Asked by: Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions has she had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer regarding the Global Fund’s Seventh Replenishment and maintaining the UK Government's commitment to that fund.
Answered by Amanda Milling - Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury
The Global Fund is a high performing organisation that, with partners, has saved 44 million lives to date. The UK is proud to be the organisations third largest donor historically, investing over £4.1 billion since 2002. Through participation in the cross-Whitehall Global Health Oversight Group, senior officials in HM Treasury (HMT) have been briefed on the strategic importance of the UK's investment in the Global Fund. The UK has not yet determined our pledge to the Global Fund's 7th replenishment. We are currently reviewing the Global Fund's 7th replenishment investment case in line with delivering the International Development Strategy and HMT Ministers will be consulted on the final UK replenishment contribution. The Global Fund remains a key partner to the UK in the shared fight against HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria.
Asked by: Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps her Department has taken to help tackle discriminatory laws faced by LGBT+ people in the Global South.
Answered by Vicky Ford
The UK is committed to championing LGBT+ rights internationally and supporting those who defend them. Ministers and our overseas missions work closely with partners to advance LGBT+ equality, and promote the implementation of new laws and policies that better protect LGBT+ people from violence and discrimination.
Since 2018, the UK committed over £11 million in programmes to support the promotion and protection of LGBT+ rights. On 24 June, the Prime Minister announced a further £2.7 million of UK funding to support LGBT+ grassroots human rights defenders, and advance equality and freedom across the Commonwealth.
Asked by: Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Colombian counterpart on human rights in that country.
Answered by Vicky Ford
Colombia is an FCDO Human Rights Priority Country and UK ministers and senior officials regularly raise human rights issues, as well as specific cases of concern, with the Colombian Government.
Most recently, Lord Ahmad discussed human rights and the security situation in Colombia in his meeting with President Duque on 12 April.
Asked by: Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what support is being offered to UK nationals who have the majority of their funds in Russian bank accounts in the context of the recently passed Russian law which prohibits the transfer of funds from Russian to UK accounts.
Answered by James Cleverly - Home Secretary
Where Russian legislation impacts on individuals, we advise them to liaise directly with their banks or service providers and seek legal advice.
Asked by: Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment has she made of the impact of UK sanctions on Russia on UK nationals living in the UK who receive pensions via Russian bank accounts.
Answered by James Cleverly - Home Secretary
The Government seeks to ensure sanctions measures are carefully targeted and avoid unintended consequences. Measures have been designed for the maximum impact on the Russian economy whilst protecting the financial stability and interests of the UK and its allies.
Asked by: Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make and what assessment of the welfare of Tamil refugees in Diego Garcia.
Answered by Amanda Milling - Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury
We are supporting the 89 people escorted to The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) for their safety when their vessel was damaged last year. Their welfare is our top priority. We are working with the group and international partners on options and next steps.