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Marsha De Cordova Excerpts
Tuesday 30th October 2018

(5 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jeremy Hunt Portrait Mr Hunt
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I am absolutely happy to confirm that—and, indeed, upholding the constitution in Sri Lanka.

Marsha De Cordova Portrait Marsha De Cordova (Battersea) (Lab)
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T6. The Saudi-led war in Yemen is causing what could be the world’s worst famine in 100 years, with 14 million people at risk according to the UN. This war is dependent on the UK Government’s assistance and support, and it could not be waged without UK arms and military assistance. What crimes does the Saudi regime need to commit before the Government finally stand up for human rights and bring forward that resolution?

Alistair Burt Portrait Alistair Burt
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The most important thing in Yemen is to bring the conflict to a conclusion. Over the weekend, I spoke to representatives of the UN, the United States, the coalition and the Government of Yemen. Intensive work is going on to make every effort to bring the conflict to a conclusion, and the United Kingdom will play a full part in that.