Brendan O'Hara MP: written questions 2025
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Sudan: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98822More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure no British-made weaponry is being used in the war in Sudan.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the responses provided in the Urgent Question debate on 5 November and the statement on Sudan made to the House by the Foreign Secretary on 18 November, when these issues were discussed at length.
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSudan: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98821More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has raised reports of support for the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan by the government of the United Arab Emirates with her Emirati counterpart.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the responses provided in the Urgent Question debate on 5 November and the statement on Sudan made to the House by the Foreign Secretary on 18 November, when these issues were discussed at length.
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSudan: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98820More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of reports of the United Arab Emirates support for the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the responses provided in the Urgent Question debate on 5 November and the statement on Sudan made to the House by the Foreign Secretary on 18 November, when these issues were discussed at length.
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBđăp, Y QuynhForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98546More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of concerns for the safety of Vietnamese human rights defender Y Quynh Bdap; and what discussions she has had with her Vietnamese counterparts on
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 11 November in response to Question 83589.
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBđăp, Y QuynhForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98536More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs what discussions she has had with the Government of Viet Nam following the extradition of Y Quynh Bdap from Thailand; and whether she has sought urgent clarification of his wh
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 11 November in response to Question 83589.
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHuman Rights: MalaysiaHome OfficeTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97791More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what representations she has made to his Malaysian counterpart on the forced disappearance of religious activists; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Malaysia’s High Court’s r
Answer: The Home Secretary has not engaged with Malaysian counterparts since July 2024.Any police assistance provided to international partners is governed by the FCDO Overseas Security and Justice Assessment (OSJA) process. The OSJA process is an essential tool ...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Conflict: CiviliansMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97137More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 December 2024 to Question 16763, what discussions his Department has had with civil society organisations since 3 December 2024 to evaluate its approach to civilian harm mitigation and
Answer: Mitigating civilian harm is central to Defence’s approach to human security. We work through multiple channels to promote human security, with a particular emphasis on protecting civilians. We actively engage with civil society organisations on this issue...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordTeymur HosseiniForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95634More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Iranian counterpart concerning the recent detention of Afghan Christian, Teymur Hosseini; and what diplomatic steps she is taking
Answer: Further to the answer I gave on 29 October to Question 83265, we are concerned by the reported case of Teymur Hosseini, and we continue to monitor the situation for Christians in Iran.
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordVietnam: Political PrisonersForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94696More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Vietnamese counterpart on the recent imprisonment of Kim Som Rinh, Thach Nga and Thach Xuan Dong; and what diplomatic steps she i
Answer: The Foreign Secretary raised human rights including freedom of religion and belief with Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung on 30 October, building on my own discussions with the Vice Foreign Minister on 13 October. Our new UK-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic P...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPalestine: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91996More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether future UK-funded capacity-building programmes will be structured to (a) advance Palestinian statehood and (b) support the government of Palestine in building institut
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement made by the Foreign Secretary on the Middle East on 18 November, where support for Palestinian institutions was discussed. We will update the House in due course on any further developments.
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPalestine: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91995More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will ensure equality of esteem and equal treatment in design, evaluation and implementation of UK-funded programmes in Palestine and Israel; and whether school textboo
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement made by the Foreign Secretary on the Middle East on 18 November, where support for Palestinian institutions was discussed. We will update the House in due course on any further developments.
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPalestine: Diplomatic RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Consul-General in East Jerusalem plans to present her credentials as Ambassador to the President of the State of Palestine; and whether she has had discussions wi
Answer: The British Consulate General in Jerusalem has had a special role working to promote and protect UK interests in Jerusalem for almost 150 years. The future status of the British Consulate General, and the Consul General, in Jerusalem will be determined in...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPalestine: Diplomatic RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what is the expected timetable and procedural pathway for the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to be formally received by His Majesty King Charles III for the presentatio
Answer: The UK follows the standard diplomatic process of agrément and presentation of credentials, as set out in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. We recognise Palestinian statehood over provisional borders, based on 1967 lines with equal land swaps...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHamza ShaheenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the death of Dr Hamza Shaheen in Syria.
Answer: We remain deeply concerned about incidents of violence in Syria, including the reports of Dr Shaheen's murder. We continue to advocate for an inclusive political transition, a greater focus in social cohesion, and protection of the rights of all Syrians, ...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordArmenia: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89462More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her international counterparts on the reported attacks by the Armenian government against the Armenian Apostolic Church; and what dip
Answer: The UK is monitoring the situation between the Armenian Government and the Armenian Apostolic Church. We expect all actions to comply with Armenia's constitutional and legal framework, allowing due process to take its course and ensuring that all individu...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAutonomous Weapons: Arms TradeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88679More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many meetings the UK has participated in under the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons framework on lethal autonomous weapons systems; what the financial cost of t
Answer: The Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) and its Group of Government Experts (GGE) is the appropriate forum to consider the issue of emerging technologies in the area of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS). It is inclusive, expert and con...
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAutonomous Weapons: Arms TradeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88678More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department supports negotiations for a treaty on lethal autonomous weapons systems in 2027.
Answer: The Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) and its Group of Government Experts (GGE) is the appropriate forum to consider the issue of emerging technologies in the area of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS). It is inclusive, expert and con...
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordUN Expert Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons SystemsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88677More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the her Department's objectives are in its engagement with the UN Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems.
Answer: The Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) and its Group of Government Experts (GGE) is the appropriate forum to consider the issue of emerging technologies in the area of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS). It is inclusive, expert and con...
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordThailand: RefugeesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87792More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications of her policies of the recent detention of 70 Vietnamese refugees in Thailand.
Answer: The UK Government continues to monitor reports of human rights concerns in Vietnam. We regularly raise these issues with the Vietnamese authorities - including at the highest levels - through bilateral engagement and in multilateral forums such as the UN ...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTô LâmForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87791More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of reports of (a) torture and (b) other human rights violations by Tô Lâm .
Answer: The UK Government continues to monitor reports of human rights concerns in Vietnam. We regularly raise these issues with the Vietnamese authorities - including at the highest levels - through bilateral engagement and in multilateral forums such as the UN ...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordVietnam: Official VisitsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86661More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department gave Special Mission Immunity to Mr Tô Lâm to allow him to travel to the UK in October 2025.
Answer: No special immunity was given in this case.
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordIran: DetaineesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85178More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her Iranian counterpart on the arrest of (a) Negar Misaghian and (b) Shakib Farzan; and what diplomatic steps she is taking to help ensure t
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 18 September to question 74935.
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordChina: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her counterpart in China on the recent detention of members of Zion Church; and what diplomatic steps she is taking to help ensure their rel
Answer: The UK Government is aware of reports concerning the detention of Zion Church members in China. We continue to follow developments closely and regularly raise human rights concerns with the Chinese authorities. The UK remains committed to promoting human ...
Answered 23 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordZhang ZhanForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81324More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her Chinese counterpart on the re-sentencing of Zhang Zhan; and what diplomatic steps she is taking to help ensure her release.
Answer: The Government regularly raises its concerns about media freedom with the Chinese authorities, including the case of Zhang Zhan, and the Prime Minister and Cabinet colleagues have all raised human rights with their Chinese counterparts.British diplomats a...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordChina: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77079More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her Chinese counterpart on (a) Christian churches in that country and (b) the arrest of (i) priests and (ii) laypersons from that community;
Answer: The Government champions freedom of religion or belief for all abroad, and we continue to engage with Chinese counterparts on the restriction of those freedoms, including the arbitrary arrest of Christians for practicing their faith.
Answered 14 Oct 2025
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