Written question asked by Blake Stephenson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 July 2025. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 July 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Egypt: Religious Orders
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his Egyptian counterpart on the seizure of St. Catherine’s Monastery.
- Answer
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The UK Government recognises St Catherine's Monastery's historical and religious importance and tracks this long-standing land ownership dispute. Our Embassy in Cairo participated in discussions with the Egyptian Government on this issue on 30 May. We will continue to engage on issues of heritage protection and religious freedoms.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 64208
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Egypt Religious orders
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- 2025-09-05 23:48:15 +0100
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