Monthly Archives: September 2010

Human Rights | Oral Answers to Questions – Foreign and Commonwealth Office | Commons debates

While I understand the importance of the monitoring of human rights, does the Foreign Secretary accept that its promotion is just as, if not more, important? What steps are Her Majesty’s…

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Sharing Military Equipment | Oral Answers to Questions – Defence | Commons debates

Does the Secretary of State accept that there may be circumstances in which it is more effective to share responsibilities rather than equipment? Will he tell the House whether, as a result of…

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Backbench Business – [3rd Allotted Day] – UK Armed Forces in Afghanistan | Privilege | Commons debates

Is not the outcome of the defence review another element that will influence people’s perception of the Government’s intentions? I know no more than anyone else, but if, for example, there were…

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Backbench Business – [3rd Allotted Day] – UK Armed Forces in Afghanistan | Privilege | Commons debates

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Backbench Business – [3rd Allotted Day] – UK Armed Forces in Afghanistan | Privilege | Commons debates

I think that there are many in the House who want to hear the Secretary of State and welcome the opportunity to do so. Indeed, I think we should be grateful to him for his generosity in giving…

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