The British government will support an upcoming resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council, stated Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt in Twitter, earlier on Tuesday.

Burt's comments were made on the social networking site, as he hosted a live session responding to questions from Twitter users, who tweeted with the hashtag "#askFCO".

When asked if the UK would support the proposed resolution on Sri Lanka for the upcoming UN Human Rights Council session, Burt responded,

"Yes. Still believe that although progress been made, much remains to be done. Hope SL gov will work constructively."

On the subject of human rights defenders and intimidation, Burt stated,

"Essential that human rights defenders are free to speak out as we continue to make clear to SL authorities"

"there is freedom of speech but too many comments about intimidation to be ignored"

He also went on to address questions from the Global Tamil Forum, the British Tamil Forum, members of the TNPF, Freedom From Torture and Action Against Hunger.

See his full Twitter feed of the session below.

Amnesty UK ‏@AmnestyUK
@AlistairBurtFCO Will the UK support resolution at Human Rights Council 22 which addresses deteriorating human rights in #SriLanka?#AskFCO
Alistair Burt ‏@AlistairBurtFCO
@AmnestyUK Yes. Still believe that although progress been made, much remains to be done. Hope SL gov will work constructively.#AskFCO

British Tamils Forum ‏@tamilsforum
#askfco whether you or Her majesties’ gov'ment considers May 2009 is the end of the 65 year old conflict in Sri Lanka?
Alistair Burt ‏@AlistairBurtFCO
@tamilsforum The war ended in 2009 but the route of conflict as set out by LLRC still needs to be addressed. #AskFCO

Lucy Wake ‏@lucywake
.@AlistairBurtFCO How's UK protecting #Srilankan human rights defenders who call for accountabiluity for human rights violations#askFCO?
Alistair Burt ‏@AlistairBurtFCO
@lucywake Essential that human rights defenders are free to speak out as we continue to make clear to SL authorities

Global Tamil Forum ‏@GTFonline
#askFCO In what ways is the Govt. of Sri Lanka upholding Commonwealth values?
Alistair Burt ‏@AlistairBurtFCO
@GTFonline we look to SL to demonstrate those commonwealth values of good governance, rule of law and #humanrights. #AskFCOpt1
Alistair Burt ‏@AlistairBurtFCO
@GTFonline it is obvious we are prepared to challenge where there concerns about these values. #AskFCO pt2

Matt Jones ‏@mattbjones
#AskFCO What is your vision for Sri Lanka?
Alistair Burt ‏@AlistairBurtFCO
@mattbjones An understanding of the past, reconciliation in the present and a future based on commonwealth values #askFCO

Patrick Ratnaraja ‏@ratnaraja
@AlistairBurtFCO The Tamils are hurt that your first statement just blamed the LTTE for brutal war and not GOSL #AskFCO. Please explain?
Alistair Burt ‏@AlistairBurtFCO
@ratnaraja take statements of visit as a whole. Have always made clear resp of all parties to conflict. Role of LTTE must not be minimized.

Raj Vakesan ‏@vakesan
#askFCO From the video and pics you have sent, there is no freedom of speech and civilians are threaten. What is your opinion on this?
Alistair Burt ‏@AlistairBurtFCO
@vakesan there is freedom of speech but too many comments about intimidation to be ignored. #AskFCO

Groundviews ‏@groundviews
@AlistairBurtFCO When you see progress, how would you define reconciliation, as it applies to #srilanka? #askFCO #lka
Alistair Burt ‏@AlistairBurtFCO
@groundviews physical change such as roads or return from camps is genuine but not sufficient. Political settlement fundamental.#AskFCO

Arnaud Fonquerne ‏@ArnaudFonquerne
Why #UK not calling for an international investigation into grave violations of IHL in #srilanka despite strong credible evidence?#askFCO

S A N Rajkumar ‏@SAN_Rajkumar
#askfco @AlistairBurtFCO are you answering the questions in the order it comes or selective?
Alistair Burt ‏@AlistairBurtFCO
@SAN_Rajkumar There are many questions, trying to answer a representative sample as they come in #askFCO

ACF_France ‏@ACF_France
#askFCO Is Colombo a proper place for holding the CHOGM despite Sri Lanka’s poor human rights record?
Alistair Burt ‏@AlistairBurtFCO
@ACF_France we look to host of #CHOGM to adhere to#commonwealth values. Location for CHOGM was commonwealth's choice. #AskFCO

Chetcuti Pauline ‏@ChetcutiPauline
#askFCO What actions is #UK taking to ensure #srilanka is effectively committed to end impunity for war crimes?
Alistair Burt ‏@AlistairBurtFCO
@ChetcutiPauline Raised in UPR in Geneva, supported UN HRC resolution in March, continue to press with gov. Despite this not enough progress

Guruparan K ‏@rkguruparan
#askFCO You said there was progress in implementing the LLRC. Can you be a bit more specific. @AlistairBurtFCO
Alistair Burt ‏@AlistairBurtFCO
@rkguruparan GOSL brought forward an action plan with timelines. We welcomed this & encourage progress in accordance. #AskFCO

Raj Vakesan ‏@vakesan
@AlistairBurtFCO #askFCO Would UK be asking CMAG to discuss Sri Lanka and possible venue change for CHOGM 2013?
Alistair Burt ‏@AlistairBurtFCO
@vakesan UK not on CMAG. Repeat that we expect host to demonstrate strong Commonwealth values. #AskFCO

Gajen Ponnambalam ‏@GGPonnambalam
@AlistairBurtFCO Even after CJ impeachment do u still believe SL can deliver on accountability? #askFCO
Groundviews ‏@groundviews
@GGPonnambalam @AlistairBurtFCO Does HMG still believe there is an independent judiciary in #srilanka? #askFCO
Alistair Burt ‏@AlistairBurtFCO
@groundviews @ggponnambalam made clear our concern about reputation of independence because of Chief Justice impeachment.#AskFCO

Tejshree Thapa ‏@TejshreeThapa
@groundviews @AlistairBurtFCO @ACF_France Many direct Qs on this topic. Pls answer if UK willing to state that PM may not go to #lka#askFCO
Alistair Burt ‏@AlistairBurtFCO
@TejshreeThapa @groundviews @acf_france I made clear that the UK has not yet decided on level of any attendance at CHOGM.#AskFCO

Guruparan K ‏@rkguruparan
Will UK support a call from Tamils to hold a referendum to give expression to their desire re a political solution @AlistairBurtFCO#askFCO
Alistair Burt ‏@AlistairBurtFCO
@rkguruparan Detail of political settlement must be for Sri Lankans themselves. We encourage TNA and govt to make serious progress.#askFCO

Freedom from Torture ‏@FreefromTorture
#askFCO @AlistairBurtFCO Torture is ongoing @FreefromTorture is filing new evidence with UN Can UK apply more pressure to SL?
Alistair Burt ‏@AlistairBurtFCO
@FreefromTorture UK concerned about #humanrights in SL including torture. Support HRC action. #AskFCO