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Debate between Lord Bellingham and Mel Stride
Tuesday 25th October 2011

(14 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Bellingham Portrait Mr Bellingham
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I certainly share the hon. Gentleman’s concern about Abyei. A framework agreement is in place, which states clearly that both sides must disengage, and we are urging them to do so as soon as possible. The UN-backed force of Ethiopians is in place and is deploying, but both sides—the Sudanese armed forces and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-North—must disengage.

Mel Stride Portrait Mel Stride (Central Devon) (Con)
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15. What his policy is on sanctions against Iran; and if he will make a statement.