23rd August 2002
Dear
Thank you for your letter dated 22nd August with regard to an invitation to the Press Conference on 28th August in Edinburgh. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend due to a prior engagement. I would, however, like to take this opportunity to say a few words, which I hope the Chairman of the Falun Gong (UK) Association will read out on my behalf.
Freedom of expression and Freedom of speech are basic civil liberties, which we should all fight to keep, when basic human rights are infringed upon we should all stand up and be counted. I will continue to support the practitioners of Falun Gong, which was first brought to my attention by [name omitted], which I thank her for.
Once again thank you for the invite. I hope the day is a great success
Yours sincerely,
Member of Parliament
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