Iran

Steve McCabe Excerpts
Wednesday 16th November 2022

(2 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Rutley Portrait David Rutley
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I understand the points that my right hon. Friend makes. The destabilising activity of the IRGC, be it in Yemen, Iraq, Lebanon or Syria, is very concerning, in the region and beyond. We are constantly keeping that proscription under review but, as he knows, I cannot comment at this stage.

Steve McCabe Portrait Steve McCabe (Birmingham, Selly Oak) (Lab)
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What measures are the Government taking to curb the activities of agents of the regime attempting to operate in this country and elsewhere in Europe? In particular, what actions are being taking to ensure that Iranians with diplomatic status in this country are genuine diplomats?

David Rutley Portrait David Rutley
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Obviously, I cannot comment on the detail of these things, but I am sitting next to one of my esteemed colleagues at the Ministry of Defence, the Minister for Armed Forces, and all these issues are constantly monitored.