Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 24134

Tibet: Human Rights

Tabled: 29 April 2024
Answered: 8 May 2024

Question

Ruth Jones

LabourNewport West and Islwyn

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, if he will take steps to help tackle the causes of self-immolation and suicide by Tibetan monks.

Answer

The UK Government consistently raises human rights issues with the Chinese authorities, including in relation to Tibet. I raised human rights during my visit to China in April, and the Foreign Secretary did so in a meeting in February with China's Foreign...

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