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
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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
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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
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- View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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