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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions with his counterpart in (a) France and (b) New Zealand on EEZ enforcement in the Pitcairn Islands.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions with his counterpart in (a) France and (b) New Zealand on EEZ enforcement in the Pitcairn Islands.
The Ministry of Defence regularly discusses regional security, including the security of our Overseas Territories, such as the Pitcairn Islands, with key regional partners including New Zealand and France.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assistance her Department provides to people in the Pitcairn islands with complex medical conditions that cannot be treated locally.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assistance her Department provides to people in the Pitcairn islands with complex medical conditions that cannot be treated locally.
The UK remains committed to meeting the reasonable assistance needs of the Pitcairn Islands. Our funding supports a medical clinic on island and enables the Government of the Pitcairn Islands (GPI) to refer complex medical cases to Tahiti or New Zealand with support from an external healthcare provider.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help promote governance standards on Pitcairn Island.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help promote governance standards on Pitcairn Island.
The UK Government is working with the governments of the Overseas Territories to achieve the highest standards in governance. In the Pitcairn Islands the Governor and Administrator are working with the Council to improve the delivery of public services. The Governor has commissioned a restructure of the Pitcairn Public Service to better service the needs of the community. The Minister for the Overseas Territories discussed the ongoing public services review with the Mayor of Pitcairn at the Joint Ministerial Council in 2024. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office undertakes audits of the budgetary support it provides to the Government of the Pitcairn Islands, for which a fiduciary risk assessment has recently been undertaken by PWC.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many (a) officials from her Department and (b) police officers have visited Pitcairn Island in each of the last 12 months.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many (a) officials from her Department and (b) police officers have visited Pitcairn Island in each of the last 12 months.
I can confirm that no officials from the Home Office or UK police officers have visited Pitcairn Island in the last 12 months.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many officials of his Department have visited Pitcairn Island in each of the last 12 months.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many officials of his Department have visited Pitcairn Island in each of the last 12 months.
The current resident Administrator is recruited by the FCDO. There have been two visits by FCDO officials within the last 12 months. The Deputy Governor (based in Auckland, New Zealand) visited the island in October 2023 and there was a visit by a Technical Works Officer in December 2023. The Governor visited in 2023. FCDO officials are in regular contact with their counterparts on Pitcairn Island. FCDO sponsored programmes are providing support virtually on matters such as healthcare and through visiting teams on issues such as environmental protection. I recently spoke to the Mayor and look forward to welcoming him to the JMC this month.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many criminal (a) prosecutions and (b) convictions have taken place on the Pitcairn Islands in each of the last 10 years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many criminal (a) prosecutions and (b) convictions have taken place on the Pitcairn Islands in each of the last 10 years.
Government of Pitcairn hold the data on criminal prosecutions and convictions in the Pitcairn Islands.
My Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Americas, Caribbean and the Overseas Territories (David Rutley MP), has made the following statement:
Illicit finance is an active and growing threat to the UK family, and can undermine our national security, prosperity, and democracy. It is more important than ever...
My Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Americas, Caribbean and the Overseas Territories (David Rutley MP), has made the following statement:
Illicit finance is an active and growing threat to the UK family, and can undermine our national security, prosperity, and democracy. It is more important than ever...
Illicit finance is an active and growing threat to the UK family, and can undermine our national security, prosperity, and democracy. It is more important than ever that we work together to tackle the emerging challenges. Publicly accessible registers of beneficial ownership are an essential tool in the fight against...
Illicit finance is an active and growing threat to the UK family, and can undermine our national security, prosperity, and democracy. It is more important than ever that we work together to tackle the emerging challenges. Publicly accessible registers of beneficial ownership are an essential tool in the fight against...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands' implementation of publicly accessible registers of company beneficial ownership in line with the Draft Order in Council prepared by the Secretary of State...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands' implementation of publicly accessible registers of company beneficial ownership in line with the Draft Order in Council prepared by the Secretary of State...
The Government of the Pitcairn Islands (PG) has committed to introduce a publicly accessible register of beneficial ownership (PARBO).
PG is identifying the necessary modifications to its legislative regime to enable the creation of a PARBO that would comply with the standards set out in a written ministerial statement (HCWS369) of 14 December 2020. How the Pitcairn Islands seeks to recoup the costs of operating their PARBO will be a matter for the Territory Government.
PG is assessing its timeline for implementation in light of ongoing constraints on capacity and expertise. The UK Government is providing technical assistance. We will confirm the timeline with Pitcairn and other Overseas Territories at the Joint Ministerial Council scheduled for 14-15 November.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many crimes were reported on Pitcairn Island in each of the past 10 years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many crimes were reported on Pitcairn Island in each of the past 10 years.
The Pitcairn Islands Government reports the following number of crimes reported by year
2013 - 1
2016 - 1
2017 - 1
2019 - 1
2020 - 3
2021 - 1
2022 - 0
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he is taking steps to improve sanitation facilities on Pitcairn Island.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he is taking steps to improve sanitation facilities on Pitcairn Island.
The UK Government will provide £4.52 million in budgetary aid to Pitcairn in the financial year 2023-24. This is to meet the essential needs of the island, including any necessary infrastructure improvement works. The priority for these works, including sanitation, is decided by the islanders.
A briefing on higher education provision in the Overseas Territories and access to UK-based institutions.
A briefing on higher education provision in the Overseas Territories and access to UK-based institutions.
A briefing on healthcare facilities and challenges in the UK's Overseas Territories and the quota system in place enabling access to healthcare in the UK.
A briefing on healthcare facilities and challenges in the UK's Overseas Territories and the quota system in place enabling access to healthcare in the UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to help improve internet connectivity on Pitcairn Island.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to help improve internet connectivity on Pitcairn Island.
The Governor's office is currently working with SpaceX on a trial of their Starlink satellite connection to Pitcairn, with the possibility of rolling out the service on a commercial basis. Additionally discussions are ongoing with the current internet provider on improving the service.
The UK has fourteen Overseas Territories. Which are eligible for UK aid, and what assistance does the UK provide?
The UK has fourteen Overseas Territories. Which are eligible for UK aid, and what assistance does the UK provide?
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of flying the Pitcairn Island flag in Parliament Square on Bounty Day.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of flying the Pitcairn Island flag in Parliament Square on Bounty Day.
There are no plans to fly the Pitcairn Islands flag in Parliament Square on Bounty Day.
We fly the flags of the Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories including the Pitcairn Islands Flag on Parliament Square for Royal events and occasions such as Trooping of the Colour and for State Visits to London.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has made representations to the governments of (a) the Pitcairn Islands and (b) Norfolk Island on the celebration of Bounty Day on 23 January 2023.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has made representations to the governments of (a) the Pitcairn Islands and (b) Norfolk Island on the celebration of Bounty Day on 23 January 2023.
The Overseas Territory of the Pitcairn Islands is a valued member of the British family. Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park, as Minister of State for Overseas Territories, sent a message of congratulations to the Pitcairn Islands on 23 January, as will Her Excellency The Governor. The Administrator will join the community in their celebrations in the Territory. The Pitcairn Island flag flew from the London headquarters of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office on 23 January. Norfolk Island has been a Territory of the Commonwealth of Australia since 1914 and its governance is a matter for Australia.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to protect the biodiversity of Henderson Island.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to protect the biodiversity of Henderson Island.
The FCDO Blue Belt Programme supports the Government of the Pitcairn Islands to manage the large Marine Protected Area, which covers the Territory's waters including Henderson Island. Scientific surveys to Henderson Island have assessed marine litter, coral reefs, and fish and cetacean species. The Conflict Security and Stability Fund has funded a new marine science base on Pitcairn. In addition, the Defra Darwin Plus scheme is funding several projects of benefit to Henderson Island, including one on the feasibility of removing rodents, and one on understanding the importance of the Marine Protected Area for an endangered population of humpback whales.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when a Royal Navy ship last visited Pitcairn Island (a) to patrol UK waters and (b) in any other capacity.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when a Royal Navy ship last visited Pitcairn Island (a) to patrol UK waters and (b) in any other capacity.
HMS Spey visited Pitcairn in February 2022 delivering COVID vaccines and dental care as part of its duties as one of the two Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels deployed in the Indo-Pacific. In addition, Spey conducted patrols in the waters around the islands in the Pitcairn chain to deter and defend against illegal fishing and to carry out environmental monitoring.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment on the potential merits of promoting the import of honey from the Pitcairn Islands.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment on the potential merits of promoting the import of honey from the Pitcairn Islands.
Pitcairn's disease free bee population has resulted in the production of high quality honey which is exported across the globe. While no recent assessment of promoting this excellent local produce has taken place, the Government did fund an apiculture programme for Pitcairn in 1998 which included an analysis of the bees and honey production. In addition, part of an ongoing Defra-funded Darwin Plus project is advising the Pitcairn Government on improving biosecurity to reduce the risk of invasive species impacting honey production. The UK remains committed to supporting the people of the Pitcairn Islands and maximising opportunities for economic development. The FCDO funds the shipping service, which allows access to Pitcairn Islands and for goods to be exported.