Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian Situation Debate

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Janet Daby

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Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian Situation

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Debate on the Address
Wednesday 8th November 2023

(6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Mitchell Portrait Mr Mitchell
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We are certainly considering that as the situation evolves, but for the moment, there are many specialists fulfilling a series of different purposes and different work in connection with the international situation.

Janet Daby Portrait Janet Daby (Lewisham East) (Lab)
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The human suffering in Gaza is unimaginable, and a humanitarian pause for aid is desperately needed to save lives. The UK has played a unique historical role, so what steps are the Government taking to support UNICEF and others in protecting the million innocent children in Gaza?

Andrew Mitchell Portrait Mr Mitchell
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UNICEF is one of the most highly respected United Nations organisations and agencies. Britain has consistently been one of the most generous and strong supporters of UNICEF, precisely because of the effectiveness of that organisation. The hon. Lady may rest assured that we will work closely with UNICEF throughout this period, and that we profoundly respect the abilities and reach that UNICEF brings to its work.

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