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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, What action he has taken to help the Iranian authorities to improve their human rights record. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, What action he has taken to help the Iranian authorities to improve their human rights record. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.
Asked by
Laura Moffatt
(Labour)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
26 November 2002
For answer on
10 December 2002
Answered on
10 December 2002
Laura Moffatt: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action he has taken to help the Iranian
authorities to improve their human rights record. [84336]
Mr. Mike O'Brien: We frequently raise human rights issues with the Iranian authorities at all levels. My right hon. Friend the
Foreign Secretary discussed the subject with the Iranian Foreign Minister on 2 December.
We support the EU-Iran dialogue on human rights, with the aim of bringing about improvements in Iran's respect for human rights.
We support dialogue with practical bilateral assistance (£230,000 since last year) through NGOs, for the judiciary, Prison Service
and growth of civil society.
Subjects
Human rights; International assistance; Foreign relations; Iran
Date
10 December 2002
Reference
84336; 396 c177W
House
House of Commons
Supplementary business question on UK relationships with Iran.
Supplementary business question on UK relationships with Iran.
Member
Roy Beggs
(Ulster Unionist Party)
Type
Business questions
Subjects
Human rights; Foreign relations; Weapons; Iran; Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Prime Minister's questions
Date
5 December 2002
Reference
395 c1064
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Member
Robin Cook
(Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Subjects
Human rights; Foreign relations; Weapons; Iran; Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Prime Minister's questions
Date
5 December 2002
Reference
395 c1064
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what the funding implications are of the agreement between UNHCR, the Iranian Government and the Afghan Interim Administration on resettling the 2.2 million Afghan refugees from Iran to Afghanistan; and what Britain's contribution to this funding is. - Inc figures. (Holding...
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what the funding implications are of the agreement between UNHCR, the Iranian Government and the Afghan Interim Administration on resettling the 2.2 million Afghan refugees from Iran to Afghanistan; and what Britain's contribution to this funding is. - Inc figures. (Holding...
Asked by
Julie Morgan
(Labour)
Answered by
Clare Short
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for International Development
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
13 November 2002
For answer on
4 December 2002
Answered on
4 December 2002
Julie Morgan: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what the funding implications are of the agreement
between UNHCR, the Iranian Government and the Afghan Interim Administration on resettling the 2.2 million Afghan refugees from Iran
to Afghanistan; and what Britain's contribution to this funding is. [80717]
Clare Short [holding answer 18 November 2002]: :On 3 April 2002, at the time of signing, the Tripartite agreement with the
governments of Iran and Afghanistan, UNHCR estimated that some 1.5 million Afghan refugees were in Iran. In 2002, UNHCR allocated 6
million specifically for assistance to the Afghan refugees in Iran.
Following the signing of this agreement, 400,000 Afghan refugees have voluntarily returned to Afghanistan from Iran. UNHCR estimate
a voluntary repatriation of a further 500,000 Afghan refugees from Iran in 2003. In 2003, The UNHCR appeal has earmarked US$198m
specifically for Afghan Internally Displaced Persons and Afghan refugees returning from Iran, Pakistan and the five central Asian
states.
Since September 2001, the UK has contributed over 5m to UNHCR for their programmes of assistance to Afghan refugees. Of our overall
contribution to Afghanistan over 1m has been specifically designated for Afghan refugees in Iran. We are also supporting a number of
other humanitarian programmes which will help to create an environment for the sustainable return of both refugees and Internally
Displaced Persons.
Subjects
Asylum; Development aid; International assistance; Refugees; Repatriation; Afghanistan; Iran; UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Date
4 December 2002
Reference
80717; 395 c851W;395 c849W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what the level of funding to UNHCR for support to Afghan refugees in Iran has been in each of the last five years; and what the UK contribution has been. - Inc tables. (Holding answer 18 November 2002).
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what the level of funding to UNHCR for support to Afghan refugees in Iran has been in each of the last five years; and what the UK contribution has been. - Inc tables. (Holding answer 18 November 2002).
