Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games Team GB Boycott 2021-03-02
2021-03-02
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Allies such as the United States and Canada have condemned the situation in Xinjiang province of China. The question follows previous questioning about a potential Team GB boycott due to these issues.
I am aware of what the Prime Minister has said. Nevertheless, allies like the US and Canada refer to the situation in Xinjiang as genocide. First, does the Minister agree that we should get international condemnation for these actions? Second, given previous statements, does he agree we should support athletes who individually boycott the Winter Olympics, demonstrating their opposition to this genocide?
We are leading international action at the UN to hold China accountable. An increasing number of countries support our statements on Xinjiang. This is a matter for the British Olympic Association and individual athletes, as it requires independence under IOC regulations.
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Specific agreement or disagreement with supporting athlete boycotts
We Are Leading International Action At The Un To Hold China Accountable.
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The UK has previously stated that participation of Team GB at the Winter Olympics is a matter for the British Olympic Association.
Does the Minister agree we should support athletes who individually decide to boycott the Winter Olympics as a protest against genocide in Xinjiang?
This is a matter for the British Olympic Association and individual athletes, under IOC regulations.
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Agreement or disagreement with supporting athlete boycotts
This Is A Matter For The British Olympic Association And Individual Sportsmen.
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The question addresses concerns about proper preparation and adequate funding to support the integration of Hong Kong citizens in the UK.
With documented malfeasance by China in regions like Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong, my party supports a route for 5 million Hong Kong residents to citizenship. However, are preparations and funding for their integration properly set up? Can he assure us there will be a statement explaining the scheme's progress with the Home Office?
We need to ensure British nationals arriving from HK are treated well. My right hon. Friend met the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to discuss this issue. People must be given support when they arrive in the UK; further information will be announced shortly.
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Concrete timeline or specific funding allocations
It Is Important That People Are Given The Right Support When They Arrive.
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