Sustainable Development Goals
Debate between Ben Howlett and Desmond Swayne(8 years, 8 months ago)
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Ben Howlett
I thank my right hon. Friend the Minister for his response, and I thank all hon. Members who have taken part in this crucial debate. Whenever I follow a speech by the Minister, I always need to go back and learn a little more Latin, which I will do with the utmost urgency.
Ben Howlett
It was Hebrew; I apologise—even more so since I am visiting Israel later this year.
There is clearly some sort of confusion here. I look forward to seeing the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, my right hon. Friend the Member for West Dorset (Mr Letwin), give evidence to the International Development Committee. It is sensible that the Secretary of State for International Development is leading the way.