Asked by
Julie Morgan
(Labour)
Answered by
Clare Short
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for International Development
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
13 November 2002
For answer on
4 December 2002
Answered on
4 December 2002
Julie Morgan: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what the level of funding to UNHCR for support to Afghan
refugees in Iran has been in each of the last five years; and what the UK contribution has been. [80718]
Clare Short: [holding answer 18 November 2002]:
Since September 2001, the UK has contributed over £5million to UNHCR for their programmes of assistance to Afghan refugees. Of our
overall contribution to Afghanistan over £1 million has been specifically designated for Afghan refugees in Iran. We are also
supporting a number of other humanitarian programmes which will help create an environment for the sustainable return of both
refugees and Internally Displaced Persons.
The level of UNHCR funding to Afghan refugees in Iran over the last five years 1998--2002 inclusive is as follows:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
£
1998 9,556,733
1999 10,660,773
2000 9,238,962
2001 9,089,776
2002 14,736,383
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
The UK contribution as a whole to displaced persons within Afghanistan and Afghan refugees in Iran, Pakistan and the five central
Asian states through UNHCR over the last five years 1998--2002 inclusive is as follows:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
£
1998 1,024,984
1999 0
2000 997,437
2001 2,351,057
2002 5,003,203
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Subjects
Asylum; Development aid; International assistance; Refugees; Afghanistan; Iran; UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Date
4 December 2002
Reference
80718; 395 c851-2W;395 c849-50W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the US Administration regarding the potential development of weapons of mass destruction in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the US Administration regarding the potential development of weapons of mass destruction in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Asked by
Bill Wiggin
(Conservative)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
25 November 2002
For answer on
2 December 2002
Answered on
2 December 2002
Mr. Wiggin: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with the US
Administration regarding the potential development of weapons of mass destruction in the Islamic Republic of Iran. [83883]
Mr. Mike O'Brien: My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has regular discussions with the American Administration and other
governments on a wide range of non-proliferation issues, including in relation to Iran.
The UK is committed to combating the spread of weapons of mass destruction wherever it may occur.
Subjects
Foreign relations; Proliferation; Weapons; USA; Iran
Date
2 December 2002
Reference
83883; 395 c525W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what the outcome was of the General Affairs Council held on 18th to 19th November; what the Government's stance was on the issues discussed, including its voting record; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what the outcome was of the General Affairs Council held on 18th to 19th November; what the Government's stance was on the issues discussed, including its voting record; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Jim Hood
(Labour)
Answered by
Denis MacShane
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 November 2002
For answer on
26 November 2002
Answered on
26 November 2002
Mr. Hood: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what the outcome was of the General Affairs Council
held on 18 to 19 November; what the Government's stance was on the issues discussed, including its voting record; and if he will
make a statement. [83152]
Mr. MacShane: My right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, the Secretary of State for International
Development, the Secretary of State for Defence and I represented the UK at the General Affairs and External Relations Council in
Brussels on 18 and 19 November 2002. Conclusions were agreed by consensus and no formal votes were taken.
General Affairs Session
Progress of work in other Council formations
The Council took stock of the Presidency report on the work of other Council configurations (doc. 14057/ 02), noting decisions
reached at the ECOFIN meeting of 5 November on modifications to the EIB's statute and the increase to the ECB's capital and foreign
exchange reserves, in the context of enlargement.
Preparation of the European Council in Copenhagen
The Council endorsed the draft annotated agenda (doc. 14257/02) for the European Council, which lists two items only: enlargement
and the functioning of the Council in view of enlargement. The European Council will also be updated on the work of the Convention
by the Presidency of the Convention and will have its customary meeting with the Presidency of the Parliament.
The European Council is expected to take all necessary decisions to conclude all negotiations with the 10 candidate countries as
identified at the Brussels European Council in October.
Enlargement
The Council discussed the way ahead with a view to concluding accession negotiations with 10 of the acceding countries in time for
the Copenhagen European Council on 12 and 13 December 2002. The Council decided that their accession would take place on 1 May 2004,
allowing acceding countries to participate in European Parliament elections of 2004. The Commissioners from the new Member States
will join the Commission upon accession and will fully participate in the forthcoming Inter-governmental Conference, while
candidates that are still negotiating will participate as observers.
Reform of the Council Presidency
The Council held a broad debate on reform of the Council Presidency, in advance of a report by the Presidency to be given to the
European Council. While some Member States indicated a preference for maintaining the features of the present rotating Presidency
and extending co-operation between successive presidencies, others underlined that it would be necessary to consider measures going
beyond that.
The Presidency also proposed that the role of the High Representative should be strengthened to help overcome Presidency weaknesses
in the area of external relations. Proposals include chairing specific Council meetings, representing the Union in international
organisations or in meetings with third countires, negotiating international agreements in the areas of CFSP/ ESDP and supervising
EU special envoys.
Commission's legislative and work programme
The Council took note of a presentation by the Commission on its legislative and work programme for the year 2003, following the
Annual Policy Strategy presentation in February 2002.
The Commission's work programme is built around three priorities: making enlargement a success; security and stability (fight
against terrorism, immigration policy, the new neighbours initiative); and a sustainable and inclusive economy.
Terrorism: follow-up to the Action Plan
The Council took note of the roadmap, outlining progress made in the fields identified by the Action Plan on the fight against
terrorism, (doc. 13909/02)
External Relations Session
Middle East
Ministers discussed the situation in the Middle East, international efforts and work on the road map. Concern was expressed at the
continued violence and further development of settlements.
Iraq
The Council welcomed the unanimous adoption of the UN Security Council resolution 1441 on 8 November 2002, which paves the way for
weapons inspectors to return to Iraq. The EU's objective on Iraq is clear: disarmament of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, in
accordance with UN Security Council Resolutions. The EU will whole-heartedly support the UN on this.
Cyprus
The Council noted the UN Secretary General's presentation on a plan for settlement, regarding the initiative as timely. The Council
expressed the hope that the UNSG's proposals would form the basis for a negotiated agreement. The Presidency reiterated its desire
to see negotiations reach a conclusion prior to the Copenhagen European Council in December, to allow a re-united island to be
welcomed into the EU. Belarus
The Council re-examined the situation in Belarus, following its 21 October declaration expressing concern. It urged the authorities
to avoid disruption of the activities of the OSCE Advisor and Monitoring Group (AMG) in Minsk. The Council noted that most Member
States planned to implement measures to prevent entry to their territories by the President of Belarus, the Head of Presidential
Administration, the Prime Minister, four government ministers, and the Chairman of the Committee of State Security.
Korean Peninsula
The Council reiterated its grave concern at the North Korean revelations concerning a uranium enrichment programme for nuclear
weapons. It expressed deep concern that such a programme violated North Korea's international obligations via the Non-Proliferation
Treaty, the IAEA safeguard agreement, the North- South Joint Declaration on Denuclearization and the Agreed Framework. The Council
urged North Korea to immediately dismantle its programme in a verifiable manner and comply fully with its international commitments.
Future international co-operation with the international community would be conditional on this. The Council stressed the EU's
commitment to act in consultation with all relevant partners to resolve the situation peacefully.
Western Balkans
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
The Council welcomed the agreement reached by political leaders in Serbia on 5 November 2002 and urged them to ensure political
stability, including a conclusive result for the forthcoming Serbian Presidential election, to allow all vital reforms to continue.
The Council recalled that further strengthening of democracy in the FRY and Serbia requires prompt solutions to pending issues. It
called on FRY political leaders to abide by democratic principles to ensure the effective functioning of institutions. It also
called on them to rapidly adopt the Constitutional Chart and Action Plans on the internal market, trade and customs, to make
progress towards the EU.
FRY/Kosovo
The Council welcomed the recent free and fair municipal elections in Kosovo and regretted that, following its boycott of elections,
the Serb population of Mitrovica had no democratic representation. The Council welcomed the successful Donor Co-ordination Meeting
of 5 November 2002 which underlined the need for continued engagement with the international community.
Arms sales
The Council expressed its deep concern at recent reports concerning illegal arms sales from FRY, Bosnia and Herzegovina to Iraq and
Iran, in clear breach of UN sanctions. Such illegal sales tarnished the international reputation of the countries concerned and
complicated their progress toward the EU. Measures had to be introduced to ensure such violations do not recur. The Council called
upon all potential candidates for EU membership to adhere to the EU code of conduct on arms exports without delay.
