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Debate between Andrew Turner and Tobias Ellwood
Tuesday 28th October 2014

(9 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Tobias Ellwood Portrait Mr Ellwood
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We are watching the situation carefully, but we currently judge that neither Israel nor Hezbollah wants to escalate the situation in southern Lebanon. Both sides have chosen to make public statements following recent incidents, and UNIFIL-led tripartite meetings involving the Lebanese armed forces, the Israeli defence force and the UN are arranged, and have successfully reduced tension and prevented escalation.

Andrew Turner Portrait Mr Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight) (Con)
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T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.