John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon
The threat to our national security from China is real, and I share the disappointment and concern expressed. However, the Minister will also be aware that China has used entirely bogus national security charges to imprison a British citizen, Jimmy Lai, who has now been in solitary confinement for five years and whose health is deteriorating rapidly. This morning, his son Sebastien Lai asked to see the Prime Minister to press him to do more. Will the Minister reinforce that case and take every action possible to get the Chinese to release Jimmy Lai?
Dan Jarvis The Minister of State, Home Department, Minister of State (Home Office) (Security), Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
Jimmy Lai should be released immediately.
