To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on the compatibility of the decision of the Moroccan Government to expel volunteer workers, including citizens of EU member states, on charges of proselytizing members of the Kafala community and orphaned children through their work at the Village of Hope/Village de l’Esperance at Ain Leuh with the conditions relating to human rights and freedom of religion in agreements between the EU and the Kingdom of Morocco; and if he will make a statement. (322026)

Our officials in London met with the Moroccan chargé d’affaires on 10 March to express the UK’s concerns. Our officials in Rabat have asked the Moroccan authorities for a full briefing on the matter.

Morocco has a good record on freedom of worship. Moroccan officials tell us that they remain committed to ensuring freedom of worship and religious tolerance; however proselytising remains illegal in Morocco.

My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has not held specific discussions on this point with his EU counterparts.