To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will raise with the government of Malaysia their treatment of Burmese refugees in Malaysia. (193474)

Our high commission in Kuala Lumpur keeps in regular contact with the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Malaysia. Our high commission has consistently supported the work of the UNHCR, including in addressing the issue of recognition of UNHCR-certified persons of concern.

My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has no plans to raise this issue with the Malaysian Government. Our high commission in Kuala Lumpur is working with the UNHCR on the way forward.