Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the treatment of minorities under the new government of Syria.

We welcome the announcement on the formation of a new Syrian government and the provisions in the Constitutional Declaration on freedom of expression and freedom of belief. We expect those appointed to demonstrate a commitment to protect the rights of all Syrians. We will continue to encourage inclusive governance and will work with the Syrian government to this end.