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To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with Tunisia about the security situation in the southern Mediterranean littoral.
To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with Tunisia about the security situation in the southern Mediterranean littoral.
The UK and Tunisia enjoy a long, enduring and positive defence and security relationship. The UK continues to support the modernisation of the Tunisian military both bilaterally and multilaterally through the delivery of an ambitious NATO Defence Capacity Building package to Tunisia as a Mediterranean Dialogue country and key partner in NATO's southern neighbourhood. During the Defence Senior Advisor for the Middle East and North Africa's (DSAME) visit to Tunisia, discussions were held around strengthening cooperation moving forwards and other areas of common interest.
To ask His Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the role of Tunisia in promoting security along the Mediterranean littoral of northern Africa.
To ask His Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the role of Tunisia in promoting security along the Mediterranean littoral of northern Africa.
The UK is aware of the increasing numbers of irregular migrants crossing from Tunisia to Europe. We work with the Tunisian Government to help improve their border security, including through the provision of Royal Navy and Royal Marine instructors to assist the Tunisian National Guard Maritime section. More broadly, the UK Government actively pursues a 'whole of route' approach to addressing unmanaged migration from Africa to Europe, tackling the drivers of migration that encourage people to undertake the dangerous journey in the first place.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the level of current (1) terrorist, and (2) other security, threats in (1) Libya, (2) Tunisia, (3) Algeria, and (4) Morocco.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the level of current (1) terrorist, and (2) other security, threats in (1) Libya, (2) Tunisia, (3) Algeria, and (4) Morocco.
We continue to monitor terrorist and security threats, especially to UK interests, across North Africa. We are deeply concerned by the continuing conflict in Libya, which has an impact beyond Libya's borders. We continue to urge all Libyan parties to observe a ceasefire and return to UN-led political talks. We work closely with the governments of Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco to promote an end to the fighting in Libya and the wider security and development of the region. UK programming, through the Conflict, Security and Stability Fund, supports these aims.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the security, economic and educational situation in Tunisia; and how the UK foreign aid budget together with the Prosperity Fund can further assist that country.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the security, economic and educational situation in Tunisia; and how the UK foreign aid budget together with the Prosperity Fund can further assist that country.
Tunisia’s security, economy and education sector are priority areas of co-operation for the UK. The Tunisian economy is growing, although this growth remains fragile and the country needs further support to ensure economic benefits reach all Tunisians. Levels of educational attainment have increased over recent years, but there remains a mismatch between skills and the needs of the private sector which the UK is working to help address. Security in Tunisia has markedly improved since the terrorist attacks of 2015: in particular, the ability of Tunisian authorities to mitigate the threat from terrorism, and to better protect foreign visitors has improved.
We are working directly and through development partners to help Tunisia deal with security threats and to address long-term challenges like youth unemployment. Bilateral spend is mainly channelled through the North Africa Good Governance Fund, with up to £14m allocated for Tunisia in 2019/20 to support economic development, education, and marginalised regions. In 2017, the last year for which figures are available, the UK’s share of multilateral organisations’ total spend in Tunisia was over £30m. The Prosperity Fund does not currently have any projects in Tunisia.
Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the security afforded to Marine Conservation Areas; and how many prosecutions have been brought against unlawful incursions.
Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the security afforded to Marine Conservation Areas; and how many prosecutions have been brought against unlawful incursions.
All protected sites are protected from the point of designation through the planning and licensing process. The condition of all marine protected sites is monitored and when harmful activities are identified new measures are developed to manage them.
Between 2011 and 2016 the Inshore Fishery and Coastal Authorities made 166 successful prosecutions for infractions of byelaws in the 0-6nm region. 994 verbal warnings, 515 written warnings and 110 fixed penalties were issued in the same period. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) considers there is good compliance within the current MMO byelaw areas (6-12nm).
The security of marine protected sites is supported by periodic patrolling from Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels and the monitoring of Vessel Monitoring System data. There have been records of incursions from vessels and MMO has followed these up, but no cases have resulted in prosecution.
For protected sites in the 12-200nm zone the Government is currently in negotiations with Other Member States to introduce management measures through the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) which will be enforced by MMO. Taking back control of our waters and gaining a fairer share of quotas when we leave the EU are key priorities for the UK. We are currently analysing all fisheries legislation including CFP to determine what changes we might need to introduce.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 8 November (HL2416), what is their assessment of the political and personal safety risks facing British-based businesses and business people of a Kurdish background seeking to operate in Turkey.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 8 November (HL2416), what is their assessment of the political and personal safety risks facing British-based businesses and business people of a Kurdish background seeking to operate in Turkey.
The Government closely monitors the security situation for British national visitors of all backgrounds in 225 countries. Our travel advice for Turkey is regularly updated and contains advice about which parts of the country may present risks to visitors.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their current assessment of the security issues facing UK tourists visiting the Maldives.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their current assessment of the security issues facing UK tourists visiting the Maldives.
The UK Government's foreign travel advice states that crime levels in Maldives are relatively low, but petty crime does occur. Gang related violence in locally populated areas, including the capital Male, has increased recently. There is no evidence to suggest that British nationals are being targeted. As in many parts of the world, there is a general threat from terrorism and attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by tourists. Our assessment of security issues is regularly reviewed and reflected in our travel advice. We do not advise against travel to the Maldives.
To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord West of Spithead on 8 February (WA 96), what they mean by "an appropriate level of assurance" in respect of screening for chemical materials that might be brought into the venues of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord West of Spithead on 8 February (WA 96), what they mean by "an appropriate level of assurance" in respect of screening for chemical materials that might be brought into the venues of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the system of void sealing and certifying construction work on the 2012 Olympic Park to reduce the risks from concealed devices is subject to independent verification; and whether such precautions are being carried out at all other venues involved in the Games where construction...
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the system of void sealing and certifying construction work on the 2012 Olympic Park to reduce the risks from concealed devices is subject to independent verification; and whether such precautions are being carried out at all other venues involved in the Games where construction...
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether all pedestrians and vehicles entering the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games venues will be screened for chemical materials that could be used in any attack.
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether all pedestrians and vehicles entering the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games venues will be screened for chemical materials that could be used in any attack.
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many times the Home Office, the Metropolitan Police Force, the Olympic Development Authority and the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games have met to discuss security.
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many times the Home Office, the Metropolitan Police Force, the Olympic Development Authority and the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games have met to discuss security.
To ask Her Majesty's Government who is in overall charge of the security arrangements for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
To ask Her Majesty's Government who is in overall charge of the security arrangements for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
To ask Her Majesty's Government which public bodies have a role in providing security for the 2012 Olympics in London.
To ask Her Majesty's Government which public bodies have a role in providing security for the 2012 Olympics in London.
Whether the frontiers of the United Kingdom are secure against (a) organised crime; and (b) illegal immigration. [HL 2415]. - Inc figures.
Whether the frontiers of the United Kingdom are secure against (a) organised crime; and (b) illegal immigration. [HL 2415]. - Inc figures.
Whether they will encourage the introduction of an international standard in passenger aircraft requiring pilots and other aircrew to be totally isolated from passenger cabins by secure bulkheads and lockable bullet-proof doors. [HL 752].
Whether they will encourage the introduction of an international standard in passenger aircraft requiring pilots and other aircrew to be totally isolated from passenger cabins by secure bulkheads and lockable bullet-proof doors. [HL 752].