Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by David Amess (Conservative). It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 March 2010 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Iran
- Question
- What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Iran; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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Iranian authorities continue to suppress legitimate protest, restrict civil liberties and threaten violence, even execution, to silence dissent, but the Iranian people continue to demand their fundamental rights. We urge the authorities to respect the right of their citizens to be heard.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 506 c791
- 319393
- Session
- 2009-10
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Politics and government Iran
- Link
- View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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