Debates between Cat Smith and Vicky Ford during the 2019 Parliament

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Debate between Cat Smith and Vicky Ford
Tuesday 21st June 2022

(1 year, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Vicky Ford Portrait Vicky Ford
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My hon. Friend is right that the case should be investigated. We are grateful to the Brazilian authorities for their help and engagement to date. There has been very close contact between, for example, the local and national police with our embassy team on the ground. It is really important that those who committed this heinous crime are held to account.

Cat Smith Portrait Cat Smith (Lancaster and Fleetwood) (Lab)
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I put on the record my condolences to the family of Lancaster-born Dom Phillips. What steps is the Department taking to support Dom’s family through diplomatic means at this difficult time?