Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Debate

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Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Lord Watts Excerpts
Tuesday 23rd May 2023

(1 year, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Sharpe of Epsom Portrait Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)
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That is a very good question. I am not entirely sure exactly what else it would do above and beyond what we have already done with the sanctions and so on.

Lord Watts Portrait Lord Watts (Lab)
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My Lords, something very strange is going on in government. Most organisations have meetings to discuss problems, and then come to a conclusion and make a decision. It seems that the Government have those meetings and discussions but make no decision—why is that?

Lord Sharpe of Epsom Portrait Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)
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I do not accept that characterisation. As I said, the discussions of course continue, and as soon as there is something more to say I am sure that we will be back to say it.