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Jimmy Lai

Asked by Brendan O'HaraScottish National PartyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 1 June 2026UIN 2773

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Six-Monthly Report on Hong Kong published on 26 March 2026, what diplomatic steps she is taking to secure the release of Jimmy Lai following reports tha

Answered by Seema Malhotra

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 21 April in response to Question 127084.

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