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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what action has been taken by (a) Amnesty International, (b) the International Committee for the Red Cross, (c) the International Commissioner for Human Rights and (d) his Department in attempting to secure the release of Israelis kidnapped on the...

Asked by

Andrew Dismore (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

11 May 2001

Reference

368 c458W;368 c458-9W; 160990;160988

House

House of Commons

Adjournment debate on child abduction

Lead member

John Stanley

Answering member

Jane Kennedy

Department

Lord Chancellor's Department

Type

Adjournment debates

Date

3 May 2001

Reference

367 c1083-90

House

House of Commons

ISRAELIS HELD HOSTAGE BY HIZBULLAH

That this House welcomes to Parliament the families of the three Israeli servicemen, Benjamin Avraham 21, Adi Avital 22 and Omar Sawaid 27 and father of two, together with the family of abducted businessman Elhanan Tanenbaum 54 and father of two; notes that they were kidnapped from the Israeli side...

Primary sponsor

Baroness Shephard of Northwold (Conservative)

Type

Early day motions

Date

3 May 2001

Reference

635

House

House of Commons

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the impact of child sex trafficking on West Sussex Social Services

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the impact of child sex trafficking on West Sussex Social Services.

Lead member

Tim Loughton

Answering member

Lord Hutton of Furness

Department

Department of Health

Type

Adjournment debates

Date

25 April 2001

Reference

367 c92-115WH

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had regarding the case of Mr Panikos Tsiakourmas of Cyprus; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Tom Cox (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

10 April 2001

Reference

366 c531W; 157031

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on the current resolution adopted on Sudan by the UN Commission on Human Rights with special reference to slavery.

Asked by

Andrew Rowe (Conservative)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

28 March 2001

Reference

154908; 365 c691W

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Statement on what the outcome was of the General Affairs Council held in Brussels on 19th and 20th March; what the Government's voting record was at the Council; and if he will make a statement. - Includes fact that documents placed in Library.

