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Written question asked by Fabian Hamilton (Labour) on Thursday, 6 January 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 January 2022 (named day). It was answered by Vicky Ford (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 January 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Paraguay: Indigenous Peoples

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her Paraguayan counterpart on the protection of the Ayoreo people following the forced removal from their homes in the Chaco forest.

Answer

The British Embassy in Asuncion regularly discusses both human rights and deforestation issues with the Paraguayan authorities, and the British Ambassador has raised this issue directly with the Ministers for Foreign Affairs and for the Environment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
98889
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Housing Indigenous peoples Paraguay
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk