VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 27 January 2025UIN 25240

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions the Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief has had with international partners.

Answered by Anneliese Dodds

David Smith MP was announced as UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) in December 2024. Since taking up the role in January, he has engaged a range of UK and international partners, individually and collectively through the Article 18 Alliance, to promote FoRB for all.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim