Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what conversations they have held with the government of Myanmar in relation to the continuing presence of the former Ambassador of Myanmar, Kyaw Zwar Minn, in his official London residence; what correspondence they have had with Kyaw Zwar Minn on this matter; and what plans they have to publish any such correspondence.

The UK Government has unequivocally condemned the coup in Myanmar.

The UK Government have a longstanding policy and practice of according recognition to states, not governments.

We have stated clearly and publicly that we believe that former Ambassador Kyaw Zwar Minn took a brave stand in speaking out against the coup. The FCDO is in regular contact with him. We have provided him with significant support to help him and his family start a new life in the UK.