Middle East Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Middle East

John Grady Excerpts
Monday 2nd March 2026

(1 day, 10 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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It is important that we all learn the lessons of Iraq, and they are that there needs to be a lawful basis for action if it is taken and that there needs to be a viable case.

John Grady Portrait John Grady (Glasgow East) (Lab)
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I refer the House to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests and the fact that I am chair of the all-party parliamentary group on Qatar. I thank the Prime Minister for his emphasis on compliance with the law. What discussions have the Government held with the Government of Qatar and other regional allies about co-operation to ensure the safety, security and support of British nationals? What joint measures have been agreed to assist British nationals in the region?

Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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I assure my hon. Friend that I have spoken to all the leaders across the region in person, on the telephone, over the weekend, and that the Foreign Secretary, the Defence Secretary and others have been liaising very closely to ensure that we can take the best, swiftest and most effective action to protect our nationals.