Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Office

– in the House of Commons at 11:30 am on 20 January 2015.

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The Secretary of State was asked—

  • Turkey: EU Accession (10 speeches)

    What his policy is on Turkey’s accession to the EU.

  • Arms Trade (15 speeches)

    If he will discuss with the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills the imposition of further restrictions on the sale of arms to countries his Department has identified as having...

  • EU Reform (15 speeches)

    What recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on reforming the EU to make it more competitive and accountable.

  • Libya (10 speeches)

    What assessment he has made of the political and security situation in Libya.

  • Belarus (8 speeches)

    What steps the Government are taking to promote human rights in Belarus.

  • Hamas (Turkish Support) (10 speeches)

    What assessment he has made of the extent to which the Turkish Government provide support to Hamas in its conflict with Israel.

  • Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (4 speeches)

    What recent discussions he has had with his EU and US counterparts on progress in negotiations on the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.

  • Sri Lanka (Presidential Election) (8 speeches)

    What assessment he has made of the potential effect of the Sri Lankan presidential election result on democracy and human rights in that country.

  • Lebanon (Syrian Refugees) (14 speeches)

    What assessment he has made of the capacity of Lebanon to support refugees from conflict in Syria.

  • Ebola (Sierra Leone) (6 speeches)

    What recent assessment he has made of the Ebola infection rate in Sierra Leone.

  • Cuba (6 speeches)

    What the Government’s priorities are for the UK’s relationship with Cuba; and if he will make a statement.

  • Sanctions: Russia (4 speeches)

    What recent discussions he has had with his counterparts in other EU member states on sanctions against Russia imposed in response to the situation in Ukraine.

  • Colombia (4 speeches)

    What recent assessment he has made of the human rights situation in Colombia.

  • Topical Questions (43 speeches)

    If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

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