Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the interim government of Bangladesh following reports by Amnesty International on 24 October that Bangladeshi border authorities have forcibly returned Rohingya people fleeing violence.

The UK is at the forefront of international efforts to support Rohingya refugees and the communities which host them. In Bangladesh, this includes engaging with the UN and non-governmental organisations to address protection risks, including reports of Rohingya being forcibly returned. In October, the Foreign Secretary discussed the situation of Rohingya refugees with Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Adviser when they met during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. The UK will continue to promote the rights of Rohingya refugees, including in our discussions with the Interim Government of Bangladesh.