Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Baroness Bray of Coln and Lord Hague of Richmond

Tuesday 29th November 2011 Commons Chamber

[Mr Hague]

Yes, Mr Speaker. Human rights are at the core of our foreign policy all over the world. The hon. Gentleman raises an important issue, which we have of course discussed with Turkey. However, as he raises the matter now, I will make a particular point of mentioning it again at our next meeting.

[Angie Bray (Ealing Central and Acton) (Con)]

What representations did Ministers make to the Turkish President when he was visiting the country recently about continuing human rights abuses in Turkey? Some 70 journalists are currently in prison, which is a worrying trend.

[Mr Hague]

I refer my hon. Friend to the answer that I gave a moment ago.