Debates between Tobias Ellwood and Rupa Huq during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Debate between Tobias Ellwood and Rupa Huq
Tuesday 18th October 2016

(8 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Tobias Ellwood Portrait Mr Ellwood
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I am aware of the state of emergency that Ethiopia has introduced, and I will certainly look at the consular case that the hon. Gentleman raises and perhaps write to him with more details. However, I would pass on congratulations to Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and the other countries that are providing forces and making an important contribution to the support and stability of Somalia.

Rupa Huq Portrait Dr Rupa Huq (Ealing Central and Acton) (Lab)
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6. What representations he has made to his Russian counterparts on the bombings of civilian areas and humanitarian aid convoys in Aleppo.

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Debate between Tobias Ellwood and Rupa Huq
Tuesday 12th January 2016

(8 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Rupa Huq Portrait Dr Rupa Huq (Ealing Central and Acton) (Lab)
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10. What discussions he has had with the Government of Israel on reducing tensions in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Tobias Ellwood Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Mr Tobias Ellwood)
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Incidents of violence have slowed, but we remain concerned about the situation and encourage both sides to de-escalate tensions. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary and I have called on all sides to restore calm.

Rupa Huq Portrait Dr Huq
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While the peace talks stall and tensions escalate, the continued expansion of settlements makes a two-state solution ever more difficult to achieve. What representations is the Minister making to the Israelis about the illegal settlements?

Tobias Ellwood Portrait Mr Ellwood
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I made a statement at the weekend about Israel’s announcement on settlements. The hon. Lady is absolutely right. We are an important friend—an ally—of Israel, but the issue of settlements makes it much harder to achieve, and takes us further away from, the two-state solution we seek.