Written question asked by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 September 2019 (named day). It was answered by Heather Wheeler (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 September 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Organs
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with his international counterparts on tackling the illegal trade in human organs; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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I have not had recent discussions with the Chinese Government on allegations of forced organ harvesting. However, the Prime Minister's Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion and Belief, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad, set out the Government's position in Parliament on 25 July. Lord Ahmad said,
"I note the time and energy that the International Coalition to End Transplant Abuse in China has dedicated to this issue. Officials have reviewed the evidence thoroughly. While the evidence is not incontrovertible, we take these allegations seriously and have consulted the World Health Organization and international partners. The evidence provided disturbing details about the mistreatment of Falun Gong practitioners, and raised worrying questions about China's transplant system. We continue to monitor all available evidence."
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 281598
- Session
- 2017-19
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- Registered interest declared
- Yes
- Subjects
- Organs Trade
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