
Answered 26 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordIran: Nuclear PowerForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38982More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the outcome of the Iranian nuclear talks undertaken by Iran, China and Russia in March 2025; a
Answer: Iran's nuclear programme has never been more advanced and threatens international peace and security. The UK continues to work with international partners in pursuit of a diplomatic solution. We welcome efforts to this end and we will track the outcomes o...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordChina: Foreign Influence Registration SchemeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38981More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 March 2025 to Question 36631 on Foreign Influence Registration Scheme, what the nature was of discussions with his counterparts in China on the f
Answer: The Foreign Secretary met his counterpart Wang Yi in China in October 2024. The conversations covered the full range of bilateral issues. We engage frankly on the difficult issues, as part of our consistent and regular engagement with China. National Secu...
Answered 24 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMauritius: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, for what reason his meeting with the Prime Minister of Mauritius on 23 July 2024 was not included in the transparency data entitled FCDO ministerial gifts, hospitality, trave
Answer: As per standard practice, the Government Transparency data for July-September 2024 records the Foreign Secretary's meetings with external organisations. Bilateral meetings between the Foreign Secretary and other Governments are not required to be disclose...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMauritius: Marine Protected AreasForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 March 2025 to Question 36634 on British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty, on which date the Mauritius Marine Protected Area will be implemente
Answer: The enhanced partnership will prioritise high conservation standards, with the UK supporting Mauritius' ambitions to establish a Marine Protected Area (MPA) that protects the globally significant ecosystems in the Chagos Archipelago. Further engagement on...
Answered 26 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDiego Garcia: Military BasesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38978More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 March 2025 to Question 36638 on Mauritius: Trade Agreements, if he will publish the map of the (a) proposed buffer zone and (b) islands (i) in sc
Answer: The deal is rooted in a rational and resolute determination to protect UK security. Once signed, it will protect the base on Diego Garcia and cement UK and U.S. presence in the Indo-Pacific for generations to come. Once an agreement is reached and the Tr...
Answered 26 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDiego Garcia: Military BasesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38977More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether changes were made to the (a) lease extension arrangements and (b) arrangements covering the exercise of sovereign rights on Diego Garcia in the treaty with Mauritius
Answer: Both sides remain committed to concluding a deal on the future of the Chagos Archipelago which protects the long-term effective operation of the joint UK-US base on Diego Garcia. We continue to engage with Mauritius and are not going to provide a running...
Answered 26 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMauritius: Trade AgreementsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36638More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the latest draft of the proposed UK-Mauritius Treaty contains provisions for the UK being authorised to exercise the sovereign rights and authorities of Mauritius on
Answer: We will retain full control over Diego Garcia with robust provisions to keep adversaries out. These include unrestricted access to and use of the base for the UK and US, including control over the electromagnetic spectrum; a buffer zone around Diego Garci...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: MauritiusForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when (a) he, (b) Ministers in his Department and (c) other Government Ministers plan to meet with their Mauritius counterparts in 2025.
Answer: As we and Mauritius have repeatedly said, including in joint statements on 20 December 2024 and on 13 January, both sides remain committed to concluding a deal on the future of the Chagos Archipelago. We look forward to future meetings with the Mauritian ...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDiego Garcia: Military BasesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36636More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 28 February 2025 to Question 32985 on Diego Garcia: Military Bases, whether the proposed treaty announced on 3 October 2024 would have permitted the
Answer: The treaty will allow the UK and US to continue to operate the base as we have done for the next 99 years, with a provision to extend and the right of first refusal.
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Indian Ocean Territory: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36635More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 5 March 2025 to Question 32981 on British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of (a) the
Answer: The UK will assist Mauritius in implementing a new Mauritian Marine Protected Area in the Archipelago, which will extend to technical, financial, capacity-building assistance, fostering long-term sustainable management. The parties will work with interna...
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Indian Ocean Territory: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36634More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 5 March 2025 to Question 32981 on British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty, whether provisions for the continuation of the current marine protect
Answer: The agreement will be supported by an enhanced partnership between the UK and Mauritius on conservation. This partnership will prioritise high conservation standards, with the UK supporting Mauritius' ambitions to establish a Marine Protected Area (MPA) t...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordChina: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36633More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when his Department's China Audit will be completed.
Answer: The China Audit will conclude in spring 2025.
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordChina: Foreign Influence Registration SchemeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will place China in the enhanced tier of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.
Answer: It would not be appropriate to comment at this point or speculate on which countries or entities may or may not be specified in the future.
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign Influence Registration SchemeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether (a) he, (b) his Ministers and (c) his officials have discussed the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme with their Chinese counterparts since July 2024.
Answer: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office officials speak regularly with the Chinese Government about a range of issues. National Security is the first duty of government, and we will always act to protect it. Decisions on which foreign powers will be ...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
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