§ Andy KingTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has made to the Iranian authorities concerning human rights, with particular reference to religious liberty. [173759]
§ Mr. RammellMy right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary frequently raises our grave concerns about Iran's human rights record, including restrictions on religious freedom, with the Iranian authorities,1164W including the Iranian Foreign Minister. The EU as a whole has raised cases of religious persecution in Iran through an EU Human Rights dialogue with Iran.