Wendy Morton MP: written questions
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Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or BeliefForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25240More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions the Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief has had with international partners.
Answer: David Smith MP was announced as UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) in December 2024. Since taking up the role in January, he has engaged a range of UK and international partners, individually and collectively through the Article 18 ...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBangladesh: Humanitarian SituationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25239More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the humanitarian situation in Bangladesh since 2 December 2024.
Answer: The UK has been actively engaged in addressing the humanitarian situation in Bangladesh. The UK has provided £405 million to support the Rohingya and host communities since 2017, including food provision, clean water, healthcare and protection services. I...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBangladesh: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his Bangladeshi counterpart on the recent reports of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.
Answer: The UK has a long-standing commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights, including Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). Following the student-led protests in July and August 2024, we have been closely monitoring the situation for minorities...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to Q123 of the evidence given by the Minister of State for Development and Africa to the International Development Committee on 7 January 2025 HC 531Y what the
Answer: The Chief Secretary to the Treasury and I will co-chair the re-established Ministerial Official Development Assistance (ODA) Board. The ODA Board scrutinises ODA spend, driving value for money for the UK taxpayer and a stronger strategic focus to ODA spen...
Answered 24 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidTreasuryTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25236More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 26 July 2024 to Question 824 on Development Aid, when she plans to set out her approach on restoring official development assistance spending to 0.7 per cent of gross national income.
Answer: As set out at Autumn Budget 2024, the government remains committed to restoring ODA spending to the level of 0.7% of GNI as soon as the fiscal circumstances allow. The OBR’s latest forecast shows that the ODA fiscal tests, which determine when a return to...
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: ReviewsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions the Minister for International Development has had with Baroness Shafik on evidence submitted to her review of international development.
Answer: I have been in communication with Baroness Shafik throughout the review, including discussing review findings.
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: ReviewsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24876More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans he has to publish the independent development review.
Answer: The report is in the form of unpublished independent advice to the Foreign Secretary. A decision on how best to communicate the independent reviews' findings will be taken in due course by the Foreign Secretary.
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: ReviewsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24875More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans he has to update the International Development Select Committee on the independent development review.
Answer: Plans to discuss the findings of the development review with the International Development Select Committee are currently being agreed.
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: ReviewsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24874More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions the Minister for Development has had with Baroness Shafik during the independent development review.
Answer: I have been in communication with Baroness Shafik throughout the review, including discussing review findings.
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordNutrition for Growth SummitForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24873More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether (a) he and (b) a Minister in his Department plans to attend the Nutrition For Growth Summit in Paris in 2025.
Answer: As Minister for Development I am planning to attend the summit and FCDO officials continue to work with French counterparts to build momentum in the lead up. Formal invitations have yet to be issued.
Answered 23 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordNutrition for Growth SummitForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24872More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what preparations his Department is making for the Nutrition For Growth Summit in Paris in 2025.
Answer: The FCDO is looking forward to the 2025 Nutrition for Growth summit. FCDO officials have been working closely with French counterparts to build momentum in the lead up to the summit. The UK continues to champion the integration of improved nutrition outco...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBilateral AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24871More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, in which regional bilateral programmes he plans to make efficiency savings.
Answer: The FCDO is finalising Official Development Assistance (ODA) allocations for 2024/25, and these will be published in the coming weeks. It is right that as a new Government we carefully consider the indicative budgets set by the previous Government.Ministe...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBilateral AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24870More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans he has to publish regional bilateral programmes for 2024-25.
Answer: The FCDO is finalising Official Development Assistance (ODA) allocations for 2024/25, and these will be published in the coming weeks. It is right that as a new Government we carefully consider the indicative budgets set by the previous Government.Ministe...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: RefugeesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24869More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to reduce the amount of Overseas Development Assistance spent on in-donor refugee costs.
Answer: We will use our development spending to achieve better outcomes as part of a coherent international approach, with a strong focus on poverty reduction and accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.The Home Secretary is committed to ensuri...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: RefugeesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24868More
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 proportion of overseas development assistance that is spent on in-donor refugee costs.
Answer: We will use our development spending to achieve better outcomes as part of a coherent international approach, with a strong focus on poverty reduction and accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.The Home Secretary is committed to ensuri...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBashar al-AssadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24867More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with his international counterparts on the extradition of Bashar al-Assad to Syria.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary has not had discussions on the extradition of Bashar al Assad to Syria.Accountability is key to any sustainable transition and we continue to advocate for this to be part of the transitional process. The Foreign Secretary raised the ...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24866More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans he has to discuss the proposed treaty with Mauritius in respect of the British Indian Ocean Territory with (a) the new US administration and (b) the Secretary of S
Answer: We have been clear that this deal protects UK and US national security interests by ensuring the long-term effective operations of the base. However, given the importance of the base to the US, it is right that the new US Administration has the chance to ...
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24865More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of reports from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs of fuel tankers being hijacked at
Answer: The deteriorating security situation in Gaza after 15 months of conflict has been very concerning. Humanitarian actors including UN agencies must be able to carry out their vital work safely and effectively. We welcome reports that aid is now entering Gaz...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordCalifornia: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24864More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate he has made of the number of British nationals resident in areas of California affected by wildfires.
Answer: Firstly, I extend my sincere condolences to all those affected by the wildfires. We encourage British nationals in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas to follow the guidance of the local authorities for the latest advice and continue to check FCDO trave...
Answered 31 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordTibet: Humanitarian SituationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24863More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the humanitarian situation in the autonomous region of Tibet following the earthquake on 7 January 2025.
Answer: Following the earthquake, I issued a statement offering our condolences to the people affected by the devastating loss of life in Shigatse, Tibet. Due to travel restrictions and lack of media freedom in Tibet it is difficult to get up to date, independent...
Answered 23 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordTibet: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24862More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate he has made of the number of British Nationals currently in the autonomous region of Tibet.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not hold estimated numbers of British nationals currently in the autonomous region of Tibet. The UK Government does not require British nationals to register with the nearest British Embassy or High ...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordTrinidad and Tobago: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24861More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate he has made of the number of British nationals in Trinidad and Tobago.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) does not hold this information. The UK Government does not require British nationals to register with the nearest British Embassy or High Commission when overseas. The FCDO stands ready to provide ...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordTrinidad and Tobago: Travel InformationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24860More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment his Department made of the safety of travel to Trinidad and Tobago before issuing recent travel advice.
Answer: A factual update to FCDO Travel Advice for Trinidad & Tobago was made on 31 December 2024 and 14 January 2025 as a result of assessments made in the wake of the declaration of and extension of a state of emergency in response to gang-related violence....
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordGreta Marie OttesonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Vietnamese counterpart on the case of Greta Marie Otteson.
Answer: FCDO Ministers are aware of Ms Otteson's case. FCDO officials are providing support to the family and are in contact with the Vietnamese authorities regarding the case. We are unable to provide comment on the detail of individual consular cases in line wi...
Answered 23 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationals Abroad: Red SeaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department took to assess the safety of travel to countries bordering the Red Sea before issuing travel advice on diving and snorkelling in the travel advice o
Answer: The safety of British nationals in each country and territory is the FCDO's overriding concern when determining travel advice. FCDO travel advice is based on objective assessments of the risks to British nationals. These assessments are made by drawing on...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
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