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Lord Triesman
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What recent discussions on Darfur they have had with the Government of China; and whether they have raised the possible consequences for the Olympic Games in 2008 which may follow from international concern at their policies relating to Darfur.
What recent discussions on Darfur they have had with the Government of China; and whether they have raised the possible consequences for the Olympic Games in 2008 which may follow from international concern at their policies relating to Darfur.
Asked by
Lord Hannay of Chiswick
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
26 June 2007
Answered on
26 June 2007
My Lords, we regularly discuss Darfur with the Chinese Government, including at the United Nations. My right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary raised Sudan with the Chinese Government during her trip there last month, as did the Deputy Prime Minister during his visit to China in April. We have not discussed formally any possible consequences of Chinese policy on Darfur for the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
I have met Chinese Ministers, ambassadors and China’s special Darfur envoy, Liu Guijin, on a number of occasions, most recently yesterday in Paris.
Subjects
Armed conflict; China; Olympic Games; Sudan; Darfur
Date
26 June 2007
Reference
693 c489
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
What assessment they have made of the value of the United Kingdom’s membership of the seven-nation initiative on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament; and what are their intentions with regard to the future work of the group, particularly in the run-up to the next review of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 2010.
What assessment they have made of the value of the United Kingdom’s membership of the seven-nation initiative on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament; and what are their intentions with regard to the future work of the group, particularly in the run-up to the next review of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 2010.
Asked by
Lord Hannay of Chiswick
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
14 May 2007
Answered on
14 May 2007
My Lords, we believe that the seven-country initiative has served to broaden understanding of positions on disarmament and non-proliferation and to extend consensus on these important issues. The seven-nation initiative will rightly look to encourage progress in all areas of the NPT during this review cycle and I am pleased to say that the Foreign Secretary recently confirmed to the Norwegian Foreign Minister that the United Kingdom remains a committed member.
Subjects
Nuclear weapons; Nuclear disarmament; Proliferation; Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Date
14 May 2007
Reference
692 c1
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
What impact assessment they have made of the effect on the higher education sector of a possible further increase in visa fees for international students; and what consideration they are giving to waiving such fees.
What impact assessment they have made of the effect on the higher education sector of a possible further increase in visa fees for international students; and what consideration they are giving to waiving such fees.
Asked by
Lord Hannay of Chiswick
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
17 January 2007
Answered on
17 January 2007
My Lords, the recent charging consultation document reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to attract genuine students to the United Kingdom. Students make a valuable contribution to our economic growth and cultural enrichment. We are currently working on options, based on research nearly complete, that will set fees at a level to meet the Government’s wider objectives, including the costs of running operations and maintaining services. Central to any decision will be the consideration of the market research on price. The final decisions have not yet been taken.
Subjects
Fees and charges; Higher education; Overseas students; Visas
Date
17 January 2007
Reference
688 c644
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
What is their reaction to the pledge byMr Warren Buffett of $50 million to establish a nuclear fuel bank run by the International Atomic Energy Agency; and whether they are considering making a matching contribution of their own if the proposal for the nuclear fuel bank is widely accepted.
What is their reaction to the pledge byMr Warren Buffett of $50 million to establish a nuclear fuel bank run by the International Atomic Energy Agency; and whether they are considering making a matching contribution of their own if the proposal for the nuclear fuel bank is widely accepted.
Asked by
Lord Hannay of Chiswick
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
25 October 2006
Answered on
25 October 2006
My Lords, the international community is actively seeking ways to ensure that the development of nuclear energy does not increase opportunities for the proliferation of sensitive technology. The Nuclear Threat Initiative put forward an interesting proposal at a special session of the IAEA last month. At the same meeting, the United Kingdom also put forward an innovative suggestion for an enrichment bond. The IAEA is currently considering these and other proposals, and its conclusions will be important in guiding future decisions.
Subjects
International Atomic Energy Agency; Nuclear weapons; Nuclear fuels; Proliferation
Date
25 October 2006
Reference
685 c1199
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Whether they will review the impact of the new charges for visas on the numbers of overseas university students coming to the United Kingdom.
Whether they will review the impact of the new charges for visas on the numbers of overseas university students coming to the United Kingdom.
Asked by
Lord Hannay of Chiswick
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
17 October 2005
Answered on
17 October 2005
My Lords, we are working closely with the education sector through the Joint Education Task Force on the whole range of visa issues, including fee levels. It is not currently possible to disaggregate any effect of the fee increase from other numerous and complex factors that influence an overseas student’s decision on where to study.
Subjects
Admissions; Fees and charges; Overseas students; Universities; Visas
Date
17 October 2005
Reference
674 c545
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
How they intend to pursue their policies against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, in the light of the lack of progress at the recent United Nations summit on that issue.
How they intend to pursue their policies against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, in the light of the lack of progress at the recent United Nations summit on that issue.
Asked by
Lord Hannay of Chiswick
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Procedure
Topical questions (HL)
For answer on
11 October 2005
Answered on
11 October 2005
My Lords, the summit delivered worthwhile reforms and commitments, many inspired by the vision of the high level panel, of which the noble Lord was a member. The United Kingdom worked extensively for proactive language on non-proliferation that would spur international efforts to strengthen the regime. We were therefore disappointed that this did not prove possible. Despite this, almost all states continue actively to support the various non-proliferation instruments. The United Kingdom places a high priority on non-proliferation and will continue to seek practical solutions to non-proliferation challenges in all relevant international fora.
Subjects
Chemical weapons; Biological weapons; Nuclear weapons; Proliferation
Date
11 October 2005
Reference
674 c158
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
In view of the absence of any agreement at the recent Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference, what steps they will take to ensure that decisions are reached on the recommendations in the United Nations Secretary-General's report In Larger Freedom to counter the risks of proliferation.
In view of the absence of any agreement at the recent Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference, what steps they will take to ensure that decisions are reached on the recommendations in the United Nations Secretary-General's report In Larger Freedom to counter the risks of proliferation.
Asked by
Lord Hannay of Chiswick
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
29 June 2005
Answered on
29 June 2005
My Lords, the United Kingdom and other EU member states welcomed the recommendations of the Secretary-General's report In Larger Freedom in the EU statement to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference in New York on 2 May. General Assembly President Ping recently released his draft outcome document for the millennium review summit, which is taking forward the work outlined in In Larger Freedom. We are studying the outcome document closely in order to contribute positively towards a successful outcome for the summit.
Subjects
Nuclear weapons; Proliferation; Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference
Date
29 June 2005
Reference
673 c244
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords