Debates between Lord Jackson of Peterborough and Baroness Chapman of Darlington during the 2024 Parliament

Wed 13th Nov 2024

West Papua

Debate between Lord Jackson of Peterborough and Baroness Chapman of Darlington
Wednesday 13th November 2024

(1 month, 1 week ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Chapman of Darlington Portrait Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab)
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The noble and right reverend Lord raises his concerns about this issue consistently, and we respect him for doing that. As I say, we will continue to raise concerns through the Foreign Minister and others. Minister Dodds visited Indonesia in September, and she also raised concerns about Papua.

Lord Jackson of Peterborough Portrait Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Con)
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My Lords, the Government are committed to universal human rights. The Minister may anticipate my question, as I have mentioned it before in the House. When are the Government going to appoint a special envoy for freedom of religion and belief? Contrary to the promises that have been made, this has not happened. This is a bipartisan issue, which we all support.