Strait of Hormuz Debate
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Michael Payne
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Strait of Hormuz
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Stephen Doughty
The hon. Gentleman will have heard quite clearly what the Prime Minister had to say on these issues this morning.
Michael Payne (Gedling) (Lab)
The Minister will be aware that alongside the escalation of closing the strait, the repressive regime in Iran continues to target female activists relentlessly. Will he ensure that the work being spearheaded by the Foreign Secretary in the Foreign Office to tackle violence against women and girls globally includes specific initiatives to support the brave women and girls of Iran?
Stephen Doughty
My hon. Friend is right to raise the absolutely horrific circumstances for women and girls in Iran; this has, of course, been going on for many years. He knows the priority that the Foreign Secretary, and indeed all Ministers, give to this issue. The situation inside Iran is obviously extraordinarily difficult, and we do not have a full picture of what is happening there, but I can assure him that this will continue to be a priority.