Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will publish the outcome of the investigation by Hampshire Police into the alleged assault on Hong Kong protestors by Chinese activists on Sunday 11 June.

These are extremely serious allegations which Hampshire Police are investigating. It would be inappropriate, at this stage, for me to comment further on an ongoing police investigation.

Freedom of expression is fundamental to who we are as a country. We do not tolerate attempts to silence, intimidate or harm those speaking truth to power.

As you would expect, Home Office officials work closely with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, and the Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities, as well as other government departments, to ensure that the UK is a safe and welcoming place for both those who hold BN(O) status and other Hongkongers.

I urge anyone who is concerned for their safety to contact the police.