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Andrew Mitchell: The Foreign Secretary was not in post during the time periods listed in the question. Between 1 December 2021 and 28 February 2022 the former Minister for Africa (Vicky Ford MP) met with the Chief Scientific Adviser once. During the period 1 March to 31 May 2022 former Minister for Asia (Amanda Milling MP) met with the Chief Scientific Adviser five times and former Minister for Africa (Vicky...
Vicky Ford: On 16 February 2022 Minister Vicky Ford launched a new Disability Inclusion and Rights Strategy, which reaffirms the UK's commitment to disability rights and sets out a vision and approach towards 2030. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office will review the strategy and delivery plans periodically.
Vicky Ford: ...decree again authorises access to Nicaragua for military assets from the United States, Russia and regional countries for humanitarian reasons and training. The Minister for Latin America, Vicky Ford MP, met with Costa Rica's Foreign Minister, Arnold's Andre, at the Summit of Americas on 9 June 2022 and discussed the 7 June 2022 decree, amongst other issues. We have also discussed this...
Vicky Ford: I [Minister Ford] met with Foreign Minister Shava and Finance Minister Ncube in London on 30 June and discussed political and economic issues. I [Minister Ford] noted that the UK would like to see Zimbabwe achieve debt arrears clearance, and that this can happen if Zimbabwe successfully completes an International Monetary Fund Staff Monitored Programme and makes reasonable progress on...
Division number 2 - 7 yes, 10 no Voting yes: Neil Coyle, Stephen Doughty, Vicky Foxcroft, Carol Monaghan, Chris Ruane, Karl Turner, Philippa Whitford Voting no: Andrew Bowie, Jo Churchill, Steve Double, Vicky Ford, Mark Garnier, Luke Graham, Chris Green, Jo Johnson, David Morris, Sheryll Murray
Division number 3 - 7 yes, 10 no Voting yes: Neil Coyle, Stephen Doughty, Vicky Foxcroft, Carol Monaghan, Chris Ruane, Karl Turner, Philippa Whitford Voting no: Andrew Bowie, Jo Churchill, Steve Double, Vicky Ford, Mark Garnier, Luke Graham, Chris Green, Jo Johnson, David Morris, Sheryll Murray
Vicky Ford: I congratulate my right hon. Friend on her new role. Pupils from Kings Road Primary School and the Bishops’ Primary School in Chelmsford want to do more to reduce single-use plastic. I have obviously given them copies of “Vicky’s Guide to Going Green”, but what top tips would my right hon. Friend like to share?
Lord Alton of Liverpool: ...noble and gallant friend Lord Stirrup about proscription, which was also touched on by the noble Lord, Lord Cormack, will she particularly take into account the views of the former Africa Minister Vicky Ford? In another place, she has called for this organisation to be designated as a terrorist organisation. Given her experience—she is now chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on...
Vicky Ford: In line with current practice, we have no plans at present to publish a written version of the Africa Strategy. I [Minister Ford] refer the Honourable Member to the answer of 28 April to question 158906 on how we continue to share information on the implementation of our approach.
Vicky Ford: I [Minister Ford] wrote to the Chilean Foreign Minister following the national referendum on a proposed new constitution. The referendum was an excellent example of a peaceful democratic exercise and the UK applauds Chile on its respect for the democratic process and its institutional systems.
Vicky Ford: The UK is proud to be the Global Fund's third largest donor historically, investing over £4.4 billion since 2002. I [Minister Ford] spoke at the pledging event about the UK's continued strong commitment to the Global Fund and our intention to make a pledge in the coming weeks. We will make a Written Ministerial Statement to Parliament before we make an announcement.
Vicky Ford: I was sorry to hear that Dom Phillips's body has now been identified. My thoughts are with his family. I [Minister Ford] discussed the search and rescue effort with Brazil's Justice and Public Security Minister on 9 June. I [Minister Ford] am grateful to everyone who was involved in the searches. Consular officials in Sao Paulo and London continue to provide support to Mr Phillips' family in...
Lord Collins of Highbury: ...just under 200 British Council contractors are still trapped in Afghanistan. All of them are in fear of their lives. We know their names but not their locations. Bob Blackman asked the Minister, Vicky Ford, if the applications for those people to come out of Afghanistan to the UK can be “lodged by other people” on their behalf. As he rightly pointed out, “people will have to spend...
Vicky Ford: I [Minister Ford] am deeply saddened by the impact of the recent floods in Bangladesh. The UK provided £195,000 to the START Fund Bangladesh in May to help during the first wave of flooding. In response to the most recent wave of flooding, the UK has contributed a further £442,500 to the START Fund. This funding will support the provision of cash assistance, water, sanitation and hygiene...
Vicky Ford: ..., on implementing the delivery of aid following the 24 March cessation of hostilities, and on exploring all routes to provide urgently needed humanitarian assistance for Tigray. As I [Minister Ford] expressed in my statement of 1 April, the arrival of a humanitarian convoy in Tigrayan controlled areas on that day was a welcome development, but we need to see sustained humanitarian access...
Vicky Ford: ...discussions with NGOs about the conflict in northern Ethiopia and more recently discussions have focused on the worsening drought and growing food insecurity. In January, prior to my [Minister Ford] visit to East Africa, I [Minister Ford] met UK NGOs to hear their perspectives on conflict-related sexual violence in relation to the conflict in Tigray. Ministers would welcome further...
Vicky Ford: ..., Lord Ahmad discussed our concerns with President Duque during the United Nations Security Council meeting on Colombia earlier this month. The Minister for Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Vicky Ford MP, also raised these same human rights concerns in her call to Vice President Ramirez in February. Through our Conflict, Stability, and Security Fund (CSSF) programme, which has...
Vicky Ford: ...Colombian Government and in multilateral fora. Most recently, Lord Ahmad discussed human rights and the security situation in Colombia in his meeting with President Duque on 12 April. I [Minister Ford] also discussed human rights concerns with Vice-President and Foreign Minister Ramírez on 10 February. Immigration and border decisions are a matter for the two countries. The UK expects all...
Vicky Ford: [Minister Ford] express my condolences for the civilians who have lost their lives or been displaced following recent floods in The Gambia. The UK is a major financial contributor to the UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) Team, which provides emergency assistance for sudden on-set emergencies, and is the third largest donor to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund, which most...
Vicky Ford: ..., the UK continues to engage with the Brazilian Government, political parties and civil society organisations on the upcoming elections, including on the issue of security. In addition, I [Minister Ford] met with representatives from the Brazilian Workers' Party in London recently where they discussed a broad range of issues including the importance of free and fair elections in Brazil in...