United Nations World Humanitarian Summit
Debate between Lord Collins of Highbury and Lord Soley
Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Lord Soley (Lab)
Will the Minster consider the United Nations duty to protect, and remind herself that at times non-intervention can cost far more lives than intervention?
Baroness Verma
My Lords, we have to do what the UK Government are doing, which is working very closely with our partners, making sure that we are there on the ground when we are needed and providing support where we cannot be present. Generally, I think that we are doing exactly what has been asked of us and we should be proud of the commitment that the UK Government have made.