§ Ms JowellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what measures his Department is taking to prevent human rights abuses against Christians in Egypt. [1098]
§ Mr. HanleyThe violence some Egyptian Christians have suffered at the hands of Islamic extremists is a cause for concern. The Egyptian authorities are trying to suppress such violence. Our embassy in Cairo is following developments closely.
§ Ms JowellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what measures his Department is taking to prevent human rights abuses in China. [1096]
§ Mr. HanleyWe remain deeply concerned about the human rights situation in China. We regularly express our concerns to the Chinese authorities, both bilaterally and in conjunction with our European Union partners. We shall continue to use our bilateral exchanges, for example on legal reform, to promote a more enlightened approach by the Chinese authorities.