Debates between Lord Hammond of Runnymede and Alan Mak during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Debate between Lord Hammond of Runnymede and Alan Mak
Tuesday 12th July 2016

(8 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Hammond of Runnymede Portrait Mr Philip Hammond
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We regularly make representations to the Government of Iran about the widespread abuse of human rights there, including the widespread use of the death sentence and the completely unacceptable practice of imposing death sentences on minors. We will continue to make such representations at every opportunity.

Alan Mak Portrait Mr Alan Mak (Havant) (Con)
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Commonwealth countries are already large investors into the UK. Will the Government continue to work with Commonwealth business groups, such as the Confederation of Indian Industry, to make sure that that track record continues?