Written question asked by Lord Carlile of Berriew (Crossbench) on Monday, 8 January 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 January 2018. It was answered by Baroness Fairhead (Conservative) on Monday, 22 January 2018 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.
Overseas Trade: Iran
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to make it a precondition of any proposals to increase trade between the UK and Iran that the government of Iran adhere to international human rights standards by allowing peaceful demonstrations and protests against their policies.
- Answer
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Her Majesty’s Government supports trade with Iran as a key part of its commitment to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA). HMG remains concerned about the human rights situation in Iran and continues to encourage the Iranian government to improve its human rights record.
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- HL4461
- Session
- 2017-19
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- Demonstrations Human rights Overseas trade Iran
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