Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 10 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 June 2019. It was answered by Mark Field (Conservative) on Monday, 17 June 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Hong Kong: Politics and Government
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions his Department has had with representatives of the Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong.
- Answer
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British diplomats meet people representing the full spectrum of peaceful political views in Hong Kong, in line with normal diplomatic practice.
Hong Kong citizens are guaranteed the right to freedom of assembly and demonstration under the Sino-British Joint Declaration and the Basic Law. Hong Kong's success and stability depend on its high degree of autonomy and respect for the fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in the Joint Declaration and the Basic Law.
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- Written question
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- 262375
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Hong Kong Politics and government
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