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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 20 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 23 February 2024 (named day). It was answered by Tom Pursglove (Conservative) on Friday, 23 February 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.


Antisemitism

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will ensure an urgent investigation of the anti-Semitic defacing of a birth certificate submitted to the Passport Office.

Answer

The Home Secretary asked officials to urgently investigate this matter as soon as he became aware of this incident on 19 February.

The incident is being taken extremely seriously. Home Office officials are working with commercial partners to complete the investigation and will ensure that appropriate action is taken.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14814
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Antisemitism Birth certificates HM Passport Office
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk