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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Jun 2015
European Union Referendum Bill

"Does my hon. Friend agree that one of the reasons there has been such a change in attitude in Scotland is the experience of seeing how well-informed young people were when they had the chance to vote, when they were among the best-informed parts of the electorate?..."
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Written Question
LGBT People
Monday 2nd March 2015

Asked by: Eilidh Whiteford (Scottish National Party - Banff and Buchan)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will appoint a special envoy with responsibility for promoting the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people around the world.

Answered by David Lidington

We do not believe that appointing a UK special envoy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people would be the best way to protect their rights.

Given the difficulty of tackling this issue in many countries, an envoy with such a designation would most likely be unable to secure access in the very countries where the problems are most severe.

We consider that it is more effective to promote the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people through the regular engagement of Foreign and Commonwealth Office Ministers and our Embassies and High Commissions overseas. This reflects our firm belief that all human rights are universal and should apply equally to all people.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 24 Feb 2014
Ukraine, Syria and Iran

"Like others, I have been disturbed by the violence that we have witnessed in Ukraine in recent days, but I have also been struck by the footage of ordinary citizens who have been prepared to put themselves on the front line to secure accountable government. Will the Secretary of State …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 03 Dec 2013
Persecution of Christians

"I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on bringing this subject before the House. What role does he think human rights legislation and constitutional protections might play in helping prevent the kinds of human rights abuses we are seeing at the moment?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Nov 2012
Middle East

"Yesterday, 38 aid agencies asked for the help of the international community to put pressure on to get the crossings into Gaza open so that essential humanitarian supplies—clean water, food and medical supplies—could get through. I acknowledge that the Foreign Secretary has acknowledged the role of the blockade in this …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 11 Oct 2010
Linda Norgrove

"I add my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Linda Norgrove at this very sad time. It is evident from the tributes being paid to her that she was a very exceptional person who dedicated her life and considerable talents to helping other people and the peace efforts …..."
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