Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 10 Mar 2021
Hong Kong: Electoral Reforms
"Does the Minister share my assessment that it is inappropriate for UK-based financial institutions, such as HSBC, to have corporate sponsorship in the UK, given their public support for the national security law and the freezing of Ted Hui’s and his family’s bank accounts? Does he agree that this support …..."Siobhain McDonagh - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Nov 2020
Persecution of Ahmadis
"In the light of what the hon. Member has just said, is he aware that, only yesterday, another Ahmadi—Dr Tahir Ahmad—was murdered in Lahore, Pakistan by a teenager? Does he regard it as frightening that the most radicalised and anti-Ahmadi of the community in Pakistan tend to be the young?..."Siobhain McDonagh - View Speech
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Written Question
Monday 2nd November 2020
Asked by:
Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what advice his Department has provided to businesses based in London on ensuring that their businesses do not support the abuse of human rights in Hong Kong under the provisions of the National Security Law imposed on that formerly autonomous city by the Chinese Communist Party.
Answered by Nigel Adams
We are in close contact with a wide range of businesses with interests in Hong Kong, but it is for businesses themselves to make their own judgement calls. We would always advise businesses to conduct appropriate due diligence to satisfy themselves that their activities do not support, or risk being seen to be supporting, any human rights violations or abuses.
Written Question
Friday 23rd October 2020
Asked by:
Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has held discussions with representatives of (a) HSBC and (b) Standard Chartered since their statements on their support for China’s national security legislation for Hong Kong.
Answered by Nigel Adams
We are in close contact with a wide range of businesses in Hong Kong, but it is for businesses themselves to make their own judgement calls.
Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 12 Oct 2020
China’s Policy on its Uyghur Population
"Thank you, Mr Gray. I defer to the great knowledge of Members in this room. My own interest and involvement in the plight of the Uyghurs come from watching the Andrew Marr interview with the Chinese ambassador in July. The flagrant denial of oppression in Xinjiang was almost as terrifying …..."Siobhain McDonagh - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 24th September 2020
Asked by:
Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what support he plans to provide to the independent tribunal on China's alleged genocide against Muslim Uighur population established by Sir Geoffrey Nice QC.
Answered by Nigel Adams
We have serious concerns about gross violations of human rights occurring in Xinjiang and welcome any work that is rigorous, balanced and raises awareness of the situation faced by Uyghurs and other minorities in China. We are aware of this initiative by Sir Geoffrey Nice QC, and will study any resulting report carefully.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 15 Oct 2019
Britain's Place in the World
"Let me start with some good news. Last Thursday, I used Parliament’s brief Prorogation to visit the remarkable Perseid School in my constituency, a school for children with severe learning difficulties that has just been judged “outstanding” by Ofsted for the fourth consecutive time. As part of its consistent excellence, …..."Siobhain McDonagh - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 09 May 2019
Refugees in Sri Lanka
"(Urgent Question): To ask the Minister for Asia and the Pacific what representation his Department has made to the Government of Sri Lanka regarding the safety of 1,193 UNHCR refugees in Negombo, who went to Sri Lanka fleeing religious persecution in their countries, but who now fear for their …..."Siobhain McDonagh - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 09 May 2019
Refugees in Sri Lanka
"I thank the Minister for his response. I am sure we all send our heartfelt sympathy to the people of Sri Lanka and to all those mourning the loss of friends and family following the terrible Easter bombings.
Now that the spotlight of the media has turned, another tragedy is …..."Siobhain McDonagh - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 1st May 2019
Asked by:
Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the level of impunity for Buddhist nationalism in Sri Lanka.
Answered by Mark Field
The UK regularly raises human rights concerns with the Sri Lankan government, including the importance of religious tolerance and protecting the rights of all its citizens to practice their faith. We are aware of reports of Buddhist extremism and our High Commission in Colombo regularly meets with faith groups to understand this.