Tuesday, 14 May 2019
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Sri Lanka.
What recent diplomatic steps he has taken to help to pursue a resolution to the division of Cyprus.
What recent discussions he has had with counterparts at the UN on the International Court of Justice advisory opinion on the Chagos Islands.
What discussions he has had with his Omani counterpart on the treatment of the minority Shihuh tribe in the Musandam region.
What assessment he has made of the effect of the outcome of the recent parliamentary election in Spain on the (a) prosperity and (b) sovereignty of Gibraltar.
What recent discussions he has had with his Saudi Arabian counterpart on the UK’s diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia.
What recent assessment he has made of the security threat posed by Hezbollah to (a) Israel and (b) the middle east.
What his diplomatic priorities are for the upcoming state visit to the UK of President Trump.
What steps his Department is taking to help tackle the persecution of Christians overseas.
What steps he is taking to enhance UK soft power (a) in the EU27 after the UK leaves the EU and (b) throughout the world; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the middle east peace process.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
[Relevant document: Ninety-fourth report of the Committee of Public Accounts, Transforming Rehabilitation: Progress Review.]
I beg to move, That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, that she will be graciously pleased to give directions that the following papers be laid before Parliament: any briefing papers...
Before we come to motions 3 to 5, I should inform the House that I have considered the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 for certification under Standing Order No. 83P—I know...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 8 April, be approved.—(Jo Churchill.) Question...
That the Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 806), dated 4 April 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 4...
That the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 855), dated 10 April 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 April, be approved.—(Jo Churchill) The...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of those who have been adversely impacted by the green deal scheme. The presentation of this petition on behalf of constituents from Greenfield over to...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Jo Churchill.)
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