The international criminal tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY)
The Council reaffirmed the high importance it attaches to co-operation with ICTY. It expressed disappointment and growing concern at
the insufficient co-operation by the FRY, Bosnia, Herzegovina, and in some cases, Croatia. The Council reiterated that failure to
comply would seriously jeopardise further movement toward the EU.
Stability pact for South Eastern Europe
The Council expressed full support for the Special Co- ordinator of the Stability Pact, Dr. Erhard Busek. It invited the Special
Co-ordinator to present a report on this ahead of the June 2003 'Zagreb Process' Summit in Thessalonika.
ESDP
The Council underlined the importance of ensuring co-ordination of the EU's civilian and military crisis management instruments in
order to be able to respond effectively when needed. The Council welcomed the Action Plan on this and the intention to complete the
strengthening of civil-military co-ordination by the end of the Greek Presidency.
Military capabilities
The Council considered all relevant aspects of EU military capability development, including the Rapid Response elements of the
Headline Goal, common training and the Mediterranean Dimension. It welcomed the High Representative's report on efforts to reach
agreement between the EU and NATO and invited him to pursue his contacts and report back at its next meeting on 9 December. The
Council welcomed the PSC's progress report on Military Capabilities and noted that the overall assessment is encouraging. 19 panels
are considering the shortfalls to be remedied and will issue final reports, evaluating the military implications of each proposed
option, examine ways of filling potential gaps, study possible solutions and identify whether remaining shortfalls impose
constraints on the delivery of the Headline Goal, by 1 March 2003. The Council agreed to task the PSC and EUMC to finalise the work
on rapid response elements as soon as possible.
Civilian capabilities
The Council endorsed the declaration adopted by the Ministers for Foreign Affairs at their meeting in Brussels on 19 November 2002
at a Civilian Crisis Management Capability Conference. The declaration notes that an EU police planning capability already exists
and that an appropriate EU planning and mission support capability should be established within the General Secretariat of the
Council for the other areas of civilian crisis management as a matter of priority. As a result of the commitments made so far the EU
has been able to set up a European Union police mission (EUPM) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which will take over from the UN
International Police Task Force (IPTF) on 1 January 2003. Ministers stressed that the development of the EU's civilian crisis
management capacity is an ongoing process. They stressed that a solution to the financing of civilian crisis management operations
under title V of the Treaty in European Union would have to be found as a matter of priority in order to meet the EU's ambitions in
the field.
International trade in coffee
The Council held an exchange of views and expressed serious concern about the situation. Although there were no quick, short-term
solutions, initiatives needed to be taken. The issue needed to be looked at in a broader context, including with a view to
sustainable development. The Council noted the Commission's willingness to explore possible solutions for the general commodities
situation.
Trade and development
Trade and poverty reduction
The Council welcomed the Commission's communication on Trade and Development and recalled the joint Council-Commission Statement on
the European Community's Development policy of November 2000, which highlights Trade and Development as a priority of poverty-
reducing Community development activities. The Council reiterated that trade liberalisation in itself is not sufficient to combat
poverty in developing countries, but must be part of a wider, country-owned poverty reduction strategy combining trade and
development objectives with sound domestic policies, including good governance and anti-corruption measures.
Integrating trade and development strategies
The Council recalled the Doha Declaration objectives and its commitment to placing development at the heart of the work programme
through: better market access for developing countries; balanced trade rules that developing countries can apply progressively and
flexibly; willingness to solve the Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) problem; and through strengthening the
capacity for developing countries to adhere to technical standards and regulations.
The Council welcomed the outcome of the 2002 Monterrey Financing for Development conference, underlined its strong commitment to the
Cotonou Agreement and welcomed the initiation of negotiations on the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with the ACP countries
in September 2002. The Council emphasised that the "Everything But Arms" (EBA) initiative demonstrates the EU's leadership on trade
and development and calls on other industrialised countries to emulate this.
