Foreign and Commonwealth Minister Mark Field MP said:
"I pay tribute to the hon.Gentleman and all members of the All-party Parliamentary Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief. Their tireless work and commitment to religious freedoms is not just important, but assists the Government in making their case. Every time I am abroad, as a Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister, I can make the point that this is a big priority for Parliament, so this work is of considerable diplomatic importance."