Written question asked by Chris Law (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 18 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 July 2025. It was answered by Catherine West (Labour) on Monday, 28 July 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Tibet

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department officially recognises the Tibetan people as having a distinct (a) religious, (b) cultural, (c) linguistic and (d) historical identity.

Answer

This Government stands firm on human rights, including China's repression of the people of Tibet, and the erosion of Tibetan language, history and culture.

We raise our concerns at the highest levels: the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary, Chancellor, Energy Secretary and I all raised human rights recently with our Chinese counterparts. We also continue to work closely with our international partners to hold China to account for human rights violations. On July 2 the UK convened an event in the Human Rights Council to reaffirm the right to Freedom of Religion or Belief for all, including Tibetan Buddhists.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 69046
Session: 2024-26
Subjects: Culture Languages Tibet Religion
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Tibet

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