China: Human Rights and Sanctions

Christine Jardine Excerpts
Monday 28th October 2024

(3 days, 12 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Lammy Portrait Mr Lammy
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I assure the hon. Lady that I met with Alaa Abd El-Fattah’s family just a few weeks ago, and I raised the issue once again with the Egyptian Foreign Minister in a subsequent call.

Christine Jardine Portrait Christine Jardine (Edinburgh West) (LD)
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Like every Member, in my constituency I receive hundreds of representations from Hongkongers in this country who are concerned about their own safety—I have experience of it myself: I was filmed by a drone while speaking at a Hong Kong protest in Edinburgh—but they are also concerned about their families at home. What assurances can the Foreign Secretary give us about the safety of Hongkongers in this country, and more importantly about plugging the gaps in the British national overseas scheme?

David Lammy Portrait Mr Lammy
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The national security law is of great concern, which is why I raised it with the Foreign Minister. Of course Hong Kong nationals should be assured of their safety in this country. Our police and security services keep these things under close scrutiny.