Oral Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
“If he will take steps to help prevent the closure of British Council offices overseas.”
Tabled: 9 June 2021Answered: 15 June 2021
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
Answer from Hansard
Kerry McCarthy
I understand that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Minister has raised the case with the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister and urged allowing Dr Ibadoghlu to travel overseas for specialist medical care if required. We will continue to use our diplomatic channels to raise our concerns about the protection of freedom and human rights in Azerbaijan, including for my hon. Friend’s constituent.