§ Mrs. Curtis-ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent assessment has been made of the human rights situation in Tibet. [129468]
§ Mr. RammellWe remain concerned about the human rights situation in Tibet and encourage China to continue dialogue with the Dalai Lama's representatives.
My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary raised our concerns with Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing on 25 June. My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister raised Tibet with the Chinese leadership during his visit to China from 20–22 July.
Embassy officials visited Tibet at the end of August and discussed a range of issues with local government officials.