North Korea Debate
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Baroness Cox
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North Korea
Baroness Cox Excerpts(7 years, 8 months ago)
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Baroness Anelay of St Johns
The noble Lord is absolutely right. As the new Trump Administration have taken office, it is important that they and China find accord on this matter.
Baroness Cox (CB)
My Lords, what is Her Majesty’s Government’s assessment of the security of North Korean defectors here in the United Kingdom and the potential security threat of the North Korean embassy in this country?
Baroness Anelay of St Johns
My Lords, it is a matter of fact that we have, of course, concern for all those who are in this country, whatever their nationality. We have a duty of protection in general terms. We do not provide individual protection for those who are not British citizens, as such, but we are aware that some persons are at particular risk. Because of security matters and the safety of those individuals, it would be wrong of me to go further than that.