Beijing Winter Olympic Games 2022 Debate
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Baroness Barker
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Beijing Winter Olympic Games 2022
Baroness Barker Excerpts(3 years, 9 months ago)
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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Con)
My Lords, let me reassure my noble friend. He will be aware of my commitment to the importance of freedom of religion or belief around the world. This issue is very pertinent to what my noble friend raises. We have talked often about the Uighurs and other minorities within China. It is very much a priority for Her Majesty’s Government. I know it is a priority for our Prime Minister. On the issue of the Olympics and China’s current hosting or a change of venue, as I have already said, that is not a matter for Her Majesty’s Government, but my noble friend makes a very strong point, as others have during this short debate.
The Deputy Speaker (Baroness Barker) (LD)
My Lords, the time for this Private Notice Question has elapsed.