Oral Question·Women and Equalities
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 12 September 2024Answered: 9 October 2024
Asked by
Mark Ferguson
Labour — Gateshead Central and Whickham
Answering Minister
the Minister for Women and Equalities
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Chris Elmore)
We call on the Taliban to respect the rights of women and girls, including the right to education, and condemn any ongoing restrictions. I will raise the hon. Member’s question with the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Mr Falconer), who is travelling, and ensure that she gets a full written answer.