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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 12 Sep 2016
Dog Meat (South Korea)

"The hon. Lady makes an important point. First, she is absolutely right about the scale of the interest in this matter. I have received a large amount of correspondence on it and it is clear that people are very worried. Secondly, she is absolutely right to say that, as part …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 12 Sep 2016
Dog Meat (South Korea)

"Thank you, Mr Wilson, for assuming the Chair after my hon. Friend the Member for Bury North (Mr Nuttall).

I think all hon. Members will agree that we have had a very good debate this afternoon. The passion of the contributions reflects the passion of the correspondence we have all …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 28 Jun 2016
Human Rights in Iran

"The Minister mentions Iran listening. I urge him once again to ensure that the Iranian regime listens to the case of Mr Foroughi, a very old man detained on spurious charges, and that of Mrs Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. I know that he has made many representations, but I urge him to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 19 May 2016
Detention of Kamal Foroughi in Iran

"I am very grateful that this debate has been selected. It deals with an important subject, which has gained even greater relevance in recent weeks.

Kamal Foroughi is a 76-year-old dual UK-Iranian citizen. In 2001, he was working in Iran as a consultant for the Malaysian oil and gas company …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 19 May 2016
Detention of Kamal Foroughi in Iran

"I thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. On his second point, it is hard to determine whether there is any evidence to substantiate the charges against Mr Foroughi, because the Iranian regime is so lacking in transparency. Even his own family do not know the details of what he …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 19 May 2016
Detention of Kamal Foroughi in Iran

"My hon. Friend is absolutely right. That approach has been taken by Mr Foroughi’s family. To put aside my earlier criticisms of the manner in which his trial was conducted, however the Iranian regime may dispute such criticisms, it really cannot dispute the compassionate and, as my hon. Friend says, …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 19 May 2016
Detention of Kamal Foroughi in Iran

"I completely agree with my right hon. Friend. I was coming on to the point that UK-Iranian relations are in general improving, and it would be a very good signal of the warmth of those relations if the release took place. I understand that the Iranian Government have made the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 19 May 2016
Detention of Kamal Foroughi in Iran

"The hon. Gentleman raises an important point. I was slightly loose with my wording earlier: the fear is that Mr Foroughi has cancer. Because he has had only one check-up, the family do not know whether cancer has developed, which adds to the worry. Again, it is a solid humanitarian …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 19 May 2016
Detention of Kamal Foroughi in Iran

"Specifically on that point, it is important to know not just whether the check-ups are taking place, but what the outcomes are. Can diplomatic efforts be made to secure the outcome of those medical checks, particularly to comfort Mr Foroughi’s family?..."
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Written Question
Iran: Nuclear Power
Tuesday 12th April 2016

Asked by: Oliver Dowden (Conservative - Hertsmere)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what progress has been made on implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran.

Answered by Tobias Ellwood

The Government remains committed to the success of the deal. The IAEA’s 26 February report on Iran’s nuclear activities concluded that Iran was complying with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA). We have been working to help businesses take advantage of new commercial opportunities and to ensure that Iran benefits from sanctions relief.