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A Westminster Hall debate on the International Day of Democracy will take place on Tuesday 16 September 2025, from 9:30am to 11:00am. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Rachel Blake MP.
A Westminster Hall debate on the International Day of Democracy will take place on Tuesday 16 September 2025, from 9:30am to 11:00am. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Rachel Blake MP.
Statement on attending the sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union
Statement on attending the sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union
Mr Speaker, you know the value of inter-parliamentary relations and, in particular, the Inter-Parliamentary Union, which was founded nearly 135 years ago in this place. We are honoured this week to be joined by the president of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Mr Duarte Pacheco. Would my right hon. Friend join his campaign to get the USA to rejoin this important international organisation?
Mr Speaker, you know the value of inter-parliamentary relations and, in particular, the Inter-Parliamentary Union, which was founded nearly 135 years ago in this place. We are honoured this week to be joined by the president of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Mr Duarte Pacheco. Would my right hon. Friend join his campaign to get the USA to rejoin this important international organisation?
As my right hon. Friend knows, the United Kingdom was a founding member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. I would very much like the United States to rejoin and I am happy to help make that case.
As my right hon. Friend knows, the United Kingdom was a founding member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. I would very much like the United States to rejoin and I am happy to help make that case.
As my right hon. Friend knows, the United Kingdom was a founding member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. I would very much like the United States to rejoin and I am happy to help make that case.
Mr Speaker, you know the value of inter-parliamentary relations and, in particular, the Inter-Parliamentary Union, which was founded nearly 135 years ago in this place. We are honoured this week to be joined by the president of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Mr Duarte Pacheco. Would my right hon. Friend join his campaign to get the USA to rejoin this important international organisation?
To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to uphold the human and political rights of parliamentarians in (1) Myanmar, (2) Turkey, (3) Venezuela, and (4) other member countries of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to uphold the human and political rights of parliamentarians in (1) Myanmar, (2) Turkey, (3) Venezuela, and (4) other member countries of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
The UK has a long-standing commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights internationally and defending democratic freedoms is fundamental to our foreign policy. On Myanmar, we have used our presidencies of both the G7 and the UN Security Council to secure strong statements to uphold the human and political rights of parliamentarians. The Minister for Asia formally summoned the Myanmar Ambassador twice and stressed that State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and others who had been arbitrarily detained should be released. In Turkey, we continue to make clear that we expect the government to undertake any legal processes or actions against opposition MPs fairly, transparently and with full respect for their human rights and the rule of law. In Venezuela, we are concerned at reports of the detention of opposition MPs and continue to call on all Venezuela's leaders to support the restoration of democracy. We will continue to support democracy and the work of parliamentarians worldwide.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the decision adopted in March by the Inter-Parliamentary Union at the 164th session of the Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians in relation to Turkey.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the decision adopted in March by the Inter-Parliamentary Union at the 164th session of the Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians in relation to Turkey.
We are aware of the decisions adopted at the 164th session of the Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians of the Inter- Parliamentary Union and are considering its findings on the human rights situation in Turkey. We regularly engage bilaterally with Turkey on human rights, including at Ministerial and ambassadorial level, to discuss our concerns. We are also active participants in Council of Europe discussions on Turkey. We have encouraged Turkey to implement swiftly and fully its newly published human rights action plan as a positive step in improving the situation.
I will not say it is a pleasure, but it is interesting to follow the eclectic comments of the hon. Member for Ellesmere Port and Neston (Justin Madders), whose speech I would summarise as sour grapes.
That is not the tone in which I wanted to make my remarks this afternoon....
I will not say it is a pleasure, but it is interesting to follow the eclectic comments of the hon. Member for Ellesmere Port and Neston (Justin Madders), whose speech I would summarise as sour grapes.
That is not the tone in which I wanted to make my remarks this afternoon....
To ask Her Majesty's Government on how many occasions members of organisations proscribed in UK legislation have been denied access to the UK to attend conferences organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
To ask Her Majesty's Government on how many occasions members of organisations proscribed in UK legislation have been denied access to the UK to attend conferences organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
The information is not held centrally and to obtain it would exceed the disproportionate cost threshold.
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 13 February (HL13518), whether Senator Leila de Lima remains in custody in the Philippines; what representations they have made to the government of the Philippines about her case; what discussions they have had with...
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 13 February (HL13518), whether Senator Leila de Lima remains in custody in the Philippines; what representations they have made to the government of the Philippines about her case; what discussions they have had with...
We are aware of the case of Senator Leila de Lima, who has remained in detention since 24 February 2017. Our Embassy in Manila continues to follow developments over her case closely.
Our position on the importance of rule of law is clear, consistent and well known in the Philippines. We continue to underline the need for the rule of law to be upheld and due process followed.
In August 2018, the Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific underlined our views with several Philippine Ministers during his trip to Manila. In November 2018, Senior Officials underscored the same point during our High level Political Talks. Most recently, the Prime Ministers' Trade Envoy to the Philippines, Richard Graham MP, raised these issues with Philippine Ministers during his visit to the country in February 2019.
Plan of action for gender-sensitive parliaments. 44 p.
Plan of action for gender-sensitive parliaments. 44 p.
To ask the Chairman of Committees whether, in considering the proposed changes in the governance of the British Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK Branch, account was taken of the impact on the Lords’ input into decision-making, such as budget allocation and staffing, for those...
To ask the Chairman of Committees whether, in considering the proposed changes in the governance of the British Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK Branch, account was taken of the impact on the Lords’ input into decision-making, such as budget allocation and staffing, for those...
To ask the Chairman of Committees what evaluation has been conducted into the time devoted by Members of the House of Lords to all-party groups, the British Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK Branch and other such groups.
To ask the Chairman of Committees what evaluation has been conducted into the time devoted by Members of the House of Lords to all-party groups, the British Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK Branch and other such groups.
To ask the hon. Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission what records the Commission holds on the (a) number of and (b) cost to the public purse of overseas visits made by hon. Members as part of delegations of (i) the UK branch of the Commonwealth...
To ask the hon. Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission what records the Commission holds on the (a) number of and (b) cost to the public purse of overseas visits made by hon. Members as part of delegations of (i) the UK branch of the Commonwealth...
| Number of delegations | Total cost (£) |
| UK Branch Commonwealth Parliamentary Association | |
| 27 | 380,537 |
| British Group Inter-Parliamentary Union | |
| 19 | 358,535 |
I am delighted to open the debate and to talk about the work of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, which celebrates its 120th anniversary this year. It was co-founded, as hon. Members know, by William Randal Cremer, a British parliamentarian who went on to win the Nobel peace prize. The IPU has...
I am delighted to open the debate and to talk about the work of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, which celebrates its 120th anniversary this year. It was co-founded, as hon. Members know, by William Randal Cremer, a British parliamentarian who went on to win the Nobel peace prize. The IPU has...
I am pleased to be called to speak in this important annual debate. Like my hon. Friend the Member for Kingswood (Roger Berry), the chairman of the group, I regret the fact that attendance is pretty sparse. I consider it a tremendous honour and privilege to have been elected as...
I am pleased to be called to speak in this important annual debate. Like my hon. Friend the Member for Kingswood (Roger Berry), the chairman of the group, I regret the fact that attendance is pretty sparse. I consider it a tremendous honour and privilege to have been elected as...
It is a pleasure to speak in a debate when you are in the Chair, Mr. Bercow. I saw you striding across Westminster Hall a few moments ago and I wondered whether it would be our good fortune to have you chairing the debate. I am delighted that you are—[Laughter.]...
It is a pleasure to speak in a debate when you are in the Chair, Mr. Bercow. I saw you striding across Westminster Hall a few moments ago and I wondered whether it would be our good fortune to have you chairing the debate. I am delighted that you are—[Laughter.]...
With the exception of the Minister.
With the exception of the Minister.
Well, of course with the exception of the Minister. My right hon. and learned Friend the Member for Rushcliffe (Mr. Clarke), who is embarking on his fourth political career, would also say, ““Amen to that!”” The serious point is that William Randal was a confirmed pacifist who believed in parliamentary...
Well, of course with the exception of the Minister. My right hon. and learned Friend the Member for Rushcliffe (Mr. Clarke), who is embarking on his fourth political career, would also say, ““Amen to that!”” The serious point is that William Randal was a confirmed pacifist who believed in parliamentary...
Thanks, guv.
Thanks, guv.