To raise awareness of key issues in the Maldives including environmental, educational, political and social issues and problems facing the country.
1. British Nationality (Maldives) Order 2021
05/05/2021 - Secondary Legislation
Found: 523British NationalityThe British Nationality (Maldives) Order 2021Made28th April 2021Laid before Parliament5th
2. Trade and investment factsheets (partner names beginning with M to O)
12/02/2021 - Department for International Trade
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Found:
Maldives
This factsheet provides the latest statistics on trade and investment between the UK and
3. Maldives bereavement: death abroad
24/03/2020 - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Found:
Guidance
Maldives bereavement: death abroad
Information to help the family
4. Foreign Secretary announces new UK Embassy in Maldives
04/12/2018 - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Found: Foreign Secretary announces new UK Embassy in Maldives - GOV.UK
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5. Republic of Maldives (Asset-freezing) (Revocation) Regulations 2020
06/03/2020 - Secondary Legislation
Found: Instruments2020 No. 221Criminal LawThe Republic of Maldives (Asset-Freezing) (Revocation) Regulations 2020Made4th
1. Maldives: Political Situation
06/03/2018 - Commons Chamber
1: situation in the Maldives. On 1 February, the full bench of the Supreme Court in the Maldives ordered the - Speech Link
2: persecution that is clearly taking place in the Maldives. Some of my constituents went there on holiday - Speech Link
3: first democratically elected president of the Maldives, and he was elected after years of having been - Speech Link
2. Commonwealth: Decriminalising Homosexuality
23/07/2019 - Lords Chamber
1: the Government aware that the Government of the Maldives are keen to apply for fast-tracked readmittance - Speech Link
2: welcome the application from the Maldives, and I have met the Maldives Foreign Minister. Their application - Speech Link
3. Commonwealth Day 2021
16/03/2021 - Westminster Hall
1: concentrate briefly on two countries: Sri Lanka and the Maldives. I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the - Speech Link
4. International Climate Action
26/09/2019 - Lords Chamber
1: ambassador of the Maldives. The noble Lord will appreciate that the highest point on the Maldives is actually - Speech Link
5. Traffic Light System: Safe Return to International Travel
12/05/2021 - Written Statements
1: sequencing test on day 2 after arrival.The Maldives, Nepal and Turkey will be added to the red list - Speech Link
asked by: Christian Matheson
08/09/2020
... what plans he has to include the Maldives on that list; and what criteria his Department uses to decide which countries to include on that list. 2. Maldives: Fisheries
asked by: David Amess
09/02/2021
... what steps his Department is taking to promote the Maldives fishing industry ahead of COP26. 3. Maldives: Christianity
asked by: David Linden
31/01/2019
... what discussions he has had with the Government of Maldives on that country's inclusion in the Open Doors 2019 World Watch List of the top 50 countries where Christians face persecution. 4. Maldives: Democracy
asked by: Jim Shannon
03/07/2018
... what support his Department has provided to the Maldives Government to help improve that country's democratic processes. 5. Maldives: Overseas Aid
asked by: Stephen Doughty
10/02/2021
... what (a) financial and (b) technical support the Government has provided to the government of the Maldives in each of the last five years.
8 Current APPG Officers
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Allergy , Bermuda , British Overseas Territories , Caribbean , Endometriosis , Epilepsy , Fairs and Showgrounds , Fire Safety and Rescue , Food and Health , Hairdressing, Barbering and Cosmetology , Human-Relevant Science , Learning Disability , Liechtenstein , Maternity , Minimally Invasive Cancer Therapies , Olympic and Paralympic Games , Parkinson's , Performing Arts Education and Training , Pharmacy , Philately , Philippines , Photography , Publishing , Qatar , Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 , Recovery from Addictions , San Marino , Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia , Zoos and Aquariums
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Business Owners , Britain-Pakistan Trade and Tourism , British Muslims , Childcare and Early Education , Council of Sri Lankan Muslim Organisations UK , Dalits , Dentistry and Oral Health , Dyslexia and Other Specific Learning Difficulties , First Do No Harm , Hajj and Umrah , Hormone Pregnancy Tests , Inclusive Entrepreneurship , Kashmir , Kuwait , Pakistan , Philanthropy and Social Investment , Regeneration and Development , Sixth Form Education , Taxis , Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus , United Nations Women , Universal Credit , Uyghurs , Weddings , Women and Enterprise
Arctic and Nordic Councils , Belarus , Classical Music , Frozen British Pensions , Global Education , North Korea , Performing Arts Education and Training , Slovenia , Wales in the World , Waterways
Albania , Armenia , Betting and Gaming , Caribbean , Death Penalty , Estonia , Film and Production Industry , Georgia , Germany , Hong Kong , Jordan , Kosovo , Media , Opera , Romania , Tennis , Tidy Britain , Turkey , Ukraine , United Arab Emirates , Uyghurs , Vietnam
Albania , Algeria , Angola , Argentina , Australia and New Zealand , Azerbaijan , Bahrain , Belize , Bermuda , Blockchain , British Overseas Territories , Canada , Chile , China , Colombia , Cyber Security , Estonia , Ethiopia and Djibouti , Fair Business Banking , Financial Markets and Services , France , Germany , Hungary , India , Japan , Kazakhstan , Kosovo , Kyrgyzstan , Latin America , Lebanon , Liechtenstein , Mexico , Montenegro , Nepal , Netherlands , Nigeria , North Korea , North Macedonia , Pakistan , Philippines , Poland , Portugal , Republic of Iraq , River Thames , Road Freight and Logistics , Rohingya , Romania , Russia , Rwanda , Singapore , Social Media , Sudan and South Sudan , Switzerland , Trade and Export Promotion , Turkey , Union , United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development , Uzbekistan , Venezuela , Vietnam , Zimbabwe
Algeria , Argentina , Australia and New Zealand , BBC , Canada , Caribbean , Cayman Islands , Central America , Channel Islands , Chile , Colombia , Cuba , Dementia , Events , Gambling Related Harm , Gibraltar , HIV and AIDS , Holy See , Hospitality and Tourism , International Trade and Investment , ITV , Kuwait , Lancashire , Latin America , Liechtenstein , Nuclear Energy , Oman , Peru , Philippines , Qatar , Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 , San Marino , Saudi Arabia , Singapore , Sovereign Defence Manufacturing Capability , Switzerland , Uzbekistan , Venezuela
Taiwan
Antibiotics , Belgium , Bermuda , Bladder and Bowel Continence Care , Cayman Islands , Deafness , Dying Well , Fair Fuel for UK Motorists and UK Hauliers , Fairs and Showgrounds , Funerals and Bereavement , Furniture Industry , Future of Aviation , Haiti , Lancashire , Luxembourg , Media , Philippines , Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse , Single Parent Families , United Nations Women , West Coast Main Line , Whistleblowing
Contact Details
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Sir David Amess MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Tel: 020 7219 3452.
Email: amessd@parliament.uk
Benefits in Kind
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives
Flights and accommodation for visit to Maldives From : 23/07/2016 To : 29/07/2016
£13,501
13 Feb 2016
High Commission of the Maldives
Flights, other transport and accommodation for visit to Maldives From : 13/02/2016 To : 21/02/2016
£21,001
No direct financial benefits are on record for the Maldives APPG
Former APPG Officers
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Lord Moynihan
Vice Chair
Conservative - Excepted Hereditary
Joined: 7th August 2020Departed: 10th March 2021
Belarus , Bermuda , Betting and Gaming , Children, Teenagers, and Young Adults with Cancer , Commonwealth Games , Energy Security , Esports , Golf , Hydrogen , Japan , Olympic and Paralympic Games , Philippines , Pigeon Racing , Qatar , Sport , Sport, Modern Slavery and Human Rights , Ticket Abuse , Uzbekistan
Roger Godsiff
Vice Chair
Labour - Former Member for Birmingham, Hall Green
Joined: 21st November 2018Departed: 5th November 2019
Afzal Khan
Vice Chair
Labour - Manchester, Gorton
Joined: 11th September 2019Departed: 5th November 2019
Action on Conflict and Global Britain , Adult Social Care , Bangladesh , Britain-Pakistan Trade and Tourism , British Muslims , Council of Sri Lankan Muslim Organisations UK , Food Banks , Fuel Poverty and Energy Efficiency , Hajj and Umrah , Hate Crime , Kashmir , Lebanon , Muslim Women , Oman , Pakistan , Palestine , Poverty , Race and Community , Race Equality in Education , Saudi Arabia , Unconscious Bias , United Nations Women , Uyghurs
Ian Paisley
Vice-Chair
Democratic Unionist Party - North Antrim
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 31st July 2019
Albania , Belgium , British Overseas Territories , Bus and Coach Industry , Canada , Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK (CANZUK) , Caribbean , Central America , Chagos (British Indian Ocean Territory) , Flags and Heraldry , General Aviation , Golf , Hong Kong , Hydrogen , Isle of Man (Manx) , Japan , Jazz Appreciation , Kosovo , Luxembourg , Mentoring , Montenegro , Motorcycling , Motorsport , Norfolk Island , North Macedonia , Pacific Islands , Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 , San Marino , Space , Switzerland , Taiwan , Union
Matthew Offord
Vice-Chair
Conservative - Hendon
Joined: 28th September 2017Departed: 31st July 2019
Albania , Antisemitism , British Jews , Cayman Islands , Channel Islands , Environment , Explosive Threats , Israel , Kosovo , Kuwait , Ocean Conservation , Pakistan , Republic of Iraq , Small Island Developing States , Somaliland , Sri Lanka
Chris Law
Officer
Scottish National Party - Dundee West
Joined: 21st November 2018Departed: 31st July 2019
Action on Conflict and Global Britain , Arctic and Nordic Councils , Canada , Democracy and Human Rights in the Gulf , Explosive Threats , Fair Business Banking , Listed Properties , Malawi , Motorcycling , Multiple Sclerosis , Scotch Whisky , Tibet , Uyghurs
Lord Alton of Liverpool
Vice Chair
Crossbench - Life peer
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 2nd May 2017
Burma , Conception to Age Two - First 1001 Days , Dying Well , Eritrea , Haiti , Hong Kong , Hormone Pregnancy Tests , International Freedom of Religion or Belief , Liverpool City Region , North Korea , Pakistan , Pakistani Minorities , Rohingya , Sudan and South Sudan , Tibet , Uyghurs , War Crimes
Andrew Percy
Officer
Conservative - Brigg and Goole
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 31st August 2016
American Football , Antisemitism , Canada , Cayman Islands , Commercial Radio , Debt and Personal Finance , Small Island Developing States , Transatlantic Trade
Guto Bebb
Officer
Independent - Former Member for Aberconwy
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 31st August 2016