To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of reports that discriminatory legal and administrative measures against members of the Baha’i community in Qatar risk the gradual elimination of that community from the country; and what representations he has made...

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of reports that discriminatory legal and administrative measures against members of the Baha’i community in Qatar risk the gradual elimination of that community from the country; and what representations he has made...

What diplomatic steps he is taking to help disrupt international sources of military support for Iran.

What diplomatic steps he is taking to help disrupt international sources of military support for Iran.

What steps he is taking to help ensure that the Israeli Government upholds its obligations under international law.

What steps he is taking to help ensure that the Israeli Government upholds its obligations under international law.

What discussions he has had with international partners on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

What discussions he has had with international partners on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

We are all deeply alarmed by the systematic discrimination and exclusion of women and girls from public life, education, employment and decision making in Afghanistan. That is why we are providing £105 million a year to support the Afghan people, and our aid reached 5 million Afghans last year, including...

We are all deeply alarmed by the systematic discrimination and exclusion of women and girls from public life, education, employment and decision making in Afghanistan. That is why we are providing £105 million a year to support the Afghan people, and our aid reached 5 million Afghans last year, including...

We engage with a wide range of experts on these issues, and I would certainly welcome a chance to discuss these matters with the academics the hon. Lady references, but I can absolutely assure her that the Department engages with a huge range of civil society and expert organisations. That...

We engage with a wide range of experts on these issues, and I would certainly welcome a chance to discuss these matters with the academics the hon. Lady references, but I can absolutely assure her that the Department engages with a huge range of civil society and expert organisations. That...

The Chair of the Select Committee is a long-standing champion on these issues, even before her time chairing the Committee, and she and I have discussed these issues on many occasions. We always welcome a conversation with her about these matters, and I am sure that the Minister for International...

The Chair of the Select Committee is a long-standing champion on these issues, even before her time chairing the Committee, and she and I have discussed these issues on many occasions. We always welcome a conversation with her about these matters, and I am sure that the Minister for International...

We take all allegations of arbitrary detention very seriously, considering all available information and any opinions issued by the UN working group on arbitrary detention. Our support is tailored to each individual, and may include raising welfare or concerns about process, where needed. Reflecting our commitment to supporting British nationals...

We take all allegations of arbitrary detention very seriously, considering all available information and any opinions issued by the UN working group on arbitrary detention. Our support is tailored to each individual, and may include raising welfare or concerns about process, where needed. Reflecting our commitment to supporting British nationals...

I can confirm that, most recently, the Foreign Secretary raised Mr Johal’s case with his Indian counterpart on 24 September at the UN General Assembly. I will be very clear: we recognise the immense toll that nine years in detention have taken on Mr Johal and his family, and I...

I can confirm that, most recently, the Foreign Secretary raised Mr Johal’s case with his Indian counterpart on 24 September at the UN General Assembly. I will be very clear: we recognise the immense toll that nine years in detention have taken on Mr Johal and his family, and I...

As the right hon. Member knows, I take the case of Ryan Cornelius and Charles Ridley very seriously, as I do any of the other related cases. I have raised that case with the UAE at a high level, and I will continue to do so. Indeed, I have discussed...

As the right hon. Member knows, I take the case of Ryan Cornelius and Charles Ridley very seriously, as I do any of the other related cases. I have raised that case with the UAE at a high level, and I will continue to do so. Indeed, I have discussed...

The Foreign Secretary and I take this case incredibly seriously, and the Prime Minister also raised it with President Trump. As I have said on a number of occasions, we condemn in the strongest terms the politically motivated prosecution of Jimmy Lai. The national security law was imposed on Hong...

The Foreign Secretary and I take this case incredibly seriously, and the Prime Minister also raised it with President Trump. As I have said on a number of occasions, we condemn in the strongest terms the politically motivated prosecution of Jimmy Lai. The national security law was imposed on Hong...

I assure my hon. Friend that the UK’s commitment to international law does not depend on the outcome of elections. We have been clear that settlements are illegal under international law and that Israel must comply with its obligations. We have been clear that the occupation is unlawful.

I assure my hon. Friend that the UK’s commitment to international law does not depend on the outcome of elections. We have been clear that settlements are illegal under international law and that Israel must comply with its obligations. We have been clear that the occupation is unlawful.

We have raised the UK’s serious concerns about Iran’s nuclear programme, and that includes the Foreign Secretary raising it directly with Foreign Minister Araghchi. Iran has accumulated over 400 kg of uranium enriched to 60%—a level that goes beyond any credible civilian justification. Iran’s ongoing lack of International Atomic Energy...

We have raised the UK’s serious concerns about Iran’s nuclear programme, and that includes the Foreign Secretary raising it directly with Foreign Minister Araghchi. Iran has accumulated over 400 kg of uranium enriched to 60%—a level that goes beyond any credible civilian justification. Iran’s ongoing lack of International Atomic Energy...

With the greatest respect, the Foreign Secretary raised very serious concerns at the highest levels about Iran’s nuclear programme and a series of other issues, just as previous Foreign Secretaries—including many Conservative ones—have raised serious concerns directly with Iran. We are absolutely clear: Iran must never have a nuclear weapon....

With the greatest respect, the Foreign Secretary raised very serious concerns at the highest levels about Iran’s nuclear programme and a series of other issues, just as previous Foreign Secretaries—including many Conservative ones—have raised serious concerns directly with Iran. We are absolutely clear: Iran must never have a nuclear weapon....

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to ban short-term holiday rental plaforms, such as AirBnB and Booking.com, from advertising short-term rental accommodation in illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to ban short-term holiday rental plaforms, such as AirBnB and Booking.com, from advertising short-term rental accommodation in illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the Palestinian Authority’s implementation of the terms of the UK-Palestinian Strategic Co-operation MOU; and which areas of concern were raised with the Palestinian Authority at the 2026 annual strategic dialogue.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the Palestinian Authority’s implementation of the terms of the UK-Palestinian Strategic Co-operation MOU; and which areas of concern were raised with the Palestinian Authority at the 2026 annual strategic dialogue.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer to Question 104985, whether he has received assurances from the Palestinian Authority that it will publish the findings of an independent audit it commissioned into the continuation of the Palestinian Authority's practise of paying...

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer to Question 104985, whether he has received assurances from the Palestinian Authority that it will publish the findings of an independent audit it commissioned into the continuation of the Palestinian Authority's practise of paying...

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the security threat posed to British nationals in the West Bank by settlers on illegal settlements.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the security threat posed to British nationals in the West Bank by settlers on illegal settlements.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate his Department has made of the number of (a) Palestinian women and (b) Palestinian children detained in Israel.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate his Department has made of the number of (a) Palestinian women and (b) Palestinian children detained in Israel.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Pakistani counterpart on (a) the proscription of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee and (b) reports of violence against protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir; and what assessment he has made of...

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Pakistani counterpart on (a) the proscription of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee and (b) reports of violence against protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir; and what assessment he has made of...