Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of implications for his Department's policies of the demonstrations in Mexico relating to the resourcing of he National Electoral Institute.

Democracy and freedom are at the heart of the UK's values and FCDO global policy. They contribute to long-term prosperity and security; and democratic societies are the strongest supporters of an open and resilient international order. This policy has not been impacted by recent demonstrations in Mexico. Support for democratic principles in Mexico is a continuing priority for our Embassy, which regularly engages with the Mexican Government to underline the importance of strong institutions and free and fair elections.