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Robert Halfon Excerpts
Tuesday 4th September 2012

(11 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jeremy Browne Portrait Mr Jeremy Browne
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The hon. Lady is right to draw attention to the importance of Colombia, the second most populous country in south America and one that we work with closely. I know that Members on both sides of the House want to see a peaceful future for Colombia with an emphasis on human rights, which is also very much the priority of the British Government. We hope that the talks between the Colombian Government and the FARC are successful after decades of conflict and are keen to play a full part in assisting with that process.

Robert Halfon Portrait Robert Halfon (Harlow) (Con)
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Will my right hon. Friend condemn the demolition of Palestinian homes in Gaza by Hamas? Reports from Palestinian agencies suggest that up to 120 families will lose their homes in Gaza because of the actions of Hamas.