Syria: anti-Government Forces

Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston Excerpts
Monday 4th March 2013

(11 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I understand the Minister of State’s temptation to look behind him at the person by whom he is being questioned, but if he could face the House, we would all be doubly grateful.

Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston Portrait Ms Gisela Stuart (Birmingham, Edgbaston) (Lab)
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Will the Minister update the House on what discussions the Government have had with Turkey and tell us whether Turkey is arguing for or against lifting the arms embargo?

Lord Swire Portrait Mr Swire
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My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary will no doubt wish when addressing the House to update Members on the situation in Turkey, as well as that in all other neighbouring countries and others closely involved in Syria.