Prime Minister’s Visit to India

Alistair Carmichael Excerpts
Tuesday 26th April 2022

(2 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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We condemn any instance of discrimination.

Alistair Carmichael Portrait Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland) (LD)
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When the Prime Minister raised the case of Jagtar Singh Johal, did he do so on the basis that for the past four years Mr Johal has been the victim of arbitrary detention?

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I know that the Prime Minister raised his case, I know that he handed over a note on consular cases, and I know that the Foreign Secretary has agreed to meet with the hon. Member who represents Mr Johal’s constituency and with Mr Johal’s brother and wife. We deplore and condemn the use of arbitrary detention in all circumstances.