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Written question asked by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 October 2019. It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 October 2019 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Jainism and Zoroastrianism

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when representatives of the (a) Jain and (b) Zoroastrian community were invited to national events organised by his Department in each of the last two years.

Answer

Ministers have attended a number of key events coordinated by Jain and Zoroastrian organisations, and officials have invited representatives from both communities to participate in roundtable discussions where relevant issues are discussed.

The Jain and Zoroastrian communities of this country have made and continue to make a positive contribution to life in the UK. The Government values this contribution enormously.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3525
Session
2019-19
Subjects
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Jainism Zoroastrianism
Link
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