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Written question asked by Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 2 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 March 2026. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Monday, 9 March 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Egypt: Religious Freedom

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her Egyptian counterpart on religious expression online in Egypt; and what steps her Department is taking to help protect freedom of religion or belief in that country.

Answer

The UK is committed to defending freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all, and we continue to regularly raise rights concerns with the Egyptian authorities where appropriate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
116842
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Egypt Religious freedom
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk