Debates between Alistair Carmichael and Penny Mordaunt during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alistair Carmichael and Penny Mordaunt
Wednesday 13th February 2019

(5 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Penny Mordaunt Portrait Penny Mordaunt
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I could not agree more with my hon. Friend. We want people to be able to trade their way out of poverty, and it is high time that we walked the walk as well as talked the talk.

Alistair Carmichael Portrait Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland) (LD)
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T1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Penny Mordaunt Portrait The Secretary of State for International Development (Penny Mordaunt)
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I am sure that the whole House will be deeply concerned to see the distressing images of the suffering of the Venezuelan people, with the UN estimating that 4 million people are suffering from malnutrition. UK aid will deliver an additional £6.5 million aid package focused on dealing with the most severe health and nutrition difficulties. We have had staff deployed in the region last year and will keep our humanitarian efforts under review. I would call on all actors to ensure that we have unhindered humanitarian access. [Interruption.]

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I understand the predictable air of anticipation in the Chamber just before Prime Minister’s questions, but I would remind the House that we are discussing the plight of some of the most vulnerable people on the face of the planet. I think some respect is in order.