Written question asked by Laura Moffatt (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 December 2002. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 December 2002 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 action he has taken to help the Iranian authorities to improve their human rights record. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.

Answer: Laura Moffatt: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action he has taken to help the Iranian authorities to improve their human rights record. [84336] Mr. Mike O'Brien: We frequently raise human rights issues with the Iranian authorities at all levels. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary discussed the subject with the Iranian Foreign Minister on 2 December. We support the EU-Iran dialogue on human rights, with the aim of bringing about improvements in Iran's respect for human rights. We support dialogue with practical bilateral assistance (£230,000 since last year) through NGOs, for the judiciary, Prison Service and growth of civil society.

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