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Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Monday, 20 April 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 May 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


China and Iran: United Nations

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had regarding the nomination of the government of Iran to the United Nations Committee for Program and Coordination, and the government of China to the United Nations Committee on NGOs; and what assessment they have made of the implications of this for freedom of religion or belief internationally.

Answer

It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL16518
Session
2024-26
Subjects
China Iran United Nations Religious freedom
Link
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