Written questions

Turkey: Christianity

Commons · Question 91812 · Tabled 17 Nov 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 25 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Gregory Stafford

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Turkish counterpart on the expulsion of Christian foreign workers under national security legislation.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Doughty, 25 Nov 2025

Freedom of religion or belief is a priority for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and a fundamental right that we regularly discuss with our Turkish counterparts. We will continue to urge respect for religious freedoms, which are essential ...