Enhancing trade-related assistance
The Council invited the Commission to ensure that trade-related assistance is stepped up as part of a coherent assistant strategy
within Country and Regional Strategy Papers (CSPs and CRSPs). It also endorsed the Commission's proposal to focus trade-related
assistance in three main areas: assistance for WTO accession, multilateral and other trade negotiations; support for implementation
of WTO commitments; and strengthening capacity to adhere to Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures and Technical Barriers to
Trade (TBT). It invited the Commission to pursue all initiatives that ensure trade, development and environment policies are
mutually supportive and urged the Commission to work to ensure an ambitious outcome for the Doha Development Agenda. The Commission
will present a comprehensive report on further trade and development recommendations in the first half of 2005.
Untying of aid
The Council heard a Commission presentation, based on a recent communication on untying aid. The Commission proposed that all aid
should be untied on two conditions: the agreement of the recipient country would be required and full untying would take place only
on the basis of reciprocity between donors.
Follow-up to international conferences
Monterrey
The Council held an exchange of views on commitments made at Monterrey (March 2002) and Johannesburg (September 2002) and stressed
the need for adequate monitoring of implementation of these in order to meet the Millennium Development goals.
Humanitarian crisis in Southern Africa
The Council reviewed the humanitarian situation crisis affecting Southern Africa, and in particular, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique,
Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Council called on the Commission and Member States to consider offering further aid in response
to UN appeals. The Commission was requested to make a more detailed needs assessment prior to the Council's meeting in December.
New Neighbours initiative
The Council adopted conclusions without debate, expressing its wish that the EU put in place further conditions which would allow it
to enhance its relations with its Eastern European neighbours: Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus. It recognised the need for the EU to
formulate an ambitious, long-term and integrated approach towards each of these countries, with the objective of promoting
democratic and economic reforms and sustainable development and trade. The Commission and High Representative were invited to
prepare more detailed proposals on how to take this initiative further.
Sri Lanka
The Council adopted the conclusions on Sri Lanka, undertaking to strengthen the EUs engagement in the peace process in Sri Lanka and
participate in the Oslo donor conference on 25 November 2002 and contribute to the donor fund to be established.
Chile
The Council adopted a Decision on the signature and provisional application of certain provisions of the Association Agreement
between the European Community and its Member States and Chile.
Justice and Home Affairs
The Council adopted conclusions on intensifying cooperation on the management of migration flows with third countries, to ensure
that an integrated, comprehensive and balanced approach to tackle the root causes of illegal immigration remains the European
Union's constant long-term objective. International Cocoa Agreement
The Council adopted a Decision on the signing and conclusion on behalf of the Community of the International Cocoa Agreement, 2001.
Liability and compensation for damage in connection with the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea
The Council adopted a Decision authorising the Member States, in the interest of the European Community, to ratify or accede to the
International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious
Substances by Sea 1, 1996 (the "HNS Convention").
Protection of the Communities' financial interests and the fight against fraud
The Council adopted conclusions taking note of the annual report 2001 from the Commission on the protection of the Communities'
financial interests and the fight against fraud. In particular it reiterated the importance it attaches to the participation of
third countries, and especially the candidate countries, in action to fight fraud, and to their co-operation with OLAF. It invited
the Commission to present a full summary of activities and actions undertaken in this field in the 2002 annual report.
Subjects
Constitutions; Arms trade; Cyprus; Chemicals; Fraud; Elections; Immigration; Health hazards; EU law; Undocumented migrants; EU accession; EU enlargement; Humanitarian aid; Iraq; EU common foreign and security policy; EU action; Greece; Poverty; Negotiations; Terrorism; Transport; Shipping; Sanctions; Balkans; Yugoslavia; Kosovo; Sri Lanka; European Council; Iran; Middle East; EU external relations; EU defence policy; North Korea; Chile; International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; Belarus; Cocoa; Coffee; EU trade; EU General Affairs and External Relations Council
Date
26 November 2002
Reference
83152; 395 c192-8W
House
House of Commons
Deposited by
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Deposited papers
Author
Department of Trade and Industry
Committed on
25 November 2002
Originated on
20 November 2002
Received on
25 November 2002
Subjects
Applications; Licensing; Export controls; Electronic equipment; EU external trade; Iran; Standard individual export licences
Lords Library location
HINF 2002/2366
Date
25 November 2002
Reference
HINF 2002/2366
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what the level of (a) exports to and (b) imports from Iran was in 2001-02; and what steps she is taking to expand this trade. - Includes figures. (Printed on 04.11.2002 in Bound Volume 392 c150-1W)
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what the level of (a) exports to and (b) imports from Iran was in 2001-02; and what steps she is taking to expand this trade. - Includes figures. (Printed on 04.11.2002 in Bound Volume 392 c150-1W)
Asked by
Teddy Taylor
(Conservative)
Answered by
Patricia Hewitt
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
24 October 2002
For answer on
7 November 2002
Answered on
7 November 2002
Sir Teddy Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what the level of (a) exports to and (b) imports from Iran
was in 2001-02; and what steps she is taking to expand this trade. [78306]
Ms Hewitt: UK exports of goods to Iran in 2001 were worth £432 million while imports from Iran were worth £28 million. In the
eight-month period from January to August 2002 UK exports of goods amounted to £283 million. UK imports were £26 million.
