Northern Gaza Debate

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Department: Leader of the House
Wednesday 8th January 2025

(2 days, 9 hours ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Blower Portrait Baroness Blower (Lab)
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My Lords, I do not underestimate the difficulty of what I am going to ask my noble friend but on Monday I asked whether His Majesty’s Government could possibly consider the urgent temporary medical evacuation of children facing death, very serious illness and terrible injuries because clearly there are no medical facilities in northern Gaza which can deal with the situation they are facing. I repeat: is it possible for His Majesty’s Government to consider urgent temporary medical evacuation?

Lord Collins of Highbury Portrait Lord Collins of Highbury (Lab)
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I tried to answer that question earlier, because there was a specific point raised. We are looking at all possible ways to ensure that there is access to medical assistance. I am not in a position to make any announcements today, but we are working with allies to see how this can be facilitated urgently.