Question to the Department for International Development:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if he will invite representatives of the Jain community to national events organised by his Department; and if he will make a statement.

Britain’s Jain community makes a positive contribution to life in this country. This Government values its contribution immensely.

The Government is always keen to work with the Jain community on matters that are important to them, and we will continue to do so.