§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations on human rights issues have been made to the Government of Iran; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggThe European Union sponsored a strong human rights resolution on Iran which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 23 December 1994. The Union also raised human rights issues in recent discussions with Iran.
§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will set out the main functions of the chargé d'affaires in Tehran; and what proportion of his time is spent on visa applications.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggOur chargé d'affaires in Tehran, as head of mission, has a wide range of responsibilities which include political, representational, commercial and management functions. He supervises all embassy work including consular and visa matters.