UK exports of services to Iran in 2001 totalled £126 million, imports from Iran were worth £31 million.
Trade Partners UK, including the commercial team at the embassy in Tehran, offers a strong package of support for British companies
wishing to do business with Iran. In addition to providing up to date information on market conditions, they support a programme of
trade missions to the market, help British groups attend key trade fairs, organise inward missions and provide targeted assistance
to UK companies in key sectors.
Subjects
Exports; Imports; Iran; Trade promotion
Date
7 November 2002
Reference
78306; 392 c833-4W;392 (Not in Bound Volume)
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to her Answer of 22nd October 2002, 391 c247W, on beryllium, what written assurances were given in relation to the use of beryllium by the University of Sciences and Technology in Iran. (Printed on 04.11.2002 in Bound Volume 392...
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to her Answer of 22nd October 2002, 391 c247W, on beryllium, what written assurances were given in relation to the use of beryllium by the University of Sciences and Technology in Iran. (Printed on 04.11.2002 in Bound Volume 392...
Asked by
Roger Berry
(Labour)
Answered by
Nigel Griffiths
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
29 October 2002
For answer on
7 November 2002
Answered on
7 November 2002
Mr. Berry: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry pursuant to her answer of 22 October, Official Report, column 247W,
on beryllium, what written assurances were given in relation to the use of beryllium by the University of Sciences and Technology in
Iran. [78876]
Nigel Griffiths: The written assurances that were given in relation to the use of beryllium by the University of Science and
Technology were consistent with the model format published on the Department of Trade and Industry's Export Control Organisation
website.
The website address is http://www.dti.gov.uk/ export.control
Subjects
Export controls; Research; Iran; Beryllium
Date
7 November 2002
Reference
78876; 392 c829W;392 (Not in Bound Volume)
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many licence applications for the export of mass spectrometers to Iran have been made in each year since 1997; how many applications have been granted; how much and what value of mass spectrometers have been exported to Iran in...
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many licence applications for the export of mass spectrometers to Iran have been made in each year since 1997; how many applications have been granted; how much and what value of mass spectrometers have been exported to Iran in...
Asked by
Roger Berry
(Labour)
Answered by
Nigel Griffiths
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
29 October 2002
For answer on
7 November 2002
Answered on
7 November 2002
Mr. Berry: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many licence applications for the export of mass spectrometers
to Iran have been made in each year since 1997; how many applications have been granted; how much and what value of mass
spectrometers have been exported to Iran in each year; what undertakings were sought about end-use; and what end-use monitoring has
been undertaken. [78862]
Nigel Griffiths: Unfortunately I have not been able to answer before Parliament is prorogued, but I will write to my hon. Friend and
place a copy the letter in the Library of the House
Subjects
Applications; Licensing; Expenditure; Export controls; Electronic equipment; EU external trade; Iran; Standard individual export licences
Date
7 November 2002
Reference
392 c731W;392 c760W; 78862
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many licence applications for the export of furnaces to Iran have been made in each year since 1997; how many applications have been granted; how many and what value of furnaces have been exported to Iran in each year;...
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many licence applications for the export of furnaces to Iran have been made in each year since 1997; how many applications have been granted; how many and what value of furnaces have been exported to Iran in each year;...
