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Written Question
China: Slaughterhouses
Thursday 8th June 2023

Asked by: Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether the British Embassy in Beijing has held recent discussions with their Chinese counterparts on the reinstatement of export licences to (a) Cranswick abattoir in Watton, Norfolk, and (b) Pilgrim’s UK abattoir in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Answered by David Rutley

The UK Government believes that a positive trade and investment relationship with China is beneficial for both countries, where it is consistent with our values and national security. UK agri-food exports are an important part of our overall trading relationship with China, but we are aware of the challenges that some businesses have faced in recent years. Ministers have raised UK pork exports in recent senior level engagement with their Chinese counterparts, and our Embassy in Beijing continues to push the Chinese authorities for a swift resolution.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Nov 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

"My constituent Laura Plummer has been imprisoned in Hurghada, Egypt, for several weeks, having taken Tramadol with her to help to manage her boyfriend’s back pain. She might be tried on Christmas day. We make no criticism of the Egyptian authorities, but will the Foreign Secretary continue to make representations …..."
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Written Question
Turkey: Human Rights
Monday 5th September 2016

Asked by: Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to encourage the Turkish government to protect citizens' rights after the attempted coup in that country.

Answered by Alan Duncan

The Government has firmly condemned the attempted coup in Turkey on 15 July. Britain stands firmly in support of Turkey’s democratically elected government and institutions.

We are aware that on 21 July Turkey introduced a state of emergency. It is important that measures under the state of emergency be proportionate, justified and in line with its democratic principles and its international human rights obligations. I emphasised the need for Turkey to respect human rights including press freedom and the rule of law during my visit to Ankara on 20-21 July. We continue to engage with the Turkish Government at all levels on these issues, and to monitor the situation closely.

Written Question
West Africa
Tuesday 28th October 2014

Asked by: Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what precautions his Department is taking to protect its staff based in West Africa from the Ebola virus.

Answered by Lord Hammond of Runnymede

I refer the hon. Gentleman to my answer to the hon. Member for Hyndburn.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Jun 2014
Oral Answers to Questions

"9. What his priorities are for the UK’s relationship with India...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Jun 2014
Oral Answers to Questions

"Will the Foreign Secretary prioritise speaking with the Indian authorities about the case of the ex-soldier Ray Tindall from Hull who, while working on a US pirate patrol vessel, was arrested for straying into Indian waters? As I understand it, the court case has been constantly adjourned. His family are …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 05 Jul 2013
European Union (Referendum) Bill

"Will my hon. Friend give way?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 05 Jul 2013
European Union (Referendum) Bill

"Three and a half million jobs, Frank...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 22 Jan 2013
Oral Answers to Questions

"13. What guidance is being given to heads of mission by his Department regarding the steps that should be taken to ensure continuing support for education and health care for women in Afghanistan and Pakistan...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 22 Jan 2013
Oral Answers to Questions

"What is the Minister’s assessment of the contribution of women’s education to the long-term stability and development of Afghanistan?..."
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