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Written question asked by Catherine West (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 February 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 24 February 2023 (named day). It was answered by Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Conservative) on Friday, 24 February 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


China: Intelligence Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of reports of intimidation by Chinese intelligence officers towards (a) Hong Kong nationals and (b) Uighur Muslims living in the UK.

Answer

The UK Government takes the protection of individuals' rights, freedoms and safety in the UK very seriously. The UK will continue to defend human rights, speaking out and taking action where appropriate - as we have done over Hong Kong and Xinjiang.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
149613
Session
2022-23
Subjects
China Intelligence services Intimidation Hong Kong Migrants Uyghurs
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk