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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Malcolm Rifkind (Conservative). It was answered on Tuesday, 29 November 2011 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Tibet

Question
As the Chinese Government have been able to recognise and respect the autonomy of both Hong Kong and Macau in the People's Republic, should they not allow autonomy for Tibet, to ensure that, within the People's Republic, its unique culture and identity are properly respected and recognised, and will the Government try to encourage it to do so?
Answer

My right hon. and learned Friend makes a very fair point indeed. As he knows, we recognise Tibet as part of the People's Republic of China, but we call for meaningful dialogue between the representatives of the Dalai Lama and the Chinese authorities in the interests of autonomy in future. Of course, we always call for respect for human rights.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
536 c782 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Human rights Tibet
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk