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Written question asked by Andrew Selous (Conservative) on Monday, 13 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 May 2024. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Jerusalem: Ethnic Groups

Question

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether he has made an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of reports of (a) violence and (b) land repossession against Armenian Christians in Jerusalem; and whether his Department plans to take steps to help preserve the Armenian community presence in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Answer

The UK is monitoring the situation and is clear on the need to avoid any further rise in tensions. British Consulate General staff in Jerusalem met members of the community earlier this year, discussed the current situation, and visited relevant sites in the Old City of Jerusalem.

The UK is a strong supporter of Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) and an advocate for the integrity of culturally important areas to be respected.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25806
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Ethnic groups Safety Jerusalem Christianity
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk