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Jagtar Singh Johal

Commons · Question 6643 · Tabled 3 Jun 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 9 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Ayoub Khan

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what representations he made to his Indian counterpart on the release of Jagtar Singh Johal during his delegation's visit to India.

Answer

Answered by Chris Bryant, 9 Jun 2026

The Secretary of State was in India for a very short period to progress trade discussions only. We continue to raise concerns about Mr Johal’s prolonged detention at every appropriate opportunity with the Government of India, and the Foreign Secretary did...