To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to mediate tensions between the Governments of Ethiopia and Eritrea.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to mediate tensions between the Governments of Ethiopia and Eritrea.

To ask His Majesty's Government what recent representations they have made to the governments of Ethiopia and Eritrea regarding the avoidance of conflict and the protection of civilians in border regions.

To ask His Majesty's Government what recent representations they have made to the governments of Ethiopia and Eritrea regarding the avoidance of conflict and the protection of civilians in border regions.

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the risk that the collapse of the Pretoria Agreement, the severing of Eritrea-Ethiopia diplomatic ties, and the war in Sudan will draw regional actors into wider conflict; and what steps they are taking to address the situation.

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the risk that the collapse of the Pretoria Agreement, the severing of Eritrea-Ethiopia diplomatic ties, and the war in Sudan will draw regional actors into wider conflict; and what steps they are taking to address the situation.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what response the Department has made to the statement issued by the Embassy of the State of Eritrea on 15 October 2026 concerning cooperation on the enforced return of Eritrean nationals.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what response the Department has made to the statement issued by the Embassy of the State of Eritrea on 15 October 2026 concerning cooperation on the enforced return of Eritrean nationals.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Eritrean Embassy in London’s press release dated 15 October 2026, what assessment has been made of the claim by the Embassy of the State of Eritrea that non-Eritrean nationals have claimed asylum in the UK by...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Eritrean Embassy in London’s press release dated 15 October 2026, what assessment has been made of the claim by the Embassy of the State of Eritrea that non-Eritrean nationals have claimed asylum in the UK by...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what procedures are used to establish the nationality of asylum applicants who claim to be Eritrean nationals where their identity or nationality cannot initially be verified.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what procedures are used to establish the nationality of asylum applicants who claim to be Eritrean nationals where their identity or nationality cannot initially be verified.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many visa applications from Eritrean government officials were (a) received, (b) granted and (c) refused in each year since 2023.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many visa applications from Eritrean government officials were (a) received, (b) granted and (c) refused in each year since 2023.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what records her Department holds of requests made by the government of Eritrea for discussions on the return of its nationals during each of the last five years; and how many such requests resulted in substantive meetings.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what records her Department holds of requests made by the government of Eritrea for discussions on the return of its nationals during each of the last five years; and how many such requests resulted in substantive meetings.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information her Department provides to the government of Eritrea before the return of an individual, including information about criminal convictions, outstanding custodial sentences and the legal basis for removal.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information her Department provides to the government of Eritrea before the return of an individual, including information about criminal convictions, outstanding custodial sentences and the legal basis for removal.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Home Office press release entitled Home Secretary threatens Eritrea with visa penalties, published on 15 October 2026, what specific criteria will determine whether Eritrea has sufficiently improved its cooperation with returns to avoid a total suspension...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Home Office press release entitled Home Secretary threatens Eritrea with visa penalties, published on 15 October 2026, what specific criteria will determine whether Eritrea has sufficiently improved its cooperation with returns to avoid a total suspension...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Home Office press release entitled Home Secretary threatens Eritrea with visa penalties, published on 15 October 2026, what estimate she has made of the number of Eritrean who have no right to remain and are awaiting...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Home Office press release entitled Home Secretary threatens Eritrea with visa penalties, published on 15 October 2026, what estimate she has made of the number of Eritrean who have no right to remain and are awaiting...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Home Office press release entitled Home Secretary threatens Eritrea with visa penalties, published on 15 October 2026, how frequently she will review Eritrea's cooperation with returns; and what arrangements are in place to report progress against...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Home Office press release entitled Home Secretary threatens Eritrea with visa penalties, published on 15 October 2026, how frequently she will review Eritrea's cooperation with returns; and what arrangements are in place to report progress against...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Home Office press release entitled Home Secretary threatens Eritrea with visa penalties, published on 15 October 2026, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of restricting or taxing remittances sent from the UK...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Home Office press release entitled Home Secretary threatens Eritrea with visa penalties, published on 15 October 2026, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of restricting or taxing remittances sent from the UK...

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the findings of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom 2026 Annual Report that 64 Jehovah's Witnesses remain detained in Eritrea; and what representation they have made to the government of Eritrea on the release of Jehovah's Witnesses...

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the findings of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom 2026 Annual Report that 64 Jehovah's Witnesses remain detained in Eritrea; and what representation they have made to the government of Eritrea on the release of Jehovah's Witnesses...

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made at the United Nations Human Rights Council about renewing the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea, including in relation to violations of freedom of religion or belief.

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made at the United Nations Human Rights Council about renewing the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea, including in relation to violations of freedom of religion or belief.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps she is taking to help protect religious minorities in Eritrea.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps she is taking to help protect religious minorities in Eritrea.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the level of persecution of Christians in Eritrea.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the level of persecution of Christians in Eritrea.

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the recognition of four religious groups by the government of Eritrea; and what recent discussions they have had with that government about that issue.

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the recognition of four religious groups by the government of Eritrea; and what recent discussions they have had with that government about that issue.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she plans to bring forward sanctions relating to human rights violations and abuses in Eritrea.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she plans to bring forward sanctions relating to human rights violations and abuses in Eritrea.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent diplomatic steps she has taken with her international counterparts to help ensure the protection of Christian communities in Eritrea.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent diplomatic steps she has taken with her international counterparts to help ensure the protection of Christian communities in Eritrea.