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HANSARDDetention of Jagtar Singh JohalI will take one more intervention. I am just conscious that I am supposed to finish in three minutes’ time, but I think there is no chance of that now.30 Jun 2021HANSARDDetention of Jagtar Singh JohalThe Government take all allegations of human rights violations extremely seriously, and we raise concerns with the authorities on the ground where appropriate. The assistance we…30 Jun 2021HANSARDFCDO Services Ministerial Targets 2021-22My noble Friend the Minister for South Asia and the Commonwealth, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, has made the following written ministerial statement: FCDO Services operates as a…24 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Religious and Ethnic Minority CommunitiesI think we have done rather well, Sir Christopher. Three of us have managed to fill an hour so far. It has been wonderful to hear from hon. Members today, and I thank my hon.…22 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Religious and Ethnic Minority CommunitiesThe hon. Member is right to raise this issue. We regularly raise the issue of blasphemy laws with the authorities in Pakistan at a senior level. These laws have been used to…22 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Religious and Ethnic Minority CommunitiesI am more than happy to have my ministerial colleague, Lord Ahmad, write to the hon. Gentleman, or he is always welcome to come to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office…22 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Religious and Ethnic Minority CommunitiesThe hon. Gentleman raises a very good point, and I thank him for his support for the COVAX commitments that we have already made, which are critical to distribution of the…22 Jun 2021HANSARDSri Lanka: Human RightsAs my hon. Friend will know, this Government have led international efforts over many years to promote accountability, reconciliation and human rights in Sri Lanka, including at…15 Jun 2021HANSARDSri Lanka: Human RightsAt the UN Human Rights Council in March, we successfully led a new resolution which expresses deep concern about the situation in Sri Lanka and enhances the UN’s monitoring role.…15 Jun 2021HANSARDCrimes against the Rohingya: AccountabilityI know how passionate the hon. Lady is about the situation in Myanmar, particularly on behalf of the Rohingya community. On the ICJ case, we have been absolutely clear in our…15 Jun 2021HANSARDSource of Covid-19 Outbreak: Discussions with ChinaMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise this. As he will know, phase 1 of the WHO-convened covid-19 origins study was always meant to be the beginning of the process, not the…15 Jun 2021HANSARDCrimes against the Rohingya: AccountabilityAccountability is vital. The military has committed atrocities against the Rohingya and other minorities and must be held to account. We have sanctioned 16 individuals, including…15 Jun 2021HANSARDOverseas Commercial InterestsMy hon. Friend asks a very timely question, as the Prime Minister has today announced a free trade agreement with Australia, which will bring fantastic opportunities for British…15 Jun 2021HANSARDNorth KoreaThe hon. Member is again right to raise this issue. We are extremely concerned about the humanitarian situation in North Korea. He will be aware that our ambassador to North Korea…15 Jun 2021HANSARDSource of Covid-19 Outbreak: Discussions with ChinaIn their call last month, the Foreign Secretary raised the response to the pandemic and global health reform with Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi. The Health Secretary also…15 Jun 2021HANSARDNorth KoreaMy hon. Friend is right to raise this issue, but he can be reassured that the UK is clear that there must be no impunity for the most serious international crimes. The…15 Jun 2021HANSARDHuman Rights Violations against Uyghurs: SanctionsAs the hon. Member probably knows, we do not shy from taking action. We have led international efforts to hold China to account. It is the long-standing policy of several…15 Jun 2021HANSARDHuman Rights Violations against Uyghurs: SanctionsOn 22 March, the Foreign Secretary announced global human rights sanctions against four Chinese officials and one entity responsible for serious human rights violations in…15 Jun 2021HANSARDOverseas Commercial InterestsI could not agree more, and I know my hon. Friend and I do our best to support this fantastic industry. There is no better champion for the British wine industry, and he has some…15 Jun 2021HANSARDNorth KoreaThe threat posed by North Korea continues to grow. Its nuclear and ballistic missiles programmes threaten to destabilise the region and pose a grave threat to international peace…15 Jun 2021