PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Iran: Human Rights (6 July 2017)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when he last discussed alleged human rights abuses in Iran with his Iranian counterpart.
Asked by:
Mr Toby Perkins (Labour)
Asked by:
Mr Toby Perkins (Labour)
Answer
Iran's human rights record continues to be of serious concern; this is why we have designated it as one of our Human Rights Priority Countries.
The Foreign Secretary last discussed this issue when he met Foreign Minister Zarif in Munich in February. We will continue to raise concerns when appropriate.
Answered by:
Alistair Burt (Conservative)
11 July 2017
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