Hong Kong National Security Law Anniversary
Debate between George Howarth and Bob Seely(1 year, 5 months ago)
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Bob Seely (Isle of Wight) (Con)
I thank the hon. Lady for giving way. As a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I know we are concerned to hear whether Ministers can be more vocal when speaking out for British prisoners, or political prisoners across the board—in the case of not only Jimmy Lai, but Vladimir Kara-Murza.
Sir George Howarth (in the Chair)
Order. Before I bring in the shadow Minister, I want to point out that I know the hon. Gentleman has an express interest in this subject, but it is not good to intervene right at the end of a debate without having listened to it.