Results 1-20 of 26 for iraq speaker:Meg Munn

Bills Presented: Iraq: Future Strategic Relationship (14 Jan 2009) has video

Meg Munn: I am listening carefully to my hon. Friend. How important does he see the development of democracy in Iraq so that it becomes a genuine and stable democracy, not just in terms of the Iraqi people, which is of course enormously important, but in terms of the region as a whole?

Bills Presented: Iraq: Future Strategic Relationship (14 Jan 2009) has video

Meg Munn: I am sure that my right hon. Friend agrees that the ability of people from Iraq to travel internationally when developing trade links is important. May I therefore raise the problem of getting visas to the UK? For example, people in the Kurdistan region must go to Oman to get a visa. Given that the position in Iraq has improved so much, will my right hon. Friend examine the matter with his...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Asylum (10 Jul 2008)

Meg Munn: ...for Refugees is responsible for referring cases to the UK Border Agency (UKBA) for consideration under the Gateway Protection Programme. To date, UKBA has received 422 applications from Iraqi nationals for resettlement under the Gateway Programme. We have received a total of 1,247 applications under the Locally Employed (LE) Staff Assistance Scheme. 817 of these are from former staff for...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Democratic Development (24 Jun 2008)

Meg Munn: ..., are at different stages of development. Turkey and Indonesia are developing democracies where universal values apply in diverse cultural and social contexts. Other countries, such as Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan, face challenges that require them to combine political reconciliation with military action, develop a strong and accountable state and practise effective government in all...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Peacekeeping Operations (18 Jun 2008)

Meg Munn: The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is not able to comment on contracts with British and Iraqi contractors held by other Government Departments. All FCO contracts are subject to a rigorous selection process so that we obtain best value for money. Any company engaged by the FCO needs to pass through a stringent and transparent procurement process in line with public procurement...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Homophobia (16 Jun 2008)

Meg Munn: There are nine countries that have a maximum penalty of death for consenting same sex relations. They are: Iran, Iraq, Mauritania, Nigeria (in 12 northern states where Sharia law operates), Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Sudan and Yemen. There are ten countries that have a maximum of life imprisonment for consenting same sex relations. They are: Bangladesh, Barbados,...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Homophobia (19 May 2008)

Meg Munn: We have serious concerns about the treatment of homosexuals in Iran and Iraq. We are particularly concerned that homosexual activities are illegal and can carry the death penalty in Iran although we have not been able to confirm any executions that have taken place solely on the grounds of homosexuality in recent years. We are aware of concerns that some people charged and executed for other...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Administration of Justice (15 May 2008)

Meg Munn: holding answer 14 May 2008 Future policy options are under review. We believe that our current working relationships, and contracts with our contractors in Iraq, ensure that any cases of alleged crime or misconduct would be brought to our attention promptly, so that we could investigate. Where such misconduct is substantiated our procurement guidelines specify that we can terminate the...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Politics and Government (15 May 2008)

Meg Munn: The Facilities Protection Service is an Iraqi internal security organisation, outside the remit of the UK forces operating in Iraq. The Iraqi Council of Ministers has recently passed a draft law, to the Council of Representatives, aimed at reforming the Facilities Protection Service and bringing all branches under the control of the Ministry of the Interior.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Politics and Government (15 May 2008)

Meg Munn: UK forces have consistently taken firm action against rogue militias and criminal elements who seek to undermine or oppose progress in Iraq. We have so far trained over 20,000 army personnel and over 22,000 police officers. In addition, we put significant time and resources into improving the safety and security of Iraqi citizens and are now involved in training all companies of the Iraqi...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Administration of Justice (14 May 2008)

Meg Munn: Jurisdiction over contractors working for the government in Iraq is covered by Coalition Provisional Authority Order Number 17 (Revised) (CPA17). Under CPA17, contractors are not subject to Iraqi laws and regulations in matters relating to the terms and conditions of their contracts. But the provisions of CPA17 are without prejudice to the exercise of jurisdiction by the sending state and the...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: KBR (14 May 2008)

Meg Munn: The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) currently have one contract with KBR, for the provision of life support services to our Embassy in Baghdad and the Contingency Operating Base in Basra, Iraq: at award this contract was valued at £3.5 million approximately per annum. This does, however, not take account of the varying requirements for supplies of fuel and water which are in part...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Military Decorations (1 May 2008)

Meg Munn: Two countries (the US and Canada) have recently awarded medals to British service personnel serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Unrestricted permission to accept and wear foreign awards can be granted to British service personnel on exchange, attachment or loan to a foreign state, who are involved in a military operation or emergency on behalf of that state. The same applies to British service...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Human Rights (31 Mar 2008)

Meg Munn: The nine countries that have a maximum penalty of death for consenting same sex relations are Iran, Iraq, Mauritania, Nigeria (in 12 northern states where Sharia law operates), Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Sudan and Yemen. There are a number of other countries where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people may be at risk of persecution. The Foreign and Commonwealth...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Politics and Government (14 Jan 2008)

Meg Munn: We do not receive reports of foreign contractors arrested by the Iraqi authorities. We are aware of one British national working for a private security company having been detained briefly in Iraq since March 2003.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Overseas Workers (13 Nov 2007)

Meg Munn: The location and cause of death of the 72 British civilians that have died in Iraq since March 2003 are as follows: Location Number Baghdad 23 Basra 8 Mosul 7 Diwaniyah 6 Tikrit 4 Kirkuk 3 Karbala 3 Fallujah 2 Sulaymaniyah 1 Umm Qasr 1 Hit 1 Al Kut 1 Rustamiyah 1 Anbar 1 Bayji 2 Samarra 1 Latifiyah 1 Balad 1 We do...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Departments: Policy (23 Oct 2007)

Meg Munn: ...changed policies since 27 June 2007 and we have kept Parliament fully informed. These policy initiatives cover a wide range of issues and countries including Burma, Zimbabwe, Russia, Darfur/Chad, Iraq and Afghanistan among others. Details, including statements, speeches, announcements and blogs can be found on the FCO website www.fco.gov.uk and its associated links.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Departments: Temporary Accommodation (10 Sep 2007)

Meg Munn: Foreign and Commonwealth Office staff are sometimes required to live in temporary or special accommodation in exceptional circumstances. At present in Iraq and Afghanistan we have 36 staff in accommodation based on factory-converted freight containers, and 28 staff in small, hardened concrete, accommodation units. It is expected these will remain in use for the foreseeable future. We also...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Local Government (26 Jul 2007)

Meg Munn: Any decision regarding the establishment of new provinces in Iraq is a matter for the democratically elected Iraqi Government and the Iraqi people themselves. We remain opposed to dividing the country or creating enclaves along ethnic or sectarian lines. Many cities and areas of Iraq, including in Ninawa province, have strongly mixed ethnic and religious communities. While creating enclaves...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Religion (26 Jul 2007)

Meg Munn: ...situation closely and press, and support, the Iraqi Government in taking action to ensure all Iraqis are protected from such threats. A sustainable improvement in security will only be possible if Iraq's political, ethnic and religious communities can work and live together in harmony. We will continue to support the Iraqi Government's efforts to promote reconciliation and national unity...