Asked if Ministers can be more vocal in advocating for British prisoners and political prisoners in Hong Kong, such as Jimmy Lai and Vladimir Kara-Murza.

Ms West highlighted the impact of the national security legislation in Hong Kong, stating that it eroded legal separation between Hong Kong's systems and those of mainland China. She raised concerns about British citizen Jimmy Lai's case and asked for updates on consular visits and support provided to him. Ms West also expressed worry over the lack of protection for Hongkongers at risk of intimidation from the Chinese Government in the UK, urging a concerted cross-Government approach.

He congratulated the Member for Chingford and Woodford Green on securing a debate, highlighting positive steps taken by the Government such as introducing the BNO visa route. However, he expressed concern about the inadequacy of this measure in holding Beijing accountable under international agreements like the Sino-British joint declaration. He also raised issues regarding the integration challenges faced by Hongkongers and their safety in the UK.

Mr Jim Shannon highlighted the implementation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong, citing examples such as the firing of academics and the banning of pro-democracy slogans and songs. He mentioned the closure of pro-democracy newspapers like Apple Daily and the imprisonment of British citizen Jimmy Lai. Shannon urged the Minister to ensure no British judge sits on Hong Kong courts due to the law's impact. He also raised concerns about the decline in press freedom, with Hong Kong ranking 140 out of 180 countries in the Reporters Without Borders index. Additionally, he questioned the Government's response since the introduction of the national security law.

The UK has moral and legal obligations towards Hong Kong due to its colonial past. The national security law passed by the Chinese Parliament is detrimental to the rights and freedoms of the Hong Kong population, violating the Sino-British joint declaration. Patrick Grady called for action against officials who violate human rights, including publishing an asset audit of those linked to abuses.

The speaker questioned if it is reasonable to say that the People's Republic is behaving in a repressive fashion after the crackdown against students singing songs and waving flags, drawing parallels with 19th-century imperial powers.

The US Government have sanctioned some 11 people for their role in the crackdowns in Hong Kong, including former Chief Executive Carrie Lam and Chief Executive John Lee. The speaker highlighted that journalists are being arrested, free speech media organisations closed down, and opposition parties driven out of operation, expressing concern over what the UK Government has done to show consequences for such oppressive activities. The hon. Gentleman raised issues about the UK's response to human rights abuses in Hong Kong, including the need for sanctions against officials responsible for these violations. Mr Loughton spoke about the impact of the national security law on Hong Kong, citing examples of British citizens unfairly imprisoned in China. He mentioned Peter Humphrey's case where he was arrested for illegal information gathering and Marius Balo's wrongful arrest under trumped-up charges. Mr Loughton expressed concerns over the lack of justice and rule of law in Chinese courts, highlighting long-term detainment without trials and pre-determined verdicts leading to convictions. He also questioned the Government's response to breaches of the Sino-British joint declaration and called for more robust actions against China.