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Department: Cabinet Office

European Council

Kevin Hollinrake Excerpts
Monday 24th June 2019

(4 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Theresa May Portrait The Prime Minister
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Of course, for persecuted Christians and others who are persecuted in countries such as Syria, it is important that there is a proper political solution to what is happening that enables people to carry on practising their faith without the threat of persecution. I am very pleased that my noble Friend Lord Ahmad, the Minister for freedom of religion and belief, is doing excellent work around the world in ensuring that we are putting the message about the importance of people being able to practise their faith without fear of persecution.

Kevin Hollinrake Portrait Kevin Hollinrake (Thirsk and Malton) (Con)
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The Prime Minister is absolutely right to point out the continued malign influence that is Russia. Did she manage to impress on her EU counterparts the need to reduce their dependence on Russian oil and gas?