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Sustainable Development Goals

Debate between Ben Howlett and Desmond Swayne
Wednesday 13th April 2016

(8 years, 1 month ago)

Westminster Hall
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Ben Howlett Portrait Ben Howlett
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I thank my right hon. Friend the Minister for his response, and I thank all hon. Members who have taken part in this crucial debate. Whenever I follow a speech by the Minister, I always need to go back and learn a little more Latin, which I will do with the utmost urgency.

Desmond Swayne Portrait Mr Swayne
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It was Hebrew.

Ben Howlett Portrait Ben Howlett
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It was Hebrew; I apologise—even more so since I am visiting Israel later this year.

There is clearly some sort of confusion here. I look forward to seeing the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, my right hon. Friend the Member for West Dorset (Mr Letwin), give evidence to the International Development Committee. It is sensible that the Secretary of State for International Development is leading the way.