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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Tony Baldry (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 October 2013 on behalf of the Church Commissioners.


Syria and Egypt

Question

To ask the Honourable Member for Banbury, representing the Church Commissioners, what discussions the Church of England is having with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office regarding the protection of religious minorities in Syria and Egypt.

Answer

Following the Archbishop of Canterbury’s visit to the middle east in the summer, he met my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary in July to discuss the vulnerable situation of religious minorities in Syria and Egypt. The Church of England has made representations to Foreign Office Ministers to suggest appointing an ambassador at large for religious freedom.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
900315 
568 cc294-5 
Session
2013-14
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Religious freedom Syria Egypt
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk