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This page features a series of briefings on LGBT+ rights and issues across regions of the world. We look at what rights and protections are provided for LGBT+ people and report on recent events. We also look at any relevant parliamentary material and at UK Government actions.

Type
Commons Briefing papers
Date
21 December 2021
Reference
CBP-9403

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what her Department has identified as strategically sensitive sectors in future trade negotiations and renegotiations with (a) Australia, (b) New Zealand, (c) The United States of America, (d) Canada and (e) Mexico; and if she will make statement.

Asked by
Gareth Thomas (Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Department for International Trade
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
25 May 2021
Reference
2868
House
House of Commons

This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.

Type
Commons Briefing papers
Date
10 May 2021
Reference
CBP-8984

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, when he plans to start the external recruitment for the new role of Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Australasia.

Asked by
Tom Pursglove (Conservative)
Answering body
Department for International Trade
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
30 July 2019
Reference
280267
House
House of Commons

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, at what civil service grade the post of Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Australasia will be.

Asked by
Tom Pursglove (Conservative)
Answering body
Department for International Trade
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
30 July 2019
Reference
280268
House
House of Commons

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether the post of Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Australasia will be combined with another post.

Asked by
Tom Pursglove (Conservative)
Answering body
Department for International Trade
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
30 July 2019
Reference
280269
House
House of Commons

That this House supports the right of self-determination of Norfolk Island, which was until recently a limited self-governing territory attached initially to the UK and then to Australia, but was always a distinct colony of the British crown; calls for the self-determination of Norfolk Island in line with the UN...

Primary sponsor
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Scottish National Party)
Type
Early day motions
Date
26 February 2018
Reference
983
House
House of Commons

That this House welcomes the result of the Australian marriage equality survey which had a resounding result for the yes campaign with 61.6 per cent in favour; notes that the turnout for the survey was 79.5 per cent, higher than that of the 2017 general election or EU referendum turnout;...

Primary sponsor
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour; Co-operative Party)
Type
Early day motions
Date
14 November 2017
Reference
540
House
House of Commons

That this House congratulates the Member of Parliament for Mount Albert and Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party, Jacinda Ardern, on her election as Prime Minister of New Zealand; welcomes the election of a Labour-led Government following recent coalition negotiations after the General Election in September 2017; recognises the...

Primary sponsor
Hugh Gaffney (Labour)
Type
Early day motions
Date
20 October 2017
Reference
438
House
House of Commons

That this House remembers the heroic campaign that followed the landings of allied forces at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli on 25 April 1915; joins with all Australians and New Zealanders in commemorating the bravery of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who, together with their British colleagues and others, sacrificed...

Primary sponsor
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative)
Type
Early day motions
Date
26 April 2017
Reference
1192
House
House of Commons

That this House supports the right of self-determination of Norfolk Island, which was until recently a limited self-governing territory attached initially to the UK and then to Australia, but was always a distinct colony of the British crown; calls for the self-determination of Norfolk Island in line with the UN...

Primary sponsor
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Scottish National Party)
Type
Early day motions
Date
25 April 2017
Reference
1186
House
House of Commons

That this House notes that the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation on Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Review Conference met again at the United Nations in New York in April and May 2015; understands that the UK signed up to and ratified the NPT in 1968, including Article VI, which creates an obligation...

Primary sponsor
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party)
Type
Early day motions
Date
11 October 2016
Reference
517
House
House of Commons

That this House remembers the heroic campaign that followed the landings of Allied forces at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, on 25 April 1915; joins with all Australians and New Zealanders in commemorating the bravery of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who, together with their British colleagues and other allies,...

Primary sponsor
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative)
Type
Early day motions
Date
25 April 2016
Reference
1408
House
House of Commons

That this House recognises the right of all nations to legally binding maritime boundaries; notes with disappointment that, almost 14 years after international recognition of Timor Leste, East Timor as an independent state, the Australian Government has refused to agree permanent maritime boundaries with Timor Leste in accordance with current...

Primary sponsor
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party)
Type
Early day motions
Date
21 March 2016
Reference
1285
House
House of Commons

That this House recognises the exceptional achievements of William Ferguson Massey of Limavady, County Londonderry, during his lifetime; notes his role as 19th Prime Minister of New Zealand, 1912 - 1925, and founder of the Reform Party; highlights his belief in the strong bond between New Zealand and the UK...

Primary sponsor
Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party)
Type
Early day motions
Date
15 March 2016
Reference
1261
House
House of Commons

That this House joins the people of New Zealand in celebrating Waitangi Day, their National Day, on Saturday 6 February 2016, commemorating the historic signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 that marks the coming together of the Maori people and representatives of the British Crown; notes the importance...

Primary sponsor
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative)
Type
Early day motions
Date
2 February 2016
Reference
1051
House
House of Commons

That this House notes that 26 January marks Australia's national day, commemorating the anniversary of the day on which Captain Arthur Philip in 1788 unfurled the union flag at Sydney Cove; recognises the strong historical bonds reinforced through the military, sport, the media and the arts, and the shared heritage...

Primary sponsor
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative)
Type
Early day motions
Date
25 January 2016
Reference
1001
House
House of Commons

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 8 December 2015 to Question 18261, if she will make an assessment of the net contribution to the UK economy made by immigration from Australia, Canada and New Zealand in the last five years before...

Asked by
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
21 December 2015
Reference
20069
House
House of Commons

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the net contribution to the UK economy made by immigration from Australia, Canada and New Zealand in the last five years; and if she will make a statement.

Asked by
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
8 December 2015
Reference
18261
House
House of Commons

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to allow the free movement of citizens between the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Asked by
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
7 December 2015
Reference
18264
House
House of Commons