Yemen
Debate between Anna Turley and Harriett Baldwin(6 years, 7 months ago)
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Harriett Baldwin
My hon. Friend is correct to point out that it is thought that the missiles being fired into Saudi Arabia from Yemeni territory are predominantly being supplied by Iran. I reiterate that the UK is trying to work with the United Nations to prevent that and to prevent use of the routes that might be being used to supply those weapons. It is important that all parties call on those supplying the arms to cease.
Anna Turley (Redcar) (Lab/Co-op)
The Minister referred to the fact that Saudi Arabia is going to conduct an inquiry into the tragic events of the weekend, but surely the British Government should now support a fully independent United Nations-led investigation into violations of human rights on both sides in Yemen?
Harriett Baldwin
We welcome the fact that the Saudi-led coalition has committed to an investigation, and it is important for that to be published in the very near future.