Sarah Champion MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Sri Lanka: HomicideForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62950More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has made support an independent UN investigation into the Chemmani site in Sri Lanka, which includes (a) exhumations, (b) forensic analysis, and (c) v
Answer: The UK Government is deeply concerned by the recent discovery of the mass grave in Chemmani. We remain committed to supporting accountability for human rights violations and we regularly meet the Government of Sri Lanka to discuss reconciliation and accou...
Answered 2 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordInternational Humanitarian LawForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 904788More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to uphold International Humanitarian Law.
Answer: The UK is a champion of International Humanitarian Law and committed to promoting compliance. Where the UK is involved in military action, this is conducted in full accordance with UK and international law. If we see signs that violations of International...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58012More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which staffing grades in his Department have been most impacted by reductions in Official Development Assistance spending; and what steps he is taking to ensure that levels o
Answer: The Foreign Secretary has been clear that the reduction in the Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget does not automatically lead to staffing reductions. Our development capability and expertise will continue to have an important role to play in our...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58011More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reductions in Official Development Assistance spending on (a) internal structuring and (b) staffing levels in his Depar
Answer: The Foreign Secretary has been clear about the reform needed in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to ensure it is fit for the future and is delivering for the British people. The FCDO will consider the size and shape of its workforce...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFamily Planning: Foreign AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44451More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his US counterpart on the Guttmacher Institute's publication entitled Family planning impact of the Trump foreign assistance freeze, publi
Answer: The Foreign Secretary has not had direct discussions with his US counterpart specifically regarding the Guttmacher Institute's publication on the impact of cuts to US foreign assistance funding on Family Planning initiatives. However, the UK is actively a...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: PregnancyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of the planned reduction of Official Development Assistance on the number of women at risk of preventable death in p
Answer: Official Development Assistance (ODA) allocations and the impact on programmes are being worked through, following the decision to reduce UK ODA from 0.5 per cent or gross national income to 0.3 per cent in 2027. We will be taking a rigorous approach to e...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: DisabilityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43060More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed reduction in Official Development Assistance from 2027 on people with disabilities; and what steps he is t
Answer: Official Development Assistance (ODA) allocations and the impact on programmes are being worked through following the decision to reduce UK ODA from 0.5 per cent of gross national income to 0.3 per cent in 2027. Equality Impact Assessments - which conside...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: ReconstructionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 43059More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 February 2025 to Question 29899 on Gaza: Energy and Water Supply, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of prioritising Gazan con
Answer: Civil society will be best placed to rebuild their communities, and we must ensure they have the right support. We will be guided by our trusted partners in supporting private sector investment in Gaza's recovery and reconstruction, including considering ...
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordKazakhstan and Tajikistan: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42559More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent representations he has made to his (a) Kazakhstani and (b) Tajikistani counterpart on obligations under international law prohibiting the (i) expulsion and (ii) r
Answer: The British Embassies in Astana and Dushanbe monitor the situation in country for refugees, including from Afghanistan, and lobby relevant authorities on their obligations under international law when necessary. I raised human rights with my Kazakh and Ta...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBlue Belt Programme: FinanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39842More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 20 March 2025 to Question 37160 on Blue Belt Programme: Finance, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reducing funding for the Blu
Answer: The Blue Belt Programme has been instrumental in supporting the UK's global ocean commitments, including the Global Biodiversity Framework, where the Convention on Biological Diversity has been extended to the UK Overseas Territories. Future funding consi...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAfrica: Disease ControlForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39841More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much funding he plans to allocate to the Tackling Deadly Diseases in Africa 2 programme in the (a) 2025-26, (b) 2026-27 and (c) 2027-28 financial year.
Answer: The Tackling Deadly Diseases in Africa 2 programme is a five year programme which is saving lives and reducing the impact of disease outbreaks on populations in Africa. Now in its second year of implementation, the programme is strengthening regional heal...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDisease Control: International CooperationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans his Department has to take a leadership role in negotiations for the Pandemic prevention, preparedness and response accord ahead of the next World Health Assembly
Answer: The Government is committed to working with our international partners to land an agreement that enables the world to better prevent, prepare for and respond to pandemics, and delivers for UK health security, growth and jobs. The Accord is being drafted a...
