Written question asked by Stephen Twigg (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 July 2000. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Thursday, 20 July 2000 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what reports he has received concerning the activities of the Ministry of Islamic Guidance in Iran.

Answer: Mr. Stephen Twigg: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reports he has received concerning the activities of the Ministry of Islamic Guidance in Iran. [130790] Mr. Hain: Our Embassy in Tehran has reported that the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance is responsible for issuing licences and control of all printed material, music, film and other cultural and touristic activities. It also has responsibility for maintaining religious standards.

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