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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, on what occasions and for what purpose he has visited Iran in the last two years; whom he met on each occasion; and what matters were discussed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, on what occasions and for what purpose he has visited Iran in the last two years; whom he met on each occasion; and what matters were discussed.
Asked by
David Amess
(Conservative)
Answered by
Bill Rammell
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
4 April 2005
For answer on
7 April 2005
Answered on
7 April 2005
Mr. Amess: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on what occasions and for what purpose he has visited
Iran in the last two years; whom he met on each occasion; and what matters were discussed. [224920]
Mr. Rammell: My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has visited Iran twice in the last two years. In June 2003, he met President
Khatami; the Foreign Minister, Dr Kharrazi; and the Secretary General of the Supreme National Security Council, Dr Rouhani. The
subjects discussed included UK/Iran bilateral issues, Iran's nuclear programme, terrorism and Iraq. In October 2003, my right hon.
Friend visited Iran with his French and German colleagues to discuss Iran's nuclear programme. He again met President Khatami, Dr
Kharrazi and Dr Rouhani.
Subjects
Human rights; Foreign relations; Iran
Date
7 April 2005
Reference
432 c1775W;432 c1770W; 224920
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations the Government has made to the Iranian Government on human rights.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations the Government has made to the Iranian Government on human rights.
Asked by
David Amess
(Conservative)
Answered by
Bill Rammell
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
4 April 2005
For answer on
7 April 2005
Answered on
7 April 2005
Mr. Amess: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations the Government have made
to the Iranian Government on human rights. [224915]
Mr. Rammell: Promoting human rights is an important element of UK and EU policy towards Iran. We press the Iranian authorities
frequently on general issues and on individual cases of particular concern. In recent months, my right hon. Friend the Foreign
Secretary, my right hon. and noble Friend the Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean, Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth
Office, and I have all discussed human rights with the Iranian ambassador in London. I did so on 7 February. With our
support, EU representatives called on the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 24 November and 21 December 2004 to
discuss specific cases. Recent representations have focused on the sentencing of juvenile offenders, the rights of religious
minorities and freedom of expression.
Subjects
Human rights; Foreign relations; Iran
Date
7 April 2005
Reference
432 c1775W;432 c1770W; 224915
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what his latest estimate is of the number of (a) people sentenced to death in Iran and (b) executions carried out in the last 12 months.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what his latest estimate is of the number of (a) people sentenced to death in Iran and (b) executions carried out in the last 12 months.
Asked by
Win Griffiths
(Labour)
Answered by
Bill Rammell
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
23 March 2005
For answer on
6 April 2005
Answered on
6 April 2005
Mr. Win Griffiths: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what his latest estimate is of the number of
(a) people sentenced to death in Iran and (b) executions carried out in the last 12 months. [224298]
Mr. Rammell: We are unable to assess reliably the numbers of people sentenced to death and executed in Iran during the past 12
months. Amnesty International has reported that 108 people were executed in Iran in 2003. The number sentenced to death is likely to
be substantially higher.
We have serious concerns about the use of the death penalty in Iran, which we have made clear to the Iranian authorities on many
occasions.
Subjects
Capital punishment; Iran
Date
6 April 2005
Reference
432 c1491W;432 c1487W; 224298
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what estimate he has made of the number of people executed in Iran (a) since May 1999 and (b) between January 1995 and May 1999.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what estimate he has made of the number of people executed in Iran (a) since May 1999 and (b) between January 1995 and May 1999.
Asked by
Win Griffiths
(Labour)
Answered by
Bill Rammell
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
23 March 2005
For answer on
6 April 2005
Answered on
6 April 2005
Mr. Win Griffiths: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what estimate he has made of the number of
people executed in Iran (a) since May 1999 and (b) between January 1995 and May 1999. [224186]
Mr. Rammell: We are unable to assess reliably the number of executions taking place in Iran. Respected international human rights
NGOs have published estimates in the region of 100 cases a year.
Subjects
Death; Capital punishment; Iran
Date
6 April 2005
Reference
432 c1490W;432 c1486W; 224186
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what progress has been made since November 2003 in improving human rights in Iran as a result of the EU-Iran Human Rights dialogue.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what progress has been made since November 2003 in improving human rights in Iran as a result of the EU-Iran Human Rights dialogue.
Asked by
Win Griffiths
(Labour)
Answered by
Bill Rammell
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
23 March 2005
For answer on
6 April 2005
Answered on
6 April 2005
Mr. Win Griffiths: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made since November
2003 in improving human rights in Iran as a result of the EU-Iran human rights dialogue. [224295]
Mr. Rammell: An evaluation of the EU-Iran human rights dialogue by the EU presidency in October 2004 found that there had been
little overall progress in the human rights situation in Iran since the start of the dialogue and recommended ways that the dialogue
process could be made more effective. The EU is encouraging Iran to renew its commitment to the process and has proposed substantive
improvements. The EU has made clear that its relations with Iran can only move forward if Iran takes action to address the EU's
concerns, including in the area of human rights.
Subjects
Human rights; International cooperation; EU action; Politics and government; Iran; EU external relations
Date
6 April 2005
Reference
432 c1490W;432 c1486W; 224295
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations he has made regarding anti-Semitic incitement to the governments of (a) Iran, (b) Syria and (c) Egypt.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations he has made regarding anti-Semitic incitement to the governments of (a) Iran, (b) Syria and (c) Egypt.
Asked by
Jim Cunningham
(Labour)
Answered by
Bill Rammell
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
21 March 2005
For answer on
6 April 2005
Answered on
6 April 2005
Mr. Jim Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has made
regarding anti-Semitic incitement to the governments of (a) Iran, (b) Syria and (c) Egypt. [223710]
Mr. Rammell: We remain deeply concerned at continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric from senior figures in the Iranian
regime. Senior UK officials discussed this most recently with representatives of Iran's Supreme National Security Council on
2 February. We have also pressed the Iranian authorities on many occasions to address international concerns about Iran's
links to groups undermining the Middle East Peace Process through violence.
We have raised the issue of anti-Semitism with the Egyptian and Syrian authorities in the past, but have not had occasion to do so
recently.
Subjects
Community relations; Incitement; Jews; Religious hatred; Antisemitism; Fascism; Iran; Syria; Egypt
Date
6 April 2005
Reference
432 c1485W;432 c1481W; 223710
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what his assessment is of the production of enriched uranium by the government of Iran; whether he has assessed Iran as being in breach of the Non-Proliferation Treaty as a result of such production; and if he will make...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what his assessment is of the production of enriched uranium by the government of Iran; whether he has assessed Iran as being in breach of the Non-Proliferation Treaty as a result of such production; and if he will make...
Asked by
Jeremy Corbyn
(Labour)
Answered by
Denis MacShane
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
28 March 2005
For answer on
6 April 2005
Answered on
6 April 2005
Jeremy Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what his assessment is of the production of
enriched uranium by the government of Iran; whether he has assessed Iran as being in breach of the non-proliferation treaty as a
result of such production; and if he will make a statement on UK relations with Iran. [224589]
Mr. MacShane: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported extensively on Iran's past nuclear activities, including on
some enrichment of uranium to low levels. Iran agreed to suspend all its enrichment-related activities under the so-called "Paris
Agreement" of 15 November 2004. This suspension has been verified by the IAEA.
Iran's past enrichment activities were not declared to the IAEA at the time, as Iran was obliged to do under its Comprehensive
Safeguards Agreement with the IAEA, pursuant to its obligations under the nuclear con- proliferation treaty.
Our policy towards Iran is one of constructive, but critical, engagement. We maintain a robust dialogue on issues of concern, such
as Iran's nuclear programme; human rights record; approach to the fight against terrorism; and attitude to the middle east peace
process.
Subjects
Foreign relations; Nuclear weapons; Nuclear fuels; Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty; Iran
Date
6 April 2005
Reference
432 c1491W;432 c1487W; 224589
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations he has made regarding anti-Semitic incitement to the governments of (a) Iran, (b) Lebanon, (c) Syria and (d) Egypt.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations he has made regarding anti-Semitic incitement to the governments of (a) Iran, (b) Lebanon, (c) Syria and (d) Egypt.
Asked by
Linda Perham
(Labour)
Answered by
Bill Rammell
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
23 March 2005
For answer on
5 April 2005
Answered on
5 April 2005
Linda Perham: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has made regarding
anti-Semitic incitement to the Governments of (a) Iran, (b) Lebanon, (c) Syria and (d) Egypt. [224127]
Mr. Rammell: We remain deeply concerned at continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric from senior figures in the Iranian
regime. Senior UK officials discussed this most recently with representatives of Iran's Supreme National Security Council on
2 February 2005. We have also pressed the Iranian authorities on many occasions to address international concerns about
Iran's links to groups undermining the Middle East Peace Process through violence.
We have raised the issue of anti-Semitism with the Lebanese, Syrian and Egyptian authorities in the past, but have not had occasion
to do so recently.
Subjects
Incitement; Antisemitism; Iran; Syria; Middle East; Egypt; Lebanon
Date
5 April 2005
Reference
432 c1319W;432 c1315W; 224127
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the political impact on (a) Jordan, (b) Syria, (c) Israel, (d) Palestine and (e) Iran of the recent conflict in Iraq.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the political impact on (a) Jordan, (b) Syria, (c) Israel, (d) Palestine and (e) Iran of the recent conflict in Iraq.
Asked by
Parmjit Singh Gill
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Bill Rammell
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
22 March 2005
For answer on
5 April 2005
Answered on
5 April 2005
Mr. Gill: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent assessment his Department has made of the
political impact on (a) Jordan, (b) Syria, (c) Israel, (d) Palestine and (e) Iran of the recent
conflict in Iraq. [223942]
Mr. Rammell: We closely monitor the political situation in the Middle East. The fall of Saddam Hussein's regime removed the threat
he posed to Iraq's neighbours.
For Syria, the conflict gave rise to the movement of numbers of Iraqis across Syria's borders. There is evidence that some Syrian
extremists have travelled to Iraq to take part in the insurgency. Syria appears to be the principal route for insurgents entering
Iraq and continues to support former Iraqi regime elements who are based in Syria. We have repeatedly raised our concerns about
these issues with the Syrian Government, and will continue to do so.
For Iran, the removal of Saddam's Government has created an opportunity to re-establish Iran/Iraq relations on a more positive
footing. A stable and prosperous Iraq is in the best interests of Iran as well as the wider region. We have encouraged Iran to play
a constructive role and to support Iraqi efforts to preserve security. We have made clear our concern at the alleged links between
elements of the Iranian regime and armed groups in Iraq who have sought to undermine the rule of law.
For Jordan, the conflict gave rise to the movement of numbers of Iraqis across Jordan's borders. Since the conflict ended, Jordan
has provided political support and practical assistance to Iraq.
The conflict has had less direct effect on Israel and Palestine, although a source of funds for some Palestinian groups has dried up
with the removal of Saddam Hussein. In recent months the Israeli and Palestinian focus has been directed internally towards the
Palestinian elections and disengagement.
Successful elections were held in Iraq on 30 January. The formation of a democratically elected Iraqi Government should have
a further positive impact on stability in the region.
Subjects
Armed conflict; Borders; Iraq; Politics and government; Israel; Palestine; Iran; Syria; Middle East; Iraq conflict; Jordan
Date
5 April 2005
Reference
432 c1327W;432 c1323W; 223942
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on relations with Iran. (Failed OPQ)
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on relations with Iran. (Failed OPQ)
Asked by
Teddy Taylor
(Conservative)
Answered by
Bill Rammell
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
28 March 2005
For answer on
5 April 2005
Answered on
5 April 2005
Sir Teddy Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on relations with
Iran. [224404]
Mr. Rammell: Our policy towards Iran remains one of constructive, but critical and conditional, engagement. The European Union has
made clear that the development of its relations with Iran is possible only on the basis of action by Iran to address political
concerns, in areas such as its nuclear programme, human rights record, approach to terrorism, and attitude to the middle east peace
process.
Subjects
Foreign relations; Iran; EU external relations
Date
5 April 2005
Reference
432 c1326W;432 c1322W; 224404
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Denis MacShane
(Labour)
Asked by
Peter Viggers
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on Ukraine's progress towards fulfilling its action plan with NATO.
Subjects
Arms trade; Inquiries; NATO; Iran; Ukraine; Cruise missiles
Date
5 April 2005
Reference
432 c1251-2
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Asked by
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on the progress of the EU negotiations with Iran about Iran's nuclear programme.
Subjects
Nuclear weapons; Iran; EU external relations
Date
5 April 2005
Reference
432 c1252
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on the progress of the EU negotiations with Iran about Iran's nuclear programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on the progress of the EU negotiations with Iran about Iran's nuclear programme.
Asked by
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown
(Conservative)
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
28 March 2005
For answer on
5 April 2005
Answered on
5 April 2005
Subjects
Nuclear weapons; Iran; EU external relations
Date
5 April 2005
Reference
432 c1252; 224393
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on Ukraine's progress towards fulfilling its action plan with NATO.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on Ukraine's progress towards fulfilling its action plan with NATO.
Asked by
Peter Viggers
(Conservative)
Answered by
Denis MacShane
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
28 March 2005
For answer on
5 April 2005
Answered on
5 April 2005
Subjects
Arms trade; Inquiries; NATO; Iran; Ukraine; Cruise missiles
Date
5 April 2005
Reference
432 c1251-2; 224392
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on same.
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
5 April 2005
Subjects
Nuclear weapons; Iran; EU external relations
Date
5 April 2005
Reference
432 c1252
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on press reports about the sale of cruise missiles to Iran by the previous Kuchma regime and need for a full investigation.
1st supplementary on press reports about the sale of cruise missiles to Iran by the previous Kuchma regime and need for a full investigation.
Asked by
Peter Viggers
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
5 April 2005
Subjects
Arms trade; Inquiries; NATO; Iran; Ukraine; Cruise missiles
Date
5 April 2005
Reference
432 c1251-2
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Denis MacShane
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Arms trade; Inquiries; NATO; Iran; Ukraine; Cruise missiles
Date
5 April 2005
Reference
432 c1251-2
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Nuclear weapons; Iran; EU external relations
Date
5 April 2005
Reference
432 c1252
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Nuclear weapons; Iran
Date
5 April 2005
Reference
432 c1253-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Supplementary on EU negotiations with Iran about nuclear programme.
Supplementary on EU negotiations with Iran about nuclear programme.
Asked by
Teddy Taylor
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
5 April 2005
Subjects
Nuclear weapons; Iran
Date
5 April 2005
Reference
432 c1253
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons