Debates between Mark Francois and George Howarth during the 2019-2024 Parliament

International Health Regulations 2005

Debate between Mark Francois and George Howarth
Monday 18th December 2023

(1 year ago)

Westminster Hall
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Mark Francois Portrait Mr Francois
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If what the hon. Lady says is true, why has Parliament just spent two weeks arguing about Rwanda? Can I ask her a direct question? She has heard many concerns expressed from the Conservative Benches about these proposed amendments. With the exception of the hon. Member for Lancaster and Fleetwood (Cat Smith), who introduced the debate, not a single Labour Back Bencher has even been present, let alone contributed. Here is the question: would a future Labour Government be minded to accept the spirit of those amendments to the WHO treaty or to oppose them? Our position is very clear. What is the hon. Lady’s?

George Howarth Portrait Sir George Howarth (in the Chair)
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Order. I understand that feelings are running high and people have areas that they want to explore, but I hope that any further interventions are brief.