Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that Qatari authorities have deported two members of the Baha'i community and ordered two others to leave Qatar; and what representations they have made to the government of Qatar about the impact of these actions on the community's freedom of religion or belief and protection from religious discrimination.

The UK is a strong advocate for freedom of religion or belief for all. We are aware of reports concerning the deportation of members of the Bahá'í community from Qatar and continue to monitor the situation closely. We continue to engage with the Government of Qatar on human rights issues, including freedom of religion or belief and the importance of due process. Our Embassy in Doha and officials in London remain in contact with members of the Bahá'í community to understand their concerns.