Answered 26 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPeru: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38588More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Peru's new law expanding the powers of the Peruvian Agency for International Cooperation on (a) civil society and (b) i
Answer: We are aware that Peru's Congress has approved a reform expanding the powers of the Peruvian Agency for International Cooperation (APCI) and strengthening state oversight of non-governmental organisations.Given our strong partnership with Peru, we have be...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPeru: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38587More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Peruvian counterpart on that country's new law expanding the powers of the Peruvian Agency for International Cooperation.
Answer: We are aware that Peru's Congress has approved a controversial reform expanding the powers of the Peruvian Agency for International Cooperation (APCI) and strengthening state oversight of non-governmental organisations.We have been monitoring the debate c...
Answered 24 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordUN Commission on the Status of WomenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38586More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the UN Commission on the Status of Women's decision to (a) change its climate change commitments from the declaration
Answer: Member states successfully adopted a consensus Political Declaration at the 69th UN Commission on the Status of Women. In our assessment, new language on the right of all women and girls to enjoy the highest standard of physical and mental health, includi...
Answered 27 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBlue Belt Programme: FinanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37160More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the potential merits of continuing funding for the Blue Belt inte
Answer: UK Government Ministers meet regularly through the Overseas Territories Ministerial Group to discuss key priorities, the last was held on 5 March. Territory Governments, Ministers from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Department fo...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: HamasForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 26 February 2025 to Question 30101 on Israel: Hamas, which partners are reporting and monitoring aid losses; and whether their assessments will be p
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) maintains regular communication with the UN, like-minded donors, and our other partners to understand the risk of aid losses and share approaches to mitigation. We consistently communicate our expect...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: HamasForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30101More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 6 February 2025 to Question 27261 on Israel: Hamas, if he will make an assessment of the value of Overseas Development Aid spent in the last five ye
Answer: The UK works closely with trusted partners to ensure timely reporting and monitoring of aid losses. Following the ceasefire, partners are continuing to assess the situation on the ground after 15 months of conflict. Our understanding of the impact on UK a...
Answered 26 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Energy and Water SupplyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29899More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to Answer of 6 February 2025 to Question 27260 on Gaza: Energy and Water Supply, if he will request that the funding supplied to the World Bank for the construction
Answer: According to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations, eligible firms and individuals from all countries are allowed to offer goods, works, non-consulting services, and consulting services for Bank-financed projects globally. This means that suppliers or ...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationals Abroad: UNRWAForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27520More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many British UNRWA workers were expelled as a result of the Israeli legislation enforced on 30 January 2025.
Answer: The United Nations Relief and Work Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has not released data on the nationality of international staff members who left the Occupied Palestinian Territories as a result of Israeli legislation which came i...
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: HamasForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much and what proportion of UK aid expenditure has been destroyed during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Answer: The UK has announced £129 million for the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) so far this financial year, providing vital services to civilians in Gaza and the West Bank, and to Palestinian refugees across the region. The majority of our aid budget fo...
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Energy and Water SupplyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 27260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with the World Bank on steps to ensure construction businesses in Gaza benefit from recently announced funding towards the restoration of criti
Answer: The UK has committed an additional £2 million of funding through the World Bank to support the construction and restoration of critical energy and water infrastructure in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including Gaza. This will compliment our diplo...
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDesertsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of progress made towards tackling desertification at the sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Unite
Answer: COP16 was the biggest and most inclusive Desertification COP to date. It marked a significant milestone, raising global ambition and mobilising finance to strengthen drought resilience, restore degraded land and combat desertification: issues critically i...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordChina: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16150More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with which Cabinet colleagues he has had discussions as part of the China audit.
Answer: The UK Government is carrying out an audit to examine the UK's interests with respect to China to improve our ability to understand and respond to the challenges and opportunities China poses. The audit is being conducted as a cross-government exercise, l...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSudan: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15777More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much and what proportion of the aid provided by his Department in response to the conflict in Sudan will be allocated to the UN in the 2024-25 financial year.
Answer: The UK is continuing to respond to the catastrophic situation in Sudan and assist those most in need, largely through funding key UN partners. The UK recently announced a further £113 million of aid to support over a million people affected by the violenc...
Answered 6 Dec 2024
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