Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Andrew Jones and Alistair Burt

Tuesday 23rd April 2013 Commons Chamber

[Alistair Burt]

The determination of the Commonwealth to uphold the highest principles, the Lancaster principles, and how that can be ensured in all Commonwealth countries, is a matter of active discussion in the Commonwealth. The situation in Sri Lanka has pointed out very sharply the discrepancy between the concerns and those values in principle. I have no doubt that leaders of the Commonwealth and Heads of State are acutely aware of the concerns that my right hon. Friend raises, and will be addressing them.

[Andrew Jones (Harrogate and Knaresborough) (Con)]

3. What recent discussions he has had with the Indonesian Government about the death penalty.