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Maria Caulfield Excerpts
Tuesday 22nd November 2016

(7 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait Boris Johnson
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I must reject the hon. Gentleman’s assertion that this country is not doing enough to help the people of Syria or the region. As he will know fine well, this country is the second biggest global donor to the response to the humanitarian crisis in that region, and we can be proud of our record in giving humanitarian support there, and in offering sanctuary and refuge here in the UK.

Maria Caulfield Portrait Maria Caulfield (Lewes) (Con)
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T2. Israel is often criticised for its strict control of the border with Gaza, yet Egypt has closed its border completely. Will the Minister update me on any discussions he has had with Egypt about its border with Gaza?