Information between 3rd May 2024 - 11th August 2024
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14 May 2024 - Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Helic voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 197 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 221 Noes - 222 |
14 May 2024 - Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Helic voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 195 Conservative No votes vs 3 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 228 Noes - 213 |
21 May 2024 - Victims and Prisoners Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Helic voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 194 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 211 Noes - 208 |
21 May 2024 - Victims and Prisoners Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Helic voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 179 Conservative No votes vs 2 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 91 Noes - 192 |
21 May 2024 - Victims and Prisoners Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Helic voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 188 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 203 Noes - 198 |
23 May 2024 - Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Helic voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 108 Conservative No votes vs 13 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 76 Noes - 111 |
Speeches |
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Baroness Helic speeches from: King’s Speech
Baroness Helic contributed 1 speech (766 words) Thursday 25th July 2024 - Lords Chamber Ministry of Defence |
Baroness Helic speeches from: Israel and Gaza
Baroness Helic contributed 1 speech (136 words) Wednesday 22nd May 2024 - Lords Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
Baroness Helic speeches from: UNRWA
Baroness Helic contributed 2 speeches (120 words) Wednesday 15th May 2024 - Lords Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
Baroness Helic speeches from: NATO: French Nuclear Weapons
Baroness Helic contributed 1 speech (85 words) Thursday 9th May 2024 - Lords Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
Written Answers |
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Balkans: Security
Asked by: Baroness Helic (Conservative - Life peer) Friday 10th May 2024 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the recent reports indicating that Iran has exported Shahed drones and drone technology to Serbia; and of the impact of this on peace and stability in the Western Balkans. Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon We have seen no evidence that Iran has exported Shahed drones and drone technology to Serbia. We are counselling Serbia to approach its defence procurement with care, as it sensibly seeks to diversify and modernise its defence capabilities. When the Foreign Secretary met President Vucic in Munich in February, he underlined the importance of Serbia supporting efforts to build and support regional stability. |
Hares: Animal Welfare
Asked by: Baroness Helic (Conservative - Life peer) Monday 29th July 2024 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have for introducing legislation to introduce a close season for hares in England, following the publication of DEFRA’s Action Plan for Animal Welfare in 2021; and what plans they have for a consultation with stakeholders in that regard. Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) This is a devolved matter and the information provided therefore relates to England only, with the potential for relevant policy to extend and apply to Wales.
The Government has no immediate plans to legislate to introduce a close season for hares in England. The Action Plan for Animal Welfare in 2021 made a commitment to consider such legislation and it remains an option. An industry-led, non-statutory code of practice to protect hares in England is already in place which states that lethal control to prevent damage to crops should only be carried out in the winter months of January and February when vegetation is low and hares are easily visible. These months avoid the main breeding season and thereby reduce risks to dependent young.
The Government therefore has no current plans to formally consult with stakeholders on this issue. |
Bosnia and Herzegovina: EUFOR
Asked by: Baroness Helic (Conservative - Life peer) Thursday 1st August 2024 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to rejoining the EUFOR–Althea peace stabilization force under the military aspects of the Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and as part of their plan to seek a new security pact to strengthen cooperation between the UK and EU. Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK government recognises the vital importance of EUFOR-Althea to peace and security in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The UK is committed to a broad and ambitious UK-EU security pact. While the UK does not currently participate in any EU Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions, it is open to exploring future opportunities for cooperation. |
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Public Appointments
Asked by: Baroness Helic (Conservative - Life peer) Monday 5th August 2024 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to reappoint (1) the Prime Minister's Special Representative for the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative, and (2) the Foreign Secretary's Special Representative for the Western Balkans. Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) There are more countries in the world today engaged in conflict than at any time since World War II. Preventing conflict and empowering women and girls is critical to the delivery of the government's missions. We are working to prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual violence, including as vice chair of the International Alliance on PSVI and by supporting thousands of survivors around the world. We also continue to support Western Balkan states to build stable, inclusive and prosperous societies, tackle serious organised crime and overcome ethno-nationalism and conflict. The new government's Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office envoys have not yet been announced. |
Balkans: Politics and Government
Asked by: Baroness Helic (Conservative - Life peer) Monday 5th August 2024 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the current security situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans, and of the extent of Russian influence in the region. Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) Instability in the Western Balkans undermines regional security and economic growth. Ministers are engaging with Western Balkan leaders to promote stability and prosperity, including in my meeting in July with the Bosnian Presidency Chair, Denis Becirovic, and the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary's engagement with regional leaders at the European Political Community and NATO Summits. The UK is also working with European and US allies to strengthen collective engagement. Across the region, Russia uses disinformation and other hybrid techniques to undermine sovereignty and democracy. Through UK programmes and policy, we are actively building resilience to counter this interference. |
Parliamentary Debates |
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Prevention of Sexual Violence in Conflict
47 speeches (13,109 words) Tuesday 14th May 2024 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Mentions: 1: Sharon Hodgson (Lab - Washington and Sunderland West) I also thank Baroness Helic, who is a leading campaigner on this issue.The focus of this debate is to - Link to Speech 2: Sharon Hodgson (Lab - Washington and Sunderland West) That idea has been pioneered by Baroness Helic, informed by her role helping to create the preventing - Link to Speech 3: Stella Creasy (LAB - Walthamstow) Friend the Member for Washington and Sunderland West (Mrs Hodgson) in honouring Baroness Helic and her - Link to Speech 4: Andrew Mitchell (Con - Sutton Coldfield) I am grateful to Baroness Helic, who is helping us to find new, innovative solutions to tackle impunity - Link to Speech 5: Sharon Hodgson (Lab - Washington and Sunderland West) I thank the Minister for his contribution, and I join him in thanking Baroness Helic and the work of - Link to Speech |
Select Committee Documents |
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Friday 31st May 2024
Formal Minutes - Formal minutes Session 2021-22 (May 2021 to April 2022) Foreign Affairs Committee Found: Baroness Helic, Majda Ruge and Damir Arnaut , gave oral evidence. |
Thursday 23rd May 2024
Written Evidence - Voice of the Listener & Viewer BBC0009 - Future funding of the BBC World Service Future funding of the BBC World Service - International Development Committee Found: global public opinion and projecting their countries' soft power. 24.VLV notes again the article by Baroness |