Asked by

Jim Hood (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

20 March 2001

For answer on

28 March 2001

Answered on

28 March 2001

Mr. Hood: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what the outcome was of the General Affairs Council held in Brussels on 19 and 20 March; what the Government's voting record was at the Council; and if he will make a statement. [155101] Mr. Vaz: The General Affairs Council (GAC) on 19-20 March adopted the 23 "A" points listed in document no. 7061/01. It also noted the resolutions, decisions and opinions adopted by the European Parliament in its sessions of 12-15 February in Strasbourg and of 28 February and 1 March 2001 in Brussels listed in document nos. 5793/01 and 5796/01 respectively. Copies of these documents have been placed in the House Libraries. 1. Preparations for the Stockholm European Council: Internal The GAC reviewed the Commission's and Council's work on the Lisbon agenda since the Nice European Council. The Lisbon agenda aims to transform the Union into the most competitive and knowledge-based economy in the world by 2010. The Presidency confirmed the agenda and ran through its aims for Stockholm 2. Preparations for the Stockholm European Council: External The GAC agreed that discussions with Putin over lunch on 23 March would focus on economic issues, in particular the progress of Russia's reforms, World Trade Organisation accession and bilateral trade relations. Foreign Ministers would cover international issues in a separate meeting with FM Ivanov. The European Council would also discuss the Western Balkans, middle east and Korea that evening. 3. European Security and Defence Policy The GAC took note of progress made so far to develop civilian crisis management capabilities, and looked forward to the 10 May police conference to assess progress towards achievement of the concrete target for international civilian policing capabilities set at the Feira European Council. 4. Western Balkans The GAC expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) and called on ethnic Albanian extremists to cease their attacks immediately. The Council reiterated its strong attachment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of FYROM as a single, multi-ethnic state. It also invited the High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy (Javier Solana) and Commission to take forward urgently assistance aimed at promoting inter- ethnic relations and improving border security. The GAC welcomed the signature of the ceasefire by Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY)/Serbian and ethnic-Albanian representatives. It also welcomed NATO's decision to authorise FRY forces to go back into the Ground Safety Zone (GSZ). The GAC also welcomed the decision of the High Representative for CFSP to substantially increase the number of monitors from the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in south-east Serbia following assurances from NATO on the security arrangements for EUMM personnel. The GAC strongly supported the efforts of Wolfgang Petritsch, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), to ensure implementation of the Dayton/Paris Accords. It also stressed the urgent need for Bosnia to implement the steps set out in the EU Road Map which would permit a feasibility study to take place on a possible Stabilisation and Association Agreement. The GAC condemned the unilateral actions of the Croat National Congress (HDZ) of BiH which would disrupt the Dayton/Paris Accords. 5. Human Rights: General The GAC unanimously agreed the Council Conclusions on Human Rights of 10 December 1998, endorsed by the Vienna European Council, which highlighted the importance of human rights as a corner stone of EU foreign policy. The GAC took stock of ongoing initiatives, notably the preparation of EU Guidelines against Torture, which will enhance EU actions aimed at the eradication of this abhorrent violation of human rights. The GAC also noted that the European Commission had prepared a Communication on electoral assistance and observation, on which the GAC will adopt conclusions shortly. Finally, the GAC highlighted the opening of the 57th session of the Commission on Human Rights in Geneva on 19 March. It noted the EU resolve to play an active role at the Commission on Human Rights, and to closely co-ordinate and co-operate with other participants with a view to contributing to its success. 6. Human Rights: Dialogue with China The GAC agreed conclusions assessing the human rights situation in China and progress made in the EU/China human rights dialogue. The GAC also agreed, and made public, the following common approach towards China at the 57th session of the UN Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR): EU member states of UNCHR will vote in favour of the US tabled resolution if it is put to a vote; but the EU will not co-sponsor it. EU member states of UNCHR will vote against a no-action motion, should one be presented, and the EU will actively encourage other CHR member states to do likewise. 7. MEPP Over lunch, the Presidency reported on the EU Troika visit to the middle east. Ministers agreed that the parties must break the spiral of violence and start new talks on security, as initial steps towards a renewed peace process. Ministers also discussed the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian areas and renewed their call on Israel to end the closure policy and immediately transfer to the Palestinian Authority the tax revenues withheld. 8. Kidnapping in Cabinda Province, Angola The GAC, over lunch, heard a report from the Portuguese Foreign Minister on the kidnapping of eight Portuguese citizens in the Angolan province of Cabinda. The Council expressed concern over the humanitarian situation of the Portuguese hostages, strongly condemned their abduction and called on those responsible to release all hostages immediately. The GAC recalled its condemnation of such practices and stressed the importance of the strict observance of the principles of humanitarian law. 9. UK Voting Record No formal or informal votes were taken on any of the issues under discussion at the GAC. The only issues requiring unanimous agreement, being subject to the Common Foreign and Security Policy, were the Council's conclusions on human rights and its human rights dialogue with China (as indicated).

Date

28 March 2001

Reference

155101; 365 c693-5W

House

House of Commons

Bassam of Brighton, Lord

Whether they will respond to the recommendations made in the report 'Stopping Traffic: Exploring the extent of, and responses to, Trafficking of Women for Sexual Exploitation in the UK' by Liz Kelly and Linda Regan, published as Police Research Series Paper 125 by the Home Office. [HL 867]. - Includes...

Asked by

Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

20 March 2001

Reference

HL 867; 623 c152WA

House

House of Lords

Lord Chancellors Dept

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, if he will place a copy of the Central Authority for England and Wales' working paper submitted to the Permanent Bureau for the forthcoming Special Commission to review the operation of the Hague Convention child abduction in the Library. - Includes fact...

Asked by

John Stanley (Conservative)

Answering body

Lord Chancellor's Department

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 March 2001

Reference

154318; 365 c71W

House

House of Commons

Dept for International Development

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, What representations she has made to the UN on appointing a commissioner on the trafficking of children. (Failed OPQ).

Asked by

Ian Bruce (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for International Development

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

14 March 2001

Reference

364 c659W; 152227

House

House of Commons

Dept for International Development

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment she has made of efforts to stop trafficking in humans in Africa. - Includes figures.

