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Debate between Bridget Phillipson and James Duddridge
Tuesday 2nd December 2014
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Bridget Phillipson (Houghton and Sunderland South) (Lab)
T4. In Uganda there appears to be renewed attempts to target and persecute the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. If the Ugandan Government proceed with new legislation in this area, what will be the impact on bilateral relations with the UK?
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (James Duddridge)
The FCO’s work to combat violence and discrimination on the basis of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights is an important part of our international work in Uganda and elsewhere. I have made representations to the Ugandan Government and will continue to do so, and I will continue to work with NGOs and parliamentarians interested in this issue. It is a high priority for the British Government and for me.