Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 10450
Trade Agreements: China
Tabled: 22 October 2024
Answered: 28 October 2024
Named DayQuestion
Rachael Maskell
Labour (Co-op) — York Central
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make it his policy to ensure that the release of Jimmy Lai is a prerequisite to any trade agreement with China.
Answer
Mr Douglas AlexanderThis Government has no plans to negotiate a Free Trade Agreement with China. This Government will stand firm on issues relating to human rights. My Right Honourable friend the Foreign Secretary raised the case of Jimmy Lai during his recent visit to China...
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