Global Britain and the International Rules-based Order Debate

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Thursday 6th September 2018

(6 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Bob Seely Portrait Mr Seely
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The shadow Minister makes an interesting and valid point about moral equality. I accept that, but it is slightly concerning that your side of the House tends to focus on Yemen a great deal.

Baroness Laing of Elderslie Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker (Dame Eleanor Laing)
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The right hon. Lady’s side.

Bob Seely Portrait Mr Seely
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I apologise. The right hon. Lady’s side of the House focuses on Yemen a great deal. Does she understand the difference between the Saudis doing something badly and the Syrians, with their Russian support, bombing hospitals as a deliberate policy? There is a moral intent, which is different. One may criticise the Saudis for being sloppy and not valuing human life enough, but there is a difference.

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