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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 29 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 November 2024 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 November 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


China and Russia: Politicians

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what information his Department holds on how many UK Parliamentarians are subject to sanctions by (a) Russia and (b) China.

Answer

There are currently six (previously seven) UK Parliamentarians who are sanctioned by China. Russia does not always publicly or privately inform HMG of those sanctioned. However, HMG is aware of over 460 UK Parliamentarians having been sanctioned by Russia since 2022 - the vast majority have been named publicly, while a small number have been sanctioned and informed privately.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11552
Session
2024-26
Subjects
China Politicians Sanctions Russia
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk