Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2003. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2003.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

Whether they will make representations to the Government of Vietnam about persecution of the Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam, and encourage the European Union to raise the matter. [HL 5221].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

654 c241WA; HL 5221

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Human rights Religious freedom EU external relations Oppression Vietnam Buddhism