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Westminster Hall Debate on The FCO's Human Rights Work 2010-11

20 January 2012

On Thursday 26 January there will be a debate in Westminster Hall on the Foreign Affairs Committee's Eighth Report of Session 2010-12: The FCO’s Human Rights Work 2010-11. The debate is expected to start at around 4.00 pm and will follow a debate on a report from the International Development Committee. Both debates are open to the public.

The debate on the Foreign Affairs Committee’s Report will focus on the Committee’s conclusions and the subsequent Government response.

 

The Report to be debated is:

Eighth Report from the Foreign Affairs Committee, Session 2010-11, The FCO’s Human Rights Work 2010-11, HC 964, published on 20 July 2011

Also relevant is the Government Response to the Eighth Report:

The FCO’s Human Rights Work 2010-11, Response of the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (CM 8169), published September 2011

Members of the public wishing to attend should enter via the Visitor Centre, from where they will be directed through security and to Westminster Hall. It is advisable to allow about 20 minutes for this. Please ensure that mobile phones and pagers are turned off before entering Westminster Hall. Under no circumstances should members of the public address Members during the debate. Those attending the debate are asked to remain silent throughout. For further information please call Vanessa Hallinan, on 020 7219 6105.