Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Sharma and Carolyn Harris

Tuesday 10th January 2017 Commons Chamber

[Alok Sharma]

I can confirm that we are concerned by reports of violence against human rights defenders, which has increased in 2016. Those attacks have increased in areas from which the FARC is withdrawing, which is disturbing. We will of course raise these matters with the Colombian Government, particularly the importance of security in conflict-affected areas.

[Carolyn Harris (Swansea East) (Lab)]

4. If he will review the UK’s support for the Saudi-led coalition forces operating in Yemen.