Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Debate
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Lord Robathan
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Con)
The noble Lord articulates the position very clearly; we should not focus on seeking to join the two issues. We do not believe that there is any reason for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe to be detained in Iran, which is why we continue to implore the Iranians to ensure her early release and continue to campaign on that very principle.
Lord Robathan (Con)
My Lords, we cannot join these two things together, but this is about a hostage who has been taken. If she is released for some money, there will be another issue and the Iranians will take another hostage for another reason.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Con)
My noble friend articulates the position very well and I agree with him.