Asked by

Martin Smyth (Ulster Unionist Party)

Answering body

Department for International Development

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

14 March 2001

Reference

364 c659W; 152426

House

House of Commons

Lord Chancellors Dept

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, if she will place in the Library the Government's response to the Questionnaire concerning the practical operation of the Hague Convention on Child Abduction and views on possible recommendations, drawn up by Mr William Duncan, Deputy Secretary General and dated October 2000....

Asked by

John Stanley (Conservative)

Answering body

Lord Chancellor's Department

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

28 February 2001

Reference

150890; 363 c647W

House

House of Commons

Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

1st supplementary on same.

Asked by

Baroness Cox (Conservative)

Oral questions - 1st Supplementary

Status

Answered

Date

26 February 2001

Reference

622 c932-3

House

House of Lords

Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

Answered by

Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour)

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

26 February 2001

Reference

622 c932-3

House

House of Lords

Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

Answered by

Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour)

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

26 February 2001

Reference

622 c932-3

House

House of Lords

Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

What is their policy with regard to evidence of continuing slavery in Sudan.

Asked by

Baroness Cox (Conservative)

Oral questions - Lead

Status

Answered

Date

26 February 2001

Reference

622 c932-3

House

House of Lords

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations he has made on the case of Mr Panikos Tsiakourmas, a Greek Cypriot; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Tom Cox (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

15 February 2001

Reference

150394; 363 c263W

House

House of Commons

Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

What action they have taken to secure the well-being and release of the Greek Cypriot Panicos Tsiakourmas who was abducted by allegedly Turkish troops in the British Sovereign Area territory of Cyprus on 12 December 2000. [HL 534].

Asked by

Lord Judd (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

14 February 2001

Reference

HL 534; 622 c39-40WA

House

House of Lords

Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

What representations have been made to encourage the "Committee for the Eradication of Abduction of Women and Children" set up by the Sudanese Government, in particular; (a) aiding it to examine the underlying causes of slavery; and (b) providing the means for independent investigators and human rights experts to work...

Asked by

Lord Archer of Sandwell (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

13 February 2001

Reference

HL 588; 622 c28WA

House

House of Lords

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what the formal procedures are for adopting children from abroad; and if he will publish them; if he will make a statement on the international laws governing the adoption of children; and if he will list them. - Inc fact that information...

Asked by

Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

23 January 2001

For answer on

8 February 2001

Answered on

8 February 2001

Mr. Llwyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what the formal procedures are for adopting children from abroad; and if he will publish them; [147386] (2) if he will make a statement on the international laws governing the adoption of children; and if he will list them. [147415] Mr. Hutton: Inter-country adoption is underpinned by a number of international agreements to which the United Kingdom is party. In particular, the 1993 Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-Operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption aims to: Establish safeguards to ensure that inter-country adoptions take place in the best interests of the child and with respect for his or her fundamental rights as recognised in international law. Establish a system of co-operation among those who have ratified the Hague convention to ensure that those safeguards are respected and thereby prevent the abduction, the sale of, or traffic in children. Secure recognition in countries who have ratified the convention of adoptions made in accordance with the convention. The Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) Act 1999 will be implemented in full later this year and, together with relevant Northern Ireland legislation, will enable the United Kingdom to ratify the 1993 Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-Operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption. Other relevant agreements are: 1986 United Nations Declaration on Social Legal Principles relating to the Protection and Welfare of Children; 1989 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Where people habitually resident in England and Wales wish to adopt a child from overseas they should go through the same assessment and approval process as a prospective adopter of a child in the UK. Once completed, their papers are usually submitted to the Department, and if in order, the Department will issue a certificate of eligibility. The procedures that follow vary from country to country. They are contained within information sheets on various countries issued free of charge by the Department. The most popular ones can be found on the Department of Health website at www.doh.gov.uk/ adoption.

Legislation

Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) Act 1999

Date

8 February 2001

Reference

362 c650W;362 c650-1W; 147386;147415

House

House of Commons

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