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Patrick Grady Excerpts
Tuesday 17th March 2020

(4 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nigel Adams Portrait Nigel Adams
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My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary raised that issue with his Iranian counterpart yesterday. We are deeply concerned about both the individuals the hon. Lady mentions. We are liaising constantly with the Iranian authorities whenever possible and keeping in touch with family members to ensure that they are let out as soon as possible.

Patrick Grady Portrait Patrick Grady (Glasgow North) (SNP)
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In what way is continuing to disregard the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice and the resolution of the UN General Assembly on the future sovereignty of the Chagos Islands a diligent exercise of the UK’s soft power?

Nigel Adams Portrait Nigel Adams
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We are confident in our position on the issue the hon. Gentleman mentions. We are more than happy to talk to him following the session so we can discuss it further one to one.