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Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Thursday, 16 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Slavery

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled UK Explanation of Vote on the Declaration of the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime, published on 25 March 2026, whether the Government considered voting against the resolution.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to the press release mentioned in his questions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
126277
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Africa Slavery
Link
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