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Desmond Swayne

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Thursday 22nd July 2021

(3 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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The hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
Desmond Swayne Portrait Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)
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What assessment the Church of England has made of trends in the level of persecution of people for their religion or belief in 2021.

Alexander Stafford Portrait Alexander Stafford (Rother Valley) (Con)
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What assessment the Church of England has made of trends in the level of persecution of people for their religion or belief in 2021.

Andrew Selous Portrait The Second Church Estates Commissioner (Andrew Selous) [V]
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I am enormously grateful to all three of my right hon. and hon. Friends for continuing to bring the House’s attention to the ongoing, horrific levels of persecution of people for their religion or belief.

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How concerned is my hon. Friend about the rise of persecution of Christians in India, and is there anything to be done?

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