1 APPG membership (as of 12 Feb 2025)
Bangladesh23 Former APPG memberships
Aid Match, Alevis, Bahrain, Britain-Pakistan Trade and Tourism, Communities Engagement, Dalits, Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Professionals, Hajj and Umrah, Indian Traditional Sciences, Islamic Finance, Kashmir, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Metaverse and Web 3.0, Muslim Women, Pakistan, Population, Development and Reproductive Health, Qatar, Religion in the Media, Srebrenica, Sudan, Third World Solidarity, Turkish Republic of Northern CyprusDivision Voting information
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Lord Hussain has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debateLords initiatives
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Lord Hussain has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Lord Hussain has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 3 Written Questions
(View all written questions)The UK noted the results of the 12th Parliamentary Elections in Bangladesh, which took place on 7 January 2024. Democratic elections depend on credible, open, and fair competition. Respect for human rights, rule of law and due process are essential elements of the democratic process. These standards were not consistently met during the election period. The UK will continue to work with likeminded partners to encourage all political parties to address their differences and find a common way forward in the interests of the people of Bangladesh.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The Foreign Secretary and Minister West have publicly raised concerns about the violence following protests in Bangladesh. The UK is clear that peaceful protestors must not be subject to violence. We are concerned by the high number of arrests and reports of mistreatment in detention. The British High Commissioner to Bangladesh has engaged with Bangladesh government ministers to reinforce messages of peaceful resolution. The UK and international partners will continue to push for progress towards accountability and justice through an independent, impartial and transparent investigation into alleged human rights violations.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The Minimum Income Requirement (MIR) aims to ensure family migrants and their family members are financially independent.
Where a person does not meet the MIR, they may still be granted permission to come to or stay in the UK under the Family Immigration Rules if refusal would result in unjustifiable harsh consequences for the applicant or their family member and thereby breach Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
The Family Immigration Rules must maintain the balance between respecting the right to family life and protecting the economic wellbeing of the UK. In September 2024 the Home Secretary commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee to review the financial requirements in the Family Immigration Rules. This will ensure a clear understanding of the impact of the MIR and an evidence base for any future changes.
This Government has published the Impact Assessment and Equalities Impact Assessment undertaken by the previous Government when raising the MIR on 11 April 2024: 2024 spring Immigration Rules: impact assessment (accessible) - GOV.UK and Minimum income requirement: equality impact assessment (accessible) - GOV.UK
Minister of State (Home Office)