Asked by
Roger Berry
(Labour)
Answered by
Nigel Griffiths
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
29 October 2002
For answer on
7 November 2002
Answered on
7 November 2002
Mr. Berry: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many licence applications for the export of furnaces to Iran
have been made in each year since 1997; how many applications have been granted; how many and what value of furnaces have been
exported to Iran in each year; what undertakings were sought about end-use; and what end-use monitoring has been undertaken.
[78863]
Nigel Griffiths: Unfortunately I have not been able to answer before Parliament is prorogued, but I will write to my hon. Friend and
place a copy of the letter in the Library of the House.
Subjects
Applications; Licensing; Expenditure; Export controls; EU external trade; Iran; Furnaces; Standard individual export licences
Date
7 November 2002
Reference
392 c731W;392 c762-3W; 78863
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many licence applications for the export of inertial equipment using accelerometers to Iran have been made in each year since 1997; how many applications have been granted; how many and what value of such equipment have been exported to...
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many licence applications for the export of inertial equipment using accelerometers to Iran have been made in each year since 1997; how many applications have been granted; how many and what value of such equipment have been exported to...
Asked by
Roger Berry
(Labour)
Answered by
Nigel Griffiths
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
29 October 2002
For answer on
7 November 2002
Answered on
7 November 2002
Mr. Berry: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many licence applications for the export of inertial equipment
using accelerometers to Iran have been made in each year since 1997; how many applications have been granted; how many and what
value of such equipment have been exported to Iran in each year; what undertakings were sought about end- use; and what end-use
monitoring has been undertaken. [78860]
Nigel Griffiths: Unfortunately I have not been able to answer before Parliament is prorogued, but will write to my hon. Friend and
place a copy of the letter in the Library of the House.
Subjects
Applications; Licensing; Expenditure; Export controls; Electronic equipment; EU external trade; Iran; Standard individual export licences
Date
7 November 2002
Reference
392 c731-2W;392 c763W; 78860
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many licence applications for the export of maraging steels to Iran have been made in each year since 1997; how many applications have been granted; how much and what value of maraging steels have been exported to Iran in...
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many licence applications for the export of maraging steels to Iran have been made in each year since 1997; how many applications have been granted; how much and what value of maraging steels have been exported to Iran in...
Asked by
Roger Berry
(Labour)
Answered by
Nigel Griffiths
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
29 October 2002
For answer on
7 November 2002
Answered on
7 November 2002
Mr. Berry: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many licence applications for the export of maraging steels to
Iran have been made in each year since 1997; how many applications have been granted; how much and what value of maraging steels
have been exported to Iran in each year; what undertakings were sought about end-use; and what end-use monitoring has been
undertaken. [78861]
Nigel Griffiths: Unfortunately I have not been able to answer before Parliament is prorogued, but I will write to my hon. Friend and
place a copy of the letter in the Library of the House.
Subjects
Applications; Licensing; Export controls; EU external trade; Iron and steel; Metals; Iran; Standard individual export licences
Date
7 November 2002
Reference
392 c732W;392 c763W; 78861
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry's Answer of 22nd October, 391 c247W, on beryllium, what end-use monitoring has been undertaken in relation to the export of beryllium to Iran. - Inc ref to 391 c531-2W,...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry's Answer of 22nd October, 391 c247W, on beryllium, what end-use monitoring has been undertaken in relation to the export of beryllium to Iran. - Inc ref to 391 c531-2W,...
Asked by
Roger Berry
(Labour)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
29 October 2002
For answer on
5 November 2002
Answered on
5 November 2002
Mr. Berry: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs pursuant to the Secretary of State for Trade and
Industry's Answer of 22nd October, Official Report, column 247W, on beryllium, what end-use monitoring has been undertaken in
relation to the export of beryllium to Iran. [78875]
Mr. Mike O'Brien: As stated by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Trade and Industry (Mr
Nigel Griffiths) on 28 October 2002, Offical Report, Columns 531-532W, the Government attaches great importance to ensuring that UK
exports are not misused, diverted or re-exported to undesirable end-uses. A risk assessment was made at the licensing stage of this
export, including careful examination of information about the proposed end-use and end-user of the goods. We continue to believe
that the export of less than half an ounce of beryllium to the University of Science and Technology in Tehran is not of concern with
respect to use in weapons of mass destruction and that the end-use stated in the original export licence application was legitimate.
In these circumstances we have considered end-use monitoring not to be necessary for this export.
Subjects
Export controls; Monitoring; Iran; Beryllium
Date
5 November 2002
Reference
78875; 392 c236W;392 c248W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, What steps are being taken by the Government to encourage the Government of Iran to guarantee human rights for all its citizens. (Failed OPQ)
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, What steps are being taken by the Government to encourage the Government of Iran to guarantee human rights for all its citizens. (Failed OPQ)
Asked by
Patsy Calton
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
22 October 2002
For answer on
5 November 2002
Answered on
5 November 2002
Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, What steps are being taken by the Government to
encourage the Government of Iran to guarantee human rights for all its citizens. [77195]
Mr. Mike O'Brien: We raise human rights issues with the Iranian authorities at all levels. My right honourable Friend the Foreign
Secretary did so while in Iran on 9 October. We supported the recent EU decision to establish a formal dialogue on human rights with
Iran with the hope that this will bring about improvements in Iran's respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. We have made
clear that we expect to see concrete results and will assess progress before taking a decision on whether to sponsor a resolution at
the Commission on Human Rights.
Subjects
Human rights; Iran
Date
5 November 2002
Reference
77195; 392 c235W;392 c247W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what the level of (a) exports to and (b) imports from Iran was in 2001-02; and what steps she is taking to expand this trade. - Includes figures. (Printed on 07.11.2002 in Daily Part 392 c833-4W)
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what the level of (a) exports to and (b) imports from Iran was in 2001-02; and what steps she is taking to expand this trade. - Includes figures. (Printed on 07.11.2002 in Daily Part 392 c833-4W)
Asked by
Teddy Taylor
(Conservative)
Answered by
Patricia Hewitt
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
24 October 2002
For answer on
4 November 2002
Answered on
4 November 2002
Subjects
Exports; Imports; Iran; Trade promotion
Date
4 November 2002
Reference
78306; 392 (Not in Daily Part);392 c150-1W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to her Answer of 22nd October 2002, 391 c247W, on beryllium, what written assurances were given in relation to the use of beryllium by the University of Sciences and Technology in Iran. (Printed on 07.11.2002 in Daily Part 392...
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to her Answer of 22nd October 2002, 391 c247W, on beryllium, what written assurances were given in relation to the use of beryllium by the University of Sciences and Technology in Iran. (Printed on 07.11.2002 in Daily Part 392...
Asked by
Roger Berry
(Labour)
Answered by
Nigel Griffiths
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
29 October 2002
For answer on
4 November 2002
Answered on
4 November 2002
Subjects
Export controls; Research; Iran; Beryllium
Date
4 November 2002
Reference
78876; 392 (Not in Daily Part);392 c146W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Iranian Government regarding possible military action against Iraq.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Iranian Government regarding possible military action against Iraq.
Asked by
Bill Wiggin
(Conservative)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
29 October 2002
For answer on
4 November 2002
Answered on
4 November 2002
Mr. Wiggin: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with the Iranian
Government regarding possible military action against Iraq. [78440]
Mr. Mike O'Brien: While in Iran on 9 October my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary discussed a number of regional issues,
including the threat posed by Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, which have in the past been used against Iran. Both sides agreed
on the need for Iraq to comply with its obligations under UN resolutions.
Subjects
Iraq; Foreign relations; Iran
Date
4 November 2002
Reference
78440; 392 c75W;392 c73-4W
House
House of Commons
Whether, following the hanging of Mr Hamzeh Ghaderi, a member of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan, on 7 October, their "constructive dialogue" with Iran includes pleas for clemency towards 10 other members of the same party under sentence of death. [HL 5999].
Whether, following the hanging of Mr Hamzeh Ghaderi, a member of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan, on 7 October, their "constructive dialogue" with Iran includes pleas for clemency towards 10 other members of the same party under sentence of death. [HL 5999].
Asked by
Lord Hylton
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Baroness Amos
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
31 October 2002
Answered on
31 October 2002
Subjects
Capital punishment; Human rights; Political parties; Iran; Kurds
Date
31 October 2002
Reference
640 c42WA; HL 5999
House
House of Lords