Every parliamentary written question tabled by David Taylor this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
Showing 21–27 of 27 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of Russia's policies on the (a) granting of Russian citizenship to Ukrainian children and (b) place
The UK is appalled by reports that Ukrainian children living under Russian occupation and Ukrainian children who have been forcibly deported to Russia are being forced to take Russian citizenship, as well as subsequent reports that these children are bein...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to unlock the £2.5 billion worth of funds resulting from the Sale of Chelsea football club to be used for humanitarian ends for Ukrainian people effec
This government is working hard to ensure the proceeds from the sale of Chelsea FC reach humanitarian causes in Ukraine as quickly as possible, in line with the UK's unilateral declaration. The government is fully committed to that position, as part of ou...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his international counterparts on returning Ukrainian children forcibly deported to Russia.
The UK continues to track Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children, which is a clear violation of international law. We were pleased to see another group of children returned via Qatari mediation in September, and are grateful for Qatar's continued enga...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking as penholder on Sudan to help find a diplomatic solution to the conflict in that country.
The UK uses its position as penholder on Sudan at the UN Security Council to call for coordinated, international action to bring an end to the conflict. On 18 September, the UK called an urgent council session to address escalation in El Fasher, where we ...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the level of Official Development Assistance spending on refugee costs in the UK.
My Rt Hon. Friend the Home Secretary is committed to bringing order to the asylum system and has taken steps to unblock the backlog of claims. Official Development Assistance spending on demand-driven refugee costs is within international rules set by the...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help protect civilians from harm in non-regime held areas of (a) north-east and (b) north-west Syria; and if he will hold discussions w
The UK supports those in need across northern Syria, working with partners to improve humanitarian co-ordination and access to enhance crisis preparedness. In the North East, we provide assistance to communities and IDP (internally displaced persons) camp...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for asylum accommodation policy of using the overseas development budget to help fund asylum accommodation.
The growth of asylum accommodation spending has led to difficult cuts to other UK aid programmes. This Government is committed to rebuilding Britain’s reputation on international development. The Home Secretary is committed to bringing order to the asylum system and has taken steps to unblock the backlog of claims, which will help reduce costs.