Chris contributed to the Westminster Hall debate on the Persecution of Christians and the Role of UK Embassies, with David Hanson in the Chair. Jim Shannon, the Shadow DUP Spokesperson for Human Rights, moved that this House has considered persecution of Christians and the role of UK embassies.
Chris said in his intervention "The case of the Coptic Christians highlights what this debate is focused on. It is difficult for people in Egypt to speak up publicly about the persecution, which puts responsibility on Government-to-Government relationships and the pressure that can be applied behind the scenes."
Jim Shannon responded to Chris in saying "I thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. We both had an opportunity to visit Iraq and to understand the issue he has highlighted. As he rightly says, we must speak up on behalf of those who cannot be heard and who have no voice. Today in this Chamber, we will be their voice."