Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 28 Jun 2016
Human Rights in Iran
"To clarify my point, our Government acted in good faith, but the Iranian Government did not.
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 12 Jan 2016
Oral Answers to Questions
"7. What steps the Government are taking to promote trade and diplomatic connections with other Commonwealth countries...."Mike Freer - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 12 Jan 2016
Oral Answers to Questions
"I am grateful for that answer. Given that three quarters of UK-Commonwealth trade is with India, Australia, Canada, Singapore, South Africa and Malaysia, how does my right hon. Friend propose that the UK can broaden its trading links with the other 46 Commonwealth nations?..."Mike Freer - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 16 Nov 2015
Famagusta
"I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate; I know how hard he fights for his Cypriot constituents, whether they be of Turkish or Greek heritage. Does he agree with me that Famagusta is a visible reminder that Cyprus is the only EU country occupied by a foreign power—Turkey—and …..."Mike Freer - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 20th January 2015
Asked by:
Mike Freer (Conservative - Finchley and Golders Green)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the military capability of Hamas.
Answered by Tobias Ellwood
We assess that Hamas maintains the ability to launch rocket attacks and armed attacks through tunnels on Israel from within Gaza.
We call on Hamas to renounce violence, recognise Israel and accept previously signed agreements.
Written Question
Thursday 15th January 2015
Asked by:
Mike Freer (Conservative - Finchley and Golders Green)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Palestinian Authority on its accession to the International Criminal Court.
Answered by Tobias Ellwood
The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr Hammond) spoke to Palestinian Authority President Abbas about this issue on 7 January.
Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 09 Sep 2014
Cyprus
"I apologise for being late; I was detained on a Delegated Legislation Committee. On Ukraine, does the hon. Gentleman agree that it is rather unusual that the European Union seems exercised about Ukraine being occupied and divided by a military power while being oddly silent and acquiescent to the continuing …..."Mike Freer - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 09 Sep 2014
Cyprus
"I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Enfield, Southgate (Mr Burrowes) on securing the debate. I want to focus on the missing people, but first may I reiterate to my hon. Friend the Minister that the Foreign Office needs to be as vocal about Cyprus as it has been …..."Mike Freer - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 01 Jul 2014
Israeli Teenagers (Abduction and Murder)
"Many of my constituents will be disappointed to hear from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office the rather well used and tired phrase “proportionate response”. Perhaps the Minister, who I know is a decent man, could advise me on what I say to my constituents about what the FCO regards as …..."Mike Freer - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 19th June 2014
Asked by:
Mike Freer (Conservative - Finchley and Golders Green)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to the Lithuanian government to secure restitution for British citizens who had assets seized by the Nazis as soon as possible.
Answered by David Lidington
The Government attaches great importance to supporting the families tragically affected by the Holocaust – including on the issue of property restitution. I refer my hon. Friend to my answer of 30 January 2014, Official Report, column 689W.