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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

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