§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will encourage 599W the Chinese Government to accept the right to religious freedom in China, with particular reference to Xinjiang and Tibet. [26772]
§ Mr. FatchettDuring his recent visit to China, my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary discussed human rights with Chinese leaders. We believe that the Chinese authorities should look upon religious freedom as fulfilling a basic human need, and not as a threat.
§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment his Department has made of the extent of religious freedom in China. [26773]
§ Mr. FatchettThis Department constantly monitors the human rights situation in China, including the freedom of religion, and has discussed the issue with the Chinese authorities. We believe that they should look upon religious freedom as fulfilling a basic human need, and not as a threat.