Monthly Archives: June 2010

British Overseas Territories

June 30, 2010 – 4:01 pm

British Overseas Territories Dr Pugh: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will consider the merits of ending subsidies paid to (a) Bermuda and (b) the Virgin Islands for (i) the regulation of civil aviation and (ii) other services. [4348] Mr Bellingham: There are no direct subsidies paid to [...]

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Western Balkans

June 29, 2010 – 4:10 pm

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Mr Henry Bellingham): I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Tonbridge and Malling (Sir John Stanley) on securing the debate and commend him on his persuasiveness for the case that he put to the Speaker’s Office to secure the allocation of the debate [...]

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Armed Conflict: Diamonds

June 29, 2010 – 4:00 pm

Armed Conflict: Diamonds Kate Hoey: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will discuss with his EU counterparts the level of compliance of conditions in the Marange diamond fields with the terms of the Kimberley Process certification scheme; and if he will make a statement. [4307] Mr Bellingham: My [...]

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United Nations: Reform

June 29, 2010 – 4:00 pm

United Nations: Reform Zac Goldsmith: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what his policy is on reform of the United Nations. [4633] Mr Bellingham: We need a strong UN to resolve and manage international challenges such as conflict prevention and resolution, proliferation of nuclear weapons, international terrorism and climate change. [...]

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Departmental Official Cars

June 24, 2010 – 11:21 am

Departmental Official Cars Chris Bryant: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs pursuant to the answer of 15 June 2010, Official Report, columns 353-4, on departmental official cars, what cars and vehicles have been purchased by the Mission in Italy since 12 May 2010. [3490] Mr Bellingham: No cars or vehicles [...]

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Iran: Human Rights

June 24, 2010 – 11:19 am

Iran: Human Rights Ms Ritchie: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions his Department has had with the Government of Iran on its record on the protection of human rights in the country. [3548] Mr Bellingham: We believe that the human rights situation in Iran is deplorable, and the [...]

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