Helen Maguire MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Hong Kong Economic and Trade OfficeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11939More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of whether the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London continues to operate solely for trade and economic purposes.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 21 May in response to Question 724.
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHong Kong: OppressionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the role of Hong Kong authorities in acts of transnational repression directed at individuals resident in the United Kingdom.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 17 March in response to question 118999.
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: Baha'i FaithForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 611More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the treatment of Bahá’ís in Iran.
Answer: The UK strongly condemns the repression of religious minorities in Iran, including members of the Baha'i faith.We were integral to the UN Human Rights Council adopting a resolution on 23 January renewing the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Iran and t...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPakistan: AhmadiyyaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 610More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Ordinance XX on the religious freedom of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan; and if she will make representations to her Pakis
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 29 October 2025 to Question 83844.
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCentral Asia: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129787More
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 attacks on female Christian converts in Central Asia.
Answer: The UK continues to champion Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for all, and we continue to recognise the issue of persecution of Christians globally on account of their faith, alongside the persecution of other groups. We also recognise that women and ...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAfghanistan: Internally Displaced PeopleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129786More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussion she has had with her Afghan counterparts regarding the displacement of Afghan Christian women.
Answer: The UK continues to champion Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for all, and we continue to recognise the issue of persecution of Christians globally on account of their faith, alongside the persecution of other groups. We also recognise that women and ...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordChristianity: WomenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129785More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department is taking diplomatic or humanitarian steps support female Christian converts globally.
Answer: The UK continues to champion Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for all, and we continue to recognise the issue of persecution of Christians globally on account of their faith, alongside the persecution of other groups. We also recognise that women and ...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHong Kong: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128506More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to monitor developments in the implementation of Hong Kong’s National Security Law; and whether she plans to issue revised guidance to UK
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 20 April in response to Question 127028.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHong Kong: Travel InformationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128505More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has had discussions with international partners on coordinating updated travel guidance on the Hong Kong National Security Law.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 20 April in response to Question 127028.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHong Kong: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128504More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Hong Kong National Security Law on the safety and legal rights of UK nationals (a) visiting and (b) residin
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 20 April in response to Question 127028.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPalestine: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126990More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support the freedom of worship for Palestinian Christians.
Answer: The UK remains committed to championing freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all around the world including in Palestine. The UK Special Envoy for FoRB discussed the issue of access to holy sites during his visit to the Holy See in March 2026. The UK ...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPalestine: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will raise the situation of Palestinian Christians with her Israeli counterparts.
Answer: The UK remains committed to championing freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all around the world including in Palestine. The UK Special Envoy for FoRB discussed the issue of access to holy sites during his visit to the Holy See in March 2026. The UK ...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUganda: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119147More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with global counterparts on alleged human rights abuses in Uganda.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 12 February in response to Question 111609.
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChina: Nuclear WeaponsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112040More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she and Cabinet colleagues have had with their Chinese counterpart on the expansion of China's nuclear weapons.
Answer: We engage in regular dialogue with China on security matters at both official and ministerial levels. These exchanges include discussions on nuclear weapons, conducted bilaterally as well as through the P5 process, which brings together the five nuclear w...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordLibya: Freezing of AssetsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103126More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has considered compensating victims from the taxes collected from Libya’s frozen assets.
Answer: In recent months, ministers have met on multiple occasions with UK victims of Qadhafi-sponsored Irish Republican Army (IRA) terrorism and all victims of the Troubles, and those conversations continue to shape our approach. The responsibility for providing...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordExplosivesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if her Department will undertake a review of its explosive ordinance policies.
Answer: The UK Government's Global Mine Action Programme has been funding clearance and risk education for over a decade, including in Africa, protecting lives and livelihoods, and supporting our broader humanitarian and development goals. In addition, the Foreig...
Answered 24 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordLandmines: Victim Support SchemesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100052More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of implementing a global programme supporting civilian victims of landmines.
Answer: The UK Government's Global Mine Action Programme has been funding clearance and risk education for over a decade, including in Africa, protecting lives and livelihoods, and supporting our broader humanitarian and development goals. In addition, the Foreig...
Answered 24 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordLandmines: Bomb DisposalForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100050More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what conversations she has had with her international counterparts on (a) the impact of global aid cuts to humanitarian aid and (b) the impact those cuts will have on landmin
Answer: The UK Government's Global Mine Action Programme has been funding clearance and risk education for over a decade, including in Africa, protecting lives and livelihoods, and supporting our broader humanitarian and development goals. In addition, the Foreig...
Answered 24 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAfrica: LandminesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100049More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of reducing humanitarian aid funding in Africa on landmine disposal.
Answer: The UK Government's Global Mine Action Programme has been funding clearance and risk education for over a decade, including in Africa, protecting lives and livelihoods, and supporting our broader humanitarian and development goals. In addition, the Foreig...
Answered 24 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFemale Genital MutilationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98077More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department plans to take to help support women and girls affected by female genital mutilation after the conclusion of The Girl Generation-Africa-Led Movement
Answer: The UK is committed to championing the rights of women and girls worldwide, including working with local partners to tackle the scourge of female genital mutilation (FGM), forced marriage and other coercive practices. As well as investing up to £35.5 mill...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFemale Genital MutilationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98076More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps she is taking to end female genital mutilation.
Answer: The UK is committed to championing the rights of women and girls worldwide, including working with local partners to tackle the scourge of female genital mutilation (FGM), forced marriage and other coercive practices. As well as investing up to £35.5 mill...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordOttawa ConventionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97714More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of countries withdrawing from the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer she was provided on 5 November in response to Question 85644.
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSudan: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94576More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when her Department plans to bring forward potential sanctions relating to human rights violations and abuses in Sudan.
Answer: We continue to work tirelessly towards securing a ceasefire, humanitarian relief, and accountability for atrocities committed in Sudan, as set out in the Foreign Secretary's statement to the House on 18 November. We will provide further updates to the Hou...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSudan: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what humanitarian assistance her Department is giving to people in Sudan impacted by the conflict.
Answer: We continue to work tirelessly towards securing a ceasefire, humanitarian relief, and accountability for atrocities committed in Sudan, as set out in the Foreign Secretary's statement to the House on 18 November. We will provide further updates to the Hou...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSudan: Peace NegotiationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94573More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her American counterparts on securing a ceasefire in Sudan following President Trump’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman o
Answer: We continue to work tirelessly towards securing a ceasefire, humanitarian relief, and accountability for atrocities committed in Sudan, as set out in the Foreign Secretary's statement to the House on 18 November. We will provide further updates to the Hou...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
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