Written question asked by Alex Sobel (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 January 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 January 2019 (named day). It was answered by Mark Field (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 January 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Papua: Measles

Question: What discussions he has had with his Indonesian counterpart on (a) the provision of measles vaccinations in West Papua and (b) access to healthcare for West Papuans.

Answer: Officals at our Embassy in Jakarta, including the Ambassador, visit Papua and West Papua regularly. During these visits they press the Indonesian authorities to address legitimate concerns and ensure the sustainable and equitable development of the province. This includes access to healthcare. We have not to date raised the specific issue of measles immunisations, but I am happy to confirm to the honourable member that we shall do so.

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