Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between George Howarth and Harriett Baldwin

Wednesday 10th October 2018 Commons Chamber

[Harriett Baldwin]

I am sure that the hon. Gentleman welcomes the fact that that the UK is leading in terms of our commitment to end the use of coal. We are looking closely at the Powering Past Coal Alliance and leading an effort to get more countries to sign up to that alliance. The UK is showing strong leadership on that, and he should welcome it.

[Mr George Howarth (Knowsley) (Lab)]

3. What plans she has to promote the right to freedom of religion or belief in developing countries.

[The Minister of State, Department for International Development (Harriett Baldwin)]

The UK promotes and protects the right to freedom of religion or belief internationally. Through our UK Aid Connect scheme, up to £12 million will be available over the next four years for organisations to promote the building of freedom of religion or belief.

[Mr Howarth]

I thank the Minister for her response. Will she give us some information about what she will do to collect better data about religious freedom and minority belief freedom in the countries where her Department supports programmes?