Gregory Stafford MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

  • Joshua WongForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25299More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment His Majesty’s Government has made of the findings relating to Joshua Wong in its latest Six-Monthly Report on Hong Kong.

    Answer: The UK Government continues to monitor the case of Joshua Wong and report key developments in our six-monthly reports on Hong Kong. The most recent report outlined recent developments in Joshua Wong's case. Following Mr Wong's rearrest in June 2025, the t...

    Answered 8 Sept 2026

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  • Joshua WongForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25298More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps His Majesty’s Government is taking to monitor the case of Joshua Wong.

    Answer: The UK Government continues to monitor the case of Joshua Wong and report key developments in our six-monthly reports on Hong Kong. The most recent report outlined recent developments in Joshua Wong's case. Following Mr Wong's rearrest in June 2025, the t...

    Answered 8 Sept 2026

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  • Joshua WongForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25297More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what consular assistance His Majesty’s Government has provided in relation to the case of Joshua Wong.

    Answer: We do not routinely make public the specifics of individual cases for data protection reasons.

    Answered 10 Sept 2026

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  • Joshua WongForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25296More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations His Majesty’s Government has made to the Hong Kong authorities ahead of the forthcoming hearing of Joshua Wong.

    Answer: The UK Government continues to monitor the case of Joshua Wong and report key developments in our six-monthly reports on Hong Kong. The most recent report outlined recent developments in Joshua Wong's case. Following Mr Wong's rearrest in June 2025, the t...

    Answered 8 Sept 2026

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  • Joshua WongForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25295More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment His Majesty’s Government has made of whether the treatment of Joshua Wong is consistent with Hong Kong’s international obligations.

    Answer: The UK Government continues to monitor the case of Joshua Wong and report key developments in our six-monthly reports on Hong Kong. The most recent report outlined recent developments in Joshua Wong's case. Following Mr Wong's rearrest in June 2025, the t...

    Answered 8 Sept 2026

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  • Joshua WongForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25294More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment His Majesty’s Government has made of the application of the rule of law in the case of Joshua Wong.

    Answer: The UK Government continues to monitor the case of Joshua Wong and report key developments in our six-monthly reports on Hong Kong. The most recent report outlined recent developments in Joshua Wong's case. Following Mr Wong's rearrest in June 2025, the t...

    Answered 8 Sept 2026

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  • Joshua WongForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25293More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations His Majesty’s Government has made to the Hong Kong authorities regarding the case of Joshua Wong.

    Answer: The UK Government continues to monitor the case of Joshua Wong and report key developments in our six-monthly reports on Hong Kong. The most recent report outlined recent developments in Joshua Wong's case. Following Mr Wong's rearrest in June 2025, the t...

    Answered 8 Sept 2026

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  • Jimmy LaiForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25263More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has made to the Government of the People’s Republic of China regarding the release of Jimmy Lai.

    Answer: Jimmy Lai's case continues to be a priority for this government. The Foreign Secretary discussed a range of bilateral and international issues with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on 23 July, including Mr Lai's ong...

    Answered 8 Sept 2026

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  • Jimmy LaiForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25262More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he raised the detention of British citizen Jimmy Lai with the Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China on 23 July 2026.

    Answer: Jimmy Lai's case continues to be a priority for this government. The Foreign Secretary discussed a range of bilateral and international issues with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on 23 July, including Mr Lai's ong...

    Answered 8 Sept 2026

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  • Hong Kong: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25261More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he held discussions with the Chinese Foreign Minister on human rights and the rule of law in Hong Kong on 23 July 2026.

    Answer: During his meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the Foreign Secretary discussed a range of issues, including areas where we disagree, such as the ongoing imprisonment of Jimmy Lai. Engagement with China matters precisely so we can make progress on issue...

    Answered 7 Sept 2026

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  • China: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25260More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will publish a full transcript of his meeting with the Chinese Foreign Minister on 23 July 2026.

    Answer: During his meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the Foreign Secretary stressed the importance of long-term cooperation on global issues, including de-escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and pushing Russia to end their invasion of Ukraine. He als...

    Answered 8 Sept 2026

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  • China: TradeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25259More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he had with the Chinese Foreign Minister on economic and trade issues during their meeting in July.

    Answer: On 23 July, the Foreign Secretary met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and discussed a range of global security issues which have implications for the UK's economic prosperity, including Russia's illegal war against Ukraine and the conflict in the Mi...

    Answered 8 Sept 2026

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  • China: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25258More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the speech by the Chinese Foreign Minister on the 23rd July 2026.

    Answer: The Foreign Secretary discussed a range of bilateral and international issues with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on 23 July. The Government's policy towards China remains consistent and long term. We will coopera...

    Answered 8 Sept 2026

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  • Jimmy LaiForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25257More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has made to the Government of the People’s Republic of China on the case of Jimmy Lai.

    Answer: Jimmy Lai's case continues to be a priority for this government. The Foreign Secretary discussed a range of bilateral and international issues with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on 23 July, including Mr Lai's ong...

    Answered 8 Sept 2026

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  • Jimmy LaiForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25256More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he had with the Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the case of Jimmy Lai.

    Answer: Jimmy Lai's case continues to be a priority for this government. The Foreign Secretary discussed a range of bilateral and international issues with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on 23 July, including Mr Lai's ong...

    Answered 8 Sept 2026

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View as listCabinet Office: 26Cabinet Office26Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: 4Department for Digital, Culture…4Department for Education: 6Department for Education6Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: 3Department for Energy Security …3Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: 10Department for Environment, Foo…10Department for Transport: 5Department for Transport5Department of Health and Social Care: 4Department of Health and Social…4Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: 15Foreign, Commonwealth and Devel…15Home Office: 7Home Office7Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: 2Ministry of Housing, Communitie…2Ministry of Justice: 1Ministry of Justice1Treasury: 6Treasury6
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Cabinet Office26
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport4
Department for Education6
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero3
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs10
Department for Transport5
Department of Health and Social Care4
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office15
Home Office7
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government2
Ministry of Justice1
Treasury6

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