Iran: Women Protesters Debate
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Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
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(2 years ago)
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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Con)
My Lords, we will and I do so now.
Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb (GP)
My Lords, the Minister mentioned that sanctions had been put on some of the morality police and others. What were those sanctions? Could there not be sanctions on much higher-profile people, such as the ruling caste?
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Con)
My Lords, the noble Baroness rightly raises the issue of sanctions. The sanctions are consistent in their application in terms of travel bans, finances and bank accounts held. She will know that I cannot speculate on future sanctions policy, but I assure her that we are considering very carefully every element and tool at our disposal